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| Christmas Parade PostponedThursday, December 05, 2013
The Muleshoe Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture announced Monday evening that the annual Christmas parade, originally scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7, has been postponed until Dec. 14.According to chamber officials, the postponement is due to the second blast of arctic weather that is expected in the region over this coming weekend.The pancake breakfast planned for Dec. 7 at the Oneida Wagnon Senior Center has been postponed until Saturday, Dec. 14.
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| Fire Destroys Local Veterinary ClinicThursday, December 05, 2013
 Fire destroyed the Muleshoe Animal Clinic’s office building Sunday night.About 11:15 p.m., the Muleshoe Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a fire at the veterinary clinic, located west of Muleshoe on Hwy. 84.Other assisting agencies included the Farwell Volunteer Fire Department, the Lazbuddie Volunteer Fire Department, the Bailey County Sheriff’s Department, and the Muleshoe Police Department.(Flames continue to burn inside the veterinary building Monday morning. Photograph by Larry Thornton)
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| Huge Effort Kept Area Roads DrivableThursday, December 05, 2013
It took approximately 279 manhours to make Bailey County roadways passable following the Nov. 24 snowstorm, according to city, county and state officials, and that was only Sunday’s efforts.
An additional 641 manhours were needed in the days that followed to clear the roads.In Muleshoe, City Manager David Brunson said eight Public Works employees put in 73 manhours on the municipal streets.
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| Crazy IceThursday, December 05, 2013
 There are some things that are supposed to be rather predictable. For example, when snow melts on a roof, the water drips “down” forming beautiful icicles, some of which depending upon the weather are quite large.But it was the “down” part of the dripping water that took a turn for the unusual at the home of Jerry and Laura Killingsworth, 308 Joliet, following the most recent snow storm.As can be seen in the above photograph of the front of the Killingsworth residence, the dripping water that normally forms vertical icicles was apparently blown toward the house, forming horizontal ice art.(Photograph by Larry Thornton)
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| Muleshoe To Host Six-Man Semi-FinalsThursday, December 05, 2013
The Muleshoe Independent School District will host the 2013 6-Man 1A Division 2 State Semi-Final Championship game this Friday at 6 p.m. at Benny Douglas Stadium, Superintendent Dr. Gene Sheets announced Sunday.The game will feature Grandfalls-Royalty Cowboys (12-1), ranked as #1 in the state against the Follett Panthers (12-1), ranked #2 in the state.Tickets will be $6 for adults and $3 for students.
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| Mules Listed Among All District HonoreesThursday, December 05, 2013
 The District 2-2A Division I coaches recently released their 2013 All-District selections. The Mules placed four players in five positions on the first team and five players on the second team.“We were a very young team this year,” said the Mules’ head coach David Wood. “We were able to surprise some people this year and sometimes we even surprised ourselves. We will miss our seniors and their leadership next year but we will work hard in the off season be ready to go again in August.”“I am very happy we placed several players on the All-District squad. These guys gave their all on every play and never gave up when we were behind. We lost one game on the final play of the game, another in overtime and one we were leading 14-0 at the half,” he added.(The Mule offense at work against Childress. Photograph by Gabby Perez)
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| Sudan Hornets Among All-District HonoreesThursday, December 05, 2013
The All District Selections were announced for District 3-1A Division II football on Monday.Junior Barry Johnson from Sudan was named the District’s Most Valuable Player. Junior Elijah Ramon from Springlake Earth was named the Offensive District Most Valuable Player.Senior Monroe Luther from Springlake Earth was named the Defensive Most Valuable Player.On offense, Bovina’s Joseph Casa was named first team quarterback, and Farwell’s JJ Herrera was named second team quarterback.
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| Johnsons Celebrate 50th Wedding AnniversaryThursday, December 05, 2013
 Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Johnson of Sudan, pictured above, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary recently.They are the parents of Dale and Brenda Johnson of Littlefield, and Dean and Leslie Johnson of Sudan.Bertha Bartlett and W. O. Johnson were married on Nov. 30, 1963, at the home of the brides parents in Tulia.They have four grandchildren.
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| Leal Honored With ShowerThursday, December 05, 2013
Alyssa Leal was honored with a baby shower on Sunday, Nov. 17, at the Muleshoe Heritage Center.Hostesses for the event included Sharon Johnson, Kit Diaz, Annette Orozco, Kathy Ambriz, Elisa Baca, BreAnn Saenz, Karie Preston, Tiffany Boehning, Laura Leal, Denise Dunham, Berna Bradley, Estella Duarte, Alice White, Lissi Hall, Gigi Hall, Aida Pacheco, Lisa Whalin, Marlene Tafoya, Debbie Leal, Dora Triana, Cynthia Hasley, Lela Villarreal, Taylor Rodriquez, Debbie Gallman, Diana Thompson and Jody Wood.The hostess gift was a Graco™ stroller/car seat, and a Graco™ play yard.Among the special guests in attendance were Laura Leal, Irma Leal, Grace Leal, Tracie Leal and Julia Hurtado.
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