2/21/04 Weekend

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NEWS

Blood drive slated Sunday at FUMC
By Annie Rowe
Strong winds and blowing dirt contributed for a massive pile-up on U.S. 84 northwest of Post on Thursday. The accident involved as many as 31 vehicles and claimed two casualties and numerous injuries, some critical. United Blood Services of Lubbock was
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Sparkle begins to shine through
By Annie Rowe
Snyder’s road to the return of “Sparkle City” kicked off Saturday morning at the Snyder Chamber of Commerce as volunteers gathered for coffee and donuts before heading out to various work sites. The project, known as Focus On Cleaning Up Snyder or
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Sideline Views
by Bobby Allen
Wow. The atmosphere was charged. The Snyder crowd, full of familiar faces and also folks who were there for the first time, dwarfed the sparse collection of Perryton supporters and was loud, animated and on their feet with about 10 minutes to go before
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Early voting starts Monday
by Wade Warren
Early voting for the March 9 primary begins Monday and continues through March 5 in the Scurry County courtroom. Voting hours will be 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. In the only local contested race, Megali Bernal and Jana Young are on the
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Pupils face TAKS tests
by Wade Warren
The state-mandated Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills test (TAKS) will be given Tuesday in the Snyder, Hermleigh and Ira school districts. TAKS writing will be Tuesday for grades 4 and 7, and TAKS reading for grades 9. The TAKS English Language
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Volunteers hope air museum will bring visitors to Snyder
By Annie Rowe
By Annie Rowe SDN Staff Writer Don’t ask John Rogotzke why Snyder and Scurry County need an air museum, unless you have the time to be educated. He will be happy to explain the intricacies of the history of aviation for as long as it takes. “The
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SPORTS

Sideline Views
by Bobby Allen
Wow. The atmosphere was charged. The Snyder crowd, full of familiar faces and also folks who were there for the first time, dwarfed the sparse collection of Perryton supporters and was loud, animated and on their feet with about 10 minutes to go before
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Lady Tigers claim first playoff win in program’s history
by Bobby Allen
By Bobby Allen SDN Sports Editor Another challenge met and another trophy raised. With an explosive offensive quarter to start the night, the Snyder Lady Tigers claimed the area championship Friday, topping Perryton 69-47 for their 26th win in a row. It
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Sweetwater bounced by Muleshoe; Mustangs in
by Bobby Allen
The Lady Tigers are the only representative from District 3-3A after third-ranked Muleshoe stopped the Sweetwater Lady Mustangs, 51-33, Friday. After falling behind 12-11 after one quarter, Mule shoe outscored Sweetwater, 40-21, the rest of the way.
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