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Community invited to tour four homesBy ROSIE FLORES Staff Writer PECOS, December 4, 1997 - Four local homes have been decorated for Christmas in preparation for the annual tour of homes. The Women's Division of the Pecos Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the 1997 Christmas Tour of Homes, from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5. Ticket booklets for the event are $12 and everyone is invited for refreshments following the tour at the Pecos Valley Country Club, for the annual Merchants Bazaar. Present your ticket booklet at the Bazaar to be eligible to win one of the door prizes donated by one of the participating merchants. Four homes will be on the tour including, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Allen home, No. 6 Briarwood Circle. The home is located off Winding Way to the north. It has a formal living room with a fireplace, and a formal dining room with a large mirror in the ceiling. There is also a large kitchen and den with a bar that accommodates the den and the indoor heated pool. The pool is located in the center section of the home and is complete with a whirlpool and a sauna room as well as a fireplace. This two-story home has three bedrooms and two and one-half baths downstairs, and a fourth bedroom and bath upstairs that has its own outside balcony. There is also a spiral staircase. The Mr. and Mrs. Larry Sanders home, 1705 Jefferson, was built in 1958 by the David Hess family. This home was built to accommodate a large family. Their tree is decorated with ornaments they have collected over the years. Some ornaments belonged to their parents and a many are handmade and dated. A special sequin stocking was handmade each time a baby was born in the family. Each of the bedrooms is decorated in a different theme. One bedroom is western, one is fishing, one has an angel theme and another is Victorian. The Sanders's also have a collection of Santas. One of them belonged to Mr. Sanders when he was a child. They also have a Mary Kay Santa that Mrs. Sanders' mother purchased in 1964 from a Mary Kay cosmetics dealer and of course he is dressed in pink velvet. Their latest addition to their Santa collection is a Russian Orthodox Santa from the Ukraine. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Brent Shaw, and their children Lindsey and Bradley, at 1800 Missouri is a country style brick home built in 1979. It includes three large bedrooms and two full baths. The kitchen and dining area open up to a large living room with a fireplace, enclosed with finished wood cabinets and book shelves. A variety of personal touches are added to this family home, from Lindsey's Barbie collection to Bradley's sheriff's badge collection. Chili peppers, rope and bandanas adorn the family Christmas tree. This year the dining room table is set in Christmas dishes, as it has been for the past ten years, for a grand family celebration on Christmas Day. Mrs. Shaw's mother, Sherry Marshall, owner of The Ceramic Shop provides her daughter with several year round, as well as Christmas, decorations. Mrs. Marshall's favorite piece is a child's nativity set she made for Lindsey on her first Christmas. The Weatherby House, 423 Oleander, was the historic home of Ivy Weatherby, who died recently at the age of 100. Mrs. Weatherby's daughter, Murdell Holbert donated the home to the West of the Pecos Museum shortly before her mother died. The home is full of antiques, family heirlooms, art and nostalgic items. The house has many fabric-covered walls, some of which, around the stairway and upstairs landing, are a beautiful, deep blue velvet. Some of the treasures in the house include vintage clothing, antique furniture, Remington sculpture, fine china, a silver service, a newspaper roller used to make newspaper logs for the fireplace, stained glass windows, dolls from Mrs. Weatherby's collection, Oriental artwork and items used in day-to-day life in times past. In the upstairs bedrooms, there are many pieces of marble-topped wooden furniture, including a matched set of his and her's dressers. Additional decorations in the homes are provided by, Bryan's Nursery, The Ceramic Shop, Fonville Jewelers, Four Seasons Flower Shop and Taylor's Flowers.
No quarum for city councilPECOS, December 4, 1997 - The City Council of the Town of Pecos City was unable to hear a report this morning on the findings of the phase two area smoke test of the sewer lines conducted by engineer Frank X. Spencer because only two council members were present for the meeting. "I can't even call the meeting to order because there is no quarum (or, majority)," Mayor Dot Stafford said. Councilmembers Gerald Tellez, Johnny Terrazas and Stafford, who apologized for the episode, decided to reschedule for one of the two January council meeting dates.
Giving Trees located at Pecos banksBy ROSIE FLORES Staff Writer PECOS, December 4, 1997 - Two "Giving Trees" have been set up at each of the banks in Pecos as part of an effort to help bring Christmas cheer to children. "We had a tree set up last year at First National Bank and we did so well, we decided to expand it to include Security State Bank also," said Community Council Program Coordinator Bertha Meierhoff. Meierhoff stated that the Reeves County Community Council was trying to do their part in bringing a cheerier Christmas to the less fortunate children in the community. The tree contains the names of children in the community and everyone is encouraged to pick out a name from one of the trees, purchase a gift for that child and return it to the place where the name was chosen. "The names of the children were derived from case management, CIAP co-pay program," said Meierhoff. The program is geared towards helping those in their transition out of poverty, according to Meierhoff. "These families are attending workshops, going on to further their education and working," said Meierhoff. The program helps the individuals with utility payments on a co-pay basis. "Anyone who wants to can pick out the name of the child, purchase a gift and return it gift-wrapped," said Meierhoff. Meierhoff stated that last year's project was a huge success. "Before the deadline all the names were picked out, so we even went and added more," she said. Gifts will be picked up on a daily basis until Dec. 19, with distribution scheduled for Dec. 22. About 55 children were on the list last year, and the group hopes to include more this year. Outreach workers Virginia Garcia and Rowena Lyles decorated both trees and will be picking up the gifts. Transfer station keeps garbage on the moveBy GREG HARMAN
Local gift ideas on displayBy CARA ALLIGOOD Staff Writer PECOS, December 4, 1997 - Nine local merchants will be displaying their wares at the 1997 Merchants Bazaar at the Pecos Valley Country Club from 6 to 9 p.m. this Friday evening. Participating merchants are Taylor's Flowers (flowers and gifts), Style Shop (ladies' clothing), Needleworks (ladies' clothing), Norma Jean's (children's clothing), Oilfield Phone (regular and cellular phones and Internet service), Fonville Jewelers (jewelry and gift items), West of the Pecos Museum Gift Shop (western theme gifts), Rediger's Pharmacy (various categories of gifts) and The Ceramic Shop (hand-painted ceramics, both decorative and practical). The purpose of the bazaar is to give everyone a chance to see some of the gift items available here in Pecos. Everything shown at the bazaar will be available for purchase there, as well as at the various merchants' store locations. Admission to the bazaar is free and the event is open to both members of the country club and non-members alike. Also, the country club will be offering dinner specials. The Merchants Bazaar is being sponsored by the Women's Division of the Pecos Chamber of Commerce.
TNMP shortens length of contract with TUBy GREG HARMAN Staff Writer PECOS, December 4, 1997 - A new agreement between Texas-New Mexico Power and TU Electric is expected to reduce TNMP's future purchased power costs by as much as $22.4 million and in turn reduce potential stranded costs. "The renegotiation of this agreement," said Pauline Moore, West Texas Business Unit Manager for TNMP, "reduces the (estimated $53.5 million purchased power) stranded costs by $22.4 million." The agreement condenses an earlier understanding, and results in TNMP buying more of its power from TU. The contract between the companies expires June 30, 2002, instead of the former 2010 deadline. Kevin R. Joyce, TNMP chairman, president and CEO, said that the new agreement was "good for both companies and for . . . customers" by reducing TNMP's future purchased power costs. "We're doing everything within our power to lower costs for our customers in the transition to competition," he said. More candidates file in county electionPECOS, December 4, 1997 - One potential candidate has filed his treasurer's designation in his bid for Reeves County Judge. Frank Apolinar, Jr. has filed his treasurer's designation with himself as treasurer. Linda Clark has filed to retain her position as Reeves County Treasurer and Dianne O. Florez has put in her bid for County Clerk. Both have designated themselves as treasurer. This is the first step in vying for positions on the ballot for the March Primary Elections. All four justice of the peace offices are up for election and Justice of the Peace Precinct #4 Lamberto Herrera has already filed his treasurer's designation to retain his post. The last day to file for a place on the ballot is Jan. 2. Offices open for election include Reeves County Judge, county court-at-law judge, commissioners precinct 2 and 4, all four justice of the peace offices, county surveyor, county clerk, district clerk and county treasurer.
POLICE REPORTPECOS, December 4, 1997 - 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. *** A burglary at an apartment of the Balmorhea Housing Authority that occurred sometime between Oct. 25 and Nov. 2 was reported at 2:15 p.m. Nov. 3. *** Oscar Dominguez, 17, Midland, was arrested at 12:52 a.m. Nov. 29 in the La Tienda parking lot in the 800 block of S. Eddy for public intoxication other than alcohol. *** Rocky Ramirez, 18, San Angelo, was arrested at 12:52 a.m. Nov. 29 in the La Tienda parking lot in the 800 block of S. Eddy for public intoxication other than alcohol. *** Ralph Valles Medina, 36, was arrested at 1:45 p.m. Nov. 29 at 7th and Washington for possession of a controlled substance, cocaine. *** Roberto Ureste Hernandez, 20, Fort Stockton, was arrested at 2:17 p.m. Nov. 27 at 4th and Maple on a minor in possession of alcohol charge. *** Eusebio Tarin Jr., 19, Fort Stockton, was arrested at 2:17 p.m. Nov. 27 at 4th and Maple on a warrant service, as well as for minor in possession and unauthorized glass coating material. *** Eduardo Tarin, 23, Midland, was arrested at 2:17 p.m. Nov. 27 at 4th and Maple for making alcohol available to minors. *** Esquelia "Connie" Martinez, 42, 402 E. 6th, was arrested at 8:08 p.m. Nov. 28 in the 500 block of Walnut on a criminal trespass warrant. *** Armondo Natividad Fuentes, 42, 817 S. Almond, was arrested at 4:36 p.m. Nov. 29 at 2206 S. Hackberry on a warrant service for a parole violation. *** Fred Lara, 40, Carlsbad, NM, was arrested at 10:40 p.m. Nov. 29 at Allsup's 708 S. Cedar, for criminal trespass. *** A window was reported broken in the 500 block of W. 3rd St. at 9:05 a.m. Nov. 30. *** Miguel B. Machuca Jr. was arrested for four warrants at municipal court, paid the fines and was released. *** Jose Paz was arrested at 10:29 a.m. Dec. 2 at municipal court on two warrants. *** Jeffery Patino was arrested at 11:24 a.m. Dec. 2 on a capias pro fine warrant at municipal court, paid the fine and was released. *** Jacobo Fierro Jasso was arrested at 4:43 p.m. Dec. 2 on a warrant for terroristic threat. *** Daniel Soto was arrested at 1:16 a.m. Dec. 3 in the 800 block of S. Eddy during a traffic stop for public intoxication and no liability insurance. *** Jose Gonzales was arrested at 1:16 a.m. Dec. 3 in the 800 block of S. Eddy for public intoxication. *** The theft of $15 worth of gas from the I-10 Fina in Balmorhea was reported at 10:31 a.m. Nov. 20. *** Isidrio Lopez, 25, 817 Adams, was arrested at 1:45 a.m. Nov. 29 at "The Zoo" lounge in the 2900 block of Toliver on a warrant service and for public intoxication. *** The burglary of a house on Madera Rd. was reported at 7 p.m. Nov. 30. In addition to damage to the residence, goods worth about $2,000 were stolen. *** Donavan Wallace Graves, 36, Phoenix, AZ, was arrested at 4:41 p.m. Nov. 24 at the intersection of Hwy. 17 and I-10 for disorderly conduct and terroristic threat. *** Ricky Ray Greer, 36, Azle, was arrested at 11:27 a.m. Nov. 29 at mile marker 212 in I-10 for a parole violation. *** A possible arson fire was reported at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at a farm on FM 2448, two miles north of I-10.
OBITUARYGeorge SmithGeorge T. Smith, 77, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1997, at his residence in Pecos. Graveside services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 5, at Mount Evergreen Cemetery with Rev. James Sain officiating. Smith was born April 24, 1920, in Cottage Grove, Ore. He was a veteran who had lived in Pecos since 1944 and was a member of the First Christian Church. Survivors include: one son, Grady Smith of Pecos; one daughter, Donna Sampson of Granbury; one brother, Gavin Smith of Grants Pass, Ore.; one sister, Evelyn Wunfch of Grants Pass, Ore.; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WEATHERPECOS, December 4, 1997 - High Wednesday, 55, low this morning, 26. Another cold front is expected to move into the state on Friday, bringing with it dry conditions and colder temperatures. The dry Canadian front is expected to move across most of the state by Friday night. It will be fair across West Texas tonight, becoming partly cloudy on Friday. Lows tonight will be in the 20s and 30s. Highs Friday will be in the 30s in Northwest sections of the Panhandle to the 40s, 50s and 60s elsewhere across West Texas.
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