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Top StoriesMonday, August 31, 1998Hamilton gives 4-H new pensBy PEGGY McCRACKEN Staff Writer An inch of rain early Saturday canceled a barbecue celebrating the completion of a horse barn for Reeves-Loving 4-H members, but its builder said it is ready for occupancy. Wynn Hamilton designed and built the 12-stall horse barn on
County extension agent C.W. Roberts said that the danger of
"We hope to have horses moving in right away," Roberts said,
"If any kid is interested in using the pens, they should
4-H members who participate in the horse program are
"We really appreciate all the work Wynn has done, and
Dismantling and moving a barn from his property at Saragosa,
The steel shed is the third building Hamilton has completed
"I started the sheep barn in 1980 and Howard jumped in and
Hogs are sheltered in the second barn, a joint effort
An added touch to the compound is an American flag that flew
"This is just my idea of a way to help kids in Pecos,"
"I just like to build for the kids," Hamilton said. Rain delay ends with Saturday showersFrom Staff and Wire Reports After a week in which Pecos received lots of humidity - but no rain - from the remains of Tropical Storm Charley, thunderstorms snuck into town early Saturday morning and gave the city its biggest one-day rainfall total for all of drought-plagued 1998. The showers, which began about 5 a.m. and continued on and
Saturday's 1.08 total lifted the rainfall for August to 2.40
Thunderstorms left as much as two inches of rain in some
Some areas to the east of Pecos did receive some rains from
The Texas Department of Public Safety said 28 people remain
Today, the Federal Emergency Managment Agency (FEMA)
As of last night, FEMA had received 1,044 applications for
FEMA spokeswoman Pam Johnson said she expects more requests
The amount residents receive will depend on their case, Ms.
``It really depends on individual needs. There is no magic
The DPS has released the following 28 names of people from
Alderte, Pat; Aguilar, Estela; Calderon, Estela; Carranza,
Commissioners cut field for librarian's jobReeves County Commissioners, meeting in special session today, narrowed the field of 32 applicants down to five finalists for the position of Reeves County librarian. The county's longtime librarian, Nancy Bentley, resigned
The five finalists are to write a one-page statement on
The five will be interviewed following the regular session
County Judge Jimmy Galindo said this will give the
Those five are, in no particular order, current assistant
All commissioners were present except for Precinct 4
PHS grad picked to author reportFrom Staff and Wire Reports A literary editor/lawyer who got his start at the age of 14 proofreading stories for the Pecos Enterprise is writing the Monica Lewinsky investigation report for Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr. Stephen Bates, who entered Harvard shortly after graduation
Starr is to deliver the report to Congress next month, Time
An unidentified acquaintance described Bates to Time as a
Bates began working with Starr's team in 1995. He let his
The report to be submitted to Congress will present evidence
Standberry continuing `Peace Walk"By ROSIE FLORES Staff Writer Not even getting his leg nearly cut off has stopped Earl Standberry from carrying out his message. The Peace Pilgrim has made a stop in Pecos, despite an
"The accident happened right out of Benson, Ariz., on my way
Peace. "I was virtually living on the streets with no direction in
And the path God has laid out for Standberry consists of
Standberry is following in the steps of Mildred Norman, who
"It's her anniversary and I want to do what she did," said
Norman has a book published in several languages, crossed
"I eventually want to meet President Clinton, like Norman
Standberry's accident left him a bit torn up. But his leg
"God's people are good and so far He has taken care of me,
All the doctors who attended Standberry predicted that the
Standberry's accident happened when he jumped off a train.
Standberry laid on the ground for an hour, watching himself
"The doctors thought for sure that they were going to
"He put me in the right place, with the right doctors, so my
"I'd like to talk to school children and others would like
The former Marine carries with him the three wishes, three
"I don't have any rush to finish this quest," said
Standberry stated that he feels very close to Norman, "I
Standberry can be reached this week at the home of a friend
Standberry calls himself a "walking billboard," for peace.
"I'll continue to spread the word," he said. MARRIAGESMarriages for August 1998, as reported by the Reeves County Clerk's Office. William Kyle Watson and Anita Morey White Gerardo Guillermo Bustamante and Denett Saucedo Carmona Steven Marcus Matta and Juliana Carrasco Hermosillo Miguel Venzor and Melissa Adame Valeriano Manuel Zubia Nunez and Elvira Montes Thomas Wallace Ryan and Laura Kelley Ryan Leroy James Boicourt and Alicia Smith Kratzmeyer Fernando Chavez Vela and Yolanda Rubio Porfirio Mendoza Lopez, III and Debora Lujan James Lynn Wade and Rhonda Sandell Payne DIVORCESDivorces for August 1998, as reported by the Reeves County Clerk's Office. Joseph Urias and Marisol Urias Ernesto Ramirez and Lora Ann Ramirez Jesus Garcia Morales and Teresa Matta Morales Donnie Dominguez and Pamela Dominguez AREA NEWS ROUNDUPThe Big Bend SentinelMARFA, Aug. 20, 1998 -- Felicia Wood is the 1998 Gifted and Talented Teacher of the Year in Texas, the highest honor a Texas teacher of gifted and talented students can earn. She has been with the Marfa ISD for 13 years and was the Region 18 teacher of the year as well. Wood will officially receive recognition of her award during the December meeting of the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented in Dallas. One of the perks of that award will be to participate in the selection of next year's G/T teacher of the year. The InternationalPRESIDIO, Aug. 20, 1998 -- In the first regularly scheduled Presidio Independent School District school board meeting since the announcement that Candelaria School would be closed on a "trial" basis during the 1998-1999 school year, students, parents and concerned citizens packed the Presidio High School library to make their feelings known to a rare full panel of trustees. While the closure of the school will continue in force, Superintendent Dr. Sharon Morrow made the district's position clear, telling the crowd that "I don't see a full opening of that Candelaria school again." The McCamey NewsMcCAMEY, Aug. 20, 1998 -- Wayne Greer, publisher of The McCamey News, was named to the Media Honor Roll, a program sponsored by the Texas Association of School Board (TASB) by the McCamey Independent School District. The Media Honor Roll recognized media representatives statewide who deserve recognition for fair and balanced reporting of news about public schools. Media representatives from almost 350 Texas newspapers and radio and television stations were honored by their local school districts. Iraan NewsIRAAN, Aug. 20, 1998 -- On Aug. 13 the Iraan Lions Club invited District Governor Lion Steve Rodgers as a special guest to speak for the Iraan Lions Club. Rodgers emphasized the motto of the Lions Clubs, which is "serve." Monahans NewsMONAHANS, Aug. 20, 1998 -- Dismissed Grandfalls Mayor Joyce Wilhelm says she wants an independent investigation of the way in which Grandfalls city government operates. She also plans to appeal her removal as mayor of Grandfalls by the city council. That appeal, she says, most likely will be to the 143rd District Court and is being prepared by her attorney, Windel M. (Hoot) Gibson of Monahans. WEATHERHigh Friday 93, Saturday 88, Sunday 93. Low Saturday 67, Sunday 67, this morning 65. Rainfall total Saturday 1.08 inches. Total for month 2.40 inches. Total for year 3.48 inches. Forecast for tonight: Partly cloudy. Lows around 65. East winds 5-10 mph. Tuesday, mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. East to northeast winds 5-15 mph.
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