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Daily Newspaper and Travel Guide
for Pecos Country of West Texas
Top Stories
Wednesday, March 29, 2000
RCH patient count down, ER going up
By MARI MALDONADO
News Writer
PECOS, Mar. 29, 2000 - Reeves County Hospital Board members met for
a brief session Tuesday with only three trustees officiating. Board President
Hiram `Greg' Luna , board member Chel Flores and hospital CEO Charles Butts
were unable to attend.
RCH Controller Richard Mathis told the board that current patient numbers
are at a, "(19 97 level of business," referring to the lower numbers reported
by the hospital three years ago.
"Out-patient (numbers) are pretty well holding their own," he said,
"but in-patient (numbers) at off by 35% this time last year."
"I don't see any upper trends," he added.
On Butts' behalf, board Vice President Marcella Lovett told the group
that the CEO is continuing with physician recruitment. She added that it
was reported at a recent state trustee meeting that there are only 1,073
family practitioners in the State of Texas and, "most are wanting to go
to the highest bidder."
"Charles has weeded out some," she said but continues with his efforts
to increase the hospital's medical staff.
Lovett also said during the administrators report portion of the meeting
that groundbreaking for the emergency room renovations and additions will
take place, "in the next two or three weeks." She also reminded the board
that the annual RCH Health Fair would be this weekend. "There will be a
free pancake breakfast," she reminded trustees, as well as the usual offer
of, "blood work at reduced fees."
The Health Fair will run from 8 a.m. to about 3 p.m. on Saturday at
various sites and departments throughout Reeves County Hospital.
Lovett also mentioned to the board that hospital consultant James E.
Orlikoff of Chicago, Illinois, who was at the state convention, was very
complimentary of the local medical facility. "He said we are right on target,"
as far as rural hospitals go, Lovett said.
"The only thing we were lacking in was advertising on the Internet,"
Lovett said.
In other business, the board unanimously approved a bid of $3,050 for
the property at 2019 S. Park St., submitted by Sonny G. Orona. The bid
had already been approved by the Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD Board of Directors
and was passed on to the hospital board for the same purpose as required.
Tax Assessor Collector Lydia O. Prieto reported to the board that a
total of $1,117,506.62 total have been collected in taxes as of February
29, leaving a balance of $544,010.92.
Trustees also approved a manual system for the ratification, organizational
structure, operation policies and procedures outlined in the Medicare Licensure
and Certification applications made by the State Department of Health,
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, "and others, as those of
the Health Agency", with Charles Butts listed as the authorized representative.
Action to approve payment of bills was taken after a brief discussion.
No medical report was received at the regularly scheduled as Chief of Staff
W.J. Bang was in surgery.
Arrest in Peace
Teens face cocaine, pot charges following incident at cemetery
By ROSIE FLORES
Staff Writer
PECOS, Mar. 29, 2000 - Two Pecos teenagers were arrested Tuesday on
drug charges, after officers stopped them due to suspicious activity at
Greenwood Cemetery.
On Tuesday, Investigator Jamie Rodriguez and Pecos Police Investigator
Paul Deishler, observed two vehicles parked within the cemetery, located
just northwest of the Reeves County Detention Center.
"Investigator Rodriguez and I observed what appeared to be suspicious
activity involving the two subjects," said Deishler. "I then contacted
a uniformed officer to come to the cemetery to check on the activity."
Upon arrival of the Pecos Police units and the Reeves County Sheriff's
Department, the subjects were then detained and questioned.
"Eventually, I was contacted by Sgt. Juan Vasquez and I went to the
location of the units," said Deishler.
Officers found a substance believed to be cocaine and marijuana inside
the car of Michael James Estorga.
"The subjects were then transported to the Pecos Police Department for
further questioning," said Deishler.
After interviewing the subjects, Estorga, 18, was placed under arrest
and charged with possession of cocaine and possession of cocaine. The second
suspect, Anthony Steven Ruiz, 18, was charged with possession of cocaine.
Both men were transported to Reeves County Jail, where they were formally
charged.
Bond on both Estorga and Ruiz for the cocaine charge was set at $5,000
each, with the bond for Estorga's possession of marijuana charge set at
$500.
Trash clean-up teams at work this Saturday
PECOS, Mar. 29, 2000 - Local Adopt-A-Highway groups will be out this Saturday
participating in the 15th Annual Don't Mess With Texas Trash-Off,
and motorists are advised to watch out for volunteers who will be collecting
trash alongside state-maintained highways during the morning and early
afternoon hours.
Currently in Reeves County, there are 10 Adopt-a-Highway groups who
keep 20 miles clean. They include, Reeves County Sheriff's Posse, whose
area is U.S. 285; Texas-New Mexico Power Company, U.S. 285; 143rd
Judicial District Adult Probation, U.S. 285 and Reeves County Sheriff's
Office, SH 17.
TxDOT's Don't Mess With Texas litter prevention programs have resulted
in a 72 percent reduction in litter and are saving taxpayers nearly $4
million per year in litter pickup costs. Anyone interested in participating
in the Don't Mess With Texas Trash-Off can call 1-800-CLEAN-TX for more
information.
Groups interested in adopting a two-mile section of highway can call
915-498-4746, or their local TxDOT office.
Lotto
AUSTIN (AP) - Results of the Cash 5 drawing Tuesday night: Winning numbers
drawn: 1-6-10-35-38. Number matching five of five: 1. Prize per winner:
$75,614. Winning ticket sold in: Edinburg. Matching four of five: 159.
Prize: $713.
***
AUSTIN (AP) - The winning Pick 3 numbers drawn Tuesday by the Texas
Lottery, in order: 5-2-6 (five, two, six)
Obituaries
Eligio Martinez
Eligio Roman Martinez, 91, of Pecos, died Tuesday, March 28, 2000, at his
residence.
A rosary will be held at 7 p.m., today, at 1110 E. Second St.
Mass is scheduled for 2 p.m., Thursday, March 30, at Santa Rosa Catholic
Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
He was born Dec. 1, 1908, in Ruidosa, Tx., was a lifelong Pecos resident,
retired and a Catholic.
Survivors include five sons, Bernardo "Chaquen" Martinez and Leonel
Martinez of Pecos, Sebastian Martinez of El Paso, Armando Martinez of Los
Angeles, Calif., Ramon Martinez of Phoenix, Ariz.; five daughters, Mary
M. Ortega of Pecos, Juana Sandoval of Newport News, Va., Monserato Edwards
of Dallas, Loreto Florez of Houston, Sylvia Ramirez of Barstow; two sisters,
Bonnie Martinez Marquez and Jesusita Martinez Nichols of Pecos; 38 grandchildren;
45 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Charlcie M. Teague
Charlcie M. Teague, 88, of Pecos, died Monday, March 27, 2000, at Reeves
County Hospital.
Services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, at the Church of Christ,
4th and Bois D'Arc with Monty Huffman and Gary Taylor officiating.
Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.
She was born Sept. 26, 1911, in Davidson, Okla., had lived in Pecos
since 1932, was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. The Teagues
moved to Pecos in May of 1932, where they had numerous business interests
through the years. She was a member of the Church of Christ, where she
taught Bible Class, was a lifelong member of the PTA and a Cub Scout Volunteer.
She was preceded in death by her husband, W.W. "Bill" Teague on May
25, 1981, along with one daughter, Virginia T. Walters, and one son, William
C. Teague.
Survivors include one daughter, VaLera T. Gatewood of Pecos; one son,
John F. Teague of Pecos; one sister, Peggie G. Scott of San Antonio; seven
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Weather
PECOS, Mar. 29, 2000 - High Tuesday 88. Low this morning 58. Forecast for
tonight: Partly cloudy. Low 40-45. West wind 5-15 mph: Shifting east toward
morning. Thursday: Increasing clouds. High in the upper 70s. East to southeast
wind 10-20 mph. Thursday night: Mostly cloudy. Low around 45. Friday: Partly
cloudy. Lows 45-50. Highs mainly in the 70s.
Correction
A story in Tuesday's Pecos Enterprise about the regular meeting of the
Reeves County Commissioners Court, quoted Benny Hernandez as saying that
there were $2,800 in missing funds for the Little League. Hernandez said
that the $2,000 was not missing, but was money owed to Gibson True Value
for equipment.
Also in the same story, Ricardo Corrales was incorrectly identified
as Manuel Corrales. We apologize for the inconvenience this error might
have caused.
Pecos Enterprise
York M. "Smokey" Briggs, 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
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