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Use "FIND" option on toolbar to search for a specific word or string. TOP STORIESDecember 3, 1997Community Christmas dinner plannedBy ROSIE FLORES Staff Writer PECOS, December 3, 1997 - A Christmas Dinner is being planned for anyone wishing to share the holidays with others. "We do this every year and we encourage anyone who would like, to come join us," said Bruce Drury of the Christian Home. Drury and his "crew" fed about 160 people at their Thanksgiving dinner this year. "We didn't have as good a turnout as we expected, but maybe it's because we changed the location we usually have it at," said Drury. The Thanksgiving dinner was held at the Reeves County Civic Center, 1600 S. Cedar St. The Christmas Dinner will be held there as well, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., on Christmas Day. "This is something new, having it at that location, but it's for practical purposes," said Drury. The kitchen in the center is what prompted the group to change locations. Last year, the group fed about 200 people during the Christmas holiday and are expecting the same number this year. "Right now, we still need some items," said Drury. Drury stated that the group is in need of more turkeys, green beans, yams, mashed potatoes and, of course, desserts. Anyone wanting to donate any of these items can contact the Christian Home at 445-2049, or take the items to 1201 S. Elm. Volunteers are still needed to help serve those who will be eating at the center and to help deliver the Meals on Wheels. "Volunteers are always appreciated and there's never too much help," said Drury. The group will be delivering the Meals on Wheels to the elderly and the homebound. Anyone who knows of someone who is homebound and will require a meal delivered to them is encouraged to contact the home early and let them know.
Book fairs open world of opportunitiesBy ROSIE FLORES Staff Writer PECOS, December 3, 1997 - When you give your child a book, you're not just giving them a gift, but a world of opportunities, according to Pecos Kindergarten Librarian Debra Garcia. Garcia is also the librarian for Pecos Elementary School. Both schools are currently holding their Scholastic Book Fairs throughout the week. "We have a variety of books, that are geared towards their age group," said Garcia. Both book fairs are open throughout the day beginning at 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. and from 1 p.m. until school ends for the day. "I would like to invite all the parents to come out and look at our wide selection, because we have a lot to offer," said Garcia. Gift packs, posters and more can be purchased from the library at both schools. You can even find cook books for the little ones. Katrina Hinojos, Ashley Ornelas, Bre'Ann Gomez, Vanessa Granado and Meagan Contreras agreed with Garcia. The kindergartners were found browsing this morning, with their selections in their hands. "I love the Barbie books," said Ornelas. Ornelas bought two books at the fair this morning, including the Barbie book and the Little Christmas Angel, filled with stickers. "I always wanted the `earring book,'" said Ornelas. Ornelas was referring to the Little Christmas Angel book filled with the stickers. The stickers can then be used as "earrings." Katrina Hinojos also enjoys being read to and said that she too loves Barbie books. The Teacher Wishlist program is also a big part of the book fair. In the program teachers choose a variety of books that they would like to see in their own classrooms. Visitors or parents are then encouraged to purchase a book, fill out the book plate and the book will be given to that particular teacher. "This book fair is especially geared towards the younger children," said Garcia, "but there is something for everyone." The book fair ends Friday and Garcia encourages everyone to come by and "just browse." "There are some really nice books and of course, they make great Christmas gifts," said Garcia.
PBT board wades through grievancesBy CARA ALLIGOOD Staff Writer PECOS, December 3, 1997 - Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD board members held a special meeting last night to discuss legal issues concerning some of the school district's former and current employees. Most of the meeting was held in closed sessions with those persons who have filed grievances against the district and their lawyers, and the school district's lawyer. The first open session began at 6:43 p.m. and the board voted to enter mediation to resolve the case styled "Audra Lozano vs. Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District; Cause Number 97-0615751 CVR" and decided to name Interim Superintendent Kenn Norris to represent the district in mediation in order to settle the case out of court. After that decision was announced, board president Frank Perea said that the rest of the executive sessions would be held in one session, so the board would not be going in and out of executive session for the rest of the evening. The next open session began at 10:18 p.m. In the second open session, the grievances of Norma Rubio, Band Director Steven Clary, Crockett Middle School Principal Juanita Davila, Guidance and Counseling Director Anna Hernandez and Pecos High School Vice Principal Robert Hernandez were all denied. The Anna Hernandez and Robert Hernandez grievance denials were opposed by Trustee Freddy Lujan, all of the other decisions were unanimous. Perea said that the Rubio grievance was to seek the remedy of the school district firing coaches Mike Farrell and Dan Swaim, and that the other grievances were filed by district employees seeking pay increases. The Rubio grievance was related to an incident involving her son and Farrell last spring. According to a letter Rubio wrote and was published Sept. 12, 1997 in the Pecos Enterprise, she claims that her son was assaulted by Coach Farrell on May 27, 1997 and that she filed charges against him on May 30. Although her letter states that the case went to court on Aug. 22 and the coach was "given six months probation, one hundred dollar fine and he writes my son the written letter of apology and he is off," she still wished to address the school board, and wrote further in the letter that "the coach has yet to be reprimanded." In her letter, Rubio said she had "no choice but to go before the school board on Sept. 11, 1997, and hope that I don't have to wait three months before something is done," but she didn't address the board at that time. She filed charges against Swaim after he requested that her son be transferred to another classroom in order to avoid further conflicts. "It's over as far as the school district is concerned. She has exhausted all avenues here," said Perea. "We took into consideration all the information that was presented to us, and after extensive deliberation, voted to deny all grievances," said Perea, who explained that this is the middle of the school year and budgets are already set, so salaries couldn't be changed.
DELINQUENT TAXESPECOS, December 3, 1997 - The following suits were filed by Calame Linebarger Graham & Pena, L.L.P. Nov. 25 for delinquent Ad Valorem taxes on behalf of the plaintiff Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District. Cause No. Defendant 97-11-15,886-CVR Erasmo Acosta, et al 97-11-15,887-CVR Manuel Adame, et al 97-11-15,888-CVR Reyes R. Carrasco, et al 97-11-15,889-CVR Bernarda R. Chavez 97-11-15,890-CVR Manuel Escontrias 97-11-15,891-CVR Alonzo Travarez Garcia, et al 97-11-15,892-CVR Lupe Jeter 97-11-15,893-CVR Daniel Marquez, Jr., et al 97-11-15,894-CVR Francisco M. Martinez, et al 97-11-15,895-CVR Alberto Moreno, Jr., et al 97-11-15,896-CVR Sever R. Natividad, et al
Reward offered for missing professorPECOS, December 3, 1997 - A $1,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the location of a missing airplane or its occupant. Texas A&M University geology professor Norman Tilford took off from Bryan Nov. 13 in his Cessna 180 bound for Van Horn, 120 miles southeast of El Paso. Tilford was headed for a weekend camping outing with his students. Assuming Tilford had been delayed by weather, the students didn't report him missing until Nov. 15. The Civil Air Patrol conducted searches for Tilford and his plane but were unable to locate either. Reeves County is considered in the flight path Tilford would have followed and family members are urging area residents to search for the missing plane and professor. Because he was equipped with camping gear and supplies his family feels Tilford may still be alive. Anyone with information can call toll-free to (888) 656-2903.
WEATHERPECOS, December 3, 1997 - High Tuesday, 61, low this morning, 37. The Pecos area received 0.02 of an inch of rain in the past 24 hours bringing the total percipitation for the month to 0.02 of an inche and the year-to-date total to 9.26 inches. Light snow flurries fell in the Amarillo area before dawn and forecasts called for a good chance of snow in northwestern areas of the Panhandle today. Colder temperatures were in store for most of the state tonight with a slight warming trend expected on Thursday. The colder weather came in the wake of a cold front that extended early today from along the mountains of Southwest Texas to Central Texas and to along the Texas coast. Away from the Panhandle, West Texas will have mostly clear skies tonight with some fog in eastern areas and clearing skies on Thursday. Lows tonight will be in the 20s and 30s in West Texas. Highs Thursday will be in the 50s and 60s.
Pecos Enterprise
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