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2A The Marshall News Messenger, Friday, October 2000 Local Warmer temperatures increase as a chance for rain develops The AccuWeatherforecast for noon, Friday, Sept. 22. Unas separatt high temperature zones lor (he day. 50s LOCAL STATISTICS Temperatures Oct 11 MARSHALL FORECAST: Today: partly cloudy, high in the lower 80s, wind south near 10 mph, Tonight: mostly cloudy, low in the upper 50s, SPEAKOtJT! High 72 Low 50 Oct. 12 Average high 82.1 Record high 1963 94 Average low 55.2 Record Low 1977 36 Record rainfall 2.10 1984 Precipitation 8a.m.-8a.m.

00 Total, month 1.59 Normal, month 4.64 Total, year 37.64 Normal, to date 42.48 Normal Annual 51.91 Saturday: partly cloudy, high in the mid 80s EXTENDED FORECAST: Sunday: mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, low near 60, high near 80, Monday: mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, low near 60, high near 80, Tuesday: Continued mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, low in the upper 50s, high in the upper 70s STATE FORECAST: A ridge of high pressure perched over northern Texas will funnel clouds and warmer temperatures to parts of the state, along with some showers. For South Texas, the forecast calls for highs in the 70s north to near 80 in southern parts of the region, with a slight chance of thunderstorms. 2000 AccuWeather. tnc COLD WARM STATIONARY Aattu es HIGH LOW SHOVtftS RAIN WORMS HURRIES SNOW ICS SUHNY PT ClOUCX CLOUVY Names in the news Nightclub sues Combs NEW YORK (AP) A nightclub' owner is suing Sean "Puffy" Combs and three other men for $1.8 million, saying business deteriorated after the four were involved in a fracas there. Michael Bergps, owner of Club New York, said his lawsuit filed Wednesday that the bad publicity after the 1999 shooting caused attendance to drop and corporate clients to cancel events.

"I'm just disgusted, basically," Bergos said. "There were damages to the club, but the main thing is my name." The club shooting happened after a man insulted Combs and threw money in his face. Combs protege Jamal "Shyne" Barrow allegedly pulled a gun and opened fire, hitting three people. Barrow, 21, has been indicted on an attempted murder charge. Combs fled with girlfriend Jennifer Lopez, a bodyguard and a driver.

Combs' lawyer, Benjamin Braf-mart, said: "It never ceases to amaze me how many people are seeking to financially capitalize on Mr. Combs' wealth and celebrity status, despite knowing beyond question that he had nothing whatsoever to do with the shooting in Club New York." Yqu, too, can Speak join the discussion, call 935-7918 and leave a recorded message. You can leave your name or remain anonymous. Please spell out nameSi Not all messages will be printed and all will be edited. Remember, Speak Out! is a column of opinions.

WHEN CHUCK WILLIAMS was hired, he was hired from out of town and everyone praised what he did. I think for the same reason they ought to get someone from outside again. They need to get someone that everybody can respect even if it takes a year to get it. I WORK FOR the police department and I would ask anyone to check our response times. I would say we respond to almost all calls within three to five minutes.

If the woman's house was broken into and it had already occured, then we might have had other emergencies. I doubt very seriously it took three-and-one half hours. If there is a problem, let's get the tapes, listen to the times and see what the problem is. I WAS UP late last night drinking eggnog when I heard a knock at my back door. There he was, sure enough, a 20-foot snake with chicken feet.

He asked me, "Do humans taste like chicken?" I screamed, went to the bedroom and pulled the covers over my head. I think I'll lay off the eggnog for a while. AFTER LISTENING to Gov. Bush's ideas of being president, it reminds me that the people who will vote for Bush are those who don't remember Ronald Reagan and the rich. THE CITY IS calling for a $4.5 million bond issue to improve the water plant.

About eight or 10 years ago they increased the water bills, saying they were going to take that money and build a new water and sewer plants. Apparently, that money has been used for other purposes. I CAN'T BELIEVE anyone who loves the great state of Texas would consider voting for Al Gore, who made it pretty clear how much he hates our great state. I JUST DON'T understand Vice President Al Gore. He wants a photo idea for firearms when there is a form already in effect where you have to answer about 15 questions, punishable for any misstatements.

I've read they've never prosecuted for any misstatements on the form. Mr. Gore' just really doesn't know where he is coming from. He has never explained the purpose of a photo ID. If they don't do anything with the existing form, what good is a photo ID going to be? TO THE PERSON who said they don't like politicians, politicians are all right if they are cooked right, but have you ever tried to clean one of them? Editor's note: We'd imagine you'd need some good gloves.

BUSH'S FAVORITE town in Texas is Kilgore. THE DEMOCRATS are messing with Texas in their attack on the Republican candidate.They are alleging we are denying poor children health care, that our cities are so filled with smog that our children can't play outdoors. They've also implied that we are white supreme-cists, that we pack guns and drag black Americans behind cars. We need to swamp the Democrats with rebuttals on this and remind them that we do pack guns, but we also pack a mighty whallop at the polls. I ASKED MY mom last night if she watched the debate and she said, "As you know, I didn't listen to you kids argue, why would I listen to someone else's?" WE SHOULD VOTE for Gov.

Bush as a fellow Texan. It may be a while before another Texan will be in the running for president. Also, vice presidential candidate Leiberman is Sunrise-Sunset Sunset tonight 6:48 Sunrise tomorrow 7:19 COMBS SAJAK Sajak donate $1 million ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) Pat Sajak and his wife have donated $1 million to the Anne Arundel Medical Center's new breast cancer treatment unit. The Sajaks live in Severna Park.

Steel publishes 50th book NEW YORK (AP) Danielle Steel fans, put away your wallets and head for the nearest bookstore. One million commemorative editions of the novelist's most popular work will be given away next week to mark the publication of her 50th book, "Journey." "This is certainly a very special month and celebratory milestone for me," Steel, whose books have sold more than 400 million copies, said Wednesday. "I'm very pleased and grateful for the long relationship I've shared with my readers." On Oct. 17, George W. Bush Jr.

get elected. They have shut down refineries right and left. Now they are trying to blame the U.S. government for this. THE LAST GOOD politician out of Tennessee was Davy Crockett, because he fought for Texas REGARDING THE ABORTION pill, it is my right to do what I want to with my body.

Don't try to tell me what to dp with my body. It is not your business. It is my business. BARRY GOLDWATER QUOTES: "I don't think there was any Reagan revolution. This country is based on 'ill A COMMUNITY Calendar The Calendar is a free public service which lists nonprofit or general interest events coming up in the News Messenger's circulation area.

All calendar submissions may be made in writing and mailed, faxed, hand delivered, e-mailed, or telephoned. Fax number: 935-6242; telephone number: 927-5963; mailing address P.O. Box 730, Marshall, Texas 75670. FRIDAY, October 13 Marshall ISD Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing on Carver Elementary School's accreditation status at 1 p.m. in the school's library.

Texas Education Agency's expected improvements will be discussed. East Texas Writers' Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. for dinner at Grill, Loop 281, Longview. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. Speakers for the evening will be Emma Smith, children's program coordinator and Peggy Giles, toddler's story time director of the Upshur County Memorial Library.

A business meeting will follow. For information, call 297-3110. Open to the public. Senior Dance will be held at Hallsville's Gold Hall this week from p.m. Al Stracener and Country Reflections will be on hand to enterain.

Cost is $3 per person. Jefferson VFW will have bingo at 7:30 p.m. American Legion Post 267 will host karaoke with Sandy and Dennis 8-11 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 1904 Bomar. The Boys and Girls Club of Harrison County will host Teen Night from 8 p.m.

to midnight each Friday for ages 13-18. Many activities for everyone to enjoy. Saturday, October 14 Uncertain Community Service will paint Caddo Lake water supply fire plugs. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Uncertain Volunteer Fire Station.

The paint will be furnished, wear old clothes and bring old paint brushes. Big Boys Toy Meet and Fly In will be held at Manning Field at 9 a.m. There will be motorcycles, VW bugs, helicopters, parachutists, ultra light and other planes. The field is located 4 miles north of Jefferson on Hwy.59. Panola College Jefferson if offering a real estate math class on Saturdays beginning today through Nov.

4 from 9 a.m. 5:30 p.m. For information please call 665-7837 or come by 119 W. Lafayette Jefferson. Relatives of J.H.

Clark will host their annual reunion at the home of Leo Clark at 4 p.m. The home is located at 1080 Woodley Road. Country Music Hayride will host "Heinz 57" at 1 p.m. at the Old Esquire Theater. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for ages seven -12, under six free.

the Steel best sellers "Family: Album," "Kaleidoscope" and "Fine Things" will be given away. The books, which include a "thank you" letter from the author, will be available at superstores, independent sellers, drugstores, supermarkets and wholesale price markets. The novels, published by Dela-corte Press, will not be available online. Barnes Noble also declined to "Journey" goes on sale Oct. 31.

Bening expected to defend PHOENLX (AP) Annette Bening is expected to come to the defense of her former acting teacher, who also taught such stars as Val Kilmer, Elizabeth McGovern and Frances McDormand. Jared Sakren, who had a distinguished acting and directing career before joining the faculty at Arizona State University in 1994, is suing for wrongful termination. He claims he was fired in 1997 because the way he taught Shakespeare conflicted with feminist politics at the university. Sakren was blacklisted when University officials sent letters to other universities and actors about their concerns, Sakren's attorney said. Bening received one of the letters and is expected to testify.

The university claims poor performance, not i politics, led to Sakren's termination. free enterprise. The government's based on a constitutional democracy. And all Reagan did was to continue what Harry Truman did and George Washington started." THE ONLY TIME A politician tells the truth is when he calls another politician a liar. DEMOCRATS, HOW CAN YOU say you are better off now eight years ago? We have been paying two and three times more for prescription drugs, gas, cigarettes, groceries, taxes and all consumer goods.

We were paying 87 to 89 cents a gallon for gasoline when Mr. Bush left office. 3 ik', Hh 1 I Brent Mitchell News Messenger MARSHALL JUNIOR High School cheerleaders hold their hands in the air as their football team prepares to kickoff to the opposing team after scoring in the first quarter Thursday afternoon at Maverick Stadium. no friend of Texas, which we will discover if he is elected. IF YOU VOTE for someone who supports abortion, the blood of those innocent babies will also be on your hands in the end.

HALLSVTLLE is gearing up for its 28th Western Days on the last weekend in October. I'LL ALWAYS BELIEVE the Iranians kept our embassy employees hostage to help Ronald Reagan get elected. And I believe the big oil companies are trying to hold the American people hostage to help Gov..