Hidalgo County Commission Meeting Highlights
County panel discussed Tamarac Construction quote of 2500 for center addition while seeking multiple bids. Playas Road direction from State Highway discussed with 300000 county funds and CAP monies. July 26 meeting noted. Ranch Rodeo set for August 17 18 with potential help from commissioners. budget 5000. Resolution to join Solid Waste Plan approved. Ambulance service bills written off January through July 1990. Opt out for 1 percent payroll deduction directed. disaster relief sought for loco weed. Jail exterior paint approved for payment. Vault issues to be fixed with one quote. Sick leave extension for Juan Talavera approved to July 30 1990.
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Tamarac
Barker
Playas Road
Tony Sayre
State Highway Department
Joe Burgess
C.A.P
Sayre
Grant
Jon Swapp
Hidalgo County
Rice
Darnell
Linda Kuensler
Loco Weed
Charlie Siepel
Missy Morelos
Kuensler
Mike Coogan
Juan Talavera
Wildlife and city aging in Lordsburg discuss heat survival and cleanup
The column blends notes on animal adaptation to summer heat with a municipal reminder to remove old vehicles and dilapidated buildings from streets in Lordsburg New Mexico. It urges property owners to call City Hall for removal assistance and cites a city ordinance with penalties for noncompliance. Mayor Salvador Diaz Jr signs the piece.
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City Hall
Ghost Dad flick picks by Debbie Fletcher
Debbie Fletcher reviews Ghost Dad starring Bill Cosby as a widower who becomes a visible ghost after a fatal taxi ride. Diane, his eldest daughter, embraces the afterlife prankishly while Coping and Poitier steer a light hearted family comedy with a PG rating.
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Bill Cosby
Kimberly Russell
Bill
Cosby
Diane
Sidney Poitier
King Features Synd
Trivia Test by Linda Luckhurst
Questions cover Oscars Best Picture 1943 Norse god named days Father of Modern Journalism and English novel deltiologist Life cover actress Montana capital sparring partner who beat Muhammad Ali for title and 1961 hit Quarter to Three singer.
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Life Magazine
Montana
Muhammad Ali
Trivia Quiz Answers From Historic Newspaper Card
A compact recap lists key trivia items including Casablanca as a clue, the days linking to sky and war deities Tuesday Tyr and Odin midweek, Thor Thursday, Freya Friday, and references spanning Daniel Defoe, a picture postcard collector, Jean Harlow, Helena, Larry Holmes in 1980, and Gary U.S. Bonds.
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Asablanca
Tyr
Odin
Thor
Thunder
Freya
Love
Daniel Defoe
Jean Harlow
Helena
Larry Holmes
Gary U.S. Bonds
Las Cruces Chamber aids sick boy in record card push
The Las Cruces Chamber forwards a letter from the Las Vegas Chamber seeking community help for Craig Shergold a seven year old with a brain tumor to set a Guinness World Records entry by receiving the largest number of Get Well Soon cards. Citizens are asked to mail cards to Craig Shergold 36 Shelby Road Carshalton Surrey ENGLAND before the deadline.
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Las Cruces
Letters To The Editor On Gambling And Public Policy
Two readers discuss legalized gambling and city action. Felipe Alvarez urges a focused, timely plan led by the mayor and council, thanking councilor Morelos and Mayor Protem. McDonald for cooperation. John O Schimmel comments on thoughtful analysis and practical governance questions.
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Jack
Chamber of Commerce
Morelos
Protem
McDonald
Felipe P. Alvarez
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Linda Luckhurst
Guiness Book of World Records
Ondsbury
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Jack Walz
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Coronado Twin Theatre
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
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