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| Daily Newspaper and Travel Guide for Pecos Country of West Texas Top Stories Wednesday, September 9, 1998 Chamber told kids' parade date changed By ROSIE FLORES Staff Writer Mother Goose will be making her debut on a different date in Pecos than was previously set, according to the President of Women's Division of the Pecos Chamber of Commerce. "We changed the date of the Mother Goose Parade," said Suan Cross, who told chamber board of directors that this year's parade will be held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 28, beginning at the First National Bank. The parade had previously been set to coincide with the Reeves County Fall Fair and Concert, which will take place the following weekend this year. Tom Rivera, executive director of the chamber stated that the names of the bands for the concert have not been released. "They know of at least three for sure, but still need to work out the fine points," Rivera said. "The main band they're talking about getting, will attract a large crowd, if that's the one they get." Rivera reported to the group that work on the new Pecos advertising billboards is supposed to start soon and that the advertising committee will meet at 5 p.m., next Tuesday. He also told the group that he has two videos and a CD with information about the new $20 bills, which will begin circulating this Fall. "They are at the office for anyone that wants to take a look at them, show them to their staff," Rivera said. The new bills will be similar in design to the $100 and $50 bills introduced over the past two years. President Richard Crider said that the chamber has been tossing around some ideas on forming a Texas Rodeo Hall of Fame and locating it in the old Pecos Depot, across from the West of the Pecos Museum. "Tom has submitted some forms to the railroad," said Crider. The site is a possible location for the Hall of Fame and they have to have a lease, according to Crider. "Apparently the building belongs to the city and the land to the railroad," he said. The idea was first brought before the directors by former Chamber of Commerce member John Rediger, who said he had been thinking about different ideas to attract tourists to Pecos. Members were also told a motivational workshop is scheduled from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1:30 until 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 24., featuring motivational guest speaker Tom Starr. The cost is $39 and individuals can attend either the morning session or the afternoon session. "It would be nice if the whole town participated in this," said Rivera. "We have 12 for sure, but we need at least 25 to offset the cost of the speaker," he said. Rivera suggested that each member of the chamber get someone to go to one of the sessions and the chamber member will get to go for free. "We as the chamber should encourage this, do something positive for the community," he said. "I still say that if the people in this town get motivated, everything is possible," said Crider. Linda Gholson was named president-elect for the chamber for next year. "I appreciate that, I'm thrilled," said Gholson. "A president can only do as much as the chamber is willing to help out with." A meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m., Friday for all those that want to help with the fall fair and concert. "We'll need volunteers to sell beer and tickets," said Rivera. Diez y Seis events set for weekend By ROSIE FLORES Staff Writer Fun, food, games and music are all a part of the agenda for the 16th of September Fiestas scheduled in Pecos this weekend. The fiestas will be held on Friday and Saturday, in the Santa Rosa Parking lot, located in front of the church on East Fourth Street. Food booths will be set up offering delicacies and cold drinks. The annual Diez y Seis parade will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday and will be followed by live music and dancing. The queen coronation will be at 9 p.m., that night. Ballet Folklorico Aires Internacionales will be one of the out-of-town groups performing at the fiestas. The group was inducted in February 1998 to enrich the Hispanic culture through Mexican and international folklore and dance. The group is led by the director Roberta (Barbie) Valdiviez. The 37 members vary in age from five to 35 years old with experience varying from one to 20 years. The group has a variety of dance routines from different countries, which include Spain, Middle East, United States and Mexico with dance styles that include hula, jazz, flamenco, folklorico and tap. Some of the Mexican regions include Jalisco, Colima, Puebla, and Sinaloa. The group hopes to travel to the places from which they have learned dances and also share their culture. Clark's competition includes showing, riding EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the second of three articles on Reeves-Loving 4-H members who will be participating in this week's Permian Basin Fair and Livestock Show in Odessa. CLAUDE W. PORTER Contributing Writer January of 1998 was the first and only time in the history of the Reeves County Jr. Livestock Show that siblings have won a "Grand Champion" and "Reserve Grand Champion" in the same competition. This occurred when Courtney Clark and her brother, John Marvin, took the honors with their steers. Courtney showed a heavy weight Simmental steer, and John Marvin showed a light weight Shorthorn. Entering both another school year and another year of competition in 4-H Club projects, Courtney is anxious to continue her tradition of winning. Her heavy weight Simmental Steer is groomed for entry in the "Exotic Breed" category at the Permian Basin Fair, on Saturday and Sunday. Courtney is the daughter of Gary and Judy Clark of Pecos. Staying busy is a way of life for the Clark Family. Courtney's father operates the Clark Ranch, which is located in Reeves and Loving Counties. Her mother is employed by Elliott & Waldron Abstract Company in Pecos. Courtney keeps herself busy with high school activities, including the golf team, and participation in 4-H Club work. She also is active in the Texas High School Rodeo Association. No stranger to the winner's circle, Courtney has been very successful at showing 4-H Club animals. Winning first in breed with her Simmental heavy weight steer at the Houston Livestock Show last season vaulted her to the Top 10 in the Texas Club Calf Association. She also gained points by placing 10th at the Fort Worth Livestock Show. Demonstrating skills in the show-ring, Courtney has won various showmanship awards. Also, her 4-H Senior Division Record Book brought her a first place. Courtney has also demonstrated considerable equestrian skills at the District 6, 4-H Club Horse Show in Fort Stockton, and the State 4-H Club Horse Show in Abilene. Taking second place honors in cutting at Fort Stockton, she continued in competition at state, with a fourth place overall ranking. The equestrian competition in which Courtney excels is astride a cutting horse. Selecting a particular cow in a herd, the rider, through subtle commands to her mount, can cut the animal away and separate it from the other animals. This is achieved basically by shifting body weight in the saddle. Maintaining an "A" average at Pecos High School requires a lot of self-discipline for Courtney. Coupled with her sports (golf), 4-H Club work, and Texas High School Rodeo Association activities, she adheres to a quite rigorous schedule for a teenager. Unfazed by the hustle, she has plans for the future. Her immediate plans include making a respectable showing at the Permian Basin Fair with her Simmental Steer. In the offing she sees college at Angelo State University. Gary Clark says of his daughter, "Courtney works hard at all she does, and I have to be proud of her progress." "There are times when she is dead tired," adds Mrs. Clark, "but she goes ahead and does all her chores without a fuss." Power outage leaves students in dark BY PEGGY McCRACKEN Staff Writer Bessie Haynes Elementary teachers carried on in the dark Tuesday, when a transformer failed, cutting off electrical power to the school. Texas-New Mexico Power Co. planner-scheduler Tommy Terry said the underground transformer requires more effort to replace than one on a pole. His crew spent five hours restoring power to the school, he said. Bessie Haynes Principal Mary Lou Carrasco said, "It was an adventuresome day, but I have very adventuresome people, and we adapted real well." Students and teachers alike adjusted to the change in schedules and location as they moved to areas that had natural light and were cooler. "We did what we needed to do to get the work done," she said. "I have a wonderful staff and wonderful kids. I'm just so proud of them." Some students liked the dim lighting in the cafeteria, saying it was relaxing, Carrasco said. "Some thought it was exciting; something different. It was a productive day. I appreciate everyone's help," she said. "It was a regular school day." T-NMP responded quickly and did what they needed to do to restore power, Carrasco said, praising their work. Everything was back to normal today, she said. Purple means `keep out' according to law If you see a purple stripe on a fence post, don't automatically assume the landowner is a Pecos Eagles fan. He may be warning you to keep off his property. "No trespassing" signs are no longer a legal requirement to prosecute people who cross land they are not welcome on, said Judon Fambrough, attorney and senior lecturer with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University. Fambrough said that a new law that took effect Sept. 1, 1997 allows a landowner to replace no trespassing signs with vertical purple stripes. A one-year changeover period to the new color system ended last week. The stripes, measuring one inch wide and eight inches long, must be posted at three to five feet above the ground every 1,000 feet along a property line. During the past year, the landowner was also required to post a sign at each vehicle entrance to the property explaining the purpose of the purple stripes. Beginning Sept. 1, that is no longer required. For a free copy of the new trespass law, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Purple Paint Law, Real Estate Center, Mail Stop 2115, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843-2115. PECOS VALLEY CRIME STOPPERS On June 20, Pecos Police responded to the Burglary of the Habitation of a small apartment located behind 502 N. Hickory St. Upon arrival the officer met with the complainant who stated that a person or persons had gained entry into his apartment by kicking in the front door. Once inside the person or persons removed a 20-gauge pump, Smith and Wesson shotgun, and a Marlin 22 semi-automatic rifle. Estimated value of the stolen guns was placed at $265. Anyone with information on this crime or any other crime call "Crime Stoppers" at 445-9898 and you will remain anonymous...thank you. POLICE REPORT EDITOR'S NOTE: Information contained in the Police Report is obtained from reports filed by the Pecos Police Department, Reeves County Sheriff's Office, or other officers of those agencies. The serving of warrants by an officer for outstanding fines of either traffic citations, animal control violations or other court costs are considered arrests and will be printed as such unless indicated that the fines were paid. In such instances we will indicate payment and release. *** Jerry Olivas, 17, was arrested at 7:42 p.m., on August 31, in the 1200 block of West Seventh Street, for assault under the Family Violence Act. He was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Eric Lopez, 26, was arrested at 7:40 a.m., on September 1, in the 1900 block of Missouri Street, for assault under the Family Violence Act. He was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Ismael Mendoza, 41, was arrested at 9:05 a.m., on September 2, in the 1700 block of Adams Street, for an assault by threat. He was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Saul Valeriano, 33, was arrested at 2:18 p.m., on September 2, in the 800 block of West Third Street, on a warrant for an assault causing bodily injury. He was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Rosalinda Munoz, 50, was arrested at 11:39 p.m., on September 4, in the 1200 block of South Ash Street, for public intoxication. She was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Ricardo Cerna Jr., 18, was arrested at 6:36 p.m., on September 5, at the corner of Third and Cedar streets, on a capias pro fine warrant. He was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Jessica Aguirre, 19, was arrested at 9:41 p.m., on September 6, in the 700 block of South Oleander Street, for assault under the Family Violence Act. She was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Felipe Sanchez Jr., 19, was arrested at 3:35 p.m., on September 6, at the corner of Stafford and Cactus streets, for driving without a license. He was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Ramon Noriega, 39, was arrested at 12:23 a.m., on September 7, at the corner of Seventh and Cypress streets, for driving without a license. He was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Odessa resident Joseph Sanchez, 20, and a male juvenile, were arrested at 2:29 a.m., on September 7, in the 600 block of Seventh Street--Sanchez for public intoxication; the juvenile on a probation violation. Sanchez was transported to Reeves County Jail; the juvenile to Juvenile Detention Center. *** Daniel Gomez, 53, was arrested at 8:03 p.m., on September 8, at the corner of Yucca and Park streets, on warrants for theft by check. He was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Ruben Hernandez, 37, was arrested at 4:10 p.m., on September 8, at 304 E. Eighth St., on a grand jury indictment warrant. He was transported to Reeves County Jail. WEATHER High Tuesday 95; Low this morning 68. Forecast for tonight: Fair. Low in the mid 60s. East to southeast wind 5-10 mph. Thursday, partly cloudy. High in the lower 90s. East to southeast wind 10-15 mph. 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