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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 2000
Page
2
A columnist ponders the volatile 2000 presidential race and Florida ballot chaos. He argues for Electoral College reform, recalls constitutional history, and urges civic participation while noting observed low turnout and widespread questions about the results. He stresses how the process could evolve and the need for clearer ballots and stronger voters.
Fifty one percent of registered voters turned out on November 7 with 6.4 million Texans voting on election day and 2.5 million in early voting. Terry County led turnout at 76 percent, while Dimmitt County lagged with 19 percent. Bush won statewide with 59 percent to Gore 38, Nader about 2, Hutchison re elected with 65 percent to 32 for Kelly. Republicans kept seats on railroad commission and supreme court. Democrats gained one House seat. Polk County RV voting issue arose. State Farm to refund $3.1 million to Texas drivers after a betterment settlement. Lotto Texas marked eight years. $3.5 billion won since 1992. Court challenge expected on Dallas Fort Worth air emission plan.
Guest columnist Tammy Swartling, a Grand Saline High senior and editor of the Tomahawk Express, writes about moving from student life to the real world. She recalls obstacles overcome, friendships formed, and the influence of Mrs. Sauseda while expressing both excitement and fear for the future.
The Grand Saline Texaco announces 36 children who participated in this year’s Summer Reading Program may pick up prizes from now through November 30 2000 at the Texaco service station. A small picture of each child is requested and awards were presented on Saturday August 19 at 10:30 a.m. The list includes Moses Aguilar Marlene Aguilar Austin Allen Allana Brimer Blane Brimer Kasey Campbell Catlin Strickland Pair Cracker Erica Curtis Andy Davis Justin Dickerson Alex Erwin Alexa Hogue Brittanie Hogue Misty Hogue Char Jones Derek Jones Evelyn Jordan Ruth Jordan Amber Littlejohn Nicole Long Jenelle Milam Michael Monk Rocki Moore Delany Nemec Karim Noorani Danlee Parr Micah Parr Alyson Rogers Christopher Showmaker Alisha Smith David Smith Kirstee Truett Garrett Willmon Nolan Willmon.
Forty three Chapter 1313 AARP members from Canton journeyed by bus on Saturday November 11 for a Dallas Arlington day. Highlights included Town East Mall lunch and Christmas shopping, Dallas World Aquarium exhibits with a 22,000 gallon walk through tunnel, manatees and tropical fish, then Dinner at Trail Dust Steak House and Johnnie High's Country Musical Revue at Arlington Music Hall. Return to Canton about 11 p.m. Participants listed include Walter Clemments Wynona Stanglin Wallace Waggoner Helen Peace Jessie Shaw Claudine Priest Mary Robertson Margie Tareilo Vera Westmoreland Pat Calloway Tillie Reed Ouida Reed Doris Galiop Mildred Babb Mary Priest Nathan Adams Ina Keeton Loetta Nerren Joris Jenkins Jewell Oxford Mac Reeves Brenda Reeves Dwayne Beard Roy Pierce Kay Blackstock Jean Coble Daisy Hardin Albert Prow Harold Black Tom Lofland Joe Kenney Ruth Massey Tour Directors and many others.
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