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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1997
Page
2
Vernon man Jack Frost, 70, says his name as a winter sprite causes missed callbacks and constant ribbing. He notes a family tradition with a son and grandson named Jack, and explains the humor has followed him his whole life as relatives joke about the name.
Regional participants are urged to obtain official entry forms for the Pancake Day Amateur Talent Contest Preliminaries on February 7. Entries with a $25 fee must be received by January 31. For details contact contest chair Marybettie Tabor at 316-626-0133 or 316-624-1350.
The Amarillo area agenda lists the CP Vet Randall County Commissioners Court at 10 am in the Commissioners Courtroom second floor Savare North 400 16th St Canyon and Amarillo Economic Development Corp at 2 pm in AEDC Conference Room 904 Bank One Center 600 Tyler with the Amarillo City Commission set for 3 pm on the third floor of City Hall Seventh Ave with a $9.6 tag noted.
Government offices close Christmas Day with utility hotlines active. Most banks shut Christmas Day and some early on Wednesday. Postal service operates on holiday schedule with limited deliveries. Stores, malls, restaurants vary. some open Christmas Day, others closed. several 24 hour eateries remain open. Movie theaters open. exceptions apply to malls and certain restaurants.
Amarillo Jewish families begin Hanukkah at sundown marking eight days of celebration. Temple leader Bob Blinderman notes the Festival of Lights recalls the ancient temple rededication and the oil miracle. Events include a Friday meal, Sabbath service, and menorah lighting.
Robert East age 11, Cassius Carter age 13, and Edward Gore age 14 perform as shepherds in the Christmas program at Saul's Harbor Church located at 3503 West Sixth Avenue.
Mary Ontiveros, an assistant high school principal in Hereford, has filed suit in 222nd District Court alleging pay discrimination based on sex. The district disputes the claim, saying Ontiveros had fewer duties than male colleagues. The suit seeks salary differences for three years plus costs and fees.
Fourteenth Court of Appeal Justice Harriet O'Neill and Justice Rose Spector, both declared candidates, would make the Place 2 contest a women’s race. Dallas Judge Candace Tyson considered running. Bush appointee O'Neill touted conservatism. Spector framed as moderate with a long record on the court.
Texas Cattle Feeders Association President Bob Sims of Hereford says beef safety was the leading issue for cattlemen in 1997. He notes consumer cooperation is needed in handling, cooking, and refrigerating meat, while addressing irradiation as a tool but not a cure all. Richard McDonald adds recalls and irradiation approvals shaped industry focus, with Beef Quality Assurance program ongoing and 1998 set for continued emphasis.
Randall County Commissioners defer a vote on a $12.46 million jail expansion near the Youth Center of the High Plains after two members miss the meeting due to an eye infection and snow risks. The Citizens Advisory Committee recommended bonding for a 720 bed complex, with land and facilities to support expanded jail and office space.
Lawmakers reposted a Texas tire recycling plan ending Dec 31 but keeping some elements. Dealers may add disposal fees while consumers can avoid charges by keeping old tires. taxes apply to disposal fees and transporter charges. Amarillo and Lubbock dealers expect modest to higher fees. city landfill plans set interim storage fees. Tire dumping remains illegal in Texas.
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