Blizzard Toll Drops as Warm Spell Returns West
The blizzard paralyzed the central Plains over the weekend, killing 16. Crews in Kansas Colorado and Nebraska cleared 15 foot drifts and rebuilt downed power lines including 230 towers on a 230000 volt line. National Guard helicopters aided rescues while Interstate 70 reopened between Denver and the Kansas line. Authorities warned of continuing weather dangers and potential federal aid.
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Associated Press
Plains
Kansas
Colorado
Nebraska
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
Utah
Alabama
J.J. Exon
Exon
Ogallala
Chappel
Neb
Denver
Kansas Line
Sherman County
Kansas National Guard
Zavala Junior High Band Captures 33 Firsts at UIL Contest
Thirty three Zavala Junior High band members earned 33 first division medals at the UIL solo and ensemble contest held on the Odessa College campus. Solo and ensemble participants earned multiple first second and third division ratings with several ensembles also earning top honors. Band director Doug Garman praised the students for their hard work and noted thanks to piano accompanists from Southern Wells and others.
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Zavala
U.I.L
Odessa
Odessa College
Lori Salcido
Becky Gutierrez
Cindy Acosta
Sandra Barrera
Terry Bejarano
Barbara Salcido
Robert Contreras
Tony Herrera
Michael Jaquez
Phillip Jaque
Sandra Castillo
Anabel Granado
Yolanda Maldonado
Michelle Sabia
Esequiel Chavarria
Clifford Briggs
George Lopez
Danny Salcido
Entiquio Zuniga
Javier Contreras
Perry Evans
Jesus Lara
John Montgomery
Tony Rodriguez
Doug Garman
Zave
Garman
Carla Briggs
Mary Lisa Carrico
Vicki Hurley
Leslie McNeil
Pam Weinacht
Southern Wells
Pecos Zoning Board weighs beer sale exception at 802 S Eddy
Pecos Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet Thursday to decide on a beer sales exception for 802 S Eddy, where Miguel Castillo plans a restaurant conversion. Last Thursday two of six voted yes, two abstained, one opposed. four votes needed. Chairman Johnny Holub absent.
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Pecos
Miguel P. Castillo
South Eddy
Castillo
Johnny Holub
S. Eddy
Pecos’ City Hall
Roy E. Hunter
Merritt Singleton
Country Club Drive
Holub
George Vasquez
Joe Tercero
Charlie Mitchell
Isabel Flores
Bob Trammell
Pecos High Students Excel At Pre UIL Meet
Six Pecos High School students competed at the San Angelo Lake View Pre UIL meet. Brian Gross finished second in veteran number sense, Elonsio Rayos fourth in veteran slide rule, Tommy Bolling fifth in junior mathematics and veteran science, and Michael Seawright fifth in novice number sense. Pecos teams placed third in slide rule and number sense, fifth in math and science, and fifth in sweepstakes. about 20 area schools participated. Teachers Jerry Workman and Mrs. Odie Bounds sponsored the students, with Keith Hall and Mary Cook also competing. Local UIL district meet is scheduled for April 15 in Pecos.
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Pecos High School
San Angelo
Lake View High School
Brian Gross
Pecos High
Elonsio Rayos
Tommy Bolling
Pecos
Michael Seawright
Proverbs Verse Warns Against Ignoring Wise Counsel
A reflective line from Proverbs warns that the speaker did not heed teachers and instructors. It emphasizes neglecting guidance and the consequences of stubborn listening.
Weekend Warmth With a Cooler Tuesday
The forecast shows Friday reaching 70 with a 36 overnight low. Saturday climbs to 78 and drops to 31 overnight. Sunday peaks at 92 with a 42 overnight. Expect fair skies today and a cooler spell starting Tuesday.
Balmorhea seeks five candidates for school board seats
Five candidates run for Balmorhea Independent School District board with two incumbents Carl Weinacht and Ruben Carrasco seeking re election. Others aiming for three year terms are W E Moore Ismael Dutchover and Gary Loftin. Balloting is 8 a m to 7 p m Saturday April 2 at the Community Club. absentee voting runs from now to March 29 at the district office.
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Balmorhea Independent School District Board
Carl L
Butch) Weinacht
Ruben Carrasco
W.E
Billy) Moore
Ismael Dutchover
Gary Loftin
Weinacht
Balmorhea School Board
Carrasco
Griffin program Tuesday at Pecos High School
Lee Jackson of Maryville Tennessee joins The Ken Griffin Show for an 8 p.m. performance at the Pecos High School Auditorium. Sponsored by the Pecos Downtown Lions Club the show features magic and illusions with the Jacksons’ juggling family history and extensive east to midwest appearances. Tickets are available from Downtown Lions Club members.
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Lee Jackson
Ohio
Ken Griffin
Pecos High School
Pecos
Lions Club
Maryville
Tenn
Jackson
Jacksons
Joy
Lee
East
Midwest
Pecos resident Miller seeks seat on independent school board
Bob Miller a ten year Pecos resident and First National Bank assistant vice president is a candidate for the independent school board. A former Lions Club and United Way leader he lives with his wife Joyce and three children at 1807 S Alamo and cites community service as his motive.
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Bob Miller
Pecos
Independent School Board
Kermit
el Paso
First National Bank
Downtown Lions Club
United Way
Chamber of Commerce
Retail Merchants Committee
Joyce
S. Alamo
Johnny
Rat Bardley
Monty
Commissioners vote to boost county budget for 1977
County commissioners approved amendments to raise the 1977 county budget. Sheriff Flores requested funds for new equipment and personnel. Toyah officials sought county support for a $10,000 grant toward a $20,000 ambulance, with Toyah city committing $5,000 and asking $5,000 from the county. Toyah reps Mark Chaddick Sandra Gibson and Jerry Haile said volunteers are training in emergency medical services. The group plans eight weeks of training with hospital simulations and classroom work. Chaddick cited I 20 accidents where lacking equipment hindered care. He said Toyah would maintain the vehicle and insure it. The board also funded heating and cooling work at the Senior Citizens Center, approved salary support for the county sanitation officer, and set March 30 for bid opening on a dump truck. The bank was designated as county depository. The board of equalization was swore in and to meet June 30. The district also noted the Permian Basin EMS continues support and that a planned convention center project with federal funds was turned down. A rodeo and fair rep did not appear.
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Marguerite Kent
Flores
Toyah
Commission
Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission
PBRPC
Mark Chaddick
Sandra Gibson
Jerry Haile
Odessa Medical Center
Chaddick
van Horn
Cecil Cothrun
Chadwick
Cecil Faulkner
Duval
Faulkner
Senior Citizens Center
First National Bank
Bobby Upchurch
Board of Equalization
Permian Basin Emergency Medical Service Organization
Public Works
Congress
Girl Scouts Offer Cookies for Sale and Delivery
Five flavors are available including peanut butter sandwiches chocolate covered peanut butter patties sandwich cremes shortbreads and mints. Extras can be delivered for 125 per carton by calling 447 2898 or 447 3184. Betty Calhoun confirms the sale and delivery details.
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Betty Calhoun
Area rejects liquor proposal in Pecos and Orla votes
A mixed beverage liquor proposal was defeated in the North Pecos-Orla election Saturday. In Pecos the measure fell 54 to 19 and in Orla 8 to 3, with 62 votes against and 22 for statewide. Absentee ballots were not cast.
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Pecos
Scout Exposition Set for Saturday in Ward County Coliseum
The Sandhills District of the Buffalo Trail Council, Boy Scouts of America, hosts its annual Exposition Saturday at Ward County Coliseum from 1 to 5 PM. Tickets are $1. under 12 admitted free. Booths judged on activity quality. Blue Award for 90+, Red 40–89, Yellow 65–79. Scouting units from Van Horn to Monahans, Kermit participate. show rotates yearly among Monahans, Kermit, and Pecos.
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Martin Tarango
Boy Scout Troop
Jose Tercero
Monahans
Gene Douglas
Sandhills
Buffalo Trail Council of
Boy Scouts of America
Ward County Coliseum
Vani Horn
Kermit
Pecos
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Zavala Junior High
Texas Public School
Fernando Hernandez
Paul Briones
Griffin Program
Miller
First Baptist Church
Eagle Booster Club
Rodeo and Fair Association
Girl Scouts
Scout Exposition
Redigers Pharmacy
Professional Pharmacy
Pecos Drug CO
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