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TOP STORIESDecember 15, 1997PBT ISD rated "acceptable" by agencyBy CARA ALLIGOOD Staff Writer PECOS, December 15, 1997 - Last week the Pecos-Barstow- Toyah ISD received mostly "Cs" and a few "Bs" on its report card. Overall the PBT ISD was given an "acceptable" rating on its report card, the Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) report, that was released at Thursday's school board meeting. The report is produced by the Texas Education Agency and its findings are largely based upon results of Spring 1997 Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) testing. The report also contains information on TAAS results broken down according to the ethnicity of the students, college entrance exam results, attendance and retention figures and financial information. If you are interested in detailed information, contact your child's campus or the district administration office to view a copy of the report. While the P-B-T ISD was rated academically acceptable as a whole, some individual campuses achieved recognized status. To be rated acceptable, 35 to 74.9 percent of students must pass the TAAS tests administered at their grade level. A recognized rating means that 75 to 89.9 of the students passed their TAAS tests. TAAS tests are given to students in the third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth and tenth grades. TAAS consists of tests in reading, mathematics, writing, science and social studies. Reading and math tests are given at all grade levels. Writing tests are given in grades four, eight and 10. Science and social studies tests are given in eighth grade only. Results by campus and grade are as follows. Pecos Elementary (third grade) Reading: 1996 - 70.5%, 1997 - 74.3%; Math: 1996 - 74.7%, 1997 - 81.3% All tests: 1996 - 63.3%, 1997 - 68.4%; Bessie Haynes Elementary (fourth grade) Reading: 1996 - 78.2%, 1997 - 84.3%; Writing: 1996 - 86.9%, 1997 - 85.0%; Math: 1996 - 90.1%, 1997 - 87.9%; All tests: 1996 - 71.3%, 1997 - 70.5%; Bessie Haynes Elementary (fifth grade) Reading: 1996 - 82.1%, 1997 87.4%; Math: 1996 - 84.1%; 1997 93.9%; All tests: 1996 - 73.2%, 1997 - 84.7%; Lamar Middle School (sixth grade) Reading: 1996 - 79.8%, 1997 - 88.1%; Math: 1996 - 84.4%, 1997 - 95.0%; All tests: 1996 - 72.4%, 1997 - 87.7%; Barstow Elementary (third grade) Reading: 1996 70.5%, 1997 - 74.3%; Math: 1996 - 74.7%, 1997 - 81.3%; All tests: 1996 - 63.3%, 1997 - 68.4%; Barstow Elementary (fourth grade) Reading: 1996 - 78.2%, 1997 - 84.3%; Writing: 1996 - 86.9%, 1997 - 85.0%; Math: 1996 - 90.1%, 1997 - 87.9%; All tests: 1996 - 71.3%, 1997 - 70.5%; Barstow Elementary (fifth grade) Reading: 1996 - 78.2%, 1997 - 87.4%; Math: 1996 - 84.1%, 1997 - 93.9%; All tests: 1996 - 73.2%, 1997 - 84.7%; Zavala Middle School (seventh grade) Reading: 1996 - 76.4%, 1997 - 79.3%; Math: 1996 - 71.9%, 1997 - 80.2%; All tests: 1996 - 64.0%, 1997 - 71.9%; Crockett Middle School (eighth grade) Reading: 1996 - 71.7%, 1997 - 74.8%; Writing: 1996 - 69.1%, 1997 - 78.0%; Math: 1996 - 65.1%, 1997 - 68.9%; Science: 1996 - 70.2%, 1997 - 71.6%; Social Studies: 1996 - 59.9%, 1997 - 45.1%; All tests: 1996 - 40.5%, 1997 - 38.7%; Pecos High School (tenth grade) Reading: 1996 - 75.8%, 1997 - 72.5%; Writing: 1996 - 91.6%, 1997 - 89.2%; Math: 1996 - 61.2%, 1997 - 57.1%; All tests: 1996 - 57.2%, 1997 - 50.0%. PBT ISD had a total of 3,117 students enrolled during the 1996-97 school year and spent $5,337 per student on their educations, according to the AEIS report. Empty units first on PHA renovation listBy ROSIE FLORES Staff Writer PECOS, December 15, 1997 - An update on the CIAP '96 pre-construction conference minutes showed that major renovation at the Pecos Housing Authority Apartments will begin with the 25 empty units. The minutes were part of the PHA meeting held Friday evening. "The work order shows they started on Dec. 8, with the electrical part of the construction," said PHA Director Nellie Gomez. Gomez told the group that only those apartments which are empty at this time will be worked on during the holidays, with other construction work to begin in January. "We'll start moving people around at the beginning of the year, as work progresses," she said. Master Builder's Construction is set to begin major renovations in January at the south-side PHA apartments and the apartments for the elderly located on Second Street. The project will cost an estimated $1.1 million. Equipment needed for this project will be stored at what was formerly the Community Council building on 10th Street. "We'll be using this building until our storage building has been renovated," said Gomez. Gomez told the board that her office had also closed out CIAP '93, a grant from HUD. "It means we're completely finished with that project," said Gomez. "This year we've closed out on three CIAP's and want to get moving to start another one," she said. Annual bonuses of $25 for each PHA and Farm Labor Housing employee were approved by the board. Collecting money from delinquent renters was a major discussion at the meeting. Finding a way to better collect from renters is something that the PHA board has been working on, according to Gomez. "The amount of money they owe is after we have forfeited their deposit and a lot of times this is money for damages that they owe," said Gomez. Gomez told the board that they either have to write them off or get penalized. "I'll be glad to discuss this problem with HUD to see if we can handle it some other way," said Gomez. In this month's collections losses, Efren Natividad, owes $115; Hector Chavez, $155; Herlinda Villalon, $245; and Delma Rodriguez, $172. Every month there is a collections loss list of individuals, according to Gomez. "Some of these individuals are zero renters, which means they don't pay any rent, but they owe us money for damages, hauling items to the dump, or something else," said Gomez. These bills are usually sent to Retail Merchants for collection, but PHA only gets half of whatever is collected, according to Gomez. "I just think we need to give them a little more time to pay, before writing them off," said board member Ken Winkles. The board agreed to write off the currant list and turn it over to collections. Our Style has "the" style in autos, bikesBy GREG HARMAN Staff Writer PECOS, December 15, 1997 - Velvet-padded, chrome-armored, custom-painted rides filled Reeves County Civic Center yesterday for an Our Style Car Club show. Our Style President Rene Guerra said he has been customizing cars for 14 years. "I used to sell them, now they're for myself," he said. At the front of the exhibition was Guerra's own tricked-out 1986 Mazda pickup - which, Guerra said, would soon belong to his son. Behind the green Mazda sat Gabriel Dominguez's slick Cadillac Royal (custom red with sharp Aztec lines), with velvet-laden front swivel seats and mandatory chain steering wheel. Dominguez said he had just purchased the car. "All it needed were the rims," he said. Besides the 20-odd cars on display, were several low-rider bicycles. The bikes live up to their names ("Red Passion," "Plum Crazy," etc.) with dropped banana seats and extended handle-bars. All were displayed spotless, with evident pride. Besides the exhibition, there was also a talent show and raffle. The winner of the raffle was to receive a black and gold low-rider bicycle. All proceeds from the event go to the Pecos Police Department's Toys for Tots program. Still to come from Our Style is a dance to be held at Reeves County Civic Center Sunday from 7 p.m. to midnight, also to benefit Toys for Tots. County Judge Galindo files for re-electionPECOS, December 15, 1997 - Reeves County Judge Jimmy Galindo announced today that he has filed to seek re-election as County Judge. "Serving as your County Judge has been one of the most difficult challenges of my life," Galindo said today after filing his application to appear on the ballot. "When my term began, Reeves County was faced with an $800,000 a year budget deficit. In just a few years, the financial position of Reeves County was completely reversed. Through cooperation and team work we lowered taxes two years in a row and gave all County employees a well deserved raise." The Reeves County Detention Center has become one of the fastest growing employers in the County, according to Galindo. The success of the prison has created 50 new jobs and gross revenue projections have increased from $6 million to $12 million a year, he said. "The expansion of the prison is one of our most exciting prospects for economic growth," Galindo said. "Our community lost one of its best assets when the old West Pecos Gym was shut down. This was our only recreation center and now our young people have nowhere to go and nothing to do. We need a place for recreation where our children and adults can go to enjoy the benefits of a healthy life." The Commissioners' Court is proposing a plan for Reeves County to improve the athletic facilities at Pecos High School, if the PBT School Board will agree to let the public use the facilities, he said. "I believe we can use the facilities we already have to try and help make things better for everyone," Galindo said. "Based on the experience of our past, the possibilities for our future are endless and I would like to ask each of you for the opportunity to continue to serve as your County Judge." Students present spoof of news castersBy GREG HARMAN Staff Writer PECOS, December 15, 1997 - Lamar Elementary students had a crew from News West 9 chuckling at the newscast spoof the children presented Friday. The school held its annual "county fair" last week, with entertainment provided by students of Marina Underwood's language arts class and Rhonda Gallagher's math class. Students performed their version of the news, complete with commercials. Art imitated life on the cafeteria stage as the youths reported on a local woman giving birth to triplets, a tragic drive-by shooting and Dallas Cowboy heroics (Emmit Smith executed three front flips to score a touchdown). The guest of honor at the event, Charle Scott of Ector County ISD, was awarded a quilt and a plaque in appreciation for her hard work while president of the Center for Professional Development Technologies. "She filled our wish list for us," said Underwood, as she presented the plaque. Scott pushed to attain computers for Barstow schools and instead of only receiving a long-distance learning center, Underwood said, Barstow classrooms received computers with Internet access and training - about $75,000 more than they were expecting. Scott said, "We have to all work together to make education what it is . . . " and encouraged the kids to "keep on learning and be the best you can be." After the award was presented, the children then filed through the food line - where cakes and snacks the students had made were sold. The money raised from the food sales will go to Toys for Tots. Voter registration cards mailedPECOS, December 15, 1997 - New voter registration cards were mailed out last Wednesday, and anyone that hasn't received theirs can contact the Reeves County Tax Assessor-Collector's office. "We mailed them all out last Wednesday and the new thing about them is the color, they're blue," said tax assessor-collector Elfida Zuniga. Every two years the cards are renewed and the color changes, according to Zuniga. These new cards will expire on Dec. 31, 1999. Those wanting to register to vote can come by the office and pick up an application to fill out, according to Zuniga. "They need to have been registered 30 days before elections in order to be able to vote in that election," said Zuniga. Ag conference set for tomorrowPECOS, December 15, 1997 - Precision Agriculture in the 21st Century is the topic of a conference to be held next week in Lamesa, and scheduled for 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Dec. 16, with lunch following. Research and educational efforts on precision agriculture being conducted at Lamesa's Agricultural Complex for Advanced Research and Extension Systems will be reviewed by U.S. Rep. Charles Stenholm, State Sen. Robert Duncan, State Rep. Gary Walker, National Cotton Council President William Lovelady, National Cotton Foundation President Larry Nelson, and several area agriculture leaders. The Ag-CARES farm is the only research and educational complex in the country where research is conducted on full-size fields. For more information, contact either Jerry Harris at the King Mesa Gin in Lamesa, (806) 462-7351, or Joe Bryant, Extension Communications Specialist, at (806) 746-6101. AREA ROUND-UPThe Fort Stockton PioneerFORT STOCKTON, Dec. 11, 1997 - Citing his qualifications and the experience of years of service to the community, Robert N. Gonzales announced he will seek a third term as Pecos County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1. Friday, Dec. 12, was the first installment of "Coffee With the Mayor," a monthly series of informal and informative meetings held at local restaurants. The Big Bend SentinelMARFA, Dec. 11, 1997 - The district attorney has notified the Texas Rangers and an investigation is underway regarding the use of city equipment, personnel and supplies by Alpine Mayor Bill Sohl for his private use. According to City Manager Doug Lively, the mayor used city workers, a city truck and supplies to lay emulsion on his ranch road in Jeff Davis County on two separate weekends a couple of months ago. The Alpine AvalancheALPINE, Dec. 11, 1997 - A water distribution system in Study Butte and Terlingua could become reality in the near future, according to a letter to the Brewster County Commissioners Court from Mike Davidson, president of the Study Butte Water Supply Corporation. The International, Presidio PaperPRESIDIO, Dec. 11, 1997 - There was a low voter turn out for Tuesday's $4.4 million bond election for Presidio ISD, but those who voted overwhelmingly approved the bond issue. A total of 250 persons participated in Tuesday's special election, with 200 voting for the bond issue and 50 voting against. The Sanderson TimesSANDERSON, Dec. 11, 1997 - The Terrell County Chamber of Commerce is bringing Santa Claus to Sanderson. Santa will be at the elementary school at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18. During the regular meeting of the Terrell County Commissioners' Court last Monday, the annual budget was amended to include $3,214 for the salary of Jane Sager, home economics extension agent. The Monahans NewsMONAHANS, Dec. 11, 1997 - The Ward County Courthouse will undergo a major expansion to bring it into compliance with the requirements of the 1988 Americans with Disabilities Act. Estimated cost for the project is $900,000 and construction could possibly start by spring. OBITUARYRoy MurphyServices are incomplete for Roy Murphy, 77, of Midland, who died Saturday, Dec. 13, in a Midland Hospital. Pipkin Funeral Home, of Midland, is in charge of arrangements. WEATHERPECOS, December 15, 1997 - High Sunday, 67, low this morning, 25. Temperatures were warm and skies were sunny across the state Sunday and more pleasant weather was expected for most of the week. In West Texas, thin high level clouds were moving in advance of an upper level disturbance Sunday. Temperatures were mainly in the 60s with 50s. Winds were variable at 5 to 15 mph. The forecast for West Texas calls for clear to partly cloudy skies and dry conditions Tuesday. Lows Monday will be in the 20s and 30s. Highs will reach the 60s and 70s.
Pecos Enterprise
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