16 Feb 2001
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 2001
Page
1
Richard Broyles volunteers as a court appointed child’s advocate. He represents children in court and investigates and reports their cases. He says it’s an awesome feeling and a safe environment is provided. Nomination details at amarilla.com/volunteer.
West Texas A&M defeats Abilene Christian 87 76 in a Lone Star Conference men's game. Mindy Norman hits five 3 pointers for 22 points as the Lady Buffs topple ACU 76 65.
A brief forecast notes morning clouds and fog with a high near 45. Tonight’s low drops to the lower 20s. Saturday expect a high between 50 and 55. The line ends with a note about using recycled newsprint.
Four commissioners and officials agreed to voluntary salary reductions and use of the reserve fund to mold the budget after Tuesday’s 1.7 million cuts. James Farren and Sue Bartolino gave up 6,000 dollars each, while Craig Gualtiere sacrificed 15 percent of his 25,200 salary. Judge Ted Wood opposed using 491,000 from the reserve fund, saying he is not keen on taking the next year’s hit. One more job loss occurred as an investigator in the criminal district attorney’s hot check division was fired, with several vacancies remaining from earlier belt-tightening. Other staff praised voluntary sacrifices that kept others employed. The panel aimed to finish by Saturday’s rollback election.
John M Hall an oilman from Dallas joined civilians aboard the nuclear attack submarine Greeneville for a Navy public relations drill off Hawaii. He and others watched as the sub surfaced then sank, while Ehime Maru survivors and Japanese authorities sought answers about the incident and civilian involvement.
A Lancet study finds an extra daily soft drink raises a child’s obesity risk by about 60 percent. The link remains after accounting for diet, TV time, and activity, with experts calling the findings important and noting fruit juice does not account for the effect.
Coffee Memorial Blood Center medical director Dr. Mary Townsend told surgeons that the region faces a very severe shortage of whole blood. Physicians are being advised to consider delaying elective surgeries and to assess blood supply status before cases that could consume large amounts of blood.
Townsend urges donors must be at least 17, in good health, and weigh at least 110 pounds. For more information call 358 4563. The center plans talks with cardiac surgeons but unnamed in advance. A one day blood supply exists as donations lag. See BLOOD on Page 2A.
Potter County officials sent a Tuesday letter to Precinct 4 Constable Leon Bubba Smiths attorney asking for a full list of Smiths proposed duties and plans. County commissioners pressed Smith and attorney Chuck Hester to provide the budget request of 38000 and to explain why the sheriff s office should not handle those duties. The letter notes no regular salary has been paid to constables and questions Smiths claim that he would not seek a salary while saying he has not yet been certified as a peace officer.
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