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| Daily Newspaper and Travel Guide for Pecos Country of West Texas Top Stories Friday, September 18, 1998 Board briefed on programs to fight problems By ROSIE FLORES Staff Writer Anti-drug and anti-crime programs topped the agenda for the Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD's regular school board meeting Thursday evening. Louise Moore, with the Reeves County Juvenile Probation Department, spoke to the board about "CHOICES," an anti-drug and anti-crime program. The program is aimed at helping young people make good choices in their lives when it comes to decisions concerning whether or not to use drugs and commit crimes. After listening to the presentations the students will know the truth and consequences of making bad choices. All presentations will be made by Reeves County Juvenile Probation Department staff members who have been trained at the "CHOICES" training institute in Georgetown, under the direct supervision of Charles Skaggs the founder of the "CHOICES" PROGRAM. Moore explained that the kindergarten through fifth grade program consists of a puppet show with various characters who talk about making good choices. The children interact with the puppets and the program is educational and entertaining. The sixth through eighth grade program is aimed at helping youngsters realize that there is a consequence for every action/decision that a person makes, good consequence for good decisions, bad consequences for bad decisions. The juvenile justice system is discussed and a video is shown that shows what a juvenile detention center looks like. The high school program will deal with many of the same issues as the middle school except it will include materials about the dangers of alcohol use and how it affects reactions and responses. The use of "Fatal Vision Goggles" a new and innovative product used by Health, Safety and Driver Education Professionals, will help demonstrate the impairing effects of drugs and alcohol. The "Fatal Vision Goggles" are a hands-on teaching method, Moore said. "These goggles that they can try on shows them what it would be like if they had drunk a few beers. "Both Mr. Alvarez and me tried them and it was a really strange feeling," she said. This program is not a duplication of the program that will be offered by the Pecos Police Department, according to Moore. "This is entirely different," she said. The puppet show lasts from 30-35 minutes and is at no cost to the district. "We look forward to working the school district this year and as in the past we hope that the programs will be interesting and educational for all of the students involved," said Moore. A Teen Crime Stoppers program was tabled until the district committee can review it. "This will be like the Crime Stoppers program already in place and Wanda Ryan who is coordinator of that program has stated that she will gladly be the coordinator for this program as well," said Moore. The program Crime Stoppers provides reward money for tips leading to the arrest and conviction of an individual who has committed a crime. "Teen Crime Stoppers would work the same way," said Moore. "There's a guide that is used for the program, but it can be changed," she said. "We think this is a wonderful idea," said Moore. Students would remain anonymous for their tips and would receive compensation depending on the crime. Pecos High School Principal Danny Rodriguez spoke up on behalf of the program, which has been implemented in Alpine and has been very successful. "The (reward) amount would range from $5 to $100," he said. Superintendent Don Love suggested that the program be tabled until the district committee, which will meet Wednesday, has a chance to review it. Funds for the program come from a grant and matching funds will be provided by Reeves County and have been approved by judge Jimmy B. Galindo. Security systems for the Carver Center funded by State of Texas/Office of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division was approved by the board. As part of the same grant the equipment for Carver was approved. The grant was for the amount of $17,552 with the county matching $1,900 to cover both programs. "The equipment would consist of video cameras and panic button," said Jimmy Dutchover, director of the Carver Center. "This is something Mr. Alvarez and I have been discussing and would be just a precaution for the kids," he said. "We have contacted our attorneys with TEA and they have said there would be no problem if we installed these," said Love. He stated that years back a law had been implemented that would not allow anyone to video tape a student without a parent's permission. "That law has since changed and it's legal if we do this," he said. The monitor would be located in Dutchover's office and two cameras installed in two classrooms. "I spoke with some parents of students who attend Carver, chose them at random, and none of them disapproved of us doing this," said Dutchover. "They alleged that if it was for the safety of their children they were all for it," he said. So far the group has found no downside to having this equipment installed, according to Dutchover. Dutchover said they would use it as evidence in order to prove who did what and had this equipment been implemented before the incident which occurred recently at the center, there wouldn't have been a debate as to who was responsible. "This will be an added feature to secure the safety of the students," said Dutchover. Coke, heroin arrests made in drug raids By ROSIE FLORES Staff Writer Local law enforcement officers have been very busy lately executing narcotics search warrants, having made two during the past 24 hours. On Thursday, officers from the Pecos Police Department and the Reeves County Sheriff's office executed a narcotics search warrant at 1825 Adams St. in Pecos. "This will be the home of Adolfo and Crystal Mendoza," said investigator Paul Deishler. Upon entering the residence officers saw Adolfo Mendoza, 20, sitting at the kitchen table with a large amount of a substance believed to be cocaine lying on top of the kitchen table. Deishler said from what officers observed it appeared that Mr. Mendoza was packaging the controlled substance for sale, because of the paraphernalia that was found along with the white powdery substance. Mendoza was placed under arrest for the offense of possession of a controlled substance, a second degree felony. The investigation is continuing and more serious charges could be brought against both Mendozas after the investigation is completed, according to the police report. Mendoza is still in Reeves County Jail awaiting a bond hearing. The second drug arrest occurred at 8 a.m. today, when Pecos police, Reeves County Sheriff's deputies and Monahans police officers participated in a narcotics search warrant executed at the home of Reyes Rodriguez and Norina Salas, 420 Magnolia St. in Pecos. According to Deishler, upon searching the residence officers found drug paraphernalia and placed both individuals under arrest. Reyes, 48, was arrested on a grand jury indictment charging possession of a controlled substance, heroin, and parole violation. Salas, 37, was charged with hindering apprehension, a felony. Both are still in Reeves County Jail. "She was charged with harboring a fugitive which is a third degree felony," said Deishler. "He was wanted on outstanding warrants." Cotton growers resume treatments By CLAUDE W. PORTER Contributing Writer A general meeting of Reeves County cotton growers was held at the Trans-Pecos Cotton Association office in Pecos on Thursday afternoon to discuss late season boll weevil treatments. The meeting was called by Dr. Rex Friesen, Texas Agricultural Extension Service IPM Agent for Pecos, Ward, and Reeves Counties, who said that while a definite increase in the boll weevil population has been observed each year from 1995 through 1997, the count for 1998 in the three-county area has been well below those previous years. However, a significant increase in weevil count this past week signalled the need to implement measures immediately to control the destructive cotton pests before they can winter in sufficient numbers to be a real threat next year. All farmers present were in agreement that the same program used in 1997 would be appropriate for this year. The weevil count is derived from insects captured in traps which are located on farms in the three county area. "Even though last week's count is significantly higher than previous weeks, our weevil count is still lower than a year ago," says Friesen. "The storm that blew through a couple weeks ago most likely blew in a good number of them from the highly infested areas to the north of us." Last year the fall boll weevil treatment program began on October 1. All fields with squares, blooms, or small bolls were treated with appropriate insecticides every 7-10 days. Friesen suggested that this year, the program should begin a week earlier. Larry Turnbough, a cotton grower in the Balmorhea area, stressed the importance of broad participation in the weevil treatment program. He pointed out that when a field is killed (defoliated) the weevils from that field migrate to other fields for food. Unless all fields are treated, the weevil can find sanctuary and return in strength the next season. Growers in the Coyanosa area did not attend the Pecos meeting, opting to hold their own meeting next week. Friesen indicated that they had communicated a fairly unanimous intent to participate in a control program in their area. AREA NEWS ROUDNUP The Big Bend Sentinel MARFA, Sept. 10, 1998 - With the exception of a glitch here and there, the changes that were made to the annual Marfa Lights Festival Labor Day weekend in and around Marfa were deemed successful. With six teams apiece, the two new sporting events for youngsters began with small numbers but were well-organized and well-received by all participants and spectators. The International PRESIDIO, Sept. 10, 1998 - Scott Baker is the new Patrol Agent in Charge assigned to the Marfa Border Patrol Station. Baker and his family are transferring to Marfa from Douglas, Ariz. He has varied experience in all aspects of law enforcement, including dog handler, prosecutions, and narcotics. Baker was selected from a list of highly qualified individuals by Marfa Border Patrol Sector Chief Patrol Agent Simon Garza Jr. The McCamey News McCAMEY, Sept. 10, 1998 - Captain Jean Dawson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Tompkins, recently became commanding officer of Personnel Support Activity, San Diego. Dawson, a former McCameyite, was previously assigned as chief of the Security Assistance Division and deputy chief of the office of Defense Cooperation, Athens, Greece. LesLee Brown is this year's Gold Star Award recipient from Upton County. She was honored by Kit Horne of WTU. Sanderson Times SANDERSON, Sept. 10, 1998 - Increases in three budgets in the county are proposed and taxpayers are given right to attend public hearings on the proposals, though the proposal of the Terrell County Appraisal District to increase the budget is totally at the discretion of the Terrell County Commissioners and the Board of Directors of the Terrell County Independent School District. There was a notice in the Sanderson Times last week of the intent of the Terrell County Commissioners' Court to increase taxes by 13.39 percent. Iraan News IRAAN, Sept. 10, 1998 - Vandals had nothing better to do the Labor Day weekend and spent their time causing damage and heartache for residents of Iraan. County officials will have to spend money and time repairing damage at the airport and those parents and Braves boosters that just completed "The Wall" in tribute to Iraan's youth will not have to spend more time and money to repair the damage. For a second time, Iraan airport has been vandalized. The first incident happened around June 7 with four lights and the beacon damaged. The Labor Day weekend, seven lights and again the beacon were damaged. Monahans News Monahans, Tx., Sept. 10, 1998 - Monahans has been chosen over Fort Stockton as the headquarters city for a federally backed rural area enhancement agency for eight Trans Pecos counties. Darren Clark is director of the new Pecos Valley Resource Conservation and Development District in the Ward County seat. He is scheduled to report to work on Monday, Sept. 14, at the regular meeting of the county commissioners. PECOS VALLEY CRIME STOPPERS On May 4, at approximately 8:51 a.m., Pecos Police responded to the burglary of a building located at 320 North Walnut Street. Upon arrival officers met with the complainant who stated that between May 2 at 8 a.m. and the morning of May 4, a person or persons gained entry into a storage building by breaking out a window on the east side of the building, which is located in the back of the residence. Once inside the person or persons removed a gas-operated weed eater and assorted tools. Estimated value of the stolen items was placed at $700. 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. *** Steven Bustamante, 27, was arrested at 1:36 a.m., on September 11, in the 500 block of South Oak Street, for public intoxication. He was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Ramiro Ramirez, 24, was arrested at 3:04 a.m., on September 11, at the corner of Eddy and Monroe streets, for driving while intoxicated. He was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Esequiela Martinez, 42, was arrested at 5:26 p.m., on September 11, in the 400 block of East Sixth Street, on a warrant for a motion to revoke probation (terroristic threat). She was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Hal Pratt, 57, was arrested at 2:27 a.m., on September 12, at the Santa Rosa grounds, for public intoxication. He was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Maribel Morales was arrested at 4:39 p.m., on September 12, on West `D' Street, on a warrant service. She paid the fines and was released. *** Eric Flores, 19, was arrested at 8:34 p.m., on September 12, at Pizza Hut, on a warrant for a D.W.I. refusal. He was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** A male juvenile was arrested at 9:50 p.m., on September 12, in the 400 block of East Fifth Street, for unlawfully carrying a weapon. He was transported to Reeves County Juvenile Detention Center. *** A male juvenile was arrested at 12:24 a.m., on September 13, on the east side of the Saragosa Park gazeebo, for criminal mischief. He was transported to Juvenile Detention Center. *** Joanne Baca, 20, and David Salcido, 26, were arrested at 1:42 a.m., on September 13, in the 100 block of East Eighth Street -- Baca for public intoxication; Salcido for making alcohol available to a minor. They were transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Manuel Corrales, 58, was arrested at 1:30 p.m., on September 13, at 511 South Mesquite St., on a warrant for theft by check. He was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Rutillo Valdespino, 28, was arrested at 4:15 p.m., on September 13, at the Reeves County Sheriff's Office, on a warrant for burglary of a habitation. *** Adam Nativadad, 20, was arrested at 8:33 p.m., on September 13, in the 100 block of North Locust Street, for a motion to revoke probation (burglary of a building). He was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** 2 male juveniles were arrested at 11:23 p.m., on September 13, at the corner of Eleventh and Cherry streets, for unlawfully carrying a weapon. They were transported to Juvenile Detention Center. *** Ricky Dominguez, 38, was arrested at 1:11 p.m., on September 14, at 2329 S. Eddy St., on a warrant for theft. He was transported at to Reeves County Jail. *** Daniel Sotelo, 24, was arrested at 1:33 p.m., on September 14, on Country Club Drive, for an assault. He was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Joseph Urias, 23, was arrested at 9:16 p.m., on September 14, at 108 S. Orange St., for threat under the Family Violence Act. *** Victor Romo Jr., 20, was arrested at 1:13 p.m., on September 14, at 2327 S. Cactus St., on a capias pro fine warrant. He paid the fine and was released. *** Rojelio Minjarez, 41, was arrested at 8:54 a.m., on September 15, for evading detention. He was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Jeremy Renteria, 18, was arrested at 11:30 p.m., on September 16, at the corner of Thirteen and Oak streets, on a capias pro fine warrant and a no driver's license charge. He was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Gabriel Ulate, 22, was arrested at 10 a.m., on September 17, at Pecos Municipal Court, on capias pro fine warrants. He was transported to Reeves County Jail. *** Joanna Espronceda, 35, was arrested at 3:48 a.m., on September 17, at the Town and Country at 13th and Cedar streets, on capias pro fine warrants. She was transported to Reeves County Jail. OBITUARY Refugia Hudson Refugia "Cuca" Mora Hudson, died Monday, Sept. 14, 1998, in San Jose, Calif. Services were held Thursday in Oak Hill Memorial Cemetery in San Jose, Calif. She was born Feb. 23, 1926 and was a longtime Pecos resident before moving to California. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn "George" Hudson. Survivors include two children, Bertha Uribe and Alfredo "Shorty" Dominguez, both of San Jose, Calif. and four grandchildren. WEATHER High Thursday 89. Low this morning 65. Forecast for tonight: A less than 20 percent chance of early evening showers or thunderstorms, otherwise partly cloudy. Low in the lower to mid 60s. Light wind. Saturday, partly cloudy. High in the lower 90s. South to southwest wind 10-20 mph. Search Entire Site: Pecos Enterprise Mac McKinnon, Publisher Division of Buckner News Alliance, Inc. 324 S. Cedar St., Pecos, TX 79772 Phone 915-445-5475, FAX 915-445-4321 e-mail news@pecos.net Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. Copyright 1998 by Pecos Enterprise