The Big Lake Wildcat (Big Lake, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 45, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 1, 1984 Page: 1 of 12
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«. glancing around
....by the editor
Can you readers take time to
hear a confession? I will confess
that I am a registered democrat.
There that's done. Whew...that
was hard to do, but wait a min-
ute. I thought you were sup-
posed to feel good after confes-
* sion. I always heard confession
was good for the soul. Hmmm,
wonder why I don't feel any bet-
ter.....
Like the majority of citizens in
Reagan County, at least in past
years, I am not supporting the
democratic nominee for presi-
dent, I am not supporting the
9 democratic nominee for U. S.
Senator, and I am not supporting
the democratic nominee for U. S.
,,y Representative. Like the major-
ity of my fellow citizens in Rea-
gan County, 1 am voting on the
merits of the candidate rather
than following the lead of the
party of which I happen to be a
member.
* I will cast my vote for Ronald
Reagan, Phil Gramm, and Tom
Loeffler with the assurance they
will represent all of the people,
not just special interest groups
that advocate a tax and spend
economy that we are just now re-
covering from.
It seems like the democratic
party has left us...not that we
► have left it. There are numerous
democrats like me who do not
vote a straight party ticket but
instead vote for the candidate. It
only makes sense these days.
In this week's paper on Page
2 is a complete rundown of the
Constitutional Amendments that
will also be voted on in this gen-
eral election. 1 have no serious
k opposition to any of the amend-
ments, but I will still read the
synopsis on Page Two and make
my own determinations. Also
in this week's paper is a sample
ballot for voters to look over so
they will know what to expect
when the time comes on Tuesday
to vote.
Reagan County had a 66%
I turnout in the last presidential
election. This year there are
2,075 persons eligible to vote this
year. Let your vote be counted.
Winners in The Big Lake Wild-
cat's "Price Tag Sale Drawing"
for a $175 dollar sport outing kit
and a $95 twelve inch Zenith
} black and white television set
have been chosen.
Bill Chancellor of Star Rt.,
Box 101, Midkiff won the sport-
ing kit. The kit consisted of top
of the line Magnavox portable
radio, a set of Bushnell field
glasses, a blanket and thermos,
and a nylon bag to hold it all.
Carolyn Franklin of Big Lake
.won the Zenith Television set.
*Mrs. Franklin works for LTV
(Continental EMSCO) Supply
Company.
The drawing was held Tuesday
afternoon at Reagan State Bank
with Miranda Davidson drawing
the lucky winners. Tuesday was
Miranda's birthday. There were
hundreds of entries and The
I Wildcat hopes the winners will
’ enjoy their prizes. Entries in the
Super Bowl Sweepstakes will be
forwarded to a National drawing.
t
Vote Nov. 6
Polls open at
7:00 A.M.
till
7:00 P.M.
Marching Owl band rates 1 st division
The marching Owl band
marched to a division I rating last
Saturday in Odessa in the Re-
gion 6 U1L Marching Contest.
The Owl band earned the top rat-
ing and was selected as first
alternate to the regional march-
ing contest.
The band was treated to a
hero's welcome when they re-
turned to town late Saturday
night as cars lined the streets
and the sheriff's department es-
corted the school buses through
town. The Division I rating was
Reagan County's first in march-
ing since 1980. Band Director
Bob Vetter said, "The Division 1
rating was especially outstanding
since the band marched in Odes-
sa where the level of competition
is much higher".
The Reagan County twirlers
also competed at the district
contest in Odessa and performed
solo and as a trio for ratings. The
contest judges confirmed what
Reagan County fans had known
all along as the judges awarded
the three RCHS twirlers a Divi-
sion I rating. All three qualified
for the state solo and ensemble
contest. Patty Mitchell, a senior,
received a Division I rating on a
solo; Stephanie Morris, a sopho-
more, received a Division I rat-
ing on a solo; and Yvonne Hes-
ter, a junior, Patty Mitchell, and
Stephanie Morris all received Di-
vision 1 ratings for their trio per-
formance. The state solo and en-
semble contest will be held in
Austin at the end of the spring
semester.
RCHS band director Bob Vet-
ter said, "I am very proud of the
twirlers and the Reagan County
band. The students have put
in a lot of time and effort and
have received their reward. One
of the judges commented that
Reagan County had the best per-
cussion section he had seen all
day*. Assistant band director
Ricky Kyker works with the per-
cussion and the drum section.
Reagan County fans will have
a special treat this Friday night
as the Middle School band will
join the high school band for a
special half-time performance.
Marching Owl Band...1st division winners
FIFTY-NINTH YEAR
NUMBER 45
BIG LAKE, TEXAS <usps055-860)
35*
(Tax Included)
November 1, 1984
Final countdown underway for November 6 election
2,075 voters eligible for general election
2,075 Reagan County citizens
will have the opportunity to vote
in this year's general election
and have already exercised their
privilege by voting absentee.
Absentee voting will end tomor-
row, Friday, November 2. There
have been 110 absentee votes
cast.
Persons registered to vote in
Reagan County may vote absen-
tee at the County Clerk's office
at Reagan County Courthouse for
the November 6 general election.
On election day November 6,
local polls will open at 7:00 a.m.
and close at 7:00 p.m.
Voters in precinct Number I
may cast their ballots at Reagan
County Fire Station. Persons in
Precinct 2 may vote at Reagan
County High School at the Home
Economics Building; Precinct
3 voters should go to Reagan
County Library to cast their bal-
lots; Precinct 4 voters should go
to Reagan County Elementary
School Library; Precinct 5 votes
may be cast at the Mark Hender-
son farm residence; and Precinct
8 voters may cast ballots at El
Paso Natural Gas Camp Recrea-
tion Hall.
Any registered voter who ex-
pects to be absent from the coun-
ty and absent from his or her
residence on election day or
those persons age 65 or older
may vote by personal appear-
ance at the county clerk' s office.
Precinct Number One has 399
registered voters; Precinct Two
has 586 registered voters; Pre-
cinct Three has 476 registered
voters; Precinct Four has 394
registered voters; voting box five
has 105 voters; and voting box
eight has 115.
Heading up the ballot this
year is the presidential election
between Ronald Reagan, a re-
publican, and Walter Mondale,
the democratic challenger. In
the last presidential election,
President Reagan defeated Jim-
my Carter in Reagan County by
a 2-1 margin. In the last presi-
dential election, 1,368 Reagan
County citizens, or 66% of the
registered voters eligible, took
time to vote.
Phil Gramm and Lloyd Dogget
race for John Towers Senate seat
is classified as a 'very close'
race. Tower, a conservative, has
endorsed Phil Gramm in that
race.
Tom Loeffler is being opposed
by perennial candidate Joe Sulli-
van for the U. S. Representative
21st District post. In 1980, Loef-
fler beat Sullivan in Reagan
County by a 3-1 margin.
Local voters will also be able
to choose between democrat
Mack Wallace and republican
John Thomas Henderson for
Railroad Commissioner and be-
tween John L. Hill and John L.
Bates for Chief Justice of the
Texas Supreme Court. Franklin
Spears is unopposed as Place I
Flea market is set for
Tuesday, November 13
Members of the 20th Century
Club of Big Lake are busy mak-
ing final plans for the club's an-
nual Flea Market coming up
Tuesday, November 13. The an-
nual event is held at the Reagan
County Community Center.
Hours will be from 9 to 5.
The Flea Market is expected
to be a big event again this year.
There has been a sell-out on
booths, with about 53 booths be-
ing sold. Anyone needing in-
formation about the Flea Market
may call Mrs. Warren White-
head at 884-2927.
Over 50 exhibitors displayed
and sold many various flea mar-
ket items last year, contributing
to the huge success of the event.
Many came from other cities in
the area such as Ozona, Rankin,
San Angelo, Kerrville, and Eola,
as well as local clubs and individ-
uals. There will be door prizes,
good foods, baked goods, and
many handmade items for sale.
Everyone is invited to the 20th
Century Club's exciting Flea
Market and enjoy the day.
Justice of the Texas Supreme
Court and C. L. Ray is unop-
posed for Place 2 on the court.
Democrat Sam Houston Clinton
is opposed by republican Virgil
E. Mulanax for Judge, Court of
Criminal Appeals, Place I.
Candidates of local interest
are unopposed during the re-
mainder of the ballot. Larry Don
Shaw will return to office as
State Representative, 69th Dis-
trict; Steve Preslar will be elect-
ed Chief Justice, Court of Ap-
peals, 8th District; Alex R. Gon-
zales will be elected District
Judge, 83rd Judicial District;
Brock Jones from Ozona will be
elected District Judge 112th
District; Phil Pollan will be elect-
ed District attorney 83rd Judicial
District; J. W. Johnson, Jr. will
be elected District Attorney for
the 112th Judicial District; Jack
Schulze will win another four
years as Reagan County Attorn-
ey; Paul Weatherby will be elect-
ed Sheriff of Reagan County; and
Christine Gardner will win anoth-
er team as Reagan County Tax
Assessor-Collector.
In addition to the candidates,
there are eight Constitutional
Amendments on the November
ballot. Pros and cons on the
amendments are discussed on
Page 2 of this week's Wildcat.
Owls to face Rangers here Friday
Reagan County Owls and
Greenwood Rangers clash here
Friday night in a battle for sec-
ond place in District 8AA and a
playoff spot. Game time is 7:30
p.m.
Eldorado currently leads the
district with a 3-0 record. Rea-
gan County and Greenwood are
tied for second place with 2-1
records. McCamey and Wall are
1-2, and Stanton is 0-3.
Greenwood lost its district
opener to Wall 25-14, and then
defeated Stanton 15-0, and Mc-
Camey 29-9 last Friday. The
Owls started district play with a
15-14 win over McCamey, lost
a close one to Eldorado 14-10,
and last week beat Stanton 15-8.
Other district games this week
find Eldorado at McCamey,
and Wall at Stanton. All teams
except Stanton are still in the
race for the two top spots.
This week the First Graders at Reagan County
Elementary School are registering to vote in their
own presidential election on November 6. Each
child receives a special voter registration form
which is a reasonable facsimile of those their par-
ents have. The forms are signed by each child
and must be presented at the "voting booths" on
election day. The first graders will vote for presi-
dent on a pictorial ballot so they can choose their
candidate without assistance. All the first grade
teachers are presenting an election unit during
Social Studies classes this week to prepare the
pupils for election day. They are learning about
voter qualifications, the presidential candidates,
and the election process. The First Grade teach-
ers are Sharon McReavy, Pat Bitner, Jenne Cole,
Mary Alcorta, Tracey Ferguson, Terrie O'Hara,
and Nita Schubert. Election results will be pub-
lished next week.
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Werst, David. The Big Lake Wildcat (Big Lake, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 45, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 1, 1984, newspaper, November 1, 1984; Big Lake, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth660167/m1/1/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Reagan County Library.