The Wonderful World of Books in Pecos Schools
Virginia Reed celebrates Christmas season at Pecos schools with a focus on books and reading. Tales ranging from Star Wars to classic fairy tales, RIF program impact, and the role of parents and librarians in fostering literacy are discussed. The piece urges gifting books to inspire imagination and learning this holiday.
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Virginia Reed
Pecos
Saint Nick
Space Toys
Little Red Riding Hood
Darth Vader
George McNamara
Washington
D.C
Snow White
Leia Organa
Richard Scarry
Dr. Sues
Berentains
Stan
Jan
Roald Dahl
Peo
Ple
At Wit s End Erma s Place Turn s Into Dump
Erma Bombeck laments her living room transformation from a model home to a cluttered, chaotic space. She recalls calm past decor, notes kids’ quips, and lists new rules to reclaim order while detailing a house overwhelmed by mess.
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Erma Bombeck
Forbes
4-H District Awards For Reeves Loving County Winners
Seven contestants aged 9 to 19 from Reeves and Loving counties won first division ratings at the District VI 4-H Food Show held at Odessa High School on Saturday December 9. Winners include Kenda Dulaney with Spiced Apple Punch in snacks and beverages, Kim Calhoun with Good N Easy Meat Loaf in main dish, Melissa Gholson with Cranberry Salad in side dish, Michele Lee with Zucchini Nut Bread in breads and desserts, Mary Nell Haley with Mexican Chicken Hot Pot in main dish, Debbie Murphy with Hominy and Cheese Casserole in side dish, and Karen Blair with Hummingbird Cake in breads and desserts. Attendees included several county leaders and family members.
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Reeves
Loving
Odessa High
Kenda Dulaney
Ken Dulaney
Kim Calhoun
Jimmy Calhoun
Melissa Gholson
Floyd Thompson
Michele Lee
Roy Lee
Loving County
Mary Nell Haley
John Haley
Debbie Murphy
L.B. Shifflett
Karen Blair
Billy Blair
Amy Montgomery
Dear Ann Laugh Therapy and a Record Family Feet
A reader urges laughter as therapy advising practicing HA to laugh on cue. The column notes laughter as contagious and a sign of human superiority. Also included is a note about William Henry Harrison as holder of a large presidential family record.
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Ann
Millie
William Henry Harrison
Seeds From The Sower And A Teen Advice Column
A diverse page features devotional prose about receiving Christ and becoming a child of God, then shifts to a long reader letter and responses addressing personal insecurity, self esteem origins, and campus counseling. Included are Dear Ann questions on youth manners, aging landlords, and a cooking tip for Angel food cake with pineapple sauce.
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T.C
Ann
Socrates
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