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| Bonnie Wilkinson at an earlier meet this spring. |
She was the 2A State Champion in the Triple Jump last year and was poised to return to Austin this year to defend her title before the injury. She was also unable to compete in the 400 meter dash, which she won at the District Meet, or as the final leg of the Plowgirls’ 4 x 400 meter relay team that also was first in District. Without her on Monday, the Plowgirls’ relay team finished fifth and will not be moving on to the Regional Meet. Only the first four finishers in any event qualify to advance.
Kinzie Buchanan, whose shot put of 39’ 8” at Post had been the best in the Big Country this year, finished second as Macy McNutt of Irion County broke 40 feet with a distance of 40’ 4½”. However, Kinzie will get another chance next weekend at the Regional Meet in Odessa. She will also compete in the Discus Throw as her toss of 107’ 10” was good enough for third place.
Riley Sheridan also qualified for two Regional events, the 1600 meter run and the 3200 meter run in which she finished fourth and third respectively.
Also qualifying for Regional is the Plowboy 4 x 200 meter relay team of Caleb Gray, Jaythan Coale, Micheal Wright, and Junior Martinez.
Here are the Plowgirl and Plowboy results from the Area Meet on Monday.
Plowgirls
Event Place Athlete Time/Distance
1600 meter run 4 Riley Sheridan 6:16.57
3200 meter run 3 Riley Sheridan 13:14.71
4 x 400 relay 5 Plowgirls 4:26.50
Shot Put 2 Kinzie Buchanan 39’ 6½”
Discus 3 Kinzie Buchanan 107’ 10”
Plowboys
110 meter hurdles 8 Tristan Baker 18.02
4 x 200 meter relay 3 Plowboys 1:34:20
(Caleb Gray, Jaythan Coale, Micheal Wright, Junior Martinez)
4 x 400 meter relay 6 Plowboys 3:44.71
(Micheal Wright, Tristan Baker, Jayden Gonzales, Jr. Martinez)
Pole Vault 5 Jaythan Coale 12’
6 Jayden Gonzales 12’
Triple Jump 5 Micheal Wright 39’ 9”
The 2A Region 1 Track & Field Meet will be at Ratliff Stadium in Odessa next Friday and Saturday, April 27-28.
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NO ROSCOE HARD TIMES NEXT WEEK
Next week I will undergo extensive medical testing on Monday, and then on Wednesday morning I am off to Chicago for a few days to meet my newest granddaughter, who was born on March 28. The Hard Times will resume the following Wednesday, May 2.
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EARLY VOTING BEGINS MONDAY FOR CITY ELECTION
Early voting in the City election to be held on May 5 will begin this coming Monday, April 23, and run through Monday, May 1 at City Hall from 8:00am to 4:30pm except for April 30 and May 1, when it will be open from 7am to 7pm.
The election is for approval of the reauthorization of the local sales tax at the rate of ¼ of 1% for maintenance of repair by City streets. The tax brings in about $15,000 a year and is used for buying street-patching materials. This reauthorization is required by state law every four years.
May 5 was also originally the date set for the election of two expiring City Council seats, those of Robert McBride and Edwin Duncan. However, since both Council members were unopposed for additional two-year terms, that portion of the election has been canceled.
Donna Parker and Belinda Ince of City Hall are the early-voting judge and clerk for the election, and Sheila Santiago and Ann Teaff are the judge and clerk for the May 5 election in the Community Center.
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WEST TEXAS STEEL GUITAR ASSOCIATION AT LUMBERYARD SUNDAY
May 5 was also originally the date set for the election of two expiring City Council seats, those of Robert McBride and Edwin Duncan. However, since both Council members were unopposed for additional two-year terms, that portion of the election has been canceled.
Donna Parker and Belinda Ince of City Hall are the early-voting judge and clerk for the election, and Sheila Santiago and Ann Teaff are the judge and clerk for the May 5 election in the Community Center.
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WEST TEXAS STEEL GUITAR ASSOCIATION AT LUMBERYARD SUNDAY
Some of the best steel guitar players in the state will be in town on Sunday when the West Texas Steel Guitar Association holds its annual meeting at the Lumberyard. The event is from 1:00-5:30pm and is open to the public. There is no charge to attend.
The Lumberyard kitchen will be open for business with food and drinks available. For more information, contact the Lumberyard at 325-766-2457.
The Lumberyard kitchen will be open for business with food and drinks available. For more information, contact the Lumberyard at 325-766-2457.
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WEATHER REPORT: WINDY & DRY
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| Dusty skies and high winds over Roscoe on Friday the 13th. |
The poet T. S. Eliot once said, “April is the cruelest month,” and although he never spent any time in west Texas, he hit the nail on the head when it comes to the month’s dry weather and high winds. Some days this past week were warm, others cold, but all of them were windy and dry.
The hottest day of the year so far came on Thursday when the mercury hit 97°F along with high south winds of up to 34mph with gusts up to 41. The temperature dropped on Friday, and the wind shifted from south to west to north, but its strength never wavered as the sky filled with dust and went from blue to a dull red. The high winds reached 39mph with gusts up to 48, and several rooftops in town lost shingles. Once the north wind blew in late that afternoon, the temperature steadily dropped from a high of 81° down to 43° early Saturday morning.
In contrast, Sunday was a beautiful day with sunny skies, light north breezes, and a high of 71°, but Monday’s high was back up to 90° with a strong south wind, and yesterday was similar with a high of 95° and a red flag weather warning. All things considered, it wasn’t a pretty week for the weather.
The outlook for the next few days is for continued strong winds but with considerably cooler temperatures. Today’s high will be about 76°. It will then drop to tomorrow’s 73° and Friday’s 66° with lows in the upper forties.
The hottest day of the year so far came on Thursday when the mercury hit 97°F along with high south winds of up to 34mph with gusts up to 41. The temperature dropped on Friday, and the wind shifted from south to west to north, but its strength never wavered as the sky filled with dust and went from blue to a dull red. The high winds reached 39mph with gusts up to 48, and several rooftops in town lost shingles. Once the north wind blew in late that afternoon, the temperature steadily dropped from a high of 81° down to 43° early Saturday morning.
In contrast, Sunday was a beautiful day with sunny skies, light north breezes, and a high of 71°, but Monday’s high was back up to 90° with a strong south wind, and yesterday was similar with a high of 95° and a red flag weather warning. All things considered, it wasn’t a pretty week for the weather.
The outlook for the next few days is for continued strong winds but with considerably cooler temperatures. Today’s high will be about 76°. It will then drop to tomorrow’s 73° and Friday’s 66° with lows in the upper forties.
Then on Saturday, believe it or not, there is an 80% chance of rain. Let’s hope we’re on the right side of that percentage and get something substantial this time. This country could sure use it.
† JACK TURNER MAY
Jack Turner May, 78, passed away yesterday, April 17, at Nolan Nursing and Rehab Center in Sweetwater.
Services are pending with McCoy Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife Beth May of Roscoe; son, Randy May and wife Vickie of Sweetwater; daughter, Gayla May Maher and husband Lawrence III of Clear Lake; sister, Carol Smith and husband Max of Houston; grandchildren, Jodie May and Stephen May of Sweetwater; Lawrence Maher III, Jacqueline Maher, and Wyatt Maher of Clear Lake.
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† JACK TURNER MAY
Jack Turner May, 78, passed away yesterday, April 17, at Nolan Nursing and Rehab Center in Sweetwater.
Services are pending with McCoy Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife Beth May of Roscoe; son, Randy May and wife Vickie of Sweetwater; daughter, Gayla May Maher and husband Lawrence III of Clear Lake; sister, Carol Smith and husband Max of Houston; grandchildren, Jodie May and Stephen May of Sweetwater; Lawrence Maher III, Jacqueline Maher, and Wyatt Maher of Clear Lake.
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