Grandfalls Students Plan UIL Trip to Sul Ross
Grandfalls students will attend the District 10 Region I Conference Literary Meet at Sul Ross State University on March 29 30 with Prof Elton Miles coordinating UIL events. Students from Fort Davis Balmorhea Marathon Valentine Presidio Toyah Imperial join in events across multiple categories led by Vershel Smith.
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Halifax Fire of 1750 Stirs Historic Alarm
The earliest major blaze in Halifax nearly razed the city on July 11, 1750. The event is noted among Canada’s catastrophic fires in colonial history. The piece references urban waste concerns and Jamaica’s top tourist hubs Montego Bay Kingston Port Antonio Ocho Rios and Mandeville.
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County pool costs rise as federal rules tighten funding debate
Ward County officials discussed paying for county pools now estimated at over 110000 with a 50 percent federal grant. Earlier 90000 figures proved wrong. County share would be about 55000, with plans to upgrade all pools via a bond issue. County funds and warrants restructuring discussed alongside tree trimming equipment needs. In a separate note, residents of Etienne de Lauzon gain a long awaited water source after the discovery of a pure spring.
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Monahans High wins two firsts at UIL meet Odessa
Monahans High School students shine at the Ector High School UIL Literary meet in Odessa earning two firsts. Jan Moseley won Girl's Prose Reading and Valerie Day took Editorial Writing in Journalism.
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Antique Auto Club Hosts Sandhills Meet Sunday
If the weather cooperates, local antique car enthusiasts will gather at Sandhills State Park this Sunday at 2 30 p m. The West Texas Region of the Antique Auto Club of America plans the Sandhills outing with Midland area members mainly in attendance.
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Classic Car Show At Park Promises Fine Old Automobiles
In Monahans community news a Park gathering is anticipated this Sunday at 2 30 pm as Mr and Mrs John Rutherford and Mr and Mrs John Miller help organize a car show. Weather may affect attendance but organizers hope for clear skies and light wind. Card of thanks from CH Tuck family expresses gratitude for support after a loss.
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Ward County Shooters Dominate National Rifle Meet
Wayne Cox, 16, won with 391 of 400 at Ward County Rifle Range. Dub Woods and Dan Rathmell placed second and third. Rita Luckie led girls, Tony Carpenter topped ROTC. Ward County 4-H teams won, with first and other top placers advancing to NRA comparison.
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Absentee Balloting Ends Soon in County Elections
Grandfalls reports no absentee ballots yet with two cast by Wednesday from local school officials. Wickett records two absentee votes, unchanged from last week. Thorntonville and Barstow report no absentee ballots. Monahans votes April 3, others vote Saturday April as lists indicate.
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