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Newspaper
Amarillo Sunday News Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 2000
Page
1
The Globe-News reports the Celebrate 2000 community service project has concluded after an 18 month effort across the city. Organizers say the drive boosted volunteer participation and community programs, with schools, churches, and local groups contributing significantly to the achievements.
The text notes Amarillo business news in 2000 and mentions a combined Christmas Day edition of the Amarillo Daily News and Globe Times. It includes a contact number for circulation and hints at technological and economic changes shaping the year.
The forecast calls for cloudy conditions today with a high in the mid 30s. Tonight there is a 40 percent chance of light freezing rain and a low in the low 20s. Christmas Day could see up to 4 inches of snow with a high near 25 to 30.
Stratford Elks finish 16-0 to claim the Class 1A state football championship defeating Burkeville 35 to 1. Quarterback Adam Bell throws for 229 yards and three TDs and runs for another, while Sid Resendes adds 184 rushing yards and two TDs.
Wanda Claus Peschel named her brother Santa Claus 53 years ago and he now uses his middle name after navy service. The retiree recalls a Wichita Falls traffic tale where a man claimed the name Santa Claus led to release. He handles constant calls at Christmastime and explains to kids it is a name not the real Santa.
In Texas and the Southwest Catholics celebrate Christmas and Guadalupe time. Our Lady of Guadalupe is Mary mother of Jesus with a Mexico City appearance in 1531. The devotion spread to Italy Vietnam France Ireland Portugal Belgium and elsewhere. Mary appears in Luke and is central to Christmas and Holy Week narratives. Local devotees in Amarillo honor Mary as mother and intercessor guiding Hispanic believers.
A local feature profiles Mrs R who, despite lifelong illiteracy from a young injury and diabetes, uses two canes and works as a volunteer. The Empty Stocking Fund seeks sheets, clothing, shoes, and a jacket to keep her warm this winter and support her holiday spirit.
Funder list from Harland Collins to unnamed donors shows gifts totaling 86563.23 dollars for Justin Melugin and others. Donors include United Supermarkets, Canyon residents, Amarillo residents, and communities like Balko Vega Happy Dumas Wildorado Texhoma Stratford and Follett. The page reflects multiple $25 to $100 donations and end totals.
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