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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1981
Page
1
Congressman Richard White cancels a planned visit to his district due to the appropriations bill dispute. The Monahans stop is postponed until after Thanksgiving. The Monahans News will close Wednesday and Thursday for holidays. Advertising and editorial copy deadline is 12 noon Tuesday.
TYC assigns Allen Spearman as WTCH superintendent and Mike Aresti as WTCH assistant superintendent. Spearman, a former WTCH volunteer and Crockett assistant since 1978, replaces Don Shepard who resigned November 1. Appointments await TYC board approval in January.
The Texas Water Development Board authorized staff to review and revise the Texas Water Plan and to develop recommendations for the Governor and Legislature on long-range water solutions. Chairman Louis Beecher announced the action in Austin, with support from Governor Clements' Task Force on Water Resource Use and Conservation, aiming to finish by the January 1983 legislative session.
The 1981 Pecan Perfection exhibit opens tomorrow in the National Room at First National Bank with cash prizes in three divisions pecan growing craft and food. Entries are due by noon Monday November 23 for pecans by 9 am Tuesday November 24 for crafts and noon Tuesday for food. First place winners advance to the regional pecan show. For rules and prizes call the Chamber of Commerce at 943-2187.
Quail View Addition returns to the City Council agenda Tuesday afternoon as members review bids on water and sewer lines for the subdivision. The council will decide if part of North Eva Street remains unpaved and whether to require escrow or bonds to cover delayed curbs and gutters. Lloyd Freeman of Odessa returns to seek a final city decision on selling city-owned land south of Third Street opposite the municipal airport.
Ward County commissioners to consider guidelines for accepting subdivision plats led by Chief Appraiser Everett Hewett. He cites incomplete Quail View plat data and proposes five formal requirements. The board will also vote on a grand jury backed resolution to restrict private use of county vehicles and seek reimbursement from Commissioner H A Collins. Life insurance for employees is listed for continuation.
The Big Green Band of Monahans earned Division I in the University Intercollegiate League marching contest in Odessa after a long multi-city trip. Band director Dan Gibbs urged continued effort as 250 members, 35 percent of the student body, perform and reflect on past teams that earned top honors.
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