Wheeler Chamber of Commerce Christmas Open House Mon. Dec. 2 The Christmas Season will officially begin in Wheeler this year on 4 Monday, December 2, 2002. Several businesses on the square will remain open until 8:00 P.M. on this day; the event will officially get underway at 4:00 in the afternoon. Santa Claus has arranged his schedule to be in Wheeler on Mon- day afternoon; he will be in the gazebo on the southwest corner of the courthouse square or in the front part of Shear Delight Boutique, the building at 412 S. Main. The children will have an opportunity to visit Santa and receive a gift from the jolty old elf. Pictures with Santa will be made at the cost of $2.00 to the youngsters. THE WHEELER TIMES Coffee and spiced tea will be available at the gazebo for the shop- (LISPS 661 960) pers, parents and/or children. VOLUME 68, NUMBER #50 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2002 Single Copy 50c The city's Christmas lights will be in place and lighted on Monday "Wheeler, town of friendship and pride" evening. Lights are strung from the top of the courthouse on each of (Continued Page 6) Work Scheduled To Begin On Parkview Assisted Living Unit November 11, 2002 utes of October 9, 2002, were re- The meeting of the North viewed. Dave Britt made the mo- Wheeler County Board of Direc- tion to approve the minutes. Tho- tors meeting was called to order mas Helton seconded the motion by Dean Tipps, chairman at 7:00 and the motion carried unani- p.m. in the Hospital Board room. mously. Those present were Dean The board went into executive Tipps, chairman; Thomas Hetton, session; no business was con- vice chairman, Dave Britt, secre- ducted. • tary; Ann Fagan-Cook, RN, BSN, Discussion was held regarding Administrator. the status of teleradiology. Fagan- The minutes of the October 14, Cook reported that a grant had 2002, board meeting were ap- already been written to the Office proved as presented. Dave Britt of Rural Community Affairs for made motion to approve the min- $43,00.00 for the purchase of up- utes. Thomas Helton seconded (Continued Page 6) the motion and the motion carried unanimously. Thomas Helton made the mo- tion to approve payments of bills. Dave Britt seconded the motion and the motion carried unani- mously. Ann Fagan-Cook reported fi- nancial statements and statistics. Thomas Helton made the motion to accept the report as presented. Dave Britt seconded the motion and the motion carried unani- mously. The Quality Improvement min- BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS! The Ft. Elliott Cougars proudly show their trophy after they defeated Silverton 59-14 for the Bi- District Title. The team will play Whitharral at 7 p.m. Thursday at Happy. Both teams have an 11-0 season. Pictured are (back Chris, Trenton Schmidt row, I. to r.) Caleb Kirtpatrick, #21; Jason Hathaway, #11; Wesley Hathaway, #31; Larry Lee Horn, #24; Seth Meadows, #10; Gradon Schaub, #15; George Helton, #20; Hayden Hartsfield, #30; (front row) Calvin Helton, #44; Junior Newman, #12; Junior Rites Are Read Friday Ariza Corcoran Gonzales, #80; Cade Zybach, #23, and Blain Baker, #34. Trenton Isaac James Schmidt was born September 16, 1997, in Ariza E. Corcoran, 85 Mobeetie City Council Wheeler Bicentennial Celebration Elk City, Oklahoma to Michelle CHAT Lynn and Christopher Lee Graveside Rites Sat. WITH Has Regular Meeting Schmidt. He passed away Novem- Ariza Earnest Corcoran died EDITOR Committee Organizational Meeting ber 12, 2002, in the Roger Mills Wednesday, November 13, 2002, CWE Memorial Hospital at the age of 5 at McLean, Texas. November 11, 2002 On October 21, 2002, a group of years, one month and 26 days. By Louis C. Stas The meeting was called to order Graveside services were at volunteers met in the County An- Wheeler I.S.D. Names Trenton was an active young at 6:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November nex to discuss the 100th anniver- boy. He loved to work with his CONGRATULATIONS, Ft. Members present: Mayor Gor- sary of the City of Wheelers des- 16, 2002, in the Mobeetie Cem- Elliott Cougars! The team re- don Estes, Patricia Kephart, Emma Honor Roll Students daddy and helping at the barn with etery in Mobeetie, Texas with Rev. ignation and plat. On October 1, the milk cows. He had just decided mains undefeated as they go into Swigart, Gaylord Thompson Second Slx Weeks Lewis Ellis, retired Baptist Minis- 1905 the plat for Wheeler was that he was big enough to help the Regional playoffs. They will Guests present: None Second Grade: All A's- ter of Pampa, Texas, officiating. signed by J. E. Stanley and R. B. around the house and would help meet Whitharral on Thursday The minutes for October 15, America Amanza, Lane Erwin, Burial was in the Mobeetie Cem- and Maud Rogers. A move in his mother carry out the trash. He evening at Happy. GOOD LUCK! 2002, were read by Patricia_ A Daniel Gonzalez, Elizabeth etery in Mobeetie, Texas, by Wheeler County was underway to loved Lincoln Logs, trains, books -ewe- motion was made by Emma to Horton, Zay McCasland, Jason Wright Funeral Home of Wheeler, build a town close to the center of and playing with his brothers. Remember the annual Cham- accept minutes as read, second Pike, Brooke Randels, Breann Texas. the county for a new county seat. Trenton ejoyed going to church ber of Commerce Christmas Open by Gaylord. Motion approved They applied for a post office first Robinson, Jesus Zapata; A's & Mr. Corcoran was born January Sb and preaching. He was often 20, 1917, in Mobeetie, Texas, to House will be Monday afternoon unanimously. 3-0. in the name of Maude, Texas, (the B's-Garrett Andis, Ismael and evening, December 2, 2002. Financial report was read by Buenrostro, Irving Flores, Zach heard during prayer requests to Phillip and Sarah Ray Corcoran. name of Mrs. Rogers) and were pray for his brothers, mother and - cwe- Patricia. Motion was made by McCasland, Miguel Rincon He was a graduate of Union denied since there was a Maude, dad. Recently he and his mother And, remember, kids, Santa will Gordon to accept the financial re- Third Grade: All A's-Alyssa School. He married Anna Belle Texas, in existence. The second were in the yard and he asked his be here to hear your Christmas list. port as read, second by Emma. Johnson, Kallen Moore; A's & Stracener in Mobeetie, Texas, on and third names submitted were mother to quit making noise be- - cwe- Motion approved unanimously. 3- B's-Tanzia Brown, Ilene Butler, September 6, 1936. He was a the names of Alice and Emma, cause he couldn't hear God Once again this year, Wheeler 0. Aidee Emiliano, Tayt McCasland, rancher and supporter of all young names of the daughters of Mr. speaking over the noise. His fa- Banking Center will sponsor a Monthly bills were presented. A David Ramirez, Banesa Sapon men in the community. He lived in Stanley. These names were turned vorite Bible story was of David and $250 Cash drawing at the end of motion to pay monthly bills as pre- Fourth Grade: All A's-Spen- Mobeetie all his life. Mr. Corcoran down for the same reason as Golaith and he had recently asked the activities. To be eligible, all you sented was made by Patricia, sec- Maude and the name, Wheeler, cer Ford; A's & B's-Payton Aus- was a friend of the Baptist Church for a sling shot. of Mobeetie. He was preceded in have to do is buy something and ond by Gaylord. Motion was ap- was selected and approved for a tin, Caitlyn Burch, Collin Hampton, Chris Schmidt was born Febru- death by his wife in 1998, and 11 sign a ticket. proved unanimously. 3-0 post office in 1905. James Hubbard, Omar Lopez, ary 1, 1978, in Elk City, Oklahoma brothers and sisters. -cwe- Old Business Wheeler will celebrate its cen- Kaylee Marion, Carla Mendoza, to Linda Ann and James Lee Survivors are one son, Ray The Wheeler Mustangs lost out Gordon Estes will look into giv- tennial year in 2005. The volun- Jaten Moore, Haley Sparks, Tay- Schmidt. He passed away Novem- Corcoran and wife, Mary, of ing each lot a street number. teers met to begin making plans lor Sparks, Zach Verden (Continued Page 2) ber 12, 2002, in the Great Plains Weimar, Texas; one daughter, Motion to adjourn meeting was for the 100th anniversary celebra- Fifth Grade: All A's-Joan Air Chavarria, Josh Hardcastle, Nick Regional Medical Center, Elk City, Arica Lancaster and husband, made by Patricia, second by tion. The date selected to celebrate Oklahoma at the age of 24 years, Allison I.S.D. Board Gaylord. the anniversary by the group was Hardcastle, Jessica Hubbard; A's Aaron, of Amarillo, Texas; one sis- & B's-Eddie Chavez, Dana 9 months and 11 days. ter, Evelyn Riley of McLean, Meeting was adjourned at 7:00 August 6, 2005. The celebration Chris attended Sweetwater p.m. will begin on Monday, August 1, Gallardo, Josh Henson, Tracy Texas; four grandchildren, Earnest Calls Spedal Meeting Keelin, Macie Miller, Braden Schools and was married to Lancaster, Carlenia Bleeker, 2005, and conclude on Sunday, Michelle Lynn (Haney) at Wheeler, The Board of Trustees of Allison August 7, 2005. A full week of Moore, Bailey Richardson, Sara Darrel Corcoran and Steve ISD will be holding a Special Open Graveside Mon. For Salazar, Kaycee Swift. Texas, on October 22, 1996, and Corcoran; and seven great-grand- activities are planned beginning they made their home in Meeting to field concerns and with Monday through Friday brown Sixth Grade: All A's-Chandler children. Sweetwater Oklahoma. Chris Pallbearers were Curt Duncan, questions from faculty and staff, Harold Lynn Wright bag lunches and musical programs Osborne, Kelby Vise; A's & B's- loved to hunt deer and take care Paul Hathaway, Jimmy Paul develop a survey, and approve the Harold Lynn Wright, 79, died on the west portico of the court- Tyler Burch, Diana Corral, Nicole of his cows. He was a Driller for Kennedy, Joe Shelton, Harry Sims mailing of the survey, at 7:00 pm., Friday, November 15, 2002 in house. Other activities under con- Moore, Blake Randels, Stefen on November 21, 2002, in the Service Drilling Company for a and Joe VanZandt Amarillo, Texas. sideration are a community ham- Tucker, Mattie Back school cafeteria/board room. Any Graveside services were held at Seventh Grade: A's & B's- number of years until January Honorary pallpearbers were All burger cook-out, water melon 2002, when he went to work for Corcoran Nephews and Leon concerned citizens are welcome to 11:00 A.M., Monday, November feast, ice cream social, carnival, Jake Benefield, Omar Gonzalez, Steve Perry at his dairy. On May Dockins, Chuck Hogan, Bill Rains attend this meeting for obtaining 18, 2002, in the Zybach Cemetery bingo, parade, classic car show, Chace Horton, Bree McCasland, 0 more information relative to the at Allison, Texas, with Rev. John Jennifer Scales 16, 2002, he bought his own cows and Clint Stribling. arts and crafts show, rodeo and and started his own dairy opera- possible consolidation of Allison Wagner, pastor of First United Eighth Grade: All A's-Samuel The family requests memorials roping, dance, free barbeque, tion because he wanted to raise ISD with another district. However, Methodist Church in Dumas, Hillhouse, Dalila Mendoza; A's & be to McLean Care Center Activ- chuck wagon cook-off and special his boys on the farm. at this particular meeting only the Texas, officiating. B's-Cole Browning, Lauren Fite, ity Department in McLean, Texas, program. They attended Sweetwater As- staff and faculty may present Burial was in Zybach Cemetery Jonathan Hampton, Cole Mobeetie Fire Department of To underwrite all of these goals, sembly of God Church and were questions to the board. near Allison, Texas, by Wright Fu- Hathaway, Ryan Henson, James Mobeetie, Texas or Mobeetie the committee agreed that fund preceded in death by his father, Cemetery Assoc. of Mobeetie, (Continued Page 2) neral Home of Wheeler, Texas. raising efforts must begin immedi- Rivera, Mikel Tucker Ninth Grade: All A's-Joshua James Lee Schmidt and step-fa- Texas. Mr. Wright, a resident of Ama- ately. Two bank accounts have Britt, Samantha Chapman, Bo ther, Ted Burckhafter. 4-H & FFA Members rillo, was born to Norman and been opened: one at Wheeler Services were Friday, Novem- Lillian Taylor Wright on June 8, Banking Center and one at First Compton, Lezli Finsterwald, Heather Hampton; A's & B's- ber 15, 2002, at 2:00 p.m. at 1923, in Archer City, Texas. He State Bank of Mobeetie in the name Sweetwater School Auditorium, of- Need To Take Heed graduated valedictorian from Ashley Baldwin, J'Shay of Wheeler Centennial Celebra- ficiated by Andy Taylor and J. M. Any 4-H or FFA member plan- Allison High School in 1942. Mr. McCasland, Tyler McWhorter, tion Committee. Cash donations Ashley. Burial was at Buffalo Cem- ning on having an entry in the 2003 Wright served 3 1/2 years in WW may be made to either of those Jansen Moore, Katie Richardson County Livestock Show or any Tenth Grade: All A's-Saharay etery under the direction of Rose II in the 44th Infantry Division in accounts to help defray immedi- Chapel Funeral Service. • major livestock show in 2003, must the European Campaign. Mr. Barboza, Jose Flores, Sugey ate start-up costs. One fund raiser Survivors are the wife of the contact their supervising Ag Wright returned to the U. S and Hernandez, Shanna Horton, suggested to pay for the celebra- home; two sons, Nathan and teacher or their County Agent no worked at Continental Carbon in Rachel Howard, Landon Sams, tion is an aluminum can collection. Ethan, of the home; his mother, later than Friday, November 22, Dumas for 4 years. He married Carl Scales; A's & B's-Amanda Watch for a trailer to appear on the Linda Burckhalter of Sweetwater; 2002, to make entry deadlines due Louise Wise of Allison on June 1, Bond, Savannah Hampton, Jarrod Thriftway parking lot to bring your maternal grandparents, A. B. and to the upcoming holidays. For more 1946. They enjoyed 56 years of aluminum cans for disposal. The Haning, Lindsey Lewis, Savanna Shipp, Leslie Weaver Laurellen Witt of Sweetwater, information, contact Kenny marriage. Harold farmed briefly Wheeler-opoly game was donated Eleventh Grade: All A's- Okla., paternal grandparents, Ike Brdecko at 826-5243. (Continued Page 6) to the Comm ittee by Wheeler Band and Jane Schmidt of Sayre, Okla., Boosters in order to raise money James Chapman, James Masters, Josh Miller, Blaine Rutherford; A's 2 sisters, Julie and Brent Skelton for the celebration. if you have not of Elk City, Okla., Brandi and bought your Wheeler-opoly game, B's-Chelsea Brooks, Blanca Emiliano, Karry Fite, Joe D. Jarrod Blevins of Sayre, Okla.; one the Centennial Edition is now on brother, Ben and April Burckhalter sale for $25.00. Glassey, Dustin Hampton, Taryn Harmon, Andrea Jones, Josef ina of Sweetwater, Okla., and a host A photo contest is being planneo Lira, Devin Parker, Adriana Perez, of relatives and friends. DRAWING-November 8, 2002, to produce Wheeler Post Cards to the drawing for the William be sold in packets of 16 different Jose Salas TWeltth Grade: All A's-Colby McKinley family was held at the photographs that best depict Canned Food king First State Bank of Mobeetie. Wheeler, its people, places and Brickey, Cassi Brown, Josh Bryant, Drew Emmert, Lyndi Mayor, Wanda Herd presented the themes. Details on how to enter Collected By Co. 4-H will be published soon. A dinner Finsterwald, Kandra Gaines, proceeds from the drawing to Mr. theater is also planned to present Miriam Garcia, Benjamin Howard, The Wheeler County 4-H'ers are McKinley. A special thanks is ex- dinner and a play whose cast is Heather Leven, Tyler Lewis, Keri conducting a Can Food Drive to tended to all the people and busi- made up of local citizens. Watch Marion, Dagen Moore, Amy help the local Food Bank. If you nesses donating prizes. The gen- for a casting call and be sure to Osborne, Evan Watts; A's & B's- have any canned goods to donate, erosity and compassion of the volunteer your talent. Other fund Rachel Bass, Trevor Burton, please bring them to the Exten- people proved once again that we raisers under discussion are sum- Amanda Childress, Lupe Duenas, sion Office at 112 W. Oklahoma live in a great community. The win- mer bingo and an art auction. Andrew Hampton, Janet Kuntz, (Hwy. 152) in Wheeler. if you are ners were: Stephanie Coulter- Other goals discussed are a city Blanca Lopez, Tanner McWhorter, unable to bring the canned food to Basket; Wanda Herd-Basket; FIVE GENERATIONS-Pierce Hadley Mitchell, Jeret Moore, Sharon Wright-Gold Coin; Mary Walker's, 95th birthday party on Sep- wide clean up over the next 3 the office, call 826-5243 for a 4- tember 20, 2002. Pictured left to right Ty Walker, age 7 months, Cory Garett Rhine, Juan Salas, Julio H'er to come pick it up. Kay Christner-Liz Shipp Drawing years and a pocket park project. Walker of Wichita Falls, Randy Walker of Wichita Falls, Pierce Walker, Salas, Ericka Trevino, Paoia Anyone can participate and all and Kevin Romines-Art Rhine and Jimmy Walker of White Deer. (Continued Page 6) Villalba, Brady Ware donations are appreciated. Sculpture. ner for Forrest Boydston last Sun- Susan Finney, Jesse and Anna Sunday morning. day at his home. Othersthere were Samantha from Pampa visited with Ray and Sue Giddens of the his daughter and family, Robbie Ruby Craig last Saturday. Britt Ranch, Wayne and Kathy and SaRita Green, Carissa and Vance Boydston was in Ama- Zybach and Casey of Briscoe vis- I Kelton from Binger, Oklahoma. rillo last Friday to see the eye ited with Glen and Nona Elmore TNE WHEELER TIMES thirsi Roma and Billy Brown and their doctor. He has had a catarat re- PAGE 2—Thursday, November 21,-2002 By Christine Gilmer last Saturday night and celebrated 'Wheeler. town of I ncndship and. onde f son Larry Brown who is spending moved recently and is in the pro- Nona's birthday. "Happy Belated some time with them were in Elk cess of getting new glasses. Psalms 62-2, 3 & 4 Birthday" to Nona. City last Friday for business rea- Sunday afternoon Helen To see thy power and thy glory, Sunday Glen and Nona attended sons. Crawford went to Pampa and vis- so as I have seen thee in the both morning and evening church Peggy Chandler, Jennie Walker ited two of her nieces. sanctuary. Because thy loving services at the Church of Christ. and Linda Sanders of Amarillo went Red and Anna Dukes and Minnie kindness is better than life, my lips Sunday after the morning Church to Wheeler after church Sunday Bell Vinson went to Mobeetie and shall praise thee. Thus will I bless services they went to the Hill Top morning and ate dinner at Maxeys. the ladies had their hair f ixed atthe thee while I live; I will lift my hands Cafe and ate dinner. Its good to Linda had been staying with her in thy name. beauty shop and from there they mother Jennie for a few days, but know Glen is doing better and able North wind blowing pretty high went to Pampa and ate dinner at to be out and about some. she went home Sunday afternoon. here this Monday morning in Long John Silvers and then did Jennie had fell and broke or Any wishing to participate in the Allison, but the sun is shining. some shopping. On Friday Joe Annual Allison Community Christ- cracked her ribs, but is doing bet- Which is nice. and Sylvia Richardson from Para- mas program at the First Baptist ter. She saw a doctor in Amarillo Darrel and Johnnie Harrison of dise, Texas and others that came and had spent some time there Church December 1st is ask to call Amarillo came last Friday morn- with them were friends, Tex and with Linda. Judi Walser 375-2460 or Bro. Bill ing. Darrel went over in Oklahoma Lilly Monk, from Gunter, Texas. Stiles at 826-5719; to get your Lou Cornell helped with the baby visiting relatives. AfterJohnnie got They spent from Friday to Sunday name on the program. shower last Saturday morning for my hair done we went to the Hill afternoon, All had a good time and Jacob Luke Wafters. The son of Take time to pray--it is the g real- Top Cafe for dinner. Darrel had attended church with Red and est power on earth. Hayden and Sylvia Wafters. It was been there and had dinner. After at the Baptist Church fellowship we got back to Allison Darrel came hall. It was well attended and a SPECIAL CALLED MEETING As appropriate, the Board may after a little while, and they didn't enter in Closed Meetings as au- good shower, OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES stay very long before they went ALLISON INDEPENDENT thorized by the Texas Open Meet- home. Enjoyed what time we did SCHOOL DISTRICT ings Act, Government Code, have together. Special Notice AT Chapter 551, Subchapters D and DOWN THE COURT: Jason Boydston moves the ball down the court Opal, Juanita, Curtis and Vance The Allison Independent School ALLISON ISD BOARD ROOM E. Before any meetings are con- in the Allison/Samnorwood game Nov. 15. Boydston attended a birthday din- District in accordance with Texas 7:00 PM. vened, the presiding officer will Education Code section 39, para- NOVEMBER 21, 2002 publicly identify the section of the CARD OF THANKS graph .053, is hereby publishing Act authorizing the closed meet- The Dunk Porter Family would notification that the 2001-02 Aca- AGENDA ing. All final votes, actions, or de- like to express our thanks and ap- demic Excellence Indicator Sys- 1. Called to Order cisions will be taken in open meet- preciation to the family and friends, tem Report is available for public 2. Roll Call ings. (See BEC (Legal). review. Copies are located in the On this 15 day of November, who have been so kind and gen- 3. Approval of Agenda principal or superintendent's office erous upon the untimely death of 4. Consider concerns and ques- 2002, an orginal copy of this no- our special loved one. and library. The district is proud to tions of Allison ISD faculty and staff tice was posted on the window The flowers, food and cards announce that the 2002 overall relative to consolidation. of the front entry of Allison In- rating from TEA is "Recognized" have been so appreciated. And the 5. Workshop to create a non-bind- dependent School District at and the percentages of passing good deeds, kindness, consider- ing survey relative to possible con- 4:00 P.M., on said date by: are as follows: Reading 100%, ation for this family have been solidation with another district. (signed) Paul Evans Writing 83.3%, Math 91.3%, So- overwhelming. 6. Consider sending to the regis- Superintendent cial Studies 100%, and cumulative A special thanks to Jon Sullivan, tered voters of the District a non- pass rate for the exit 100%. In Mary Kay Christner and Jimmy binding survey concerning pos- addition to academics, districts re- sible consolidated of Allison ISD Adams, who worked so hard to ceive ratings for attendance and with another district. weetwater revive Dunk. The staff at Parkview prevention of drop-outs. Allison 7. Adjournment Hospital were caring. Just so ISD has received a rating of 97.7% Any item on the agenda can be many supportive people; the News for attendance with a drop-out rate an action item as deemed neces- SBy Lois Fkmers words, "Thank You", don't seem of 0%. sary by the board. adequate. November 2 and the year is The Duane "Dunk" Porter GIFTS AMBASSADOR CARDS going fast. It is raining here in San Family es Antonio and cool enough to wear a jacket. The heat comes on every WHEELER ma ETIA1J)D)°0 PHARMACY now and then. I spent Halloween at Joe Dale's. 109 W. TEX. ST.—WHEELER, TEXAS They had quite a few spooks and LAYUP: Katie Donaldson, #4, goes for a layup in Allison's game against MONDAY, November 25, 2002 — Bis gave out lots of candy. Cutest was Samnorwood. Chelsea Archer, #21 backups her teammate. FRIDAY, November 26, 2002 Phone: 806/826-5561 a 3-year-old with grandpa in tow. MONDAY en Had a letter from a cousin in Allison Basketball Teams Begin Season Breakfast: British Columbia. She had just re- Cold Cereal or Hot Sat. Oatmeal, Buttered Toast, Jelly, ceived the Round Robin and heard The Allison basketball teams had two good games on Friday Congratulations, Allison Ante- Juice, Milk about Joe. night, November 15, 2002, at lopes and Lady Lopes! Lunch: Chicken Fajitas, Lettuce We Haag cousins have a 'Round Samnorwood. The Lady Lopes Salad, Carrot Sticks, Fruit, Milk Robin' letter going for years. Take WHEELER COMMUNITY beat the Lady Eagles 83-44. • TUESDAY out your old letter and put in a new KPDR-FM, 90.51 Allison jumped to a lead in the Breakfast: Biscuits/Gravy, Bacon one. Gets around about twice a WHEELER, TEXAS second quarter by scoring 33 and • . and Scrambled Eggs, Jelly or CHURCH year. never really looked back. The Honey, Juice, Milk Had a call from Tony in Florida. Rev. Alberta and Pat Helton leading scores for Allison Lady Lunch: Fish, English Peas, Let- He's semi-retired now. Joe Dale is Lopes were Katie Donaldson with tuce Salad, Fruit, Milk 806-323-9849 or 826-5607 still with the college here. 41 and Laura Lohberger with 20. We play Bingo several times a Herb Smith P.O. Box 544 week. I haven't been very lucky The Allison Antelopes followed the Owner Listen to . . Wheeler, TX 79096 but a friend won $11 this week. girls lead and had a big 2nd quar- Studio Photography There is something going on ter, taking a lead in the second Photo Processing quarter and never trailed again, Slide & A/W Processing 80/ S. Alan Bean Blvd. "Jesus saith unto him, here most of the time. KPDR-FM, 90.5 John 14: 6: enroute to a 57-41 win. The wins Old Photos Copied Sunday-6:30 P.M. I am the way, the truth and the life; Went to Y.O. Ranch Thursday, WHEELER, TEXAS sight seeing and lunch. Have 42 even the boys' and girls' records Passport Pictures no man cometh unto the Father but by me." —WELCOME— and bridge daily. Happy hour on to 1 and 1. The Lopes play at Picture Frames Friday with a party. home on Tuesday, Nov. 19, Camera Accessories 1.07 N. Cuylcr I have a reputation of working against Erick/Sweetwater and Pampa, Texas 79065 crosswords. A lady presented me then travel to Lefors for the Lefors Tournament on Thursday, Fri., and 806/665-8341 4 with a puzzle magazine yester- day. My typewriter got left in Okla- homa and I really miss it. Every month has holidays, but Wheeler Comity November may have the most important. We all have so much to be thankful for. So long & Happiness to all, kiRIME STOPPERS Lois Flowers C P.O. Box 88.304 Nan L. Bean Chat (from Page 1) Blvd. • Wheeler, TX 7906 of the playoffs Thursday evening with their loss to Nazareth. We are (806) 826-0227 proud of you, YOU ARE STILL 0 NO. 1 WITH US. —cwe— The Ft. Elliott Lady Cougars Wheeler County Crime Stoppers will pay up to closed their volleyball season with Happy Holidays! $1,000 for the arrest of the person(s) involved a loss in the first round of the re- Quiet Keylock gional tournament. Good season with vandalism throughout Wheeler. girls, looking forward to next year —cwe— On the 28th of October, 2002, persona) EARLY DEADLINE! The dead- line for items for the paper will be unknown stole a 1998 Dodge pickup from the moved up 24 hours next week. We Shane stribling residence on Farm Road 2473 need all items for the paper by and caused damage to city property and school noon Monday. The paper will be put in the mail Wednesday morn- vehicles along wtih damage to the pickup and ing. the garage door at the Stribling residence. —CW &— The vehicle was returned to the Stribling resi- Once again, Thanks for all the pictures. dence after the vandalism was done. —cw e— I stayed home over the week- Pick 3 for free! end; however Barbara traveled to OKC to help with her mother. 250 350 * Free incoming calls on local plans Mother Porter is not doing well and PEAK MINUTES PEAK MINUTES has to have some extra care. ©g oionu Double minutes on local plans —cw e— limm'igammoth 4000 4000 We had six for cards. 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Paul emphasized this point most of all prayers, when my we see the Stars and Stripes and with the Christians in Corinth brother passed away. Wheeler is we think of this great,country. Or when he told them that when- truly a caring town. God bless listening to the radio a song will ever they participate in the Lord's Expand your possibilities: each one. Supper that they are doing it in Leona Coates play that will immediately send us back to our teen years. remembrance of Jesus. DOBSON When we gather together to The violin for me helps me CELLULAR SYSTEMS N. worship God on Sundays, we remember my Mom. The Lord's WHEELER always take the Lord's Supper. Supper for all Christians helps 1.800.882.4154 wwvv.dobsoncellular corn To those not familiar with this them remember Jesus. 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We rememberJesus Shawn D. Johnson Sewer Service at a meal with his disciples, pass- Septic Systems Services: An Invitation: You are cor- Sunday Bible Study Site Evaluations dially invited to attend any of 10:00 A.M. Sunday Morning Worship the weekly services of the 10:55 A.M. Phone: 826-5907 Wheeler Church of Christ Sunday Night Worship MAX McQUEEN 6:00 P.M. which meets at 1001 S. Alan Wednesday Bible Study P.O. Box 754 Wheeler, TX Bean Blvd, in Wheeler, Texas 7:00 P.M. %WaMt,

THESE PICTURES SPONSORED BY . roomy THE WHEELER TIMES % NEWS PAGE 3—Thursday, November 21, 2002 II) Verna Fillingim (KEEIErt 3anki125 dEfreLtEt -Wheeler, town or IncridshIp and pride- Isaiah 12:2: Behold God is my were 10-15, 15-10 and 15-12. Not salvation. I will trust and not be She is doing great now, but will go easy! Ft. Elliott girls will played afraid. to Oklahoma City after Thanksgiv- Wink at 7:30 Friday, Nov. 15, at Happy Birthday to Tammy ing and have radiation for breast 405 Alan Bean Blvd. Wheeler, Texas tgrwstr Texas Tech in Lubbock for Re- Newman, Truman Zybach, cancer for a week. She appreci- gional Semi-final. Wink won. Michelle Selby, Misty Everett, ates everyone's prayers so very Member FDIC. Ft. Elliott High School Football much. This new treatment is sup- Christie Glassey, Ann Boydston team defeated Silverton 59-14 for and Fredricka Barbour and Jhea posed to be better and will have 2 Bi-district. Congratulations to all! Weatherly on Nov. 24; Todd treatments a day for a week. Then Beverly Bryant and Tina Bond Ridgway, Jimmy Bennett, Kodi and come home. are treating the Golden Agars of Kaylee Wiggins and Mitchalina Irene's niece, Lillian Chesher Wheeler Baptist to a sumptuous still needs our prayers. She had Loyd Kenney on Nov. 25; David Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, Helton, Omie Dodd, Kenneth kidney stones and infection. Nearly Nov. 21, at noon. Isn't that sweet? lost her and now she has blood Densberger, Britton Davis and We don't have to bring anything Marcus Hardcastle on Nov. 26; clots in her legs. except our warm bodies. Thanks, Marla Lax, Ty Wood, Ashley Lane, Keep praying for Adam Tipps as Tina and Beverly. They've done Barbara Williams, Sarah Beth Hale he has dialysis and battles infec- this for a few years. Always very tion and hopes for a transplant on Nov. 27; Monett Jenkins, good. Beckey Zybach, Jamie Walker, before long. Keep praying for Irene Rogers Ronnie Vandever, Brett Goad, The Ft Elliott Junior High Tour- Tommy Puryear and Haley Barton nament will only be Saturday, Nov. on Nov. 28; Abby Bond, Glory 23, at Briscoe. Teams expected to Hartsfield, Nikki Rodgers, Bea play are from Shamrock, Wheeler, Burkett, Sharon Ryan, George Samnorwood, Higgins, Miami and Gandy, Clay Walser and Bobby just boys from Allison. Rosalie Keelin and Jimmy and SCORES: Mustang Evan Watts, #58, lets everyone know it is a touchdown forthe Mustangs Vanpool on Nov. 29; Kim Hamp- ton, Misty Walker, Tina Young, Darlene were Sunday dinner as Josh Miller, #39, cross the goal line. —Photo by Rob Schaffer 0 Destrie Kinnaman and Katie guests of Gene and Norma Keelin Cornett Clark on Nov. 30. and Daniel and Tracy. After lunch Happy An niversary to Clifton and f Rosalie and Darlene visited at the Louise Boydston and Ken and , Nursing Home and Rosalie played the piano some. Linda Daughtry on Nov 25; David tfr and Rita Pearson on Nov. 26; Mobeetie Baptist Church mem- Harold and Katherine Jones and bers went to Wheeler Care Center Mike and Barbara Bell on Nov. 27; Sunday for church service. Always enjoyed by the residents and Delmar and Elizabeth Newman on Joshua Farrls, 1 year old, is guests. Nov. 28, the son of Channing and Monday night at Mobeetie Bap- First Baptist Church of Wheeler Bobbie Farris. Grandparents tist was a good crowd. We enjoyed will have their Thanksgiving Fel- are Kenneth and Violet Farris. music from the Todd Keller family lowship meal next Sunday night, Vea Fillingim is the great- Nov. 24, at 6:00 p.m. Church will grandmother, Great-great from Plainview and a timely mes- provide turkey, ham, bread and uncle and aunt are Earl and sage from Bro. Lewis Ellis of drinks. Fellowship committee will Pampa, former pastor. The revival 5 CARRIES:James Chapman, #9, ran 16 yards Leola Farris. Joshua is the end provide dressing and gravy. of started Sunday and was to go with 5 carries in the Bi-District game with INTERCEPTION: Wheeler Mustang J. D. Cole, the Farris name of our fam- Church family will provide veg- ily. Psalm 127:3 says children through Wednesday night. The —Photo by Rob Schaffer #44, makes an interception in the Bi-District Nazareth. etables, salads and desserts. are a gift from the Lord. Keller family includes Todd and game and carries the ball for 8 yards. Friends, family and neighbors are Darla Keller and Grant, Bristol, —Photo by Rob Schaffer For all your. . . invited. See you there! Paige and Brooklynn singing and Wheeler Baptist children and Insurance Needs, See playing guitar and other instru- friends have started working on ments. their Christmas program to be pre- Eastern Panhandle Weekend visitors to Mack and sented Sunday night, December Insur. Agency, Inc. Linda Sides wereJimmy and Tivian 8, at 6:00 p.m. Everyone invited to Sides and Hannah, Cory and Tay- come. Always good. /17W. Texas St.—Wheeler lor from Abilene. Martha Meek vis- Wheeler Baptist adults have 806/826-3573 ited and ate lunch with them Satur- started work on their Christmas elluto *Home 'Life *Health day. lreele4 program to be presented Sunday Kevin and Kim Hampton and *Commercial 'Bonds ai 'tt:41V7,:" night, Dec. 15, at 6:00 p.m. Every- Shawna and Ed and Laurel '4;C:22,1r/ one invited to this good program. Hershman enjoyed visiting and eat- Pray for Leo Shuler. They said — ing delicious Pizza at the Green he didn't have a heart attack, but Frog Pizza in Shamrock. he did have rapid heart beat, sweat- -!- --s=m— Lindsey Criswell was a week- ing and vomiting and will see a i I NIPt '.7 • end visitor to David and Rita cardiologist soon. He is always so . - -..'ar.-..- •ay.: Pearson. Nice to have her come helpful to all. visit us Friday and eat supper at We enjoy the special music at Maxeys. Also visiting the Pearsons Wheeler Baptist Church and all Palace Theatre were Dallas Fillingim and Krystal who are willing to get up and sing 210 Main • Canadian Berend from Wichita Falls and For us. Amber Maddox did a great Windthorst. Also coming Saturday job Sunday morning and Joe Mont- (806) 323-5133 were Ken Criswell and his mom, gomery. Sunday night choir al- www.palacetheatre.com Barbara Buxkemper from Slaton. ways sounds good, too. They all attended the baby shower DEFENSE: The Wheeler Mustangs show their defensive ability in this play as Blaine Rutherford, #70, Pray for Ed and Erma Riley. it's Beginning Friday, Nov. 22 at Briscoe for Lindsey and Ken's and Chris Gallagher, #35, bring down the Nazareth ball carrier. Evan Watts, #58, is close at hand. a hardtimeforthese sweet people. expected little one. They all ate at —Photo by Rob Schaffer Thanks Ed Hershman for help- "Harry Potter" Maxeys Saturday night to celebrate ing with little jobs (but hard for us) Rated: PG Rita and David Pearson's anniver- ". ,1 Nice to have Ed and Laurel and Showtime: sary. Happy Anniversary David and ` • 40/4`.1:(4n,..,, 4//1' Shelby come by Monday after- Fri. thru Wed. 7:30 P.M. (Continued Page 5) noon. Thursday 6:00 P.M. Bob and Gena Zybach went to Sun. Matinee 2:00 P.M. A Elk City to the Arts and Craft show KELTON G6dia- and visited Bob's mom, Ruby Listen to . . . Zybach. She's about the same. MONDAY, November 25, 2002 — Monday Bevard and Diane FRIDAY, November 26, 2002 Dukes visited Bob and Gena KPDR-FM, 90.5 MONDAY Zybach and put in new kitchen Breakfast: Cereal, Toast, Juice, faucets for them. Really appreci- WHEELER, TEXAS Milk ated. Lunch: Chicken Strips, Mashed Saturday night at Maxeys was a Potatoes, English Peas, Bu. Toast, birthday supperforJustin Cochran, Fruit, Milk 5. Others there were Jason and WAYNE'S y / ‘t, TUESDAY Brandi Cochran and Kayleigh and Breakfast: Cinnamon Rolls, #t/ Ransley and Jason's parent, Susie *STERN Juice, Milk • „, „ Umsted and Brody, Kay and Scott Lunch: Sandwiches Ham or Tuna, Luttrell and Fat and Wanda Lettuce, Tomatoes, Pickles, On- " '43 Childress. Happy Birthday, Justin. WEAR ions, French Fries, Orange, Milk Wanda Childress went to Lub- bock Friday to see the Ft. Elliott! Everything for the Cowboy, Wink Volleyball game with Pat Cowgirl & Cowhorse Childress and Amanda and Cathy 806/665-2925 GO COUGARS! BALL CARRIER: Tanner Collins, #32, makes yards for the Mustangs in their Bi-District game. Hunt and Rayden. Many, many Fax:806-665-0624 —Photo by Rob Schaffer fans to cheer them on. Jane and CAROL STRIBLING, Owner BEAT WHITHARRAL! Clyde Dukes and Stacie and Kaymi 1504 N. Hobart—Pampa. TX also went. Ft. Elliott played good but lost 15-17 and 12-15. Wink is one of the best in 1A. Saturday was meat cutting, JENNINGS PLUMBING, HEATING grinding and wrapping day at Dick !Nines. Craig and Stephanie Brock & AIR CONDITIONING and Bryant, Timothy and Joshua from Canadian came out to help and Becky Tipps and Zachary, LARRY JENNINGS, Owner Adam and Casey were there help- TX* TAGLB017641E ing. Then all share in the delicious Licensed, Insured & Bonded meat. This is a great time to count your blessings and thank God for all (806) 826-3153 he's done. If you have a warm comfortable bed in a safe place, Licensed Septic Systems, & Site you have more than many people. Evaluations If you have work to do and some- one to love, you are blessed. God CARRIES: Wheeler Mustang Chris Gallagher, BLOCK: Wheeler's Josh Couch, #86, and Derek is good. "A Flush . . .1s #35, managed to move some 77 yards in 26 Murray, #75, block a Nazareth kick in Bi-District Ft. Elliott girls volleyball team Better Than a carries during the Bi-District game against game Thursday. —Photo by Rob Schaffer defeated Miles at Knox City Tues- Full House ! ! ! Nazareth. —Photo by Rob Schaffer day night forclass 1A Area. Scores SALES & SERVICE Pre-Season Sale All Artificial Trees On Sale from tabletop to 12 ft. last Yen's Display Tins Drestically Reduced Thanksgiving and Fall Wreaths & Table Decorations • Sifts Women's fashion Jen@ 444 DRIVING THROUGH: Chris Gallagher, #35, has the ball and appears to be ready to dive thourgh the Nazareth players if necessary to gain yards. —Photo by Rob Schaffer Knight's Nursery, Garden Center et Gift Shop 912 S. 2nd (Hwy. 60/83) Canadian, Texas GO COUGARS! Beat Whitharral! Ph: 806) 3231577o Web: www.knights.hhtxtom 4 140"41/.41.1"lake

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Canadian Laundry and Dry Mary Kay your source for great SPECIAL NOTICE Cleaners, 1-800-766-6532 or skin care and color. Call Marla The Board of Trustees of Allison mobile 662-6353. We have linens Ford at 826-3621 or 898-2305. ISD will be holding a Special Open for parties, banquets and special 11121c Meeting to field concerns and occasions, napkins and banquet questions from faculty and stall, THE WI-IEELER TIMES PAGE 4-Thursday, November 21, 2002 tops. We specialize in Dry Clean- FOR SALE: Seasoned Oak fire- develop a survey, and approve the "Wheeler. (own of Incndsh(p and pndc ing and Starched Jeans. rtn wood. Stacked and Delivered for mailing of the survey, at 7:00 pm., $165. per cord. 779-2186 or 779- on November 21, 2002, in the $ RNs-LVNs-CNAs 3284. 9/19rtn school cafeteria/board room. Any concerned citizens are welcome to MEMBER 2002 NOTICE -RRTs-CRRTs $ NOTICE OF ESTRAY attend this meeting for obtaining TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION Wheeler County is taking sealed NURSE REGISTRY, INC. CASE NUMBER 02-11-153C more information relative to the bids on BLK 119, Lts. 21 & 22, Date 11-15-02 possible consolidation of Allison Staffing Oklahoma, Kansas, & New Mobeetie. Bids will be Person Reporting Stray Animal: ISD with another district. However, Texas opened December 23, 2002, at Jimmy Hill at this particular meeting only the IAUS1101GS lit SI OE CH le MSSHOME 10:00 A.M. This will be during the TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTS Address: Wheeler, TX, Tele No. staff and faculty may present regular Commissioners' Court. CALL 580-225-7804 826-3094 questions to the board. Vilkaalt tia151104G5BRWIGSTATE CHAMP10i6141P Wheeler County reserves the right Locations Stray Animal Found: CUSS 'B' OR 1-800-734-1470 11 to accept or reject any or all bids. CR 20 & Hwy. 152, 1 mi. The bids must be sealed with the Or send resume to P.O. Box South CR 20 MUSI AtiGS WI% SI RIE name of the bidder and the prop- 1555 Owner Not Known Wheeler County erty description on the outside of Elk City, OK 73648 7/26rtn Location of impounded Animal: VO--lea_02 TIMES the envelope. Bids must be re- Wheeler Vet Clinic T NE ceived by 10:00 A.M. on Decem- SPARLIN'S HOUSE FOR SALE: Person in Charge: COURT RECORDS P.O. Box 1080 ber 23, 2002. 11/21-11/28c 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Den, Living Ben Ed Hillhouse Wheeler, Texas 79096 Room, Laundry Room, Kitchens Address & Telephone No.: List of Instruments flied In the SP Phone: 806/826-3123 House for Sale on 1 Acre: Nice with New Cabinets, Built in Range Wheeler, TX Wheeler County Clerk's office Entered as second-class matter December 18, 1933, at the Post Office at 3Br/2Bath/Brick home. Ready to w/Hood, Enclosed Patio w/Con- Description of Livestock: (Breed) from November 11, 2002 - No- Wheeler, Texas 79096, under the act March 3, 1879. move in. Large den/kitchen area. crete Cellar, Garage and Carport, Limousine (Color) Red (Sex) vember 15, 2002. Formal living room. Fully carpeted. Outside Garage or Storage, and Female; 6/5 Yellow Ear Tag Left Postmaster: Send Address changes to The Wheeler NOVEMBER 11, 2002 Times, P.O. Box 1080, Wheeler, TX 79096-1080 Large utility room. Attached 2-car Large Shop. Phone 826-5830 or Ear; Left Hip-Lazy "B" & Holiday garage, cellar, large fenced back- 826-3006. 10/24rtn Rafter W Left Shoulder NOVEMBER 12, 2002 Louis C. Stas, Owner & Publisher yard. Garage/storage bldg in back. This Report Made by: NOTICE ATTACHMENT-Joe D. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One mile east of Wheeler on High- FOR SALE: 160 acres farmland. Jimmy W. Adams. Montgomery, et ux to Wells Fargo Wheeler County.. $16 50 Outside County $18 00 way 152. Call after 5:00 p.m. 806/ Approximately 75 acres cultivated. The State of Texas Financial Texas, Inc., 11-5-02, Lots 826-5296. 4/18rtn Phone 355-4864 or 826-9505. County of Wheeler 9-11, Blk. 26, Wheeler. 11/7rtn Before me, the undersigned DEED IN LIEW-Kemp Northcutt. THE Earn Extra Income $200-$500 authority, on this day personally et ux to Western Bank of Clovis, weekly mailing travel brochures. FOR SALE: 1102 Oklahoma. This appeared Jimmy W. Adams, in BUSINESS DIRECTORY 10-30-02, S 1/2 Sec. 23, Blk. 13, .A For more information send a self- 2 bed 1 bath home has very spa- and for Wheeler County, Texas, H&GN Ry. Company Survey. S'e addressed stamped envelope to: cious rooms and a large lot. who being duly sworn, deposes ASSIGN. OVERRID. ROYALTY- AmeriLink Travel, P.O. Box Livingroom, dining room, garage, and says: DeeAnn Cherry to Duke Oil Prop- AUTO GLASS INSTALLATION. 612290, Miami, FL 33261 storm shelter. For information- That on the 15th day of Novem- erties Inc., 9-23-02, Sec. 96, Blk. BODY REPAIR & 24-Hr. WRECKER SERVICE 915-11/28c Real Estate & Rental. Christina ber, 2002, he was notified by the A-5, H&GN Ry. Company Survey. Hadaway 806-323-8613. 8/15rtn above described person of the ASSIGN. OVERRID. ROYALTY- CROSS We'll beat any lender's above described livestock which DeeAnn Cherry to Duke Oil Prop- CAR CENTER price or pay you $500 FOR SALE: Pecans $2.75 in shell, was found running at large in erties Inc., 9-14-02, E 120 acs. N Phone: 826-5515 $3.00 cracked, $6.00 shelled. Call Wheeler County, Texas, at the 1/2, and S 1/2 Sec. 85, Blk. A-5, WHEELER, TEXAS Leona 826-3241. 1121 rtn above described location and pur- H&GN Ry. Company Survey. Real Estate financing for (a`a( cSk3 suant to the stock laws of the State ASSIGN. OVERRID. ROYALTY- the Real World® WANTED: Grass pasture to lease of Texas, Chapter Four, Title 121, DeeAnn Cherry to Duke Oil Prop- It pays to Advertise for cow/calf pairs. Please call Greg Revised Civil Statutes of Texas erties Inc., 9-14-02, Sec. 84, BIk. in Estes at (806) 845-3901. 1925, impounded said livestock, A-5, H&GN Ry. Company Survey. The Wheeler Times OrlitifY 11/14-12/12p said impoundment being at the OL-Jeffrey Troy Jones to EOG Yes, these ads are read, above described location. Resources Inc., 10-17-02, W 1/2 Aluminum You just read this onel MORTGAGE FOR RENT: 3-Bedroom House in (signed) Jimmy W. Adams Sec. 23, Blk. R.E., Roberts and Sell-Storing country. 375-2282 11/21-11/28c STORM-SCREEN Classified: Sheriff of Wheeler County, Texas Eddleman Survey. Cash-$4.00 for first 20 words • Same-day loan decision Sworn to and subscribed ASSIGN.-7777 Drilling Corpora- WINDOWS Permanent year-rots protection. Charge-$6.00 for first 20 words guaranteed or we pay FOR RENT: OFFICE SPACE- before me this the 15th day of tion to Bill Horn Jr., 11-8-02, Sec. Chargeable from inside Easy to 150 for each additional word Three rooms with storage. Car- you $250 November, 2002. 4, Camp County School Land. clean. Prowler-proof. Eliminates Open Rate. drafts. Cuts Fuel Bins. peted and Air Conditioned. 110 E. (Signed) Carrie D. Gaines ASSIGN.-7777 Drilling Corpora- $2.50 Per Col. In. Here to answer your Texas, Wheeler. 826-3123. Notary Public in and for Wheeler tion to Bill Horn Jr., 11-8-02, Sec. WHEELER LUMBER CO. Ph 806426-5543 Wheeler. TX Card of Thanks. calls 7 days a week County, Texas 57, Blk. A-4, H&GN Ry. Company Fine Service for Fine People 1-8118-1183-2086 HOUSE FOR SALE: 106 Cana- My Commission expires Survey. dian in Wheeler. 3 Bedroom, 1 12-15-03. 11/21-11/28c HEIRSHIP AFF.-Robert F. St. Bath. 826-0123. 10/3rtn John to Ronald St. John, 10-11- Company Inc. to Dorothy E. Sher- Oil & Gas 02, See Instrument. C/C PROBATE-Clifford A. Stein iff, et vir, 11-7-02, NW 1/4 Sec. 23, Families & Individuals PARTIAL RDT-First State Bank to Ex Parte, 11-7-02. Blk A-5, H&GN Ry. Company Sur- of Canadian National Association NOVEMBER 13, 2002 vey. Ask for Free, no oblieation information on ; NEWS to Bob Weatherly, 11-12-02, W 1/ D-Robert F. St. John, et al to D-Clara Marie Holmes to Larry (New Location, Completion Health Insurance* 2 SE 1/4; and SW 1/4 Sec. 31,131k. Gregory E. Estes, 10-15-02, See Finsterwald, 11-8-02, See Instru- and Plugging Report made pos- A-9, H&GN Ry. Company Survey. Instrument. ment. @ Affordable Rates! Marie Holmes to Joel sible by Oil & Gas Reporting Ser- • RDT-First State Bank of Cana- DVL-Gloria Fay Brown to Donald A company whose A.M. Best raring is "AlExcellent).** Finsterwald, 11-8-02, W 240 acs. vice, 3930 Beaver St., Vernon, TX • You cannot he singled out for a rate increase. dian, National Association to Bob Matt Sullivan, et ux, 11-8-02, S 35' 76384.. Doris Harrison, Phone: • You cannot be singled nut for cancellation. Weatherly, 11-12-02, W 1/2 SE 1/ of Lot 2, and All Lot 3, Blk. 11, Sec. 50, BIk. M-1, H&GN Ry. Com- 9401552-6644.) • Allows you to choose your doctors and hospitals. 4; SW 1/4 Sec. 31, Blk. A-9, H&GN Wheeler. pany Survey; and S 1/2 Sec. 60, • 81k. A-4, H&GN Ry. Company Sur- Week Ending November 14, 2002 Flexible programs to fit your needs and your budget. Ry. Company Survey. DT-Donald Matt Sullivan, et ux • PLIcS werrifghvlituNt burins( earths thnough stociation Ainevnyhip vey. Intentions to Drill DT-Rockford Energy Partners to Interstate Bank, SSB, 11-8-02, • A licen•cd Insiavnte agrmt wit! con (ac /ms. (say net iv nalklat b ill non) LLC to Comercia Bank-Texas, 11- S 35' of Lot 2, and All of Lot 13, ROW-Odene Reed Rasco to HEMPHILL (WILDCAT & Kelton Gas Services LP, 11-13- HEMPHILL Douglas) Bracken Call Today!-Toll-free:1-888-829-8509 6-02, See Instrument. Blk. 11, Wheeler. 02, Sec. 2, Blk. 1, B&B Survey. ••fruieperava anoint. WS evehreit Joanna coyish keditips ant reviewed ad eupromel sys0 REL. A. of JUDG.-Billy Scribner Operating, L.L.C., #5015 Flowers, DEED OF DEDICATION-Maxey 1250' from South & 1475' from Welding Inc. to Kenneth Otts, 10- 22-02. E. Herd, et ux to County of West line, Sec. 15,41,H&TC, PD TEXAS STATEWIDE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING NETWORK Wheeler, 11-15-02, 386.078 Sq. 8250'. re. RELEASE PURCHASE OP- a r Ili Ft. Sec. 8, Blk. E, T. M. Kell Sur- ROBERTS (WILDCAT & SOUTH f - V a • a as I TIONS-Texas Heritage Ranch - - - g a I n I Company, LLC, et al to Joe R. vey. PARSELL Upper Morrow) Bracken INII a a a Ar 1mi I a District Clerk's Office Operating, L.L.C., #2-139 Fields & // 0 a i Weatherly, et al, 10-25-02, See VralS" Inw a. a #11253-John Francis Marion Sullivan, 1320' from South & 1855' Instrument. MI 1111- • a , la • S Davis Estate, 10-01-02, Family from West line, Sec. 139,42,H&TC, MI "vibe v s W_ IMI V D-Steven Ray Emmert to Dana e' w rime S SM. aaa. Law Matters. PD 10600'. Gwen Emmert, 6-20-02, Lot 6, Blk. 28, Wheeler and M/3 W 1/2 Blk. #11254-Cathy Hembree vs Gas Well Completions TexSCAN Week of DRIVER-COVENANT TRANS- HELP WANTED EXCELLENT MOUNTAIN James Hogan, et al, 10-4-02, Inj./ HEMPHILL (BUFFALO WALLOW PORT • Hiring experienced RESORT Opportunity. Angel Fife, 53, Stanley Add., Wheeler, November 17, 2002 JOIN OUR TEAM and make D-Dana Gwen Emmert to Steven Damage Inv. Motor Veh. Granite Wash) Dominion Okla- teams, solos and trainers. 0/0- N.M.Long Established Lanscape/ #11255-Victor Manuel Lopez Solos/Teams 83 cents. We are a difference. In the Texas Nursery 7.46 acres on Main High- R. Emmert, 6-20-02, Pt. S 220 acs. homa Texas E&P, Inc., #5 Zybach Army National Guard you Urguidi vs Patricia Montoya '66', Sec. 66,M-1, H&GN, spud 9- looking for experienced teams to way. Buildings, equipment, inven- W 1/2 Sec. 16, Blk. A-4, H&GN Ry. ADOPTION can get money for college tory. Three (3) rental units. Great Dominguez, 10-08-02, Divorce. 1-02, ddg. compl 9-15-02, tested run priority dispatch. Call 1-888- and career training. Call Company Survey. Note: It is illegal to be paid for MORE-PAY (1-888-667-3729). cash flow. Motivated. $695,000. #11256-Stacy Ann Shackelford 10-23-02, potential 6300 MCF, TD anything beyond medical and legal 1-800-GO-GUARD. Contact Wheelers, 1-505-377-6367. DT-Steven R. Emmert to Dana vs. Jackie Dewayne Shackelford, DRIVERS-NO EXPERI- Gwen Emmert, 6-20-02, Pt. S 220 11658', PBTD 11570' -- expenses in Texas adoption. MISCELLANEOUS LAKE LOT SACRIFICE - 5 Acres 10-9-02, Divorce. ENCE? Low or no cost CDL acs. W 1/2 Sec. 16, Blk. A-4, HEMPHILL (HEMPHILL Douglas) A LOVING COUPLE looking to Training available. Meals, lodg- A HANDSFREE COMPANION - $24,900. Beautiful lake property #11257-The State of Texas vs. Unit Petroleum Co., #1 Read Trust adopt a baby into our warm, loving and ing and transportation provided. Car Kit. Turns your Nokia Cellu• w/access to 260 acre private lake. H&GN Ry. Company Survey. 1995 Ford Thunderbird, et al, 10- 'A', Sec. 22,41,H&TC, spud 5-4- large family. Legal/medical expenses Tuition reimbursement $1000 lar Phone into a fully functional Perfect getaway, retirement, horse D-Dana Gwen Emmert to Steven paid. Linda and Joe, 1-888-718-2900. property. World class fishing. Gated 10-02. 02, d rig. comp! 5-18-02, tested 10- bonus. OTR, Regional, Dedi- speakerphone powered by its R. Emmert, 6-20-02, Sec. 5, Blk. #11258-Fort Elliott CISD vs Our attorney, 1-800-213-7441 . cated Freight Swift Transporta- own rechargeable battery for entrance. Surveyed. Low $ down. 18-02. TD 8200'. PBTD 8160' -- A-8, H&GN Ry. Company Survey. Tommie R. Widger, as Heir of The DRIVER TRAINING/ tion, 1-800-231-5209. only $59.95. No professional Won't last! Call Texas Land & ROBERTS (ALPAR-PEARSON Ranches. 1-888-676-5253. 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Wednesday. Rayburn works. They also visited service will be Chili, Soup and Rayburn Corcoran of Pampa in Wheeler with Pauline Barnes. Stew. Some are bringing this while MOBEETIE and Vilely Sychev of Moscow Rus- Next Sunday is the Community others will be bringing crackers, sia visited Sunday with Aaron and Thanksgiving Service. The service corn bread or desserts. Everyone Arica Lancaster and with Dale will be held at the First United is welcome to come and share the THE WHEELER TIMES MEWS Corcoran at the museum. Vilely is Methodist Church with Bob Meller service. PAGE 5—Thursday. November 21, 2002 -Whaler, n of incnctship and rnde- By: Melba Corcoran with an oil company and was visit- of the Baptist Church bringing the Evelyn Haning is still in the hos- ing the plant in Pampa where pital in Amarillo. She needs Dale and Melba Corcoran and service. The meal following the everyone's prayers. She was a Rector went to Elk City OK 4Lorene little bit better after they drilled Wednesday for Melba's eye holes in her head and relieved checkup. She doesn't have to go some of the pressure. back for a year unless she starts Lorene Rector and Orville having trouble again. Greenhouse shopped in Wheeler Dale and Melba Corcoran went Monday morning. to Amarillo Thursday for Dale's Chuck and Louise Hogan went doctors appoint. They are setting to Amarillo this past week. Chuck him up for a biopsy on the roof of had his eyes operated on. He is his mouth. Our sympathy goes out to Arica doing fine. Lancaster and family and Ray Jerry Martinez, Michael, Trish Corcoran and family on the death and Andrea attended the birthday of Uncle Ariza Corcoran. He party for Jess Mixon in Amarillo on passed away Wednesday. Thursday. Ray and Mary Helen Corcoran There was a large group from 4 got in Wednesday. Mobeetie attending the Prairie Those from the First Baptist River Musical in Canadian Satur- Church going to the Care Center day night. Dale and I attended and Sunday for church services were saw lots of the Mobeetie Ex. Bill GETTING READY FOR THANKSGIVING: The Kelton Pre-K and Kin- and Dutch Elliott, Nathan and dergarten classes are getting ready for the first Thanksgiving Feast. Patsy Caswell, Paul Hathaway, EMERALD STUDY CLUB: The Emerald Study Club met November They have been studying about the Indians and Pilgrims. The stu- Marion Grimes, Bob Meller, Nadine 14 at the Pioneer West Museum of Shamrock. Karen Tellman, the Nelda Lancaster, Tommy and Floyce Corcoran, Drew and dents have learned about how the Indians lived and survived on the Lane, Estelle Hodges, Jane Seitz, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent, conducted a pro- land. They also have learned how the Pilgrims came to America from Lorene Rector, Orville Green- gram about Christmas crafts, decorating for the holidays and Christ- Beverly Godwin and granddaugh- ter, Jerry and Reice Simpson, England. The students will be performing the First Thanksgiving Feast house, Chris Mullins, Don Burke, mas traditions in different countries. Karen shared ideas from the Cel- Geoff and Freda Caldwell, Jack on Tuesday, November 26, 2002. They will also be having a feast Willene Burke, Andrea Martinez, ebrate program held in Amarillo that included crafts from all the FCS and Joyce McIntire, Peggy together and sharing what they have learned this month. The students Trish McLaughlin and Melba agents in the district. Everyone enjoyed great fellowship and holiday Corcoran. - Shelton, Sammy Shackleford, Ri- are shown here painting a tortilla, shaped like a teepee with Indian spirit. Pictured are Mickey Bradley, Aclesa Brothers, Carolyn The Ladies Bible Study group chard and Donna Dickey, Hugh symbols to eat for snacks later. Buckingham, Vernell Hale Cardu, Sherry Davis, Dorothy Jo George, completed their 10 week series of and Mae Bailey, Ada Lou Lester, Cecile Fields, Connie Knoll, Lena Luman, Rahcel Moore and Eva Mae • the course Jesus The One and Jay and Tria Godwin, Joe and Richerson. 1St Only. Sherry Clark led the study. Janie VanZandt, Gene D. and Sue The group will start a new course Harrison and Gary Rowell. These after the first of the year. are just the ones that I saw. There Myrtice Pierce of Sayre visited was a large crowd. The featured Saturday afternoon with Lorene MOORE event was the Buddy and Tina Rector. • - INSURANCE AGENCY Wit). Wright Band from Lubbock. They The Todd Keller family is camp- , , i W. 2nd Sy also play at the Mobeetie Music dd Moore, Agent I - Festival. They will be back at the ing at the museum and leading the 800-687-3736 singing at the Revival at the First Festival in 2003. The music at Baptist Church. The family con- Shamrock, TX 79079 Fax (806) 256-8919 Canadian is worth the drive over sists of- Todd, Darla and children there. Grant. Bristoe, Page and Brook- (806) 256-8911 lyn. They are from Plainview, TX. He brought the message Sunday WELCOME TO night. Rev. Lewis Ellis will be CuJUDILTAr preaching Monday, Tuesday and FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 8TH AT MAIN - P.O.BOX 89 - WHEELER, TX 79096 OLD JAIL CHURCH (806) 826-3114 - PARSONAGE (806) 826-3079 ALLISON ELEMENTARY/JH UIL: Allison ISD participated in the El- Sunday School 9:45 a.m. ementary/JH UIL events at Pringle Morris on November 4, 2002. Those MUSEUM NEWS Ricky Carstensen, Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Congratulations to the Fort Elliott participating in the UIL events were 4th grade—Grant Archer, Michael Old Fashioned Hymn Singing High School Football team. They Past or Bray, Alexis Greene, Vicki Goldsmith, and Matthew Kiker; 5th grade— Some of the happenings around Sunday 5:30 p.m. will play at Happy Thursday night. Cody Essay; 6th grade—Leslie Archer and Kenton SappenfieLd; 7th the museum is the donation of Community Evening Praise Service (180 Youth Center) 7:00 p.m. The boys are undefeated to date. some new items. We received the Events this week include Fort grade—Cody Dupont, Kelsi Essay, and Jonathan Greene; 8th grade— book, Rath's Trails. This was do- Elliott Junior High Basketball team Ryan Chupp. Allison students did well, those that placed in events nated by one of Charles Rath's will play McLean at McLean on the are: 3rd & 4th Music Memory-1st Place Team are Vicki Goldsmith, family members. We also have 25th at 6 PM. Alexis Greene, Michael Bray, Grant Archer, and Matthew Kiker; 4th received some barbwire that was MARSHALL'S High School Basketball sched- grade Spelling-2nd place, Vicki Goldsmith; 5th & 6th Music Memory- on the XIT Ranch and was the ule is off due to the playoffs the 1st Place Team are Cody Essay, Leslie Archer, and Kenton Sappenfield; Texas-New Mexico State Line teams were involved in. 5th grade Dictionary Skills-5th place, Cody Essay; 6th grade Listen- fence. We have got some more of HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING What was on the schedule were ing Skills-6th place, Leslie Archer; 7th grade Maps, Graphs, and A the artifacts from the Battle of Samnorwood at Samnorwood at Charts-5th place, Cody Dupont; 7th grade Impromptu--6th place, Sweetwater Creek. Melba WHEELER, TX—PHONE: 664-5395—CELL: 662-7876 6:30 on November 22. Kelsi Essay; 7th grade Listening Skills-3rd place, Jonathan Greene; Corcoran and Bernice Hefley got 7th grade Science-1st place, Jonathan Greene; 7th grade Oral Read- NOW DOING Booker at Briscoe at 4 PM both them all cataloged. Junior Varsity and Varsity. ing-3rd place., Kelsi Essay; 8th grade Ready Writing-6th place, Ryan Bobbye Hill and Melba Corcoran MANE" AIR DUCT CLEANING Chupp. Congratulations to all those who participated. attended the meeting Friday at h's Hard To Stop A Trane Caramel Cookie Bars Panhandle-Plains Museum that —24 Hour Emergency Service— and all who come or sent gifts to Country (from Page 3) 1 pkg. Duncan Hines Caramel was sponsored by the Texas His- the baby shower for Lindsey and Cake Mix torical Commission on the Red LICENSED & INSURED Rita. And many, many more. We Ken's baby. ft was a wonderful River Wars. We were laying the love you! 2 eggs shower. Hostesses included License No. TACLB022710E 1/4 cup firmly packed brown groundwork for the exhibits to be Willa Fillingim was given two Phyllis Hefley, Georgia Tipps, sugar done. The next meeting each mu- great Pyrenees dogs. She tried to Gena Seitz, Cathy Hunt, Patty Ann 1/4 cup - (112 stick) margarine, seum that will be doing the exhib- Mark Marshall, Owner bond with them and kept them Shields, Bobbye Horn, Melody its will bring the parts of the story chained some. One Night recently softened - ' Goad, Krystal Berend, Jane Dukes, their museum will be telling. We the big-big Pyrenees broke loose 1/4 cup water April Snelson, Kay Gatlin, Tammy I 3.75 Billon Dollar and left, dragging a 15 food chain 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate 44L are working on this we know we Maddox, Gay Purcell, Bonnie t Settlement Approved chips. will be telling Fort Elliott story, and II And Willa's young Pyrenees went Meadows and Kebbie Kinnaman. PROCRASTINATORS, with him. Willa hopes someone Mix all together except chips, Some others there were Rayden the Battle of the Sweetwater Creek Diet drugs cause serious disease related to the heart formally known as Price's Run- Do Nor DELAY will find him and take the chain off. then add them. 1/4 cup chopped Gonzales, Juanita Fillingim, Willa and lungs. You may not have symptoms now, but you nuts may be added. Bake in ning Battle. As these were located ANY LONGER! Please call Willa at 323-6081, if Fillingim, Beth Alvey, Bailey Mead- may still have problems if you took either of these you see them. Doyle Ramsey gave spi:ayed orgreased 13x9 inch pan. at Mobeetie. There may be other drugs. If you have taken either of these drugs and ows, Shaylee Goad, Jennifer and Fusuu. DEADLINE IS .Willa the biggest dog. Bake at 375 degrees 24 to 27 facets that we will be telling also. want to protect your legal rights, you MUST have an Amber Maddox, Evelyn Meek, JANUARY 3, 2003 Ft. Elliott High School footbal' minutes or until toothpick inserted The plans is to make a one day, echocardiogram evaluated by a cardiologist by Jan. 3. Dallas Fillingim, Ken and Lindsey team is still undefeated. They will two day and three day trips that will 2003. Our office is currently paying for and arranging Ryan A. Krebs, MD, JD* comes out clean. Cool completely Criswell, Barbara Buxkemper, 'Iktn Eflrfc! m it :se,, LAX lindl play Whitharral at Happy. Con- include the telling of the whole echocardiograms (or our clients. For information about in pan and cut in bars. Enjoy! Very Verna Fillingim, Lajo Crownover Scott Webre gratulations and best wishes Red River War Story. When the your rights, contact Krebs 8. Webre, LLC with offiCes good and easy to make. and Jane Ann Hall. Many others Thursday night at 7:30 at Happy, exhibits are done it will involve in Austin, TX and Lafayette, LA. We have a medical Congratulations to Gary and sent gifts. Thanks! Nov. 21. Kathy Brotherton of Oklahoma City several towns and museums. doctor on staff to answer your questions. 1-800-495-1340 "God be with you till we meet Ft. Elliott High School girls had a on the birth of their new baby boy, There will be a meeting every quar- Not CERTIFIED BY THE Trx.s BOARD OF tn.,/ SPECIALRATIO,/ www.krebsandwebre.com again." great season playing volleyball, Adam Clay. He is also welcomed ter when we start to work the next winning district, bi-district and area by brother Mathew, 12, and sister meeting will be in March. We are to before losing to strong Wink at ill have our boards' reaction ques- IT'S TIME FOR A CHANGE Janae, 8. C. B. and Maurine Court (from Page 4) Regional semi-finals at Lubbock. tion feed back, What stories are Brotherton are the proud grand- They are scheduled to play Books! from our area, What topics are parents. They went down to see #11259—Shamrock ISD vs Mary

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HANDOFF: Ft. Elliott's Jason Hathaway, #11, hands the ball off the Cade Zybach, #23 in the game against Silverton. VICTORY DANCE: In a close game Friday evening, November 15, Wheeler's Lady Mustangs were the winners in an overtime play-off The score was 74-66. —Photo by Rob Schaffer

blazers Health Inc., the Medicare Parkview (from Page 1) Fiscal Intermediary, in Austin on Heather Leven dated teleradiology software. This Friday, November 22. Discussion grant was submitted but was not will be held regarding more timely awarded to Parkview Hospital. settlement of year-end cost re- The next period for submission is ports for small and rural hospitals. in January with the award not be- This would help with cash flow ing made until May 2003, After dis- problems encountered by hospi- • cussion about the likelihood of re- tals that must wait two to three ceiving a grant for this project, the years for final settlements. motion was made by Dave Britt Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. and seconded by Thomas Helton to purchase the teleradiology equipment as soon as funds are available. The motion carried DEFENSE: Once again the Ft. Elliott Cougars' defensive team moves in to stop the ball carrier in the unanimously. bi-district playoff with Silverton Thursday. Reappointment of Dr. Robert C. Galutia for full staff privileges for the next year was discussed. Tho- mas Helton made the motion for approval that was seconded by Dave Britt. The motion carried unanimously. Two locum tenens physicians from Southwest Medi- cal were discussed for appoint- Amy Osborne ment for ER privileges. After much discussion the motion was made (from Page 1) by Dave Britt and seconded by 100th Thomas Helton to not approve While accomplishing these goals, these physicians. The motion car- it is the hope by August 6, 2005, ried unanimously. Wheeler will present its best face Effective August 1, 2002, the for the celebration. Look for future State of Texas is requiring a new announcements about how form of credentialing and Wheeler residents, clubs, recredentialing of physicians. It is churches, businesses and organi- necessary to change our Medical zations can participate in pocket Staff bylaws to incorporate this parks and city wide clean-up. form. Motion was made by Tho- The volunteer chairman of the STOPPED: The Ft. Elliott defense stops the Silverton ball carrier in the bi-district playoff. mas Helton and seconded by fund raisers are: Wheeler Post Dave Britt to change the bylaws. Cards- Bobbye Hill and Marla Ford; Motion carried unanimously. Wheeler-opoly- Brenda Mitchell; Remodel of Parkview Assisted Bingo- Maggie Marshall and Living Center will begin December %so Kathleen Cross; Dinner Theater- 1, 2002. Completion should be Hadley Mitchell and Becky YOUNG FAN: Emily Coulter is all near the end of December. Hiring decked out in her cheerleading Hardcastle; Art Auction- Sybil of staff will begin the first week of Clark; and Can Collection- costume to show her support for December. the Lady Cougars in their bi-dis- Kathleen Cross. A contest was held among em- Volunteer Chairman of the spe- trict game. Emily is the daughter cial events day are : Classic Car ployees to determine the mission of Destry and Stephanie Coulter Show- Kathleen Cross and Maggie statement for Parkview Assisted of Briscoe and sister of Lady Cou- Living Center, There were 10 gar Shealee Coulter. Marshall: Parade- Jay Randels; en- tries Special Evening Events (Mon.- and Debbie Kinneman sub- Wed.)- Jay Randels and Johnny mitted the winning entry. The cho- n (from Page 1) sen entry is as follows: Parkview Velasquez; Carnival- Donna the corners, in addition to lights Velasquez; Pocket Parks and City Assisted Living Center reaches out with open arms and warm outlining the top. The gazebo will Wide Clean Up- Christi Jones and also be decorated with lights. Marla Ford; Wheeler-opoly- hearts. Come on in and make "our' home "your home. Businesses open for the Open Brenda Mitchell; Celebration House will be Wheeler Flower Bingo-Maggie Marshall & Kathleen Physicians recruitment efforts are underway. Shop, Mustang Video, Thriftway, Cross; Chuck Wagon Cook-Off- Hefley Hardware, Hyland's Phar- Louis Stas; Brown Bag Lunches Discussion was held about an- nual Christmas Bonus for employ- macy and Antique Cupboard. and Special Music Programs- Wheeler Flower Shop will have Bobbye Hill and Donna Velasquez; ees. Dave Britt made the motion STRETCHES: Ft. Elliott's Seth Meadows, #10, stretches to get every inch he can out of his carry. their annual Christmas Open Centennial Book-Bobbye Hill and to give a bonus to employees the Also down is Cade Zybach, #23. House on Monday evening from Hadley Mitchell; and Dance- same as last year. Thomas Helton 4:40 until 8:30. Donna Velasquez and Jay seconded the motion and it car- Two Mini Crafts Malls will offer Randels. ried. unanimously. locals to display and sell their craft All the chairman who have vol- There was much discussion and/or other items. The front part untarily taken on responsibility about the proposed Accounts Re- of the building at 412 S. Main has welcome volunteers to help plan ceivable Manual. Collection of been marked into 8'x8' spaces, as the fund raisers and celebration past due accounts was a big is- well at the gymnasium at West activities. For such a large under- sue. Dave Britt made the motion Texas Christian Academy at 108 taking it will take many people to and Thomas Helton seconded to E. Texas. A number of boothes will see that the 100th Celebration is a approve the Manual as presented be located at the 'malls'. A listing success. If anyone is interested in to be used with all accounts be- ginning October 1, 2002. The sec- of the booths reserved was not helping the chairman with their ond part of the motion was that available at press time. activity, please call and tell them of your interest. Fagan-Cook would research le- Reservations for a space in the galities about collection of old ac- Crafts Mall can be obtained by The WCCC committee met on November 11, 2002, at the Coin counts and would write letters to contacting the Wheeler Chamber and Copper Room of Wheeler each account holder about further of Commerce at 826-3408—the Banking Center to report on their collection efforts. The motion car- sooner, the better. The cost for a projects. The group elected the ried unanimously. space is $10 for a non-chamber LAST TOUCHDOWN: Wesley Hathaway, #31, following people to serve as offic- Fagan-Cook announced that member. There is no charge for 0 takes the ball across the goal line for the final UP FOR THE KILL: Tamera Hartline was up for ers; Chairman- Bobbye Hill; Vice- she would be attending a meeting members to operate a booth. touchdown of the Bi-District Playoff for the cou- the kill when this picture was made as the Ft. Chairman- Marla Ford; Secretary- Friday, November 15, in Austin An Open House $250 cash gars Thursday evening. Elliott Cougars played for the area title. Christi Jones; and Treasurer- Jay regarding the final HIPAA rules drawing has been added to the Randels. The group discussed a (Health Information privacy and Christmas Open House this year. theme and emblem for the Cel- Portability Act). Individuals making purchases dur- ebration. A decision will be made Fagan-Cook also said that she ing the Open House will receive a regarding a theme and emblem at Vitas invited by the Office for Rural ticket for each purchase made. the January 7, 2003 meeting at Community Affairs to attend a These tickets will be placed in a 7:00 in the Coin and Copper Room. meeting with officials from Trail- hopper for a drawing to be held at The committee believes by start- the close of the event. Wheeler ing to plan now, the Centennial Banking Center is making the Celebration for Wheeler, county Listen to . drawing possible. seat for the first organized county The Open House is for the pur- in the Panhandle of Texas, can be pose of giving Wheeler shoppers one of the biggest days in Wheeler KPDR -FM, 90.5 an opportunity to see what History. WHEELER, TEXAS Wheeler merchants have to offer in the way of Christmas gifts. (from Page 1) Earn some extra money for Wright Christmas. Did you make more then went to work for C.I.G. for 32 homa City, Oklahoma, and Janie LETS GET IT TOGETHER: The Ft, Elliott Lady Cougars made it to the Regional Tournament, but plum jelly than you need? Sell it years, where he retired 17 years Haley and husband, Dale, of Ama- were defeated their first two games of play. The girls are spread out ready to play. at the crafts show. ago. He never really knew the rillo, Texas; one brother, Taylor Wheeler is the place to shop; meaning of retirement, as he once Wright of Amarillo, Texas; three excellent selection, fine people again farmed for a few years in grandchildren: Amy, Leasa and and competitive prices—right AT Wheeler and in the last few years Paul; and 2 great-grandchildren, HOME! enjoyed working on lawn mowers. Tanner and Brittney. He was a member of the V.F.W. in The family requests memorials Dumas, Texas. He will be greatly be sent to Zybach Cemetery GOOD LUCK, COUGARS! missed. Dean Tibbs, Rt. 1, Box 20, Briscoe, Survivors include his wife, Texas 79011 or First Methdist Classifieds Are Read Good Luck At Regional! Beat Whitharral! Louise Wright of Amarillo; two Church, P.O. Box 395, Dumas, If you no longer use it, Sell it! S daughters, Ann Nelson of Okla- Texas 79029.