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Joffrey mission same for 50 years
Though the world-renowned Joffrey Ballet is now 50 years old, its mission hasn't changed.

Symphony soloist's time short, but 23 minutes is jam-packed
Violinist Stephanie Chase is used to playing concerti that last 30, 40, 45 and more minutes.

on view: Panhandle Artists' Hanging
Amarillo-area artists eager to see their work on the walls of a museum will get their chance Thursday.

on stage: "Maiden's Prayer"
Actor William Grayson was "floored" by how good the comedy "The Maiden's Prayer" was when he read it in 2005.

on view: Hungry Artists Show & Sale
Amarillo Senior Citizens Association and Amarillo College Seniors' College art students will be co-sponsors of a Hungry Artists Show & Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in the Main Hall of ASCA, 1220 S. Polk St.

Brown: Investors still losing with investment costs
What a relief! The stock market is coming to life, with the Dow and S&P 500 hitting 4-year highs Monday. For many investors, the wounds from the 2000-2001 crash are healing nicely.

Theater owners may seek to block cell phone signals
WASHINGTON - There's nothing quite like the shrill trill of a cell phone to kill the excitement of a cinematic moment.

GM stock tumbles on reported loss
General Motors said its 2005 loss will be $2 billion larger because of higher costs to eliminate workers and bail out Delphi, a former unit that went bankrupt.

Report: Alternatives for treating hog waste remain too expensive
RALEIGH, N.C. - A five-year study to find more environmentally friendly ways to treat hog waste in the nation's second-largest swine producing state turned up several options, but none that farmers appear ready to pay for.

EDS chief got bigger bonus in '05
PLANO - Electronic Data Systems Corp. gave Chairman and Chief Executive Michael H. Jordan a bigger bonus but fewer stock options in 2005, according to a regulatory filing Friday.

Drought plagues S.W. Oklahoma wheat farmers
OKLAHOMA CITY - Wheat farmers in southwestern Oklahoma say drought has left their crop in such bad condition that many will probably destroy it and instead plant a summer crop such as cotton or feed grass for cattle.

Banking on Hispanics
KANSAS CITY, KAN. - One of Maria Carrillo's clients said thieves jumped him on payday because they knew he'd leave the check-cashing business with his pockets full of bills. How was he to know he could open a bank account in this country, Carrillo said, if he was still struggling to read in Spanish?

Flame retardants: Almost good enough to eat
Liquid hand soap and tapioca pudding can't put out fires.

Cancun rebuilds beaches after Hurricane Wilma
CANCUN, Mexico - The sugar-white sand beaches are back after being swept away by Hurricane Wilma five months ago.

Mexican oil field crucial to U.S. facing decline
MEXICO CITY - Mexico's giant Cantarell oilfield, which has financed government spending and held down U.S. gasoline prices for 20 years, is facing a production decline, a prospect that could heighten U.S. dependence on Middle East oil.

Missouri Senate considers ban on local regulations for genetically modified crops
JEFFERSON CITY, MO. - A two-year-old ordinance from a Northern California county has some Missouri lawmakers worried that local regulation of genetically modified crops could hamper agriculture's future in the state.

Oil & Gas Report

Agencies unveil new credit scoring system
NEW YORK - The nation's largest consumer credit bureaus have unveiled a new credit scoring system they hope will give lenders a better measure of borrowers' creditworthiness and make the process easier for everyone to understand.

Panhandle Business People

Markets extend rally
Lower oil prices and a rebound in manufacturing activity helped Wall Street extend its rally Friday, lifting the Dow Jones industrials and the Standard & Poor's 500 index to a fresh five-year high for the fourth straight session. The major indexes each gained about 2 percent for the week.

Richards: Too much tailoring doesn't fit
Lauren writes, "I'm looking for a financial planner to advise about my investments. But I no longer trust planners affiliated with financial institutions who apply pressure to buy investments that especially benefit them. I'm willing to pay fees. How can I find ...

Industrial production on the rise
WASHINGTON - Industrial production grew by 0.7 percent in February, with all of the strength coming from a big pickup in output at utilities.

Picassos questioned
One of Pablo Picasso's daughters has questioned the authenticity of a drawing listed for sale on Costco Wholesale's Web site and of two others already sold in the past two years.

And finally ...

Can anything save saving accounts?
Years ago, most Americans had a passbook savings account.

Petroleum this week
Crude oil fell after OPEC lowered its forecast for world demand amid signs that surging U.S. supplies are sufficient to make up for a possible disruption. Demand will average 84.5 million barrels a day this year, OPEC said, 100,000 barrels a day less than was forecast a month ago. U.S. inventories jumped to 339.9 million barrels in the past five weeks.

What you do may drive your insurance rates
CHICAGO - It pays to be a mail carrier, a pilot or a paramedic - at least if you're buying insurance from Allstate Corp.

Farm & Ranch Briefs

Pneumonia outbreak concerns biologists
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Eight Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep from the Gila National Forest have died since late December from a pneumonia outbreak that has potential to kill entire herds, but experts hope that the worst of the outbreak has passed.

LSU sinks Aggies with 3-point bomb
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. - The play is called "Special,'' and it now owns a place in LSU basketball lore.

Oklahoma State nears fourth wrestling title
OKLAHOMA CITY - Defending NCAA champions Jake Rosholt and Steve Mocco won key quarterfinals Friday to help Oklahoma State position itself for a fourth straight NCAA wrestling title.

'Horns stagger but get job done
DALLAS - Texas was supposed to have an easier time in the first round of the NCAA tournament, especially playing near home with LaMarcus Aldridge and P.J. Tucker in the lineup.

Sports Scene: Wilcox leads LCU to victory
JACKSON, TENN. - Canyon graduate Sierra Wilcox scored 19 points to lead Lubbock Christian to a 62-51 win over top-seeded Trevecca Nazarene in an NAIA Division I Women's Basketball National Championship quarterfinal at Oman Arena on Saturday.

Aggies flying high after NCAA success
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. - Talk about a dramatic turnaround.

Baylor begins title defense with win
TUCSON, ARIZ. - For the first 15 minutes or so, the Lady Bears of Baylor looked like the defending NCAA champions they are. That was good enough to get them past feisty Northern Arizona 74-56 in their first-round game Saturday night.

Longhorns ready to battle Wolfpack
DALLAS - North Carolina State was the only team that entered the NCAA tournament with a four-game losing streak.

Arizona St. dismantles Ladyjacks
TUCSON, ARIZ. - Arizona State was too big and too deep for Stephen F. Austin on Saturday in the opening round of the NCAA women's tournament.

Big 12 Roundup: Texas squeezes past the Red Raiders, 4-3
LUBBOCK - Carson Kainer drove in three runs, including a game winning RBI in the ninth, to help lead Texas to a 4-3 win over Texas Tech on Friday.

Paris powers OU past Pepperdine
DENVER - Courtney Paris raised her hand to come out, then trotted past Oklahoma's bench and down a tunnel.

Baylor begins title defense
TUCSON, ARIZ. - The Lady Bears of Baylor can only hope this visit to Arizona goes as well as their last one did.

Big 12 Baseball: Morgan hurls Tech past UT
LUBBOCK - Only history will determine Miles Morgan's status on the career pitching chart for the Texas Tech baseball team.

Sports Scene: Sports Scene: Oklahoma State leads wrestling tournament
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma used two pins in consolation matches to move past Minnesota for second place entering the finals of the NCAA wrestling tournament Saturday.

An extreme makeover
When the 2005 af2 season ended in August, Amarillo Dusters general manager Warren McCarty and head coach Steve Perdue promised a wholesale makeover for the 2006 season.

Faith Calendar

More sings, dances for the Lord
There's nothing traditional about the services at More, 5511 W. Amarillo Blvd.

Preacher takes it to the mat
AUGUSTA, GA. - Chase "Darkness" Cliett eagerly straddled the rope above his opponent, a dazed-looking wrestler in a red, devil's costume. Flashing his tongue like a rock star, Cliett spun backward and snapped both his legs toward the horned wrestler, a convincing thud echoing his acrobatics.

Nicklaus: Decline in church membership worries Christians throughout world
Devoted Christians around the world are concerned about the apparent decline in the membership and vitality in both Protestant and Catholic churches. We hear of near-empty churches in Europe and see a decreasing attendance in the mainline churches in this country.

Congregational Corner - Citychurch
Reaching out to the inner-city children of Amarillo is the main mission at Citychurch. Led by the Rev. Don Lane, the church strives to feed hungry children every time they are not in school.

Hallmark: Even the accused can be innocent
We all have been falsely accused, whether it was for eating the last cookie when we didn't, or running a red light when we didn't.

A Muslim chaplain breaks new ground At Brown University
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Heads pop through the doorway of Rumee Ahmed's office at Brown University on a regular basis. Students come looking for a friend, a mentor and a teacher.

Faith News

University of Wisconsin sets policy on disputed Bible studies
MADISON, WIS. - Resident assistants are free to host Bible studies in their rooms, as well as sales or political meetings, under a policy adopted unanimously by the University of Wisconsin system's board of regents.

Churches use rock music to deliver God's word
When Jesus said "Upon this rock I will build my church," the rock he talked about might not have been rock 'n' roll.

Cross Currents: Atrocities committed in the Lord's name
If you want to trash religion - any religion - it's not hard to find examples of bizarre, cruel, sick expressions of faith.

NAACP plans Ebony Fashion Fair on March 29
The Amarillo Branch of the NAACP will sponsor the 48th annual Ebony Fashion Fair at 8 p.m. March 29 in the auditorium of Palo Duro High School, 1400 N. Grant St.

Emergency preparedness fair set March 25
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will have an emergency preparedness fair from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Amarillo Stake Center, 2101 N. Coulter St.

Potato crust anchors pizza
What more of a challenge than to play around with a basic favorite, the potato, and cook up something new?

Seven to run for legislature
Seven candidates were certified March 3 to run for positions in the 11th Texas Silver Haired Legislature.

Lingerie show set Friday
Lingerie for full-figured woman and hard-to-find sizes for men will be the focus of the first Amarillo showing of Intimate Allusions Lingerie from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Black Historical Culture Center, 901 N. Hayden St.

Art Beat: Styles and formats varied at PAC juried show
Lone Star Pastel Society's Spring 2006 Juried Show is in the Green Room at Panhandle Art Center, 3701 Plains Blvd. The pleasure of putting pigments on surfaces is abundantly evident in a variety of formats, from realistic works to abstracts.

Best Sellers

On The Calendar

New books go beyond Earth
Among the latest hardcover books are three that take readers out of this world and one that is more down to earth.

Kite Flying Day set Saturday in Dumas park
The Moore County Libraries will host a Kite Flying Day on Saturday at McDade Park East Pavilion in Dumas.

Local author to present Writing Boot Camp
Best-selling author Jodi Thomas will present a Writing Boot Camp at 9 a.m. April 1 at the Amarillo Senior Citizens Association, 1217 S. Tyler St.

Artisans repair Katrina-shattered stained glass
NEW ORLEANS - The stained glass visage of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque - gazing heavenward, holding a rosary and heart afire - graced the back of a historic New Orleans church for 80 years. It honored those harmed by a devastating hurricane.

Dear Abby: Mom loses 'daughter' when son, wife divorce
DEAR ABBY: My young son and his wife split up nine months ago. "Paige" had a troubled past and unfortunate parenting. We took her in while they were dating - Paige had just turned 18 - and my husband and I finished parenting her.

Adopt-A-Pet: Duo needs special home
Hello! We are Dreamsicle and Junior and we are looking for a special someone to give us a home. We would love to be adopted together but could be separated if necessary.

Want your announcement to appear on the wedding page?
Wedding, anniversary and birth announcements are paid advertising.

AC offering class about online genealogy research
Amarillo College is offering a new continuing education class in online genealogical research. The class uses only resources that are available free through the Internet.

Llano Cemetery Association to meet Wednesday in Canyon
Llano Cemetery Association will conduct its 85th annual meeting at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum at 2503 Fourth Ave. in Canyon, so property owners can see a special presentation of the Llano Cemetery exhibit on display.

'Brokeback Mountain' has effect on fashion
You know all about "Brokeback Mountain." You've heard the jokes.

Dear Abby: Man wants to oust wife's stuffed animals
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I recently moved into our first house after five years of apartment living. We love our new home and have just unpacked the last box and settled in.

Museum to present genealogy program March 26
The Panhandle Plains Historical Museum will present "Who's Who in Your Family Tree" at 2 p.m. March 26.

Dr. Peter Gott: Managing cancer and other issues
DEAR DR. GOTT: I was 64 years old when I received external beam treatment for prostate cancer. I currently am 72 years old, and last year it was suspected the cancer had returned because my PSA readings were increasing with every test. I currently am receiving a Zoladex implant every three months. My question: Is it necessary to continue taking cholesterol medication and being concerned about what I eat? I am assuming that I have about two years left, from what I have read.

'Great Decisions 2006' group to discuss Iran
The "Great Decisions 2006" discussion group will examine the facets of "Dealing With Iran" at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Amarillo Public Library Central Branch, 413 S.E. Fourth Ave.

Book offers utility bill hints
As heating bills and gas-pump prices tick ever upward, we're all on the lookout for ways to trim our energy consumption.

The Bond: Vaccination regime not standard today
Rumors swirl on Internet chat rooms about the number of pets, mostly cats, diagnosed with vaccine induced cancers. There has been enough data on cats getting sarcomas in the location of the vaccine to cause concern. However, there is still a lack of conclusive data or agreement on what determines pet protection versus risk when it comes to vaccination protocols.

Bridal gowns follow trends
NEW YORK - The more bridal gowns change, the more they stay the same.

Art Museum Alliance membership event March 30
The Art Museum Alliance, the support group for the Amarillo Museum of Art, will have its annual spring membership brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 30 at the home of Lucy O'Brien, 3010 S. Travis St.

Ragin' Cajun makes comeback
The good times will roll Saturday when Ragin' Cajun 2006 swings into action.

Washington's famous cherry blossom festival Saturday through April 9
WASHINGTON - Officials in the nation's capital are preparing for the 2006 National Cherry Blossom Festival, an event expected to bring more than a million visitors to the city and pump millions of dollars into the region's economy.

College radio station to mark milestone
"The little station that could" or KACV-FM, better known to listeners as FM90, will celebrate 30 years on the air this week.

Hawaii's Wailea a paradise - but not cheap
WAILEA, HAWAII - If these islands are heaven, Wailea is paradise.

Heloise: Basket organizes those toys for pets
DEAR READERS: Here at Heloise Central, we love pets and have had many different types through the years. A while back, we took a poll in the office and asked about favorite pet hints. Here are some more of our favorites:

Club Calendar

Hahn plays huge role in key win over Lubbock
Amarillo Gorillas center Derek Hahn justified his status as a Central Hockey League Most Valuable Player finalist on Saturday.

Missed chances hurt Gorillas in 4-2 loss
Missed scoring opportunities and defensive inconsistency Friday might have put the Amarillo Gorillas behind the playoff 8-ball.

Film of silver oxide may be effective against infections
Silver. It's not just for jewelry anymore.

Clinical trials under new scrutiny
LONDON - The first test in humans of a new drug to treat leukemia and autoimmune diseases has left six men severely ill, sparking fresh questions over the safety of such clinical trials.

Controversy heightens over abortion pill
WASHINGTON - Two more women have died after using the abortion pill RU-486, regulators said Friday in a warning that brought renewed calls for pulling the controversial drug from the market.

58th Panhandle Relays meet begins today
Eighteen area boys and girls track teams will compete in the 58th Panhandle Relays at Panhandle High School today.

Area High School Track Results

Amarillo Relays Golf Tournament: AHS girls, Plainview boys lead
Amarillo High's girls will take a 63-shot lead into today's concluding round of the Amarillo Relays Golf Tournament at Ross Rogers' Old Course.

Sandies beat Rebs for title
Amarillo High junior right-hander Matt Rameriz knows four Sandie seniors likely will be penciled in ahead of him as starters when the District 2-5A baseball season opens Tuesday.

Amarillo Relays Golf Tournament: AHS squads sweep crowns
Amarillo High's Gold team proved to be better cold-weather players than Plainview on Saturday as it erased a nine-shot deficit to win the 2006 Amarillo Relays Boys Golf Tournament.

Texas Exhibition: Bagwell's throw 'doesn't count'
WINTER HAVEN, FLA. - Jeff Bagwell finally got to make his first throw in a game this spring, and it was right on target.

Young, Teixeira return to Rangers
SURPRISE, ARIZ. - Michael Young and Mark Teixeira will be returning to the Texas Rangers now that the U.S. Team has been eliminated from the World Baseball Classic - and their teammates couldn't be happier.

Bagwell's status still a mystery
KISSIMMEE, FLA. - Jeff Bagwell has yet to make a meaningful throw while playing first base in three spring training games, so his chronically injured shoulder remains a mystery.

Texas Spring Training Roundup

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Sports On The Air

Sports On The Air

Stars improve to NHL-best 10-0 in shootouts this season
SAN JOSE, CALIF. - Mike Modano had a goal, two assists and the first shootout goal in the Dallas Stars' seventh victory in eight games, 4-3 against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday.

Terry, Nowitzki carry Mavericks past Wizards
WASHINGTON - Jason Terry and Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points apiece, and the Dallas Mavericks pulled away in the second half for a 104-94 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.

Parker, Duncan lead Spurs past Rockets
HOUSTON - Tony Parker scored 23 points and Tim Duncan added 14 to help San Antonio keep pace with Dallas for the best record in the West with a 92-77 win over Houston on Saturday night.

Crime Stoppers seeks help to nab burglar
Someone apparently hit pay dirt with scores of phone cards stolen from a business.

Canadian residents stood up to blaze
CANADIAN - As a wildfire suddenly jumped across a narrow part of the Canadian River and raced toward a tiny community, one Panhandle town's volunteer fire chief pushed his weary crews to keep going.

Fire makes scarce cattle feed scarcer
More than a year will pass before "normal" returns - and that's if ranchers are lucky.

Pickup crashes into N.M. clinic
SANTA FE, N.M. - A pickup plowed through a plate glass window at a medical clinic at a strip mall Friday, killing three people and injuring eight others.

Calendar

Bomb threat at NMSU investigated by FBI
LAS CRUCES, N.M. - A bomb threat that forced the evacuation of most of New Mexico State University during midterm exams is being looked at as a possible terrorist threat, the FBI said.

Correction
Lael Kirkland, executive director of the Canadian Area Family Y.M.C.A., was misidentified in a Thursday story about firefighters in Canadian.

Jail search turns up contraband in Okla.
DURANT, OKLA. - A search of the auxiliary jail has turned up contraband including four televisions, three knives, four cellular telephones and several pounds of tobacco.

Specialist: Wildlife may benefit from fires
While ranchers and their cattle struggle, the Panhandle's wildlife may have it a little better in the wake of last week's furious flames.

$4 million in cocaine found in trailer's beams
LAREDO - A search of a tractor-trailer rig at an international bridge yielded $4 million worth of cocaine, Customs officials said Friday.

In the field: Reporters' notes from the front lines of the Panhandle fires
On Wednesday, the winds strengthened from the south, raising miles of fog-like clouds of ash and dust that darkened the area that burned in the Spring Creek area of Hutchinson County. Ash snaked in ribbons down the dirt roads, finally piling in drifts. ...

Police seeking man who robbed driver with an ax
Police in Clovis, N.M., are looking for a man they say robbed a pizza delivery driver with an ax Thursday night.

Woman died while helping others
BORGER - Katherine Darnell Ryan knew her elderly acquaintances would need help escaping from their home as wildfires bore down on this small Panhandle town.

Lightning sparks fire along I-40
CONWAY - Nature briefly opened up a new battleground in the waning Panhandle fire fight once again Friday as a lightning bolt pitted man against flame and caused a traffic headache along Interstate 40.

Ones to Watch: Blake Park

Isern asks for a recount
Kevin Isern, the apparent second-place finisher in the 251st District judge race, has asked for a recount.

Cattle losses not known
The dead may be fewer than expected, but they still must be dealt with.

On the Edge of Common Sense: Careful who you camp with on hunting trip
Hunting with a companion who enjoys it as much as you do is one of life's greatest gifts.

State sets up hot line for livestock feed
Aid for local cattle producers hit by last week's fires continues to be available, but not yet from the federal government.

Welcome rain sprinkles relief for firefighters in the region
Welcome rain fell as Mary Leathers, Texas Forest Service information officer, drove on Friday.

Man gets highest term for domestic charges
A New Mexico judge sentenced a Clovis man to 912 years in prison on a range of domestic violence charges on Friday, 9th Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler said in a statement.

Okla. Democrats call for more aid for firefighters
OKLAHOMA CITY - Flanked by firefighters, state House Democrats said Friday that Republican leaders are blocking their efforts to spend up to $35 million to help rural volunteer fire departments fight wildfires.

Fire chars 8,000 acres of forest in Arkansas
A wildfire spread through a section of the Ouachita National Forest in western Arkansas, and officials said Saturday that the fire had spread over more than 8,000 acres.

Brooks & Dunn
In Concert: With an image of the late Roy Orbison projected behind him, Leon "Kix" Brooks of the country music duo Brooks & Dunn presents a little twang to the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts Friday night during a concert of the popular singers.

Shamrock welcomes firefighters, rain
SHAMROCK - Seldom has a community been overjoyed to see rain on its parade.

Lightning sparks 7 blazes
The wetter weather the Panhandle has been praying for proved a mixed blessing Friday.

Ones to Watch: Jentry Shadle

After dodging wildfires, Shamrock ready to party
SHAMROCK - After a hectic week narrowly avoiding two wildfires and housing more than 200 evacuees of communities threatened by blazes, this small Panhandle town kicked off its 60th St. Patrick's Day celebration Friday.

State says fires are contained
On the seventh day, the heavens over the Panhandle opened, and mercy - rain - showered down.

Perry calls special session
AUSTIN - With a court-ordered deadline looming, Gov. Rick Perry on Friday announced a 30-day special session starting next month to devise a new way for Texas taxpayers to pay for the $33 billion public education system.

'Hands On' contest canceled after '05 suicide
LONGVIEW - An East Texas contest popularized in a 1998 documentary film will not be conducted this year after a suicide marred the 2005 event.

Residents begin to pick up threads of their lives
MIAMI - Recovery from wildfires was slow Friday as some Panhandle residents began to put their lives back together and still others lent a hand putting out flames that continued to spring up.

Weather takes turn for better
A mix of low humidity and high winds made conditions ripe for this week's Panhandle wildfires, said Ronnie Hamm, safety officer for the Texas Forest Service. Hamm assisted in coordinating a large response that brought firefighters from across the state and nation to the Panhandle.

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Mescalero Apache family suing Spielberg production over haircut
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A Mescalero Apache family sued the producers of Steven Spielberg's television miniseries, "Into the West," claiming a set stylist cut their daughter's hair without regard for tribal customs.

Cowboys, T.O. reach agreement
IRVING - The Cowboys have reached an agreement in principle with star receiver Terrell Owens, two sources said Friday night.

Beilue: Cowboys won't hide true T.O.
It would be tempting to say T.O. has found teammate religion now, that he's learned his lesson after his suspension and then release from the Eagles for insubordination.

Cowboys sign Owens to 3-year contract
IRVING - The diamonds - more than a carat each - gleamed in each ear. The thousand-watt smile was in full effect, too.

Sports Scene: Cowboys sign OT Fabini
IRVING - The Dallas Cowboys signed offensive tackle Jason Fabini to a three-year contract Saturday, a potentially key addition overshadowed by the signing of receiver Terrell Owens.

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Johnny Crownover
DUMAS - Johnny Crownover, 58, died Friday, March 17, 2006.

Margaret R. Graham Yarbrough
Margaret R. Graham Yarbrough, 88, of Amarillo died Friday, March 17, 2006.

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Helen Elizabeth Gerwig
Helen Elizabeth Gerwig, 77, of Amarillo died Thursday, March 16, 2006.

Willie G. "Chief" Rojas
ARLINGTON - Willie G. "Chief" Rojas, 65, died Thursday, March 16, 2006.

Margaret R. Graham Yarbrough
Margaret R. Graham Yarbrough, 88, of Amarillo died Friday, March 17, 2006.

Ervie Koehn
HARTLEY - Ervie Koehn, 74, died Wednesday, March 15, 2006.

Frances A. Williamson
Frances A. Williamson, 85, of Amarillo died Thursday, March 9, 2006.

S.J. Chennault
DALHART - S.J. Chennault, 88, died Saturday, March 18, 2006.

William Lee "Bill" Baack
William Lee "Bill" Baack, 74, of Amarillo died Wednesday, March 15, 2006.

Georgia Elaine Young Hamel
CONCHAS DAM, N.M. - Georgia Elaine Young Hamel, 68, died Saturday, March 18, 2006.

John Peyton Perkins Sr.
LITTLE ROCK, ARK. - John Peyton Perkins Sr., 79, died Thursday, March 16, 2006.

Doug Lockwood
GRANBURY - Doug Lockwood, 59, died Thursday, March 16, 2006, in Dallas.

Carmen C. Garcia
LOGAN, N.M. - Carmen C. Garcia "Concha," 58, died Wednesday, March 15, 2006, in Dallas.

Imelda Wesley
TULIA - Imelda Wesley, 77, died Thursday, March 16, 2006.

Globe-News Obituary Policy

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Services

Arthur "Grandpa" Stokes
FRIONA - Arthur "Grandpa" Stokes, 90, died Friday, March 17, 2006.

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Thongphane Touisithiphonexay
Thongphane Touisithiphonexay, 42, of Amarillo died Friday, March 17, 2006.

Sylvia Pool
GROOM - Sylvia Pool, 96, formerly of Groom, died Wednesday, March 15, 2006, in Mena, Ark.

Bobby Carroll
Bobby Carroll, 57, died Wednesday, March 15, 2006.

Lee Marchman
BORGER - Lee Marchman, 42, died Friday, March 17, 2006.

Clara Louise Shelburne Sellers
HAMLIN - Clara Louise Shelburne Sellers, 84, died Friday, March 17, 2006 in Amarillo.

Bill W. Pfeffer
BORGER - Bill W. Pfeffer, 84, died Sunday, March 12, 2006, in Hutchinson County.

Bobby Murdock
FORT WORTH - Bobby Murdock, 63, died Friday, March 17, 2006.

Mark A. Buzzard
PAMPA - Mark A. Buzzard, 75, died Tuesday, March 14, 2006, in Yuma, Ariz.

Bell Sweatt Hughes
ESTELLINE - Bell Sweatt Hughes, 78, died Friday, March 17, 2006, in Decatur.

John M. Perkins
CHILDRESS - John M. Perkins, 60, died Wednesday, March 15, 2006.

Charles E. Harris
PAMPA - Charles E. Harris, 80, died Thursday, March 16, 2006, in Albuquerque, N.M.

Kimberly Jane Cornelius
Kimberly Jane Cornelius, 38, of Amarillo died Thursday, March 16, 2006.

Billy "Bill" Ray McCullar
SUNRAY - Billy "Bill" Ray McCullar, 72, died Friday, March 17 2006.

Roxanne McRae Whitley
Roxanne McRae Whitley, 63, of Amarillo died Friday, March 17, 2006.

Joshua Leo Spector
SUNRAY - Joshua Leo Spector, 17, died Tuesday, March 14, 2006, on one of the Good Lord's country roads.

James Jefferson Duke
James Jefferson Duke, 74, of Amarillo died Friday, March 17, 2006.

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Ruben Espino Jr.
Ruben Espino Jr., infant son of Ruben and Valerie Espino of Amarillo, died Friday, March 17, 2006.

Jennie Lee Lehman
FRITCH - Jennie Lee Lehman, 90, died Thursday, March 16, 2006, in Panhandle.

Maurine Hopkins
Maurine Hopkins, 88, of Amarillo died Friday, March 17, 2006.

Wayne Long
Wayne Long, 66, of Amarillo died Thursday, March 16, 2006.

Ruth Cooper
STRATFORD - Ruth Cooper, 92, died Thursday, March 16, 2006.

Editorials, Columns, and Letters Policies

Thinking Out Loud
Who can argue that Joseph P. Smith got what he deserved? However, what about others who commit the most heinous crimes imaginable? Smith was sentenced to die Wednesday in Florida for the brutal murder of 11-year-old Carlie Brucia. ...

Guest Column: Dangerous line in sand between U.S. and smugglers, terrorists
WACO - Political commentators are always arguing about what is the proper role of government. Ronald Reagan stated, "Government's first duty is to protect the people." If the Gipper were alive, he would be alarmed that our government is failing in its duty to protect "We, the People."

Letters To The Editor

Editorial: Amarillo minding its own business
Texas recently won an award that the entire state, including Amarillo, can share.

Guest Column: Tommy Thompson: mentor to generation of reporters
ROANOKE, VA. - While shuffling through some old files the other day, I flipped over a page from an old newspaper. As those chance encounters can often do, the article on that yellowing sheet of newsprint released a flood of memories.

Letters To The Editor

Kanelis: Beijing has Greek expectations
The Winter Olympics are over. Do you miss seeing those curling, snowboarding and biathlon events yet?

Guest Column: Father knows best, but what about fathers?
WASHINGTON - A heads-up to those of you still fretting about the alleged evils of gay marriage: The parade has moved on. Try as you may to vote, or legislate your way out of a country that solemnizes such relationships, committed gay couples are already giving birth to, adopting and fostering children. Whether or not same-sex marriage becomes widely legal in America, same-sex parenting is a done deal.

Guest Column: Farmers not the only ones who need to care about farm bill
SALINA, KAN. - Someone once said federal farm bills should be called food bills because they affect all Americans, not just farmers. The present farm bill expires in 2007, so talk has already begun on where to go from here. Fundamental change is needed.

Editorial: You shall not go to court to remove Ten Commandments
An amendment tacked onto a county construction project bill in the Oklahoma Legislature gives counties some legal muscle against those who oppose any public display of religion.

Editorial: Helping hands stretch far, wide
Just a few months ago, Amarillo was one of many cities across Texas that opened its arms to hundreds of hurricane evacuees.

WMAs not hit by massive range fires
Despite cutting a charred swath through the Panhandle, the recent wild fires did not burn two local wildlife management areas.

Panhandle / West Texas Fishing Report

Alan Henry ShareLunker nearly tops lake record
Lake Alan Henry, which produced nine Budweiser ShareLunkers last season beginning in late January, had been quiet - until now.

Montana governor: Time has come to consider buying grazing leases
HELENA, MONT. - Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer said last week that it's time to consider buying out the leases of ranchers who graze cattle near Yellowstone National Park, where they could encounter park bison infected with the cattle disease brucellosis, before the state loses its brucellosis-free status.

Leschper: Catfish offer angling enjoyment
Watching the red and white bobber sitting half-submerged like a little round submarine, I remember thinking about cartoons.

Park Service works to make parks relevant to the public
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, WYO. - On their annual field trip here, students at Benefield Elementary School get to see a grizzly bear and a bison, with a snow-crusted face.

Scharbauer-Whittenburg
Kelly Katherine Scharbauer of Midland and Charles Benjamin Whittenburg of Amarillo were married Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Grand Velas Hotel's beach front terrace in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Patrick Payton of Stonegate Fellowship in Midland officiated.

Mr. and Mrs. Boerstler
Beverly and Harold Boerstler of Amarillo recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.

Pearson-Richardson
Mandi Pearson and Doug Richardson, both of Virginia Beach, Va., were married Saturday, March 18, at Central Church of Christ in Amarillo.

Lorimer - Cowden
Jennifer Ann Lorimer of Fort Worth and James Kemper Cowden of Amarillo were married Saturday, March 11, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Fort Worth. The Rev. Daniel Shaw Lorimer, cousin of the bride of Wichita, Kan., officiated.

Mr. and Mrs. Tarpley
Terri and Roy Tarpley of Panhandle recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a reception at the home of Helen and Tommy Tarpley. The event was also hosted by Lesley and Jim Smith and Alicia and Jay Braze.

Hobbs-Neagle
Stacey Dawn Hobbs of Ponca City, Okla., and Matthew Charles Neagle of Amarillo were married Saturday, March 18, at Thorncrown Chapel in Eureka Springs, Ark. The Rev. Philip Mercado officiated.

WT Softball & Baseball: WT softball splits; Buffs sweep Redmen
The West Texas A&M softball team split two games with Tarleton State Saturday, as a late Lady Buff rally fell short in a 9-7 loss in the first game and WT run-ruled the TexAnns 9-1 in the second.

West Texas A&M Baseball, Softball: Buffs push winning streak to five
West Texas A&M continued to recover from its slow start to the baseball season, sweeping Northeastern (Okla.) State, 9-5 and 8-0, Saturday in a Lone Star Conference crossover doubleheader at Potter County Memorial Stadium.



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