The Tulia Herald (Tulia, Tex.), Vol. 84, No. 21, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 21, 1992 Page: 4 of 29
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THE TULIA (Swisher County) HERALD
THURSDAY, MAY 21,1992
Amarillo Lad Mackenzie
Drowning Victim Friday I Armory Not Yet Declared'Surplus’
City Officials Sworn In At Tuesday Session
An irreversible tragedy struck the Amarillo Palo Duro High
School Class of ’92 three weeks shy of its graduation. A class member's
body was recovered about 1:30 p.m. Saturday from the waters of
Mackenzie Lake.
The body of James Archie, 19, was located "in the cove next to the
Cactus Cove Marina," said Briscoe County Sheriff Dick Rochr.
Members of the Amarillo Police Department's Underwater Search and
Recovery team had entered the water some 30 minutes before locating
the body.
Archie, 19, a track standout for the Dons, was last seen about 11
a.m. Friday swimming in the lake.
At least 60 Palo Duro students had gone to Lake Mackenzie that
day as part of an unsanclioncd "senior skip day." It was not until the
jovial band of seniors was eating lunch that Archie was missed.
After they began to ask "where's James?", friends searched for
hint. When they realized their efforts were futile, the students sum-
moned the Briscoe County Sheriffs Department for help.
Divers searched the murky water for approximately three hours
before calling off the search about 10:30 p.m. Friday.
The search, which was to depths of 40 to 45 feet, resumed Saturday
and the body was quickly recovered.
"Skipday" reportedly is a tradition at Palo Duro, where Archie was
the first freshman athlete to letter in yack. He hoped to continue that
sport at a junior college.
Monday prior to his death, Archie had been selected by the
Amarillo Globc-Ncws as his school's most valuable track athlete.
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Three City of Tulia officials elected to two-year terms on May 2 accepted the
oath of office T uesday night to open the second bi-monthly session. Dave Edwards,
mayor; Ed Workman, councilman District Three; and Roberto Gutierrez, council-
man Disyict Four, were sworn in by City Attorney Steve Rohde.
Gutierrez and Workman are council newscomers. They succeed Sam Sadler
and Don Syingcr.
Mayor Edwards welcome the pair.
John C. Emmitt was re-elected mayor pro tern.
City Manager Mike McDonough told the governing body that the former
Texas National Guard Armory building in Tulia has not yet been declared "excess"
by the adjutant general of Texas. This is the fust step necessary before the facility's
ownership can change.
The indication, McDonough said, is that the building "probably will be sold
to the highest bidder."
Syingcr has offered to make another official city sign. After discussion, they
decided to have the former councilman make a larger sign at a cost of $275 to $300
for the council chambers, and the present sign will be moved to the city offices.
'LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BID’
McDonough reviewed guidelines and the attorney general's ruling on accept-
ing sealed bids. Rohde explained the "lowest responsible bid" must be accepted,
according to state law.
This has been a conyoversial issue when local merchants are bidding against
out-of-towners.
"If you pick any other than the lowest bid," economic justification must be
available, the city manager said. Considerations such as service can be taken into
consideration.
Emmitt asked abut the low bidder’s recourse if that firm is not awarded the
conyact. Rohde responded that in such a situation a firm could seek to have the bid
process voided and perhaps would even have grounds for a lawsuit.
John Criner said he definitely would prefer to do business with a local firm if
the price were equal, but the low bid process is "part of the alw and it would be
irresponsible not to follow the law."
This discussion preceded acceptance of the single bid received for a Police
Department payol vehicle. Whitcface Ford of Hereford offered a 1992 Crown
Victoria, including spotlight and wiring harness, for $12,631.
City Secretary Barbara Cabe presented the financial report.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Foy Campbell, director of the Public Works Department, presented his annual
report.
With one employee being on workman’s compensation since Jan. 7, the Water/
Sewer crew has "had a full load."
Campbell reviewed major undertakings during the year which included "in-
house installation" of a new sewer pressure line in the north part of town at a saving
of several thousand dollars. He noted that approximately one-half million gallons
of water were lost when the tower was sandblasted and painted in February.
To better utilize personnel, Public Works staff members are cross-uained and
can assist in any department. The Sueet Department now has one fewer employee.
Public Works staff members are providing park maintenance.
A partial sanitary landfill pit is being dug, according to McDonough, "to keep
us operating" while options are being weighed for the future.
During the manager’s report, McDonough touched on the following points:
♦The water/sewer grant originally awarded to extend service to the prison is
tentatively scheduled to be closed in June.
♦Airport improvements are nearing completion.
* May 28 and June 2 public hearings arc scheduled to consider zoning areas in
the west part of town which have been annexed in recent years and rezoning a church
building at S. 5th and El Paso for the Head Start Program headquarters.
♦A regional solid waste task force meeting is planned May 29.
♦A 9-1-1 meeting was underway at the same time as the council meeting to
discuss grants for improved communication equipment across the service area.
♦The council was invited to attend the Community Awareness group meeting
at the Youth/Recreation Center following its session. Ed Watters,the president, has
indiaated that members of that organization anticipate attending council sessions.
♦Endorsement of a Swisher Cunty RS VP grant application has been requested
and letters are being drafted.
♦A Public Utility Commission hearing is being arranged by PRPC.
The meeting moved to the sewer plant for a tour of that facility.
Present were the mayor and four council members; adminisuators
McDonough, Mrs. Cabe, Campbell, Steve Stout and Rohde; and Jim Reynolds of
The Tulia Herald.
Erin Emmitt Bronze Medalist In
State Gymnastics Competition
Erin Emmitt, four-year-old daughter
of John and Regina Emmitt, finished
fifth in tumbling and third over-all in
trampoline at the ATTA-STTA Divi-
sion I Tri-State Championship, held
Saturday, May 2, at South Plains Col-
lege in Levelland.
The meet was hosted by the South
Plains Acrospirits. Miss Emmitt is
coached by Kregg Wcllmanm, Rudy
Luna and Jessie Camargo of
Champion’s Academy in Plainview.
Erin is the granddaughter of Mr. and
Mrs. John E. Emmitt and Mr. and Mrs.
R. L. Bryan, all of Tulia.
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Briefs
CLASS OF '62 ANNIVER-
SARY—The Tulia High School Class
of '62 will hold its 30th reunion on
July 18. The function is planned at the
Tule Lake Country Club.
GIRL SCOUT DAY CAMP regis-
tration and T-shirt orders will be
taken Wednesday, June 3, from 4 to 6
p.m. at the Girl Scout House. For
more information call Debbie
Johnson, 995-4085.
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NAZARETH BAND GARAGE
SALE—Nazareth Band Boosters will
hold a garage sale from 8 a.m. until 8
p.m. Friday, May 29, and from 8 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 30, in the
school cafeteria. The garage sale is
designed to raise funds for new uni-
forms.
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BREAST CANCER SCREENING
CLINIC—Swisher Memorial Hospi-
tal will be the site of a breast cancer
screening program from 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. Wednesday, June 10. Exams are
done by appointment only. For more
information or to make an appoint-
ment phone 1-800-377-4673.
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IMMUNIZATION CLINICS—
On 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 9 to
11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m., an
immunization clinic is held at the
Texas Department of Health Office,
310 West Broadway (courthouse
annex). Room 115. Vaccines are
available that give protection against
several childhood diseases such as
polio, diptheria, lock jaw (tetanus),
v/hooping cough (pertussis), measles,
r ubella, mumps and HIB (maemophi-
Jus influenzad Type B). The amount
of money charged is based on family
intuiT.e and size and the ability to pay.
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PLAINVIEW MUSICAL JAM-
BOREE—The May version of the
Plainview Musical Jamboree will be
from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at
Ollie Liner Center. Entertainers are
from Plainview, Lubbock, Abernathy
and Orange. Admission is free.
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FAMILY EDUCATION SERIES
— The Tulia Counseling Center in the
courthouse annex will be site of a
Family Education Series from 3-5 p.m.
during May and June. It is to be con-
ducted by the Central Plains Center
for Mental Health, Mental Retarda-
tion and Substance Abuse.
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Reynolds, Jim. The Tulia Herald (Tulia, Tex.), Vol. 84, No. 21, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 21, 1992, newspaper, May 21, 1992; Tulia, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth507374/m1/4/?q=music: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Swisher County Library.