1997-08-28 The Big Bend Sentinel

Welcome to tha Marfa Lights festival!
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A Marfa Lights mystery, page 11Class of1977, page 12
Vol. 64 No. 24
Lady Horns win volleyball
tournament, page 15
August 28,1997
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Let ihe good times roll; the Marfa Lights Festival begins Frida
MARFA - The hottest Tejano
Country singer on the scene
will heat up this year's Marfa
Lights Festival, which gets under way Friday and runs
through Sunday.
Emilio will perform in concert, which begins at 7 p.m.
Saturday at the Vizcaino Park
stage, located at the Presidio
County Fairgrounds east of
town off Golf Course Road.
Opening the concert will be
Los Gringos and their lively
Nortefio music from south
Brewster County, and the Tejano music of La Diferenzia.
Advance concert tickets are
$15 a person at the Marfa
Chamber of Commerce office.
Tickets will be $20 per person
at the gate.
Children 10 years old and
younger will be admitted free in
the company of a paid adult.
The 11th annual celebration of
Marfa's Mystery Lights, sponsored by the Marfa Chamber of
Commerce, gets under way at 8
p.m. Friday with a Country and music sounds of Elida y
Western street dance featuring Avante. It will be held at the
Western Express from San An- MAC building.
gelo.
As usual, the festival will feature
*a five-kilometer 'Run for
The dance is held between the
.the
Lights'
fun run and a parade
courthouse and the jail, and
on Saturday morning.
tickets are $5 a person.
This year's parade grand marThe festival finale dance on shal is retired Marfa educator
Sunday will feature the Tejano Lee Bennett.
After that it's fun, food and
festivities on the Presidio
County Courthouse lawn all day
Saturday and- from noon to 6
p.m. Sunday.
More than 100 food, games,
and arts and crafts booths are
expected.
Information: the Marfa chamber, (915) 729-4942.
Top-flight entertainment this weekend includes Emilio, left, and Elida y Avante.
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City hires chief, officer
for police department
MARFA - A 32-year-old law
enforcement officer with six
years experience takes over as
the new Marfa police chief this
week, and a Marfa native has
landed
a
spot on the
reconstituted city police force.
Chief Oscar Carrillo said
Tuesday he'll be on the job
Friday, just in time to help
provide security for the Marfa
Lights Festival.
Guadalupe Catano Jr. of
Marfa got the job as police
officer - his first as a certified
peace officer - and he will be
on duty this week as well.
Mayor
Fritz
Kahl and
Commissioners Joseph Harris
and Eugenio Rodriguez made
their selections after a lengthy
interview
session
Friday,
meeting facejto*face with nine
of the 12 persons who had
applied for the three open
positions.
Kahl' said Carrillo will have
input on filling the one police
department vacancy.
Elected city 'public servants
fired die three-officer police
force last month in a noconfidence vote.
Kahl said the police selection
process was made with the
expertise brought to the city
commission by Harris and
Rodriguez. Both are
Border
Patrol agents in management
positions, Harris at the sector
level and Rodriguez at die
station level.
Carrillo will be making
$26,000 annually and Catano
will be earning 516,000¾ year.
Since January, Carrillo has
been a Howard County deputy
sheriff in Big Spring.
From August
1993,
to
December 1996, he was chief
deputy of the Culberson County
Sheriffs Office in Van Horn,
and before that he served as a
deputy sheriff and jailer with
the Midland County Sheriffs
Office from March 1992, to
August 1993.
Carrillo and his fiance,
Jennifer Flores, have a 4-yearold daughter, Jenna Carrillo.
Catano, 22, is a Marfa High
School graduate with 66 hours
of college credit at Sul Ross
State University in Alpine. On
August 15, he graduated from
the Sul Ross Police Academy.
Since October 1995, he has
been employed as a detention
officer at the Presidio County
Jail in Marfa.
Carrillo caused a stir in
Culberson County last year
when he ran for sheriff as a
write-in candidate.
Democratic Party nominee
Glen
Humphries
defeated
Carrillo and an independent
candidate
in the general
election, but Carrillo filed suit
and challenged the election,
alleging voting irregularities.
A state district-judge validated
the election, and Humphries
took office on January 1.
06 to host annual Highland
Hereford Association meeting
FORT DAVIS - Members of ranchers to promote the sale of
the Highland Hereford Breeders Hereford cattle grown in this
Association will meet for their area and to assist and encourage
annual meeting at 10 a.m. this the beef characteristics of
Saturday, Chris and Diane Lacy Hereford cattle. Known for its
will host the membership at strong grass and healthily
their home on the 06 Ranch Herefords, the Highland area
located six miles north of Fort has long enjoyed a reputation
Davis.
for fine cattle.
Special guest speakers will be
The
Highland
Hereford
Jimmy Powell, who ranches Breeders Association held an
Look for hot air balloons over Alpine this weekend.
near San Angelo, and Jim annual fall auction for many
Williams, who works with the years where area ranchers sold
American Hereford Association their feeder calves. Buyers
coordinating
feedlots
and
from the Corn Belt and other
carcass data.
New . officers will also be feeding areas came from across
elected and members will be the country to bid on reputation
ALPINE - Colorful hot air winds be from a different direc- treated to a lunch of certified Hereford calves from this area.
As
marketing
methods
balloons will be in the sky over tion on those days, the launch Hereford beef.
changed,
area
ranchers
Alpine this Labor Day Week- could be done from the fairMembership in the Highland
end.
grounds area north of the city." Hereford Breeders Association discontinued the annual feeder
Lending a helping hand to the was originally limited to calf sale and began an annual
That Alpine Chamber of Comlaunch
crews will be athletes ranches in the tri-county area of registered Hereford bull sale,
merce's Alpine Labor Day Invitational Balloon rally is set for from Sul Ross State University. Presidio, ..Brewster, and Jeff which will he held on Nov. 20
Saturday, Sunday and Monday, And Sierra SUPro personnel Davis, but recently membership this year.
when at least 12 colorful hot air will provide both the fuel and has been expanded to include
In addition to promoting the
balloons will rise majestically the manpower to fill the bal- residents of the adjoining sale of area cattle, the Highland
loons.
into the Alpine sky.
counties of Culberson, Reeves, Hereford Breeders Association
Three launchings are planned
A 'Balloon Glow' will hold Terrell and Hudspeth.
has continued in its role as a
from the area around the forth at 8 or 8:30 p.m. on SatPioneer ranching families saw leader in this area in matters
Ramada Inn Limited west of urday on the vacant lot west of the need for a method of concerning ranchers.
town.
the Alpine Civic Center.
Issues such as property rights,
promoting the catde grown in
Launchings are set for 7:30
"People also will be able to the mountains of the West wildlife,
marketing,
beef
a.m. on Saturday, Sunday and view the balloons while they Texas.
promotion, and gov er meet
Monday.
meet the crews," Combs said.
Organized in 1919, the regulations are addressed by
Other activities, like opening He pointed out that at this loca- Highland Hereford Breeders various committees of
tie
ceremonies', will begin at 7 tion the balloons will be visible Association was formed by area Association.
a.m. each morning.
from Holland Avenue and Ave"These launchings will depend nue E, both arteries of U.S. 90.
on wind direction," Chamber
The schedule for pilots and
ym at tha Marfa Lights Fotttaaal
Executive Director Guy St. crews involved in the InvkaClair Combs said. "Should the (Voimmne m/mgm u/
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Hot air balloon rally set
for this weekend in Alpine
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of 40 years (also a former
BBRMC employee) are lifelong residents of Alpine and
members of Our Lady of Peace
Catholic Church.
The Urquidez's have two
daughters, Adela Smara of
Jordan and Rebecca Thomas of
N.M.
and six
Friday, Aug. 29, is Marco's Ruidosa,
Marco
is
last day on the job, in the plant grandchildren.
and
operations department expected to spend at least some
where he .started working for of his free time with hobbies,
fishing and camping, and
BBRMC on Jan. 4, 1962.
Marco is the hospital's longest watching the Dallas Cowboys
tenured
employee
and football games, but he says his
administrator Tom Lawson is wife already has a list of jobs to
honoring him by proclaiming tackle once retirement begins,
this Friday Marco Urquidez including remodeling their
house.
Day.
At their monthly board
When asked for advice on
meeting, the hospital district how to last so long in a job,
board of directors presented Marco said, "You should
Marco with a plaque and travel always be respectful of others,
certificate in appreciation for and be yourself." He also
his hard work and • consistent suggests it is best to follow
service over the past 35 years.
where administration leads' and
Marco and Estefana, his wife finally, never forget, "The
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ALPINE - After 35 years, the
iimiiiiil
basement halls, at Big Bend
Regional Medical Center will
not echo die whistling • of a
medley of show tunes and songs
from the 50s and 60s by
Margarno 'Marco' Urquidez
anymore.
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customer Is always right" The
most impressive and memorable/
person to Marco during his 35
years at BBRMC was* John
Stuckwish, the hospital's first
administrator.
Fellow employees will hold a
potluck lunch in the lobby and
dining area for Marco at noon
Friday.
Friends and well-wishers ace
invited to come to congratulate
him on his retirement and share
in the refreshments with
hospital personnel,
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Simon Garza, Marfa Border Patrol Sector Chief, and
Peterson, INS Acting Regional Director of Dallas.
High School seniors: Friday
is your college exam deadline
college after graduation and
who did not take a college
entrance exam during their
junior year need to check the
application and scholarship
deadlines of the college they are
considering.
ACT scores will be mailed
four to seven weeks after each
test date.
The scores must be received
by the college before those
deadlines for the student jo be.
considered.
For more information contact
Mrs. Veselka at the Marfa High
School counseling office.
MARFA - This Friday is the
last day to register for the ACT
given at Sul Ross State
University
in
Alpine on
Saturday, Sept. 27.
Registration forms and fee
payments (or waivers) must be
post marked on or before
Friday.
Many colleges recommend
taking the ACT during the
second half of the junior year.
By that time, students have
typically completed most of the
course work covered by the
ACT.
Seniors who plan to attend
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around the country, Trento alternatives to ship in and out of
MARFA - Things were
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MARFA - Softball and basket- to come out and play ball on the
said.
Far West Texas.
getting back to normal this
contact
Cinda Muench at 837ball
have
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to
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13th.
. "But our operations in New However, the company is
week at die American Plume
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and Fancy Feather Co. Inc.' York Were hit harder," she looking for other shippers at its
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planned
for
the
1997-98
year.
picnic
in
the
park.
saWr"Arleast
here
we^could
other
locations
throughout
the
Marfa factory after the 'United
The special Olympic softball..
use the post office. In New country, Trento said.
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Parcel Service strike forced the
York the lines at the post office
Trento said American Plume season will start September 13'
company to lay-off some
were four to five hours deep."
had planned to start production in Marfa at Coffield Park.
workers early last week.
Special Olympics is a program
Still the company had to of feather masks in Marfa last
Those workers - about five in
that
provides social and physiabsorb
higher
shipping
costs,
week.
But
feather
supplies
got
all - were back on the Job by
Trento said, which temporarily stuck in Florida and the start up cal outlets for children and
late last week as the strike came
date has been moved to early adults who are mentally rehas affected cash-flow.
to a close, said Marfa factory
tarded.
,
Marfa Postmaster Joe Cordova September.
manager Christina Trento.
Monday, Sept 1 /
Individuals
throughout
the
Big
reported
increased
parcels
"We'll
be
hiring
more
The strike
affected the
during the two-week strike and workers for that operation," she Bend and volunteers are urged
production of feather pens and
caused a delay in starting up the other area shippers noted said.
heavier deliveries.
manufacoire of feather masks,
The
Alpine-based UPS
she said.
P O I H I C I ' O S U
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worse time," Trento said. "This their Teamsters Union office in
El Paso is in disarray - and they
is the bridal season, and all our
RESTAURANT
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feathers were held up in New continued to make deliverers
Choice
of
soup
or salad bar, entree, potato, vegetable,
until the package flow dried up.
York."
Daily Noon Special
dessert,
hot
rolls w/butter, iced tea or coffee
"We like our driver here,"
The pens are used in wedding
Choice of soup or salad bar, entree, potato, vegetable,
sets for guests to sign Trento said, "and he said he felt
dessert, hot rolls w/butter, iced tea or coffee
Choice of: homemade hearty beef/barley soup or salad bar
bad for us."
attendance books.
She said American Plume will
The strike also made it harder
Sunday, Aug. 31 Menu
to get its finished product - stay with UPS in Marfa as there
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other
cost-effective
made in Marfa - to clients aren't
Choice of: old fashioned broccoli/cheese soup or salad bar
* Charbroiled choice top sirloin steak, cooked to order
* Southern style baked chicken with wild rice
Turkey, cornbread dressing, giblet gravy, cranberry sauce
* Grilled sugar cured ham steak, pineapple ring
Roast round of beef, brown gravy
* Charbroiled hamburger steak, onions, brown gravy
Grilled sugar-cured bam steak with pineapple ring
* Chicken fried steak, cream gravy
Charbroiled hamburger steak, onions, brown gravy
* Deep fried chicken strips, cream gravy
Chicken fried steak, cream gravy
* Fillet of white fish, deep fried or gilled
Deep fried chicken strips, cream gravy
. Fillet of white fish, deep fried or grilled
Vegetables: Choice of Twnr
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Fresh broccoli with cheese sauce, com on the cob,
Vegetables: Choice of two:
baby carrots, candied yams, fried okra, pickled beets,
Bluelake green beans, whole kernel corn, fresh squash, candied ,
whipped potatoes
yams, fried okra, pickled beets, whipped potatoes
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Choice of One Dessert:
Millionaire pie, cherry cheesecake, peach cobbler, banana
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Hot rolls/butter
Coffee ofT^dTea"""
Choice of one dessert:
Cherry cheesecake, apple cobbler, banana pudding, ice cream,
or Ponderosa bread pudding
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Letters to the editor
Justice takes a holiday
By CHRISTINA WARREN
S u Diego, California
The death of Ezequiel Hernandez Jr., die young Texas
goat-herder who was shot by United States Marines while tending
his flock, was needless, and surely could have been avoided. The
senselessness of the circumstances which led to it, and the picture
of his face, haunt me.
Three questions: What are teenage Marines doing sneaking
around our mountainsides, armed to the teeth and with orders to
shoot to kill? How does a man herding goats on the norm side of
the border pose a threat to national security? Who's next?
I called to pay my respects to the mourning community, and
have spoken now several times with a member of the Redford
Citizens Committee for Justice. We are all outraged. In a time of
peace, we question how the Marines could have been conducting
these "covert activities," with the ironic intent to protect
Americans, without warning the town of their presence, and with
apparent impunity.
It seems reasonable that a youth tending a herd of animals alone
out in the mountains would be startled by sensing four people
stealthily following him for twenty minutes. Charged with the
protection of his family's herd, and eventually perhaps in fear for
his own safety, it wouldn't be surprising if he did shoot in their
direction to scare off whatever it was that was out there. I've
lived in the mountains, and have had occasion to shoot my .22
toward an animal, not aiming to kill, but just to scare it off in
order to protect my animals.
Imagine what it might have felt like to him to shoot toward the
place of the movement and not see die suspected pack of coyotes
take off running - to have to surmise that humans were involved.
What's more, these humans chose not to identify themselves, or
make contact with him, even after his shot in their direction.
Imagine the fear in all five of these youths, all of them armed,
and in the end, with no forewarning, one dead. (The Marines
claim Ezequiel was aiming his rifle at one of them when Corporal
Banuelos shot him: which does nothing to explain why the bullet
entered the right-handed man through his right side.) How sad
that we, the people, allowed the military to set them up for this
tragedy.
We entrust Marines with the responsibility of protecting our
country. We ask undeniably inexperienced youths the impossible.
Though trained well to kill, they must use their own undeveloped
judgment in life and death situations. Why are these kids not
given any other way besides shooting to the death to deal with a
situation like this? Kill first, ask questions later. Can we admit to
ourselves how wrong this is? Why have we not taught and
actively encouraged other methods, like communicating to the
victim first, identifying oneself as a Marine, telling him to hold his fire and put down his weapon? If distance was the problem,
couldn't they have let off warning shots to show their strength and
give him a chance to surrender? Even the Marines admit there
was no way Ezequiel could have known he was shooting at U.S.
military. There were certainly several courses that could have
been taken besides killing the young man. As an American woman with a son of my own, I beg you,
Border Patrol, don't pretend you are doing this on our behalf.
Please stop gunning people down in this over-zealous attempt to
prevent humans or drugs from entering our country. To point out
the obvious but mostly ignored truth: the majority of our ancestors
were immigrants. And maybe the effort would be better spent
inside our borders, inside our homes, to work on the drug
problem; if the demand weren't there, neither would be the
supply.
The media distract us with images of the earnest young corporal,
and the praise and enthusiasm of the three other Marines
describing his valor in protecting them. They paint Corporal
Banuelos as a hero being persecuted by the Hernandez family.
Perhaps that way we will not see the more disturbing picture
which is that the guilt for Ezequiel's unnecessary death lies with
the Marine Corps and the Border Patrol, and the American
acceptance of this kind of war being waged on our borders.
Members of the media: Please portray the situation with honesty.
Don't let the military use Corporal Banuelos as a shield. What we
have is a devastated group of people from a tiny rocky mountain
town who are courageously taking on the policies of the Border
Patrol and United States Marine Corps, and who are not, as you
and the military imply, attempting to prosecute the one young
Marine who pulled the trigger. It's much harder to fight the huge,
grievous truth of the Border Patrol's violent approach to these
issues. This sanctioned, pre-approved murder of an innocent man
was a sin against humanity. We cannot hide from its tragic
implications about the agencies we have granted this power.
Humankind must mature and stop accepting these murderous
wrongs. Though it seems too monumental to take on, for
everyone's sake we must not be overwhelmed by hopelessness.
Let's not be afraid to ask the hardest questions. It is possible to
re-evaluate the seemingly concrete policies behind our most basic
institutions. Our government's military aggressiveness and
tendency towards brutal solutions needs to be addressed, and
make to adapt and evolve. Only then can we evolve to a more
humane and cooperative people. It will take a rising crescendoX)f
voices that demand a change in practices which are outdated and
sadly still, often barbaric. As his mother has reminded us, there is
nothing we can do to give her son the rest of his life, to give his
family and friends back their beloved boy. There is no redemption
for any of us from the tragic outcome of the decision to sneak
Marines into Esequiel's backyard to hunt for humans. Please, let's
stop it here, so their sad loss won't be in vain. Let's give Esequiel
aad his family our humble gift: at least, at last, we will learn from
• terrible sacrifice.
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Editor:
I worked for the Border Patrol for 18 years and here is my
opinion. That Marine was doing what he was told to do. Any .
soldier will tell you that they are taught to follow orders from
their commander.
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I landed at Omaha Beach during World War II, before the
invasion. General "Blood and Guts" Patton gave us a speech. He
said and I quote, "I want you soldiers to tear,down every building
and kilf every thing you see between here and Paris. I don't even
want to see an outhouse standing/
I don't blame that Marine. He was doing what he was taught to
do. I blame the bosses that put him in a position like that. Do you.
think the old chiefs of the Border Patrol that I worked under, such
as Elmer DeBrail, Carson Morrow, Fletcher Rawls, would put a
green rookie in a place like mat? I guarantee you not. I came here
in 1953 in charge of this station. I would never put a-rookie
Border Patrolman on the river unless he had an old officer with
him.
This is not the first killing that lias happened on the Mexican
border. Mexican smugglers killed Kenneth Barr last year in Eagle
Pass. He had a wife and children. Nothing has been done about it.
Mexican wetbacks killed Harold Webb, a citizen of Marfa, on his
own ranch. They took his car and went back to Mexico. Nothing
has been done about it. Jose Villalobos, a Mexican alien, killed
Blackie Morrow,. Presidio County sheriff, 10 miles north of
Presidio. Nothing has been done about it. A Mexican alien shot
and killed Sheriff Cooksey of Sanderson and tied Louie Cash, a
friend of mine and a 12-year-old boy-up and took their pickup and
left Cooksey bleeding to death. Something was done about it. He
was shot later on and is in a Texas penitentiary. Mexican
smugglers killed Miles Scannell, a Border Patrolman in Redford
in 1929. Nothing has been done about it. Mexican wetbacks killed
a youth at the Escondido Ranch. He is still living in Mulato,
Chihuahua, Mexico. Nothing has been done about it. Ramon
Caberra killed a fellow I worked with, his name was Jewel Trask,
in the Washington Camp Mountains in Arizona in 1945. Nothing
has been done about it. Mexican smugglers killed Lon Parker at
Potagonia, Ariz., years ago. Nothing has been done about it.
Mexican smugglers killed a Sul Ross State University student at
San Vicente, on the American side. Nothing has been done about
it. Mexicans killed Trinidad Pefta in Redford. Nothing has been
done about it. Mexicans raided the Brite Ranch in a murderous
raid in 1917, and something was done about it. Mexican
smugglers killed two Border Patrolmen at Auburn, Calif., several
years ago. Nothing has been done about it. Mexican smugglers
shot Carson Morrow in the belly three times with a .45 handgun.
Something was done about it. They walked off thinking Carson
was dead and he got up on his hands and knees and killed both of
them.
When I worked the Big Bend Country on horseback, Mexicans
shot across the river at me and hit Old Red, my horse, on the shin
bone just inside of his right hind leg. I buried him years later with
the scar still on him. I shot back but nothing was done about it.
I blame the powers that be in the Justice Department, for putting
a green hand like Banuelos in a position like that.
I sympathize with the Hernandez family. But sympathy won't
bring their son back, and mistakes like thai don't have to be made
again.
That woman who is Immigration Commissioner couldn't know
what she is doing. That job needs a man with hair on his chest.
I worked the river with Doc Whitman, Slim Bibb, Jack Brunson,
Riley Barlow, Bob Carter and others. We enforced the laws of the
land and managed to stay out of trouble. I worked the Arizona
border with Charlie Cameron, Jewel Trask, Frank Edgell, Dogie
Wright, Fred De'Allini. We enforced the law of the land, on
horseback. At times we were in mortal danger, but all managed to
survive. It is awful hard work to work in the butcher shop 30
years and never cut a gut.
We can't live on the Mexican border without the Border Patrol
and law and order. The Mexico Mexicans would cross the river in
great numbers and pillage every ranch in the country. When law
and order breaks down decent people can't live.
Why blame a little Marine that was raised on the asphalt and was
put in that position by bosses that ought to have known better. He
didn't know a goat herder with a .22 rifle from a smuggler. He
did what he was told.
Buck Newsome
Marfa
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Editor:
The fatal shooting of hzequiel Hernandez Jr. is a tragedy of
18-year-old boys trying to do a man's job. It is an unfortunate
case of innocence and ignorance.
There is no explanation for the grieving parents, as to why death
comes to us humans, when it does. However, to a Mother Nation;
one can point out that when Americans cease to recognize each
other on its native soil . . . it has failed to equally embrace them.
"The system worked," stated attorney Jack Zimmermann. The
world knows it also worked for O.J. Simpson. Fact is, there is no
set profile for the dishonored heart. Question is, when is true
justice served?
Do we as a nation overlook the true value of life, for fears
beyond ourselves? Only King David would fully understand the
value of a goatherder vs. the value of a soldier.
The profound healing words, of the great Dr. Albert Schwietzer
bring bope to us all: "Truth has no special time of its own, its
time is now . . . always."
Life remains sacred. On all levels.
Thank you,
Maria S.King
Austin
The Marines are a force that no one at the local level has any
control over and this is something that always concerns local law
enforcement, they also are not subject to being bribed by the areas
drug dealers consistent with the manner in which busmess is
normally conducted with local officials all along the Texas border.
The Marines don't comprende plomo o plata.
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The Marines have the potential of throwing some serious kinks
in the border drug traffickers daily routines, if the truth were
known this is what the outcry and brouhaha is really all about.
Another major thought to ponder is what if local and state
authorities over the years had taken a more proactive approach
along the border, would it have been necessary to have the
Marines down there to begin with? Would the boy still be alive
and well?
Of course the bottom line is don't ever shoot at a U.S. Marine
and not expect a reaction.
Sincerely,
W. Newton
Beeville
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Editor:
I have been following the news reports on the death of Ezequiel
Hernandez, Jr. and have come to the conclusion that this death
should not have ever happened.
Last week the grand jury in Marfa found Marine Corporal
Banuelos not guilty for the death of Hernandez and that he shot
him in self-defense.
Most people were satisfied over this decision while others felt
that this decision was not right.
In my opinion, Corporal Banuelos could have at least shot in the
air or just wounded Hernandez on the leg and not taken his life.
Why take someone's life? How did Banuelos know if Hernandez
knew they (the Marines) were present?
For me this was not a smart decision on Banuelos' part and
Banuelos had no right to take somebody's life, even if he was
following orders.
Sincerely,
Abe Castillo
Marathon
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Editor:
What I've been able to gather from some of the locals is a
concept called 'Nexus to the Border.' This appears to be a rather
complex and ambiguous concept.
When entering the United States and until that time and place
that you engage in U.S. commerce, you have no right of
protection from search and seizure. The U.S. Customs Service
and the U.S. Border Patrol do not have to get a warrant to stop
you, detain you or search yourself/baggage/vehicle. If you are
followed from the border, say from a port of entry, 'Nexus' stays
in effect until the people following you loose sight of you or the
vehicle you are in.
Let's say that you enter the United States at the Presidio Port of
Entry. For whatever reason, a federal agent decides to follow
you. If you drive straight through to New York and the federal
agent never loses sight of you and your vehicle, then 'Nexus'
stays in effect. But once you pull the car into a garage and shut
the door, 'Nexus' ceases to exist.
The Border Patrol has special laws designed for their operations.
If they are tracking someone and the tracks cross onto private
land, they need no permission to enter that land to follow the
tracks,
Have heard that federal agents do not need a search warrant to enter houses along the 'frontera,' hut no confirmation as of yet.
Maybe from Clinton.
Enclosed, my letter for your review.
Thanks,
Gene Groves
Shafter
President Bill Clinton
160O Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, D.C. 20001
Dear President Clinton:
I am writing in concern about all the local reports I've heard
concerning the loss ofrightsassociated with travel or living along
the border. The area referred to as the 'frontera.' A designated
strip of land that parallels U.S. international borders.
Federal officers with the Border Patrol and U.S. Customs say
that a U.S. citizen losses their rights while in this 'frontera'
region. Is this true? If so when was it authorized and by whom?
There are no signs stating this fact to the tourist traveler or recent
resident.
I would appreciate any and all information you can send me.
Sincerely,
Gene Groves
Shafter
Editor:
On behalf of everyone at McDonald's, I want to take this
opportunity to congratulate you on being awarded first and second
place honors in the 1997 Texas Better Newspaper Contest,
sponsored by the Texas Press Association.
Enclosed are two 'Be Our Guest' cards and we would like to
invite you and a guest to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at
McDonald's with our compliments.
Once again, congratulations and best wishes for a continued
outstanding year.
Sincerely,
Jerry Johnson
McDonald's Restaurant
Alpine
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Editor:
Editor:
Dear Judge Bodine (Presidio County Justice of the Peace Dan
How is it possible for us to study Scripture and not discern the
Bodine):
fruits of a man's labor? Why do members of the church continue
I saw your name mentioned in the news accounts of the recent
to classify the Pope as an anti-christ?
shooting incident in your fair county and wished to comment.
Pope John Paul II leads every nation in remembrance of the
There has been a huge amount of rhetoric regarding the
name and presence of the Lord Jesus and he does not miss a day.
unfortunate incident in which a young man was snot and killed by Who excels this man going to battle fronts whether in the church
a anti-drug Marine patrol in Presidio County.
or the mid-east? Wars raging, life threatening and John is working
It is my sincere belief (hatforthe most part many of those
for peace. "Blessed .are the peacemakers for they shall be called
individuals who are spending their time and money trying to make Children of God."
a major national issue out of this matter are persons who have a
An anti-christ denies Jesus as Lord. 1 John 2:22. Now, in the
vested interest in mainwaence of the status quo in the drug
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present, there are those, who holding to the judgement against die
pope, are working with the World CouncU of Churches to remove
the words Father, Jesus and Son from the Confession. These
words are male sexist and offend the goddess Athena (the /
beautiful immovable cold stone figure) so to please the ladies
(unknowingly perhaps) they make themselves anti-christ. •
How is it possible to pass such judgmental errors while reading
the Bible. My opinion: We keep the traditional interpretations of
the book of revelation and do not see history beyond the
boundaries of the old Roman Empire.
The planet really is round and transformation is taking place
among all nations. As the roman catholic Church passed through a
time of judgement I believe I can see they changed for the better.
As each of us pass through the transformation will we be
reformed or deformed?
In the midst of the mysteries of this letter may we find rest in
Him who is able to bring us through these trying times holding us
to the same Jesus Christ our Lord.
James Sen rock
Presidio County Jail
Marfa
Editor:
I am glad to see that there is some fresh interest in the tomato
farms. I have never felt comfortable with the effort to bring a
water intensive business into this area. Water is a precious item,
not to be wasted. For those that have lived in west Texas, the
lesson should be quite clear. Many remember swimming in
ground water lakes in Fort Stockton. Some remember Pecos as a
vibrant community. Water was the major cause for their
downfalls.
I am a newcomer of 6 years, I was bom in Long Beach,
California, in 1935 right after a major earthquake that destroyed
the area. I lived through many earthquakes, some causing major
damage, including collapsed hospitals and freeway overpasses.
Although earthquakes are as routine and familiar to California as
are tornadoes to the Midwest and hurricanes to the southeast,
Governor Jerry Brown Sr. decided to build an aqueduct from
Northern California to Southern California in 1963. At the time I
was working for Rocketdyne, the company that built the rockets
that allowed man to land on the moon. Rocketdyne offered **
saltwater desalination as an alternate to the aqueduct. Governor
Brown decided to buy the aqueduct. There were many happy
people: Southern California got water, San Joaquin Valley
farmers got water, labor unions got jobs and the governor got
labor votes.
What is wrong with this picture? Earthquakes! The aqueduct
passes directly over the San Andreas earthquake fault. One of the
most active quake zones in the world. When the expected big
quake happens, not only will there be major damage caused by the
quakes, but the water to Southern California will stop!
However, the 'Big One* hasn't happened, YET!
What did happen in the late 1980s was drought in Northern
California. I lived in San Jose (north end of the state) and found I
had to ration my use of water. Guess what? My uncle living in
Southern California had unrestricted use of his water, which was
coming from my part of the state!
Ok, yes, back to Marfa and'the tomato farm.
I have had several questions' in mind since I first heard of this
effort to bring the farms to the area:
1. Why bring a water intensive industry to a desert area with
uncertain water supply?
2. Why locate a business so far from a major market? Can the
area buy that many tomatoes?
3. Why locate so far from a supply of labor? Presidio was an
obvious labor source and appears to be the major supplier now.
4. Why site the farm on a road not built for 18 wheelers?
5. W hat was the gain for Presidio County and the City of Marfa?
6. Why risk the uncertain water supply?
Isn't it funny, the mayor reminds us that the water contract
doesn't have any impact unless the tomato farm needs water?
When will the farm need water? I suspect at the same time the
citizens of this area need it to survive. Who will get their water?
In California, southern areas got all the water they wanted, while
the real source, Northern California went dry. "Go figure."
Richard Harem
Marfa
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happening to this country and our Constitutional Rights. We need
your help. Don't sit passively by like the frog in the warm pan of
water with the USAF gradually turning up the burner. Don't
remain placid all the way to frog legs. Call (915) 364-2323 and
join die Trans-Pecos Protection Group and get informed. The
Trans-Pecos as we know it is at stake.
' We citizens of West Texas have our lives invested in our homes,
businesses and occupations. Most of us can't afford to leave. The
wildlife will be driven out when exposed to these flights. The
domestic livestock would go with them if they could but they are
generally fenced in.
Enjoy the balloon rally this weekend in Alpine - this may be one
of the last times these balloonists will brave our skies.
Harold Bryan and Kay Kelley
Alpine
Editor:
We all have special Hallie memories-. I'll note Srcouple.Wyfrfsf
memory goes back to about 1949.-50. When I was six or seven
years old, Hallie invited Dad, W.E. Lockhart Jr. MD, to hunt
doves. Before reaching the ranch house "I" shot one with a 12
gauge. Dad held the shotgun and me, I squeezed the trigger, took
the kick and credit for the bird!
By sundown, we drove to the ranch house, and we saw Hallie
through the window fixing supper. She warmly greeted us and
served a real Texas supper. She was alone at the ranch, as was
common in those days.
The following is my mother, Lora Bell's, memory. The year
before the bird hunt Hallie lost Roy, as written in "I'll Gather My
Geese." Charlie Livingston (funeral director-ambulance driver)
picked up Dad and they rushed to Marathon to bring Roy to the
Lockhart Clinic Hospital, to the room from which I write.
Another story demonstrates Hallie's ever constant sense of
humor. When she was Justice of the Peace, she and Dad would go
on "corner call" from time to time. The first time, Dad said,
"Hallie, do you need any help getting into that pickup"? She gave
him that 'Hallie look,' they laughed, and she retorted, "I think I
can'manage that!" We fortunates who knew Hallie's mother,
'Nanny' Crawford, do not wonder why Hallie was great and
good. However, it is certain she did not "catch" it from the
neighbors.
Hallie always taught. No person taught more appreciation of the
Big Bend-Davis Mountain Country of Texas. We will miss her
but we will have her memories forever. The well she was drawn
from has done near dried up.
Bill Lockhart
Alpine
Editor:
Some history on the USAF low-level flights. Here is some
additional information on the United States Air Force (USAF)
proposals for low-level flights over West Texas.
Starting in 1991, a progression has taken place in relocating
aircraft to Holloman AFB. Each time, the aircraft were moved in
before the USAF "discovered" that they did not have adequate
training facilities. The USAF created the need for each of these
small negative impacts. Each one does not seem that much more
horrible than the one before it but when you look at the whole
scope of these actions - what they are doing will be devastating to
the TransPecos area.
When some of the Military Training Routes (MTRs) were
established in the TransPecos, they were set at 5,000 feet above
ground leyel (AGL) for the Air Launched Cruise Missile
The Marfa Public Library will have its annual book sale this
Program. These routes were never intended for low-level flights.
Saturday, August 30. in the Gervasi Room of the library. The sale
Our current aircraft are much more powerful, noisier and dirtier will begin at 10 a.m. and continue until ? We have lots of good
but they are lowering the altitudes on these routes (they should be
used books and several new duplicates from our best seller
going up). The USAF can legally fly at 100 feet AGL right over
shelves. Also on sale that day will be T-shirts with the Presidio
Alpine now on VR-196. These fighter pilots are notorious for not
County Courthouse sketch on them. This sketch was done by the
staying within designated routes anyway. The residents of Sunny
late artist Frank Gervasi. Proceeds from the T-shirts will benefit
Glen have already been blasted by some of these jets.
the Friends of the Library. Everyone is invited to come in and
These deafening, polluting and damaging flights have no
browse through our book sale this Saturday.
business over private property. This type of training is
The Friends of the Library have just received a most beautiful
unnecessary. The United States is not at war. There is no national
handmade quilt to be used as a fund raiser. The patchwork quilt
emergency. This training can be successfully done with simulators which has a pinwheel pattern, was handmade and donated by
and two hours of actual flight. The USAF tells us these pilots on
Juanita Parsons. Juanita and hdr husband, Troy, both retired,
the proposed program will spend two weeks at Holloman AFB
moved to Marfa from Burnet County. We sincerely appreciate
with 9 to 12 hours of actual flight. The volume of new pilot
their interest in the Marfa Public Library and their donations to
rotation will cause overcrowding of the training facilities in five
the Friends. We have begun selling chances, so do stop by and
years.
take a chance on this exquisite piece of handicraft. The quilt will
The county judges of Brewster, Jeff Davis and Presidio counties
be displayed here in the library for everyone to see and it will be
have sent a resolution to our senators, representative and
given away during our Christmas Open House.
Governor Bush, strongly condemning these low-level flights. The
We would like to say thanks to the following nine volunteers for
City of Alpine also passed a resolution against these proposals.
opening the library on Saturdays these past two months: Miral
And to those people that consider anyone opposed to this training
Judd, Maiya Keck, Joey Benton, Tammy Maris, Gloria
program as "unpatriotic" - please educate yourselves on this
Applegate, Gary Oliver, Laura Brugette, Dick Ancell, and
matter. Members of our group include overseas and combat
Allison Scott. Special thanks to Mimi Judd for organizing and
veterans with as much as nine years of military service through
overseeing this project. The Library Board and Staff sincerely
two wars. We've served our country through civic activities,
appreciate their interest and hard work. The Library will not be
being elected officials, being on the Texas Water Resources
open for business this Saturday only. We will also be closed on
Committee and the Val Verde County Zoning Commission.
Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. Any videos
When it comes,to patriotism, we'bave all paid our dues. We are
checked out on August 28 and 29, will not be due till September
now trying to help this community. We are realists on what is
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Library
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letter
We have signed up many new patrons in the past month or so.
We know there are several new families that have not visited the
library, so we welcome them to Marfa and invite them to stop by
the library the next chance they get.
Till next time, see you at the library. Have a safe holiday and
enjoy the Marfa Lights Festival.
Ester F. Sanchez
Librarian
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What Marfa child was it who was expelled from kindergarten?
At the opposite end of the spectrum, I was about to be expelled
from the retirement home. Well, not quite that had, but definitely
in disgrace. All because of a young man named Creighton.
He came to see me this morning. A knock on the door, and there
was Carol McCall, a young artist friend of mine, and Creighton all furry hair, pointed nose, wagging tail, and smiles. An
eleven-year-old pekeapoo. Animals are forbidden here.
"Let me in quick!" and Carol scooted in, putting Creighton
down. He promptly jumped up in my lap, and we had a lovely
time visiting and rocking and otherwise communicating that we
were pleased with each other.
Came time to go. Carol and I peeked out the door. All was
clear, and we hurried to the elevator, but not before most of
fourth floor came out into the hall. Each person must stop us, pet
and talk with Creighton. He loved it and responded with
appropriate wags of tail and aplomb.
Of course, there were people on the elevator who must join in
the fun, too. We got downstairs and started toward the front door
until the activities director, Tom Swift, signaled at us from in
front of the check-in desk with wild waves, meaning go back, go
back, and fast! We turned around and raced for the back door and
stairs and outside where we again were stopped by residents as we"
made our way around to the front, and Carol tossed Creighton
into her car.
Giggling, we went to the side of the building, and wouldn't you
know, here came the director, fast, with a towel in her arms. As
she rapidly passed us, a distinct mew floated out from under the •
towel. We watched as she almost ran to the back gate, opened it
with great care. We had to snoop. There she was in the hackyard,
behind a tall hedge, pouring some milk into a bowl for a tiny,
black-and-white kitten.
We made a deal. If she didn't tell the powers-that-be, we
wouldn't either.
The assistant director and two of the residents are giving me
frosty stares, but Creighton had gone away happy.
I am happy, and the director, smug.
ATTENTION
All Marfa Lights Festival parade
entry part ici pants
Please meet no later than
lO.'U) a.m. Saturday in front of tlie
Maria Klementai y School.
Information:
(915) 729-19-12
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Marfa Chevron under new management
MARFA - The Chevron gas
station, located at the comer of
U.S. 67/90 in Marfa, has reopened under new management
and isjww Montoya's Chevron.
Thomas Montoya, bis wife,
Sally and Montoya's brother,
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Marfa thrift
&hmp opens
Saturday
From left, Thomas, Sally and Gilbert Montoya look forward m
in Marfa.
MARFA - The museum thrift
shop in Marfa will open from
1-5 p.m. this, Saturday at its
new location,'next to The Big
Bend Sentinel in downtown
Marfa. .
Store hours will be from 1-5
p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday £very week.
Donations are being accepted
especially
for
cosmetics,
costume jewelry and children's
domes.
Gilbert, are managing the station.
The Montoya brothers are licensed auto mechanics with
more than 25 years experience
between the two of them. They
can do minor to major repair
work and work on both domestic and foreign automobiles.
The gas station will also offer
car washing, oil changes and
work on tires.
Thomas and Sally Montoya,
Gilbert and his wife, Delilah,
and their children moved to
Marfa from Farmington, N.M.
Sally Montoya is the sister of
Marfa
High
School
Diabetes program
plans presentation
MARFA - The Presidio
County Diabetes Awareness
Program in partnership with the
Marfa Housing Authority will
conduct
its
September
presentation from 10 a.m. to
noon on Wednesday, Sept. 3.
The program will be held in
the Community Room of the
Marfa
Housing ' Authority
located at 510 S. Kelly Street.
The topic for September is
"healthy eating tips."
All programs are open to the
public
at
no
charge.
Refreshments will be served.
For more information contact
Lupe Garcia prepares for his new shop's opening. The Main Street Dry Cleaning and Laundry,
Jo
Ann Lujan at 729-4811.
located on 5th Street in Alpine, opens its doors today.
promises to clean up
ALPINE - The Main Street
Dry Cleaning and Laundry
opens today.
The new cleaners, located at
203 E. Holland Avenue, is
owned by Lupe Garcia, formerly an employee at another
cleaners.
Garcia has 12 years experience in the clothes-cleaning
business and is looking forward
to providing good service'and
low prices to his customers.
To better serve Marfa customers. Main Street Dry Cleaning
will soon have a drop-off and
pick-up location in Marfa.
Plans call for clothes that are
dropped off on Monday will be
ready for pick-up on Wednesday, clothes dropped off on
Wednesday will be ready on
teacher/coach Jack Rub:.
She said that one of die reasons they moved to Marfa was
that her three children spent the
summer with the Rub: family in
Marfa and didn't want to go
back to New Mexico.
Thomas and Sally have three
school-aged children, T J . , 14;
Johnny 13; and Crystal, 9.
Gilbert and Delilah have four
children, Valerie and Erica, 10;
Aaron, 4; and 2-year-old
Lovett.
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toexhibit at Ke
FORT DAVIS - Davis Moun- Marjie's alabaster sculpture
tains artist Marjie Erkkila has was one of 25 works of art's**
beenrotifiedby the curator of lected from more than 200 enthe Kentucky Derby museum tries from artists all around the
and the editor of the 'Equine world. *
Image' magazine that her stone The exhibit, called 'Horses in
sculpture, * Adagio,' has been Motion n ..The Horse at Play,'
accepted into the juried fall ex- will run from October 12-Dehibit at the museum in Louis- cember31, 1997.
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was voted best of show.
dedication of 'Between Broncs,'
The museum reopened in its Al Micallef and his family,
a bronze sculpture at, 7:30 p.m. new location in Lawrence Hall who share their time aad
Friday, August 29, at the Sul on March 1,—1997.' : The interests between ineif hom^T
Ross State University Museum Trappings of Texas was the Fort Worth and the Clear Fork
Gallery.
opening exhibit featuring fine ranches here in the area,
A reception will immediately cowboy gear and western art.
purchased tbe broaze' on
follow where the public will be M"he largest piece on exhibit , opening day, March 1, 1997,
able to meet the artist, Garland was
a life-size
bronze, and graciously donated k to tbe
A. Weeks, and personally thank • 'Between Broncs,' created by Museum of the Big Bead.
the Micallef family for this Weeks of Mason, Texas.
The bronze is representative
wonderful gift to the Museum . The bronze, which depicts a of those who setded the Big
of the Big Bend and to all of typical working cowboy, was Bend region of Texas aad the
those who visit the area.
placed as the "greeter" at the ranching culture that is such a
"I hope the public will join us front door of the museum. significant part of our heritage
and the Micallef family on this 'Between Broncs* has greeted and future here in the Big Bend.
special, occasion to celebrate every visitor to the museum • The Museum hours are
their commitment to preserving with a friendly 'howdy' since Tuesday through Saturday from
our western heritage here at the its reopening. Of air the art 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday
Museum of the Big Bend," presented
during
opening from 1 to 5 p.m. The museum
Museum Director Ken Perry weekend, 'Between Broncs' is closed oo Mondays.
flallery^fc
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and Johan Westenburg
invite you to a reception
in the front gallery on:
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featuring works by
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ALPINE - Texas artists
'Carlos
Campana'
and
'Manchester Culhain' will bring
their current visual art exhibit
'Pulp Shrine' to the Sul Ross
State University art gallery.
The show opens to the public
on Monday, September 1, and
will
continue
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September 26. Gallery hours
are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday. The gallery is
located in the Fine Arts
Building in room 101.
Campana's 'Pulp' includes
recent works that involve
handmade paper castings of
earth and fiber surfaces from
the Big Bend area. The surfaces
include native plants, rocks,
sticks, eroded earthen surfaces,
and manmade objects.
The materials utilized are
actually embedded into thick
compressed layers of cellulose
fibers. Not only are the images
inspired by the area, they are
actual cast pieces of the Big
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Bend. Most of the work has
also, been treated to heavy
layering of acrylic paint, which
Campana describes as "paint
weaving."
Culbain's 'Shrine' explores
the ethnic, religious wall shrine
as a. mainstay of artistic
expression throughout the west.
Culhain has used objects of
importance as the focal theme
of several pieces, and color
dominates the work, which
includes several area landscapes
depicting larger shrines.
Culhain
describes fits
influences as "West Texas in
general," but more specifically
Mexican calendar art, fruit and
vegetable box labels of the
1950s and 1960s, and ethnic
sign art of the far west.
The exhibit was produced,
managed and directed by
Marion Quick of Wimberly and
formerly of Marfa, and Charles
Bell of Alpine.
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September 3, at the chamber
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(U.S. 90) and Abbott Street.—Marquez has been an excellent
ambassador for the city and
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Fast lights near Marfa; the Marfa Lights mystery continues
somewhere in the Davis Mountains. Anita is,an iolernauonally known
artist. She mostly makes constructions out of old piece* of wood and
rocks, and has become very-weal thy. She has salukis loo, She said she ;••
would bring her paints aad brushes and meet us in Alpine. We bought a
three-quarter inch five ply exterior grade piece of plywood and some two
by four studs, loaded them on lop of tbe Land Rover, and when Anita
got there, went back to our camp. We carried tbe plywood over to the
jackrabbit trail that tbe lights had followed. I dug a foot-deep, eight-foot
trench across the trail and we set the plywood in it, braced it with the
Th* Haifa Lights were photographed in 1986 by James Crocker.
studs, and smoothed the dirt around it. Then Anita painted each side to
look just like what was behind it, so that a jackrabbit coming along the
trail wouldn't notice that the board was there. Hares* eyes are on the
By Professor DAN BELKIN • 1937
sides of their heads so they don't have binocular vision and can't tell the
Some yean ago, when I w u living in California, I got a call from my
difference between two and three dimensions as easily as we can. We
friend Herb Wells. Herb retired from the air force as a major. He used
went back to camp and made some coffee.
to cany hydrogen bombs around in B-52s. (I retired from University of
After about twenty minutes there was a loud bang from over where the
Florida; I did physiological research for the National Science
board was. I ran over there as fast as I could; I really wanted to see
Foundation.) Herb said his brother Wilfred had called. Wilfred was
what one of those jackrabbits looked like. No such luck. Tbe board was
having trouble at one of his ranches, and wondered if we could come out
lying on the ground about thirty feet from where we'd left it. Two of the
and take a look. I asked Herb what kind of trouble, and where was the
studs were broken and tbe ground was littered with splinters. Where
ranch. He told me that the ranch was somewhere southeast of the old
Anita had painted the trail going off into the distance on the board there
Marfa, Texas army airbase, and that something was spooking Wilfred's
was a jagged, jackrabbit-shaped bole clean through i t No sign of the
cattle and running weight off them. Herb wanted to go because he grew
hare anywhere. Somebody once told me you could shoot a wax candle
up around there. His mother was a Lockhart and used to teach school at
through a board with a shotgun, without hurting the candle, because it
Marfa, and be graduated from Sul Ross before joining the Air Force.
was going so fast that inertia prevented it from getting deformed. I guess
Wilfred wanted me to help because I was a scientist I decided to come
that's something like what that jackrabbit did; it ran right through the
along because I had never had a chance to observe lizards in that
sheet of plywood without getting hurt.
particular habitat. Also, it was a chance to see if the country around
Well, at least we were on the right track. We were very keen to see
there was suitable for coursing with salukis, which was mostly what
one of those hares, but obviously sterner measures were required.
Herb and I did then. Salukis are arab sighthounds, something like
Plywood wasn't strong enough. After packing up camp, we drove back
greyhounds but faster and a lot prettier. Herb and I bad the fastest and
through Marathon to San Antonio, where there is a foundry. They dfdn't
prettiest salukis in the country, and spent most of our time hunting
jackrabbits with them. Wilfred thought there ought to be jackrabbits,
because a large group of greyhound men from Corsieana used to lease
the adjacent property for coursing.
Well, we packed up our camping gear and binoculars and so on, and
got a ride to Bakersfield, where Wilfred had sent his Learjet to pick us
up, and flew to the Marfa airport. I got to drive the Learjet part of the
way, which was fun since I had never flown anything larger than an
Aeronca 7 A C Champ before, but the pilot wouldn't let me try to land.
At Marfa, we picked up the Land Rover and maps Wilfred had left for
us, and beaded out to the ranch.
On the way we stopped in Marfa at the feed store to buy our Texas
non-resident hunting licenses, in caseSye needed to shoot something to
eat I asked tbe proprietor where me best place was to find jackrabbits.
He didn't know. Fortunately, there was a cowboy in the stiore who came
over and said that the greyhound men usually ate at Carmen's Cafe, so
someone there might know. When we went there, a woman told us that
there used to be lots of jackrabbits around, but maybe the greyhound
guys had cleaned them out, or maybe they were just at the bottom of
their cycle. "Haven't seen one all year.* she said. "Have you heard of
anywhere else where there are any?" we asked. She thought a while and
then said tbe greyhound runners had mentioned a place where there were
lots of rabbits, but they were all too fast to catch, so the greyhounders
quit going there. "You can't even shoot 'em,* she said. We explained
have what we wanted, but told us who did. Continuing east on alt 90,
that salukis were a lot faster than greyhounds, and asked where the place
then highway 6, we got to another of Wilfred's ranches between Alvin
was. ' Y o u go south-east about forty miles from the old airbase, she told
and Santa Fe, and since it was nearly sunset we stopped there while it
us. 'Between there and Antelope Butte is where they said they were."
was still light enough to find a good camping spot. Early the next
That was very interesting, because that area was close to Wilfred's
morning we continued to Galveston. At the waterfront, we asked where
ranch. We thanked the woman and set off east on highway 90, men south
the Todd Shipyards Annex was, and were sent to a run-down warehouse.
on some dirt roads, into a bunch of small hills and. sand dunes that were
Mister Gilbride, in the office there, said he had just what we were
pert of the ranch. Since it was getting dark, we set up camp next to one
looking for, and he did. He sold us a 24O-by-120 centimeter
of the hills and went to bed.
50-millimeter
thick piece of Krupps armor grade steel. It was left over
The next morning after coffee we walked a ten mile circle to see if we
from one of their navy ship contracts, so he gave us a good price on it,
could find anything that might be frightening the cattle, and to check out
$325.
the jackrabbits. We didn't see anything unusual. The only odd things
Getting the piece of steel, which weighed 2,486 pounds, up on top of
we'd noticed about the area were frequent noises that sounded like
the Land Rover was easy enough at the warehouse, using a crane.
artillery projectiles going by, and big puffs of dust here and there
Unloading it back where the hares were was going to be a problem. Mr.
although there was no wind. We had never experienced anything like that
Gilbride gave as a somewhat reluctant suggestion, cussing about union
before Maybe that was what was scaring the cattle. But there was
rates and unions in general. We couldn't think of anything else, so we
jackrabbit sign everywhere! There were forms and trails and scrapes and
drove back to Galveston harbor and hired six strong stevedores. They
tracks all over and windrows of droppings, and they were most all fresh.
got in the back of the Land Rover. It was pretty crowded, but we were
But we didn't see a single hare. We were baffled. We couldn't believe
paying them a lot. I won't even tell you how much. The Land Rover
all those hares had just suddenly left the area. A guess bom of
had used up all of its spring travel and the tires looked bulgy, but it
desperation made us hike over to Jackrabbit Butte, about seven miles
drove alright. You just had to remember that it took a long way to stop.
southeast of our camp, but .conditions there were just the same: all sign
We were able to get all the way back to our camp where tbe lights were
and no hares. There was an old Mexican living in a jacal under the
the next afternoon. It was not easy or particularly pleasant, and we bad
butte. We tried to ask him about where we could find jackrabbits, but he
to stop to feed the stevedores, but at least they got along well with Anita.
didn't speak English and just kept saying "Cuidado con la liebre veloz!"
I won't bother you with the details. We found another jackrabbit trail
He showed us some very strange things that he had collected in his jaccl,
and
set up the piece of steel across it. It turned out that the thing was too
but that's another story, a story for which the world is not yet prepared.
heavy" even for the stevedores, and if one of them hadn't brought a
We trudged back and made some soup and tried to figure out what was
skyhook with him I don't know what we would have done. It was too
going on. There*was no doubt from the tracks and whatnot mat mere
late to paint it that day, so after bracing it we put a tarp and some brush
had been lots of jackrabbits all around us less than twelve hours ago.
over
it for the night and Herb took the stevedores up to Alpine and put
That night before we bedded down we started seeing fast-moving lights
them
on a Trailways bus back to Galveston.
in thc*distance, close to the ground. There were no roads where they
Before sunup the next day, Anita was out there painting the steel plate.
appeared to be, so they couldn't be cars. Anyway, they didn't sound like
This time she used acrylics, and it was very realistic. You would have
cars. Tbe ones that came close enough to our camp to be audible made
wanted to put it up on your wall. When she finished we went back to
that artillery projectile noise we had been hearing. The lights were
camp, about a quarter of a mile away, and waited. Nothing'happened.
yellow-white; the faster ones seemed whiter. Sometimes they would bob
After about three hours we began to think that during the night the
up and down. Some of them stopped moving and gradually faded out.
jackrabbits had seen the big pile of brush blocking their trail, and were
When we tried to approach a seemingly nearby one it moved away from
now using different routes. I started off for the steel plate to see if
us at high speed. It was hard to tell just how far from us they were.
maybe a hare had already run into it and was lying there stunned and we
Since they were probably what was bothering the cattle, we decided to
hadn't heard anything. I had gotten to about fifty yards from it when I
find out more about them. Obviously we would need technical help.
suddenly found myself lying on the ground with dirt in my mouth. Herb
Fortunately, our friend Earl Green lived nearby. Earl is the resident
was kneeling next to me and he looked as though he was talking but I
engineering genius* at the McDonald Observatory near Fort Davis. He
couldn't hear anything. "What happened?" I tried to ask, but I couldn't
keeps all the telescopes and computer equipment and other esoteric stuff
Saluki
up there working. His wife Rachel does something incomprehensible
with astronomical lasers. When he was with the air force in Japan, Earl
was personally decorated by the emperor for helping people who had
locked their keys in their cars. We were confident he could help us. We
knew the Greens because they were among the few other people in
America who had salukis.
The next morning we drove up to the observatory and consulted with
Earl about what we had seen. He had no idea what the lights were, but
had some ideas about how to find out. He remembered that the ONR
had left some radar equipment with him which had the capability of
tracking small objects and recording their distance, heading, and
velocity. The computer that went with it could print out the tracks this
information generated, and we could plot them on local topographic
maps. He Ictus borrow the equipment, along with a special voltage
supply device mat he built for us so we could run it from the Land Rover
battery.
That evening, back at our camp, we set up the radar and found that it
could track the lights. We made many recordings. When we plotted
them the next day they snowed that the lights traveled between fifty and
four hundred miles per hour, and sometimes followed the same tracks
repeatedly. One of those tracks passed within less than four hundred
yards from our camp. We superimposed it on our topo map and walked
out to look at i t It turned out to follow one of the jackrabbit trails
almost exactly. We plotted another one and it also coincided with a
jackrabbit trail. Maybe that was it! Maybe those noises and puffs of
duet w* had heard and seen were being made by jackrabbits. Maybe
hear myself either. Well, to make a kmg story short, a hare had run into
the plate, which now had a two-inch deep jackrabbit-shaped dent in it.
We looked all around for the hare, but couldn't find it. After a couple of
hours my hearing came back. Anita, who was an internationally known
medical authority before she turned her attentions to art, checked me out
and said I was O.K. Herb said that back at camp, he had beard a
hideously loud bell-like noise. The shock wave shattered one of the
windows on tbe Land Rover and had evidently knocked me unconscious.
When I didn't come back, be came and found me. He thought I had been
out for about fifteen minutes.
The steel plate had stopped the hare al' right, but we had to do
something about the noise it made. I drove up to Marfa and called my
brother-in-law Phil. Phil is a professor of acoustical engineering at
M.I.T. The Rolls Royce company consults with him on how to keep
weir cars "...so quiet the loudest sound you hear is the ticking of the
clock." He says he tells them how to make really noisy clocks.
Anyway, I told him what was going on and asked him what to do.
'Easy,' he said. 'Just get a piece of four-inch-thick polyurethane foam
the size of your steel plate and bond it very securely to one side. Then
see to it that the hare hits the side without tbe potyurethane on it." I
thanked him and drove over to Pecos to try to find some polyurethane. It
turned out that the beat I could do, without going all the way to Odessa
(Herb and Anita would worry if I stayed away long enough to do'that)
was to buy a Sam-O-Pedk Perfect Dreams Samofoam King-sized
mattress. While I was in Walmart I also got a gallon of Sam's contact
cement, and I stopped at a car supply place to got a can of Boodo.
thosejackrabbus were moving sofast that we couldn7 see them, except
Back at the steel plate, Herb fUlsd in the dent with the Bondo, while I
at night when they glowed in the dark. Although as a biologist I knew
that btorsssansseancs lead never beenrecordedin a mammal, I figured it
was sa hveotheeie wuiii tastinc.
We got in the Lead Hover, and drove up to Marfa. There wasn't a
tamber yard mere, to we coatftnued lo Alpine andfoundone. While we
warefcerewe telephoned Herb's old yrifriend Anita, who lives
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cut all the fancy coverings off the ntattreas and trimmed it to fit the plate.
Then we stuck it oa w i n the contact cement, and Anita touched up the
part of the painting where the dent had been. It was getting toward
sunset, to we decided to wait until the next day to try out the new setup,
and covered our cemtntction with brush one mora tune. Anita had to
live a lecture at Sul Rou, and we had to return Earl's ekctjronic
equipment, so we went back uptothe observatory by way of Alpine.
Finding out what these fast hares- looked like was getting to be an
•
obsession, but we were still willingtobe patient. At me Greens', we
returned the radar and borrowed their lovely white saluki Meladia. We
had been away from our own boundstoolong snd missed them. We *
liked Melly, and she was their best camp dog.
Tlse next taorning felt propitious. The air was still and crisp; the sky
was clear. We uncovered our perfected device and reconstructed the
jackrabbit trail where it had been messed up by our walking on it We
generally tidied up the place so it looked ss pristine as we could make it,
and retreatedtoour camp. We weretooeager and nervous to make
breakfast; we just sat there and waited. After an hour and about fifteen
minutes there was a terrible clang (Herb said it was much quieter than
last time) and we leapt to our feet, slammed a sliplead onto Meladia, and
sprinted for the steel plate. There was a jackrabbit! It was about a
hundred yards off, staggering away from us relatively slowly • less than
a hundred miles an hour. It seemed hurt, maybe running on three legs.
Meladia saw it! I slipped her and she was off like a Katusha rocket.
They quickly disappeared behind some little hills, but it looked like
Meladia was gaining. Sure enough, after a few minutes we began to see
huge puffs of dust out on the horizon. Meladia had caught up with the
hare and was turning it! After another couple of minutes there was a
final gigantic dust cloud, which slowly settled. 'Got it,* I said. 'Went
in a hole," said Herb. Well, if he wasright,Meladia must have dug it
out, because after about half an hour she came trotting into camp
carrying it.
I must say it was a little bit disappointing. It was a young male and
looked just like the black-tailed jackrabbits that our salukis caught in
California, except that it was a little bigger (it weighed four pounds five
ounces) and its back was covered with very long jet-black guard hairs.
One of its front legs was broken; maybe that happened when it hit the
steel plate, or maybe when Meladia caught it. That night it didn't glow in
the dark, even when Herb tied a rope to it and swung it around his head
as fast as he could. We built a fire and cleaned and cooked it and soared
it out three ways. It tasted like any other jackrabbit Eating it didn't
even make Meladia or us any faster.
Epilogue
Meladia, who used to be pure white with the mediocre nose and eye
pigment that goes with that color, came back from catching that hare
with black nose and eye liners, and sable sides - it made her look
elegant. We don't know if she stayed that way. We tipped the steel
plate over and left it there, mattress side up, in case we ever came back
and wanted to use it for a bed. For a while tbe Department of Defense
took over the ranch where die fast hares were, and closed it to the
public. Even Phil, who has a high security clearance, couldn't find out
what they were doing there. It's still classified today. I don't know
whether they were interested in the speed of the hares or the fact that
they were bioluminescent. Wilfred said that they refused to pay him
anything, and their low-flying helicopters ran more weight off his cattle
than the jackrabbits/lights ever had. Herb and I, partly because of this
experience but mostly because of other things I don't want to tell you
about, went to live at the Esaien Institute near Big Sur on the California
coast, where we conducted workshops on 'Beyond Virtual Reality.' At
the time all this happened, I had never heard of the Marfa Lights. Since
then, many people, including the famous Dr. Brueske who wrote the
book about them, have asked whether I thought the luminous jackrabbits
explained them. I doubt it. For one thing, they were not bright enough
to be evident beyond about two miles. When a mysterious phenomenon
like the Marfa Lights becomes known and many people go out looking
for it, they see many different things, such as St Elmo's fire, vortons,
ball lightning, refracted car and ranch lights, etc., which they identify
with what they are looking for. The jackrabbits could be included among
these phenomena.
(Author's note: Some of the places and all of the people in the above
narrative actually exist. None of the names of anything have been
changed to protect anybody.)
The Iris Shop
Downtown Marfa
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11th
Lights
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Welcomes one and all
to the 11th annual
Marfa Lights Festival
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STUDENTS
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A working sketch of the marquee the Marfa High School Class of1977 has donated to the school. The actual sign will state, 'Marfa
High School.' The class, which is holding its 20th reunion this weekend, will dedicate the sign at 1 p.m. Monday at the southwest
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MHS Class of '77 says it's time school had a sign
MARFA - Marfa High School towns on business. "I'd see other messages for passing
Class of 1977 graduates have marquees at other schools and motorists to see.
MHS Class of 1977 members
donated a marquee to their alma we decided we'd like to see one
mater, and they'll dedicate it at our school. It will show we will dedicate'the sign at 1 p.m.
Monday during their 20th take pride in our town and Monday to two departed
persons: teacher/coach and
reunion.
school."
"The five of us here in town
the 6-foot by 10-foot sign is class sponsor Tommie Jane
said let's do something for being erected in the southwest Howard and classmate Ronnie
MHS," said class of '77 alumni corner of the high school Glenn.
Danny Jurado.
The class footed the bill for
campus, near the intersection of
A West Texas Utilities Co. Lincoln and Hills streets and the sign this summer through
employee, Jurado said he got will boast coming school bake sales and donations from
the idea white driving to area events, congratulations and the public. "We had wonderful
support from the townspeople,"
Jurado said.
Marfa school board members
earlier this month gratefully
accepted the sign as a donation
and agreed to pay for its
installation. WTU is helping
out, too.
Unlike the drawing Jurado
presented to school board
members earlier this month, the
sign will state 'Marfa High
School' in white letters on a
purple background.
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The U.S Department of Commerce ranks Texas second only
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percent for the entire U.S.
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"Hispanic business owners in
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the Internet last year range as
high as $1.2 billion. Annual
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p.m. Tuesday, September 2, in
the Band Hall.
This is an organizational
meeting, and booster club goals
for the coming school year are
expected to be discussed.
Last school year, band
boosters purchased a $2,000
equipment trailer for the
marching
band
program,
making it easier to conduct road
trips.
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SRSU confers degrees
Athletic
Sul Ross Sute University coofencd degree* atrf certificates on
20T graduates during summer
couunencemeot exercises Saturday in the Graves-Pierce Complex.
Registration continues today
conference, which
through Saturday at SRSU
includes SRSU, expands Sul Ross State University con- format classes. All other students
. Fort Davis .
Rick Mclvor, bachelor of science, kinesiology and sports scitinues
fall
registrat|on begin classes Monday.
The American SouthwestjConence .' ' . ~
• • .
Howard Payne University, M i s Sept. 5 is the last day for late
Thursday-Saturday
in the
Becky Fairer, master of educa- ferertce, a N C A A Division III sissippi
College.
Hardinregistration, and Sept 9 is the last
Graves-Pierce Complex.
conference, is expanding to in- Simmons University, University
tion, counseling
Students can register Thursday day for schedule changes. Oct 10
Jocetha H, Lee, principal of Oscar Medley, master of edu- clude two new member institu- of the Ozarks, University of Dal- from? a.m.-4 p.m. and Friday is the last day to apply for May
tions,
increasing
ASC
Odessa Hays Magnet Elemen- cation^ school administration
las and University of Mary
,
from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday reg- graduation.
tary School and the keynote . Adolfo Martinez, associate of membership to 11 schools.
Hardin-Baylor. Texas Lutheran
For more information on regisistration is for weekend classes
New schools in the A S C are the
speaker, told the graduates, "You applied science, veterinary techUniversity is an associate memand ^i|l be from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. tration or to obtain a fall class
University of Texas at Dallas and
are in charge of your success... if nology
ber of the A S C in football, i
schedule, contact the Office of
in Graves-Pierce.
Schreiner College in Kcrrville.
you can touch one child in your
"The expansion of the conferSaturday is the first class day Admissions and Records at 837Their membership is effective
lifetime, you are successful.''
Fort Stockton
ence will enable the A S C to de- for students taking the weekend- 8050.
Jennifer Rodarte, bachelor of Sept. 1,1998.
Lee, a 1973 Sid Ross graduate;
velop east and west divisions in
Sul Ross State University
said, 1 didn't realize how much science, chemistry
team sports with jhe added exMary Martin, bachelor of sci- President R. V i c Morgan, chair citement of divisional playoffs at
Sul Ross touched my life. Withof the A S C Council of Presiout Sul Ross, I would not be ence, biology
the conclusion of the respective
Robert Dunagan III, bachelor dents, said, "The American seasons," Morgan said.
where I am today."
Xce was introduced by Mice- of business administration, gen- Southwest Conference Council
"The
advantages
of such
If you ever wondered about
The painting class will meet
of Presidents is excited and very
donio Villarreal, a member of the eral business
growth also include the ability to
color theory or if you ever
each Tuesday and Thursday from
Texas State System University
Bonnie Warnock, master of pleased with the acceptance of control scheduling and expenses, wanted to learn about painting, a 6-9 p.m. during the fall semester.
Board of Regents.
science, range and wildlife man- the University of Dallas and increase media coverage over a
For more information on the
Sul Ross State University class
Schreiner College as the newest
Receiving and certificates dur- agement
three-state region, and enable
class, contact the Department of
this
fall
may
answer
your
quesing the ceremonies were:
Florentino Garcia, bachelor of members of the conference. The A S C institutions to meet Title IX
Fine Arts and Communication at
tions.
addition of these two fine acascience, criminal justice
requirements for women's athAlpine
837-8218.
Arcilia Nieto-Garza -bachelor demic institutions will enhance letics."
Todd Mund, master of educathe image o f our conference
of arts, English
tion, physical education
throughout the Southwest."
Zachary Jones, bachelor of
UT-Dallas is in the beginning
Grandfalls
arts, English
Travis Miller, bachelor of sci- stages of establishing a nonDonna Gordon, .bachelor of
ence & associate of applied sci- scholarship athletics program.
arts, English
Blanca Smith, bachelor of sci- ence, meat industry management The school has sponsored only
men's and women's soccer, but
ence, envimomental sciencebeginning
in 1998, the university
Marfa
chemistry
will
add
men's
and women's basVictor
Mendoza,
bachelor
of
Jamie Franks, master of agriketball and will sponsor addiscience, criminal justice
culture, animal science
sports
yet
to be
Jim Kitchens, bachelor of sci- tional
Ferell Gage, bachelor of science,
criminal
justice,
cum
laude
determined.
ence, industrial technology, cum
Jennifer Calderone, bachelor
Schreiner will sponsor nonlaude ,
scholarship
athletics in volleythis Friday, Saturday & Sunday
of
science,
interdisciplinary
Tasha Stewart, master of arts,
ball, basketball, soccer, tennis
studies
history
and softball for women. For men.
Virginia Carrillo, bachelor of
Pecos
featuring the hottest Tejano country singer
it will sponsor soccer, basketball,
business administration, office
David Vejil, bachelor of sci- tennis and baseball.
occupations
ence, criminal justice
U T D , which has the highest
Melinda Brown, bachelor of
Sylvia Dannelley. master of S A T score (1235) for incoming
science, animal science
education, diagnostician
freshmen of any publish instituDana Cockrum, master of eduKarina
Barrera,
bachelor
of
tion in Texas, specializes in comcation, supervision
science,
computer
science
puter
science,
electrical
Lu Lara, master of education,
Frances Glenn, master of edu- engineering, management, natuand the Tejano music of
diagnostician
ral science and mathematics.
Linda Coleman, bachelor of cation, reading
Valerie-Martinez, master of
A S10 million events center is
science, biology
education,
counseling
under construction that will feaSandra
Chambers-Spears,
Donna Davis master of educa- ture bleacher seating for 3,200,
master of. education, physical
and
tion,
school administration
three full-sized basketball courts.
education
Francisco Hernandez, bachelor four racquetball courts, two
Denise Sample, bachelor of
of business administration, Yi- squash'courts, a'25-yard swimbusiness administration, general. nance' , *' - ' *
: ' ming pool, fitness center, offices,
business
locker rooms and an auxiliary
John White, master of science,
will open the MLF Concert
Presidio
gymnasium.
geology
Senia Sanchez, bachelor of sci- Schreiner is affiliated with the
Edith Kapuscinski, bachelor of ence, kinesiology and sports sci7 p.m. Saturday. Aug. 30 at Vizcaino Park
Presbyterian Church U S A and is
arts, interdisciplinary studies,
ence, magna cum laude
an independent liberal arts colsumma cum laude
Tickets $15 per person in advance; $20 at the gate
Antoinette Fausett. bachelor of
lege. It is known for its excellent
Rita Snipes, bachelor of fine
arts, psychology
programs in exercise science,
(Children 10 and under FREE - must be accompanied by a paid adult.)
arts, studio art
teacher education, business adScai let House, bachelor of sciministration and psychology.
ence, kinesiology and sports sciSanderson
The athletic complex features
ence
, Jaime Chapoy, bachelor of scibasketball and volleyball faciliPatricia Koch, master of arts,
ence, biology
—
ties with a state-of-the-art wood
8-p.m. Friday. Aug. 29
English
Patricia Munoz, bachelor • of
floor in the gymnasium. A new
Forrest Foster, bachelor of sciscience, chemistry
Country Western street dance with
softball field, located adjacent to
ence, agricultural business
Painting classes set at Sully
Marfa
Lights
Festival
Labor Day weekend
E M I L I O
La Diferenzia
Los Gringos
:
:
Balmorhea
Brenda Iniguez, certificate, office systems
Shelley Madeley, master of
education, counseling
Julie Brijalba, bachelor of arts,
interdisciplinary studies
Terlingua
Andrea O d o m . master of education, counseling
Van Hom
Sabra Laviers. bachelor of arts,
history
QrancC Opening
Labor Day IVeekencC
JAug. 29, 30 &31
North Fifth Street Gallery
Fine Art
Works by
Ghnna Goodocrt Gustavo Mantoya
Pablo Picasso
Undo Chats
Fndric RemingtonBarbara Casey
P.J. Men*
Caryn Golden
Manuel
Lepi •
AHodellePucktft
Frances NutmannSihranno Valltarta
<H(fception:
5-7p.m.
Saturday, jlug. 30
118 N. 5th SL
Alpine
915-837-0003
the baseball diamond, has been
constructed
this
year, and
Schreiner features an eight-court
tenniS complex and a natural
grass soccer field.
"The vision of the A S C Council of Presidents is to develop a
super-regional conference that at
present is the only N C A A III .
conference in the Southwest."
Morgan said.
"The focus is for the A S C to be
positioned for the year 2000 and
beyond as one of the strongest
N C A A Division III conferences
in the nation. W e believe the conference is certainly headed in
that direction thanks in large pan
to the efforts of Commissioner
Fred.Jacoby. He has given the
conference great insight and
leadership in this growth period,
and we are all appreciative of his
contributions."
Charter members of the A S C
are Austin College, McMurry
University and Sul Ross. Other
conference
schools
include
Lobos
scrimmage
Saturday
p Sul Ross State University
•Coach Jim Hector and his staff
will get a chance to look at the
1997 Lobos Saturday during a
scrimmage against Monterrey
Tech at 1 p.m. at Jackson Field.
The Lobos only have a short
time to get ready for their season
opener against Panhandle State
University in Goodwell, Okla.,
on Sept. 6.
Western Express
of San Angelo
by the historic Presidio County Courthouse in
downtown Marfa; tickets $5 per person
all day Saturday. Aug. 30
Old-fashioned family festival on the courthouse lawn
fun run, food booths, arts and crafts booths, Marfa Lights
roundtable discussion and entertainment 'round the clock
Sunday. Aug. 31
noon, the fun continues on the courthouse lawn
8 p.m. festival finale Tejano dance at the MAC building with
Elida y Avante
(limited tickets $10 per person)
' / '
For tickets and information, contact the Marfa Chamber of
Commerce, Box 635, Marfa, TX 79843
1.800.650-9696 or 1.915.729-4942
Visa & MasterCard accepted
\
Conte join us at the 11th
annual Marfa Lights Festival!
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Mathison presents teaching
strategy at C AMT convention
M A R F A - Tony Mathison, a
mathematics teacher at Marfa
High School, presented a teaching strategy at the Conference o f
the Advancement of Mathematics
Teaching Convendon ( C A M T )
this summer.
The- C A M T convention was
held in Houston at the George
Brown Convention Center from
July 29-August 1. About 4,000
mathematics teachers from Texas
attended the summer convendon.
Rod Brinkman
Mathison* s strategy was one he
effectively used while teaching
advanced mathematics courses at
Wilrner-Hutchins High School in
Dallas.
New teacher takes on a handful,
hopes to give back to Marfa HS
Shorthorn Staff
M A R F A - G i v i n g something
back is the'reason R o d Brinkman entered the leaching field.
, Brinkman is the new A g Science teacher and F F A Advisor at
Marfa High School.
He moved to Maria from Lott,
Texas located south of Waco.
"I like West Texas and like the
atmosphere
and people. I've
w«trkcd in big ranch country
before and enjoy it." he said.
A graduate of Sam Houston
Stale Universily. M H S is his first
teaching assignment.
"I've been in the agriculture
business for many years." he
said. "I went into teacher because
I wanted lo give something back
rather than just take."
Plant and Animal, Introduction
A g . Humanities. Introduction to
A g Mechanics and Wildlife.
"I want to challenge students to
think about the future and get on
track with something that can be
life's work," said Brinkman. " A g
is a very diversified industry."
He is also interested in serving
the community. He and the ag
students will be working at the
l*residio County Livestock Barn
this week to get it ready for the
winier shows.
"We will be welding, cutting,
organizing and cleaning up," he
said.
By S A R A H F E L L O W S
M A R F A - T h e Marfa
High
School senior class elected officers August 18.
Evan Jennings is the class
president. This is the first year a
man has been in charge of the
class.
Vice president position will be
filled by Lizet Tejada. Sarah Fellows took reporter. Chriselda
Campos is treasurer; Griselda
Hinojos.
parliamentarian: and
Esmeralda
Salazar.
Student
Council representative.
Class
favorites
are Blanca
Acosta and Joe Cordova.
The class also discussed Homecoming activities and graduation.
Juarez elected
junior class
president
By L I S S E T T E P A L L A R E Z
M A R F A - Ariel Juarez will serve
as the Junior Class president this
year.
The election was held Monday.
August IS.
Other
officers
are Yohans
Cabezuela. vice president; Lori
Mendaza.
secretary/treasurer;
John Robertson, parliamentarian;
and Gabriel Carrillo. Student
Council representative.
Cabezuela and Monica Lopez
are Junior Class favorites this
year.
The Class of 1999 will have a
busy year planning the prom.
Prom Committee members are
Noe Campos, George Campbell.
Melony Mediano and Yvettc
Ramirez. A l l prom ideas go to
. these four lucky people.
The C A M T is an annual convention designed - t o promote
improved strategies for teaching
mathematics. Next year the convention will be held in San
Antonio.
M A R F A ISO CAafstfaTRIA HCHVS
Monday - Friday, Sept. 1-5
BREAKFAST
Monday
LUNCH
No school, Labor Day holiday
•
Tuesday
Egg-cheese burrito
or cereal & toast
Cheeseburgers, trench fries,
lettuce, tomato, pickles,
ice cream
Wednesday
—
Flapsticks or
cereal & toast
Potato-chorizo burrito
or cereal & toast
Beef tips w/white rice, green
beans, fruit, bread
Edday
Waffle sticks
or cereal & toast
Taco salad, retried beans,
lettuce, tomato, fruit
(Milk served with all meals. Juice served with all breakfasts. Menus subject
to change.)
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Class favorites this year.
For more information or to talk
M A R F A - Josh Melendez and
The two were selected during-a
to Brinkman, call the high school
Jackie Rios- are the Sophomore class meeting August 18.
at 729-4000.
't
The
class elected
officers
including
Randy
White,
president; Aaron Garcia, vice
president; Elise Babb. secretary;
Damian Carrillo. treasurer; Alex
Acosta.
parliamentarian;
and
Paul Carrasco. Student Council
representative.
before he was hired at Sonora
High School as a Spanish instructor and coach where he
taught one year. After Sonora,
Zertuchi taught Spanish in an
alternative school in San Antonio for half a year and quickly
returned
to Hardin-Simmons
where he was pitching coach
for half a year, before relocating to Marfa.
"I enjoy sharing cultural and
"It was a big decision to come
historical aspects o f the Spanish
out here, but I really enjoy the
people, particularly with Mexiarea,"
Zertuchi said. "I also
cans," Zertuchi said.
enjoy working with {these stuHis fluency in the Spanish landents} because they tend to be
guage was attained through his
more polite, courteous and willfamily and the Del Rio and
ing to learn. A l l my colleagues
Acufia areas where he was born
are very easy to work with, as
and raised.
well. They bring a lot o f knowlZertuchi
attended
Abilene
edge and experience into the
High School and after graduclassroom."
ation enrolled at Hardin-SimTackling both sides o f the
mons University in Abilene,
teaching/coaching aspect o f the
where hejob
hadhas
. triple
major:
left Zertuchi
with a
Spanish, political science and
strong impression of how stuhistory.
dents should be educated.
After graduating, he worked
"I think that by balancing both
for the U . S . Department of Jussides, a lot more is , accomtice as an appeals officer in
plished with the kids. W e need
Washington, D . C , for half, a
to produce a good quality stuyear. However, he soon found
dent-athlete," stated Zertuchi
that teaching Spanish was his
O n the side, Zertuchi attends
niche.
Sul Ross State University where
Zertuchi taught Spanish at
he is working on his Master's
Hardin-Simmons for one year
degree in history.
P E T R O S K Y CHIROPRACTIC
food stand at the Marfa Lights -Festival
this weekend
120 N . Austin St.. - M A R F A
BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL
SELLING;
hamburgers - cheeseburgers - hot dogs chili dogs - nachos - tacos - salsa - candy sodas - bottled water
* consultation
* exam
* X-Rays scout studies (if necessary)
* Doctors recommendation for care
for only
For our customer convenience we will
provide tables and chairs under a tent!
$25
Ill L P W A N T E D :
SCHOOL PHYSICALS
$10
APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
For all positions.
Serious applicants
must apply in
person only at
Call today to schedule
300 S. Phelps St.
915-729-3550
in Alpine
expires 8-31-97
HIGHLAND EXXON
PIERCE MOTORS
For af your gat i Art /leads,
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915-729-8181
CARMEN'S CAFE
915-729-3429 • Marfa
"Great Mexican food,
dine-in, take-out
SPORTS
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PHARMACY
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(915) 729-4222
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MARFA
TODAY
Skorthom varsity football
team tcriinimfca Irion
County, 7 p.m.,
McCamey.
TUESDAY
Lady Shorthorns vanity
& J V volleyball teams vs.
Buena Vista, 5 p.m.,
Imperial.
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By M I R I A M H A L P E R N
M A R F A - Marfa High School
-da la bienvenida (welcomes) al
Sefior Alejandro Zertuchi.
Zertuchi has been hired as the
new
Spanish teacher,
head
baseball coach and assistant
varsity football coach. H e also
teaches English as a Second
Language ( E S L ) to students
who come from Mexico.
The Outback Bar & Grill
IMNavfeSMIarfa
a
Zertuchi zooms into MHS
coaching. ESL, Spanish spots
Come visit
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salad, fruit
Thursday
Brinkman said he is interesting
in continuing to build up the F F A .
program to serve as an instrument to improve leadership skills.
"Students need to development
Brinkman is married. He and
leadership skills so they can
his wife Elizabeth have two chilapply them in business," he said.
dren. Lacy. 14 and a freshman at
" A n y parent who is interested
M H S . and Paul. 24.
in their kid's future is welcome to
This year he is teaching Pervisit with mc. I have an open door
sonal Skills and Development.
policy and would be glad to visit
and help plah the future."
Senior officers
elected at MHS
His lecture explained how to
use classroom groups to strive
toward excellence. A l l groups are
subject to be put on the spot,
based on a random selection
method to present a correct solution to a mathematics problem,
i "The power o f the strategy
comes from basic human nature."
he said. "This is achieved through
the,implementation of the group
grading process."
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The
Lady
Sborihornt
volleyball team had the last
word at last weekend's Van
Hom tournament, winning the
final match with Ft Hancock
and getting into the swing of the
season with a 2-1 record.
Junior High
Lady Horns
play hard in
Presidio
The Junior High Lady
Shorthorns traveled to Presidio
Monday, August 25 for the
season's opening matches.
"Both teams came home with
a loss," said Coach Linda
Knight, "but a lot of positive
things were seen."
The 8th graders had an
exciting three-game match, but
fell short in the end with final
scores of 3-15, 15-11, and 615. Crystal Cordero hit a hot
streak in game 2, serving ten
straight points; and Adriana
Villanueva scored three in the
1st and 2nd games and one in
the 3rd. Stacey Upshaw scored
a total of three points. And
Jennifer
Hernandez,
April
Zubiate, Candy Lujan and
Mona
Lisa
Aguilar
all
contributed to the team's
efforts.
The 7th graders also had a
dramatic match which spanned
three games before the ladies
threw in the towel, 15-1, 5-15,
and 10-15.
"As is usual for seventh
graders, serving was a major
factor in the overall outcome,"
said Knight.
Leah Weimers scored seven
consecutive points in game 1,
and Lisa Buscher followed with
3, Tina Carrillo with 3, and
Melissa Lujan with 3.
Hallie Smith scored three
points as top server for game 2.
Tina Carrillo scored five
consecutive points in game 3,
and Melissa Lujan totaled 3.
Junior High players of the
week are Crystal Cordero in the
8th grade, and Leah Weimers
in the 7th grade.
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Friday's
pool
play pitted
Marfa
against
Valentine,
Presidio JV, and Ft. Hancock.
Tbe Lady Horns easily won the
first match against Valentine,
with scores of 15-8 and 15-<5.
Moving on to the Presidio JV,
Marfa again dominated the
match with 15-8 and 15-12
scores.
The streak ended, however,,
when Fort Hancock shook up
tbe Shorthorns in the third
match. Marfa lost both games,
7-15 and 9-15, and went into
Saturday's play as #2 seed
behind Fort Hancock.
The Lady Horns met Fort
Hancock
again
in
the
tournament's
championship
match. In game 1, the Lady
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began to exert themselvet; but
once Marfa warmed up, they
held the score for the rest of tbe
game. Monica Aguilar led the
way at the net as she registered
seven kills. Danna Buscher was
hot at the serving line, and Ft.
Hancock just couldn't handle
her mixture of serves. Tbe
Lady Shorthorns won game,
match and tournament with a
score of 15-8.
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"The girls played
as a
team,
which led to their winning the
championship," said Foster.
Tuesday's match put the Lady
Horns against Balmorhea.
"It was a hard match to get
into mentally," said Coach
Foster. "It also took us a little
while to get adjusted to their
ceiling in the first game. Once.
we did, we put them away in
short fashion."
Marfa held Game 1 with a 15-
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* Tuesday through Saturday Nights
* Come to Prude Ranch, enjoy charbroiled sirloin steak,
dutch oven biscuits and cherry cobbler along with
potatoes, fresh vegetables and tossed salad with coffee
or tea; all of this plus hayride and western music for
$20 plus tax per person.
Children 10 and under eat free.
* Wagons load in front of Prude Ranch Office at
6 p.m. return at 8:15 p.m.
In time for McDonald Observatory
Don't worry about the weather,
we can do it all but the wagon
ride inside.
Oriental Express
Chinese Restaurant
Reservations Required
915-426-3202 or 1-800-458-6232
3000A W. Hwy. 90, Alpine
(915) 837-1159
(next to Ramada Inn)
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7 score. Mandy Guevara had ,
five points with one ace, Sarah '
Fellows had four points with
one ace, Bonnie Lujan scored 4
points, and Monica Aguilar 2.
The Lady Horns, moved on to •
win game 2 as well, with afinal•
score of 15-10.
"In the second game we
experimented
with various
rotations," said Foster. "Ltret
Tejada did a good job in
running the offense as ' our
setter."
Sarah Fellows scored six
points with 1 ace in game 2,
Danna Buscher scored three
points, Kimberly Gonzales had
2 with 1 ace, Monica Aguilar 2,
Lauran Knight 1, and Amber
Serrano 1.
"Our Saturday match with
Sierra
Blanca has been
cancelled, so we will spend the
next four days working on
timing and increasing our
skills," Foster said.
The Lady Horns now post a 31 season record. Their next
match is against Buena Vista on
Tuesday, September 2 at 6 p.m.
The Junior Varsity team also
had a good match against the
Balmorhea JV, winning both
games with duplicate scores of
15-9 and 15-9.
"It was a very good win for
the younger Lady Horns,"
Foster said. "Everyone played
and contributed to the victory.
Lots of hustle was exhibited,
while the team is still learning
the offense and working on
timing."
The Marfa JV currently posts
a 1-1 record for the season.
They travel to Buena Vista on
September 2 for a 5 p.m.
match.
The Presidio County Courthouse in Marfa
Lunch Buffet
"Best
Egg flower Map
BBQ chicken
Spicy chicken
Spicy pork
and the
1
Food. Best Price"
Beef broccoli
Moo Goo Gai Pan
Shanghai noodle
Rice noodle
Steamed rice
Oriental donuU
Fried rice
Crispy chips
1
Presidio County Courthouse Annex in Presidio*"
•
Plus salad bar for only - $5.45
will close at noon Friday, August 29
Dinner has a bigger variety of fancy food!
"Come and see our beautiful gazebo!
in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
County offices will reopen at regular times
on Tuesday, September 2.
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lit I t i r j ! ) ' "
Have a safe and happy holiday!
Visit
I MIKE'S CORNER
Cheerleaders
plan dunk booth
MLFfundraiser
MARFA • Step right up and dunk
that teacher, cheerleader, and volleyball and football player Saturday at the Marfa Lights Festival.
Marfa High School Cheerleaders are sponsoring a dunking
booth this year to raise money to
pay for uniforms, according to
sponsor Tasha Bates.
The dunking booth will be
located at the north side of the
courthouse.
For $1 the player will have
three chances to dunk the person'
in the booth.
Each cheerleader will sit in the
booth for 15 minutes. Bates will
take the plunge at 12 noon and
journalism teacher Allison Scott
will take a turn at 1 p.m.
The cheerleaders will also be
selling T-shirts to buy a permanent ran-through sign for the
football team.
For more Information or to volunteer to sit in the booth for 15
minutes, can Bates at Marfa
High School, 729-4000.
Horns built a 10-4 lead after the
first rotation. Ft Hancock
chipped away at it, and closed
to 11-9, but did not threaten
again. Marfa took the _game
with a 15-11 score.
<
"Danna Buscher and Sarah
- Fellows had a good game at the
net, while everyone hustled and
played good defense," said
Coach Jay Foster.
Bonnie Lujan scored six points
with one ace, Danna Buscher
had three points with two aces,
Monica Aguilar had three
points, Mandy Guevara 2, and
Lauran Knight 1.
Tbe second game started a
little tighter than the first. Ft.
Hancock had a 5-4 lead at one
•point before the Lady Horns
"Guy Combs has brilliant ideas!"
MHS yearbook
back issues on
sale at festival
By MARIA CAMPOS
MARFA - Take a walk down
memory lane and buy a Marfa
High School Shorthorn yearbook
at the Marfa Lights Festival.
The MHS yearbook staff will
share a booth with the MHS
cheerleaders' dunking booth on
the north side of the courthouse.
Yearbooks to be sold include
1983; 1986-1995; and 1997.
The 1996 yearbooks are being
printed now and will be shipped
to the "high school on September
6.
Prices for the books are $ 2 » for
1989 and below; $25 fir 19901995; and $30 for 1997.
The 1996 yearbooks will sell
for $30.
H n m i K»illr a I I L i l i u l
during
the Marfa
Lights Festival this
ATTENTION
weekend
(courthouse lawn)
MIKE'S PLACE
famous hamburgers
UNCLE CHAM'S - gorditas
SANTTS
fatftas - tripitas - crafts
JOHN WAYNE'S
JOE
Ice cream
BOB'S- barbecue
Mike's Place Restaurant
at 111 N.Highland St, Marfa
will also open all day Friday &
Saturday.
* And Sunday from
8 a.m. to 11 a.m. for
ignudo
only!!
Rio Grande Electric Cooperative
Members
Notice To Begin Construction Of Project 320
Beginning around the first part of September, construction will begin on rebuilding the
existing three phase electrical line that runs from Big Bend National Park through Sombrero
Peak Ranch to a point approximately one mile from Terlingua Ranch Headquarters. The
first phase of this project, which should take approximately six weeks to complete, will
include that portion of line on Terlingua Ranch and Sombrero Peak Ranch. Rio Grande
Electric Cooperative will be building a new line with larger conductor adjacent to the
existing line and then removing the old line upon construction of the new. This method of
construction should keep necessary interruptions of power to a minimum.
Because we are increasing the capacity of the conductor as well as replacing the old wood
poles and crossarmsr, Rio Grande Electric Cooperative feels that many of the low voltage
problems experienced by those members in Lajitas, Study Butte, Terlingua, and Terlingua
Ranch may be alleviated upon completion of Project 320.
Please feel free to contact the Rio Grande Electric Cooperative office in Marfa at
1-800-460-0679 if jlou have any questions concerning this project. We will take every
possible precaution not to disturb residents in the area as we perform this much needed
upgrade.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
See you at the concert
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New report documents rise in heroin abuse in Texas
AUSTIN • Despite the fact
that cocaine remains the number one drug problem in Texas,
use of heroin continues to increase statewide, according to
Jane Maxwell of the Texas
Commission on Alcohol and
Drug Abuse.
Maxwell, a member of the
National Institute on Drug
Abuse's Community Epidemiology Work Group, said heroin
ranks third among illegal drug
problems reported by adult clients entering TCADA-funded
substance abuse treatment programs. But the number has
been steadily increasing.
Heroin users seeking treatment
represented 9 percent of all ad-
Maxwell
was" recendy
missions at TCADA facilities in oin, the quality of heroin is getawarded a National Research
1994, 10 percent In U995, 13 ting purer in Texas."
"A new generation needs to Fellowship by the Commonpercent in 1996, and 14 percent
understand how-deadly-heroin -wealth-of-Australia to-assist-in
in the first quarter of 1997.
"In the past two years, we is," Maxwell said. "They need that country's National Drug
have seen an increase in the use to be aware that heroin is addic- Strategy. Her work there involved review of international
of heroin across the nation. Part tive. Heroin kills."
Maxwell is the author of Sub- trends in illegal drug marketing
of this is due to the introduction
and aggressive marketing of stance Abuse Trends in Texas, and the new heroin epidemic in
'
very potent Colombian heroin an overview of a wide variety both nations.
Copies
of
Substance
Abuses
on the East Coast," Maxwell of drugs sold and abused in this
said. "We need to be alert to a state that is issued by TCADA Trends may be obtained by conresurgence of heroin usage twice a year. It is based on data tacting the public information
among people who are hot from' a variety of criminal jus- •office at TCADA or by calling
tice, health and government (800) 832-9623.
aware of its dangers."
Maxwell, who spoke at the agency sources, including re40th annual Institute of Alcohol ports on arrests, drug overdose
and Drug Studies in Austin, incidents, and treatment statissaid 'although we are not yet tics gathered from TCADA
seeing the pure Colombian her- programs.
MARFA INTERNET
SERVER
Is Now On-Line And
Accepting New Customers
Go By
C11 r i s t o p h e r ' s
or call 7 2 9 - 4 5 7 1
$29.95 per
month
(no long distance charges)
BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL
COMPUCARE
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Bill Applegate, Agent
PCs & MACs
' L o c s l A r u Networks * Consulting 'Service 'Sales
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New Construction
AIR CONDITIONING &
REFRIGERATION
Renovation
Heating - Electrical
915 • 729 • 3266
RN 15415
Sharon & Larry Lippe 915-426-2013 Mobile 556-1436
P.O. Box 1201 Fort Davis, Texas 79734 #TACLB002273C
Marfa Rock Shop
Rough Rock, Fossils, Cabs,
Arrowheads, Mineral Specimens
Ocotillo
r>0" N o r t h ")th A l p i n e
Kaehinas and Sea Shells
(915) 729-4087
Browsers always welcome!
M R V 1 M . VOL R
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C h i l d r e n r, L . i t i n o a u t h o r s
10/97
Crafts. Nature.etr.
TAPES • CARDS & POSTERS • ART
SUPPLIES
E
HCB
Financial Plaining
O
TRUCK & AUTO
Windshield Service
218 Lincoln St. - MARFA (915) 729-4585
Auto Glass
Fcxwgn & domeSfic
Insurance daims
welcome
Auto - TruckVans .
Free Estimates
Factory quality
auto & paint work
done, paint &
body repair
3/97
HIGH COUNTRY NURSERY!
Landscape Design - Xeriscaping
Native Plants
Yard Maintenance
We Ship Plants - 1-800-569-5492
ABC Pump Inc.
Hardware & Welding
313 E. San Antonio St. - MARFA
I
paint • house pump* • windmills • storage tanks • pressure systems
solar systems • Larsen antennas (Ctffuiar 12-wey)
Bobby Donaldson, manager
Bus. 915-729-3161
ties. 915-72*4125
A OP
"Your LP dealer for the
Davis Mountains - Big Bend Area"
DR. T H O M A S L C O A T S
Optometrist
125 N. 6th S t
AGEA^ards
A ei
MaryAnntMoti. CFP
or
Propane* tanks f o r l e a s * o r s a l *
Gas appliance) s a l e s and service)
A l p i n e , Tx 79831
te » i • i
837-2643
Marfa, Presidio, Fort Davis & Valentine
1-800-446-2969
or in Alpine
837-3348
IB-14-0898-EAN
M a r f a F e e d C QJ
Supply
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G I L B E R T S BODY SHOP
SIERRA GAS PRODUCTS INC.
s
IRAs • Options • Insurance • Annuities
1*.™*,!¾¾
Rerj'^ncil
B E A D S • R O C K S <& M I N E R A L S • M A P S - G A M f c S
Stocks • Bonds • Mutual Funds • CDs.
Renaissance Plaza Ste. 100
70 N.E. Loop 4 1 0
San Antonio, T X 7 8 2 1 6
1-800-926-5136
Enterprises
inctos?. f r o m h a n k ) • (915) 837 5353
BOOKS & MAGAZINES
~ John & Audrey Landry
2 miles West on Hwy. 90
P.O. Box 603, Marfa, T X 79843
[email protected]
_http://www. iglobal.net/christophers
P.O. Box 573 PH. 915-426-3155
Fort Davis, TX 79734
LIPPES
Custom Homes
MARFA-TEXAS
See us for new computers!
STEVE STEFFEY
502 Tippit
Alpine, TX 79830
(915) 837-5251 (915) 631-2111 Cellular
Marfa, T X 79843
Karl F. Armstead, Broker
= -
Professional Computer Services
Real Estate
Sales - Consulting - Management
State Certified Appraisals
P.O. Box 883
GUIDE
FORT DAVIS VETERINARYSERVICES
Dr. Janet Greathouse
Dr. David Taylor
PETS-HORSES-RANCH-ANIMALS
Complete line of:
H w y . 17-S, 1 mi. south of Fort Davis
P.O. Box 1036, Fort Davis, T X 7 9 7 3 4
(915)426-3086
All PURINA products
Animal health products
In Beautiful West Texas
Hwy. 90 East - MARFA
1-800-729^4686
PIERCE M O T O R S , M a r f a
For your best tire - For your best tire buy
"Serving
915-729-4336
the Big Bend Area for
Building
Materials
Center
FREE delivery to Marfa!
FOXWORTH-GALBRAITH
LUMBER COMPANY
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25years"
204 East Holland - ALPINE, TX 79830
(915) 837-3441 FAX (915) 837-7466
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1-800-870-8509
BRIT W E B B ' S
TEXACO
ALLEN
Opens doors...
Let us open tlie
doorfory o u !
Hwy. 90, Across from
Alpine, Texas
(91S) 837-5149
SOUTHWtST ItSAS MWSCtPAL
(CORP.
ROY SCUDDAY & ASSOCIATES
PERFORMANCE
Certified General Appraiser
Ranch & Land Commercial Residential
Tax and Estate Appraisals Our Specialty
1-800-339-9249
or Contact:
Asa 'Cookie' Stom^ppraiser-In-Training
915 837 5706 in Alpine
12404 DhssstooeCkde
Aiietn, Texas 7I7M
512 331 • 2 *
101W. Avenue E
AMno, Tx7MX
MS 137 »411
REALTY
PERFORMANCE
NATURAL GAS SERVICE
For Marfa
Fort Davis &
I Balmorhea
729-4367
NIGHTS - W E E K E N D S - HOLIDAYS
MARFA - 729-4367 * 729-3130 * 729-4624
ALMKE - 837-3437 • «37-3097 • 837-3110 • 837-3444
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DEATHS
Boyd
Alice Katherine Bo/d, 87,
died July IS, 1997, Wthe Fort
Stockton Nursing Center. —~~~~
A private service at the ancient family burial site in Mississippi b planned.
She was born Nov. 7, 1909,
in Silver Creek, Mississippi,
tbe daughter of the Rev. J.L..
aad Clara R. Boyd.
Dr. Boyd served as professor
of speech and drama at Sul
Ross State University from
19SS until her retirement in
1975. Dr. Boyd began her college teaching career at Mississippi Women's College (later
William Carey College), and
continued it at Hardin-Simmons
University in Abilene, before
joining the faculty of SRSU in
Alpine, as chairman of the Department of speech and drama.
Dr. Boydreceivedher Ph.D.
degree from Columbia University in 1946, in the field of
theatre and the dramatic arts,
writing a dissertation entitled
"The interchange of plays between London and New York,
1910-1939: A study in relative
audience response." In addition, Dr. Boyd received the
L.H.D., honoris causa, from
William Carey College.
-
KVMM
(Ft*. Mr*)
Church.
• Survivors bchide aJspafeats,
Ernie and Jo Reesing of Alpine;
aJfcother^MJke Reeamg_of
Austin; a sister, Susan Carroll
of -Alpine; his * inaterhal
gnmdrnother, Peonie Christian
of Opdousas, Ala.; and three
Tiieces and a nephew.
M A R F A
I . S . D .
19?7
This nodce concerns.
property
tax rates for M A R F A I . S . D . ,
. . .
It
presents Information about three tax rates. Last year's tax rate is the actual rate the school district used
to determine property taxes last year. This year's effective tax rate would impose the same total taxes
as last year If you compare properties taxed in both years. This year's rollback tax rate is the highest
tax rate the school district can set before it must hold a rollback clectiori. In each case these rates are
found by dividing the total amount of taxes and stale funds by the tax base (the total value of taxable
property) with adjustments as required by state law. The rates are given per $100 of property value.
Tenorio
Francisco Tenorio, 68, of
Odessa and formerly of Marfa,
died Monday, Aug. 25, 1997,
at Medical Center Hospital in
Odessa.'
Funeral Mass will be at 10
a.m. today at St. Joseph's
Catholic Church in Odessa wim
the Rev. David Herrera officiating. Burial will follow at
Rosehill Cemetery in Odessa,
directed by Martinez Funeral
Home.
He was born July 24, 1929, in
Marfa. He had lived in Odessa
since 1959, moving from,
Marfa. He was a truck
driver/crossing guard for the
City of Odessa. He enjoyed
outdoor activities and playing
pool. He was preceded in death
by his father, Edwardo Tenorio
and his mother, Eugenia
Tenorio.
Survivors include his wife,
Placida Flynn Tenorio of
Odessa; two sons, Eddie
Dan Reesing, 26, of Austin Tenorio and Frank Tenorio,
and formerly of Alpine, died both of Odessa; three stepsons,
Thursday, Aug. 21, 1997, at Paul Flynn of Lubbock, Paul
his residence. Flynn of Andrews and Jose
Service was at 2 p.m. Monday Flynn of Odessa; a daughter,
at Redeemer Lutheran Church Delia Fuentes of Odessa; a
with burial in Elm Grove stepdaughter, Mague Urquedez
Cemetery. Arrangements were of Odessa; a sister, Herlinda
Martinez of San Antonio; 9
by Geeslin Funeral Home.
He was born Feb. 28, 1971, grandchildren; and 9 stepin Trinity. He worked in an grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be friends of
auto body shop and was a
the
family.
member of Redeemer Lutheran
Last year's tax rate:
Last
Last
Last
Last
Last
year's
year's
year's
year's
year's
operating taxes
debt taxes
total taxes
tax base
total tax rate
$.
_
$
S
859,538.00
-0859.538.00
68.100.964.00
1-30
/sino
1.237
/SlOO
This year's effective tax rate:
Last year's adjusted taxes
(after subtracting taxes on lost property)
+• This year's adjusted tax base
(after subtracting value of new property)
This year's effective tax rate
x 1.03 * maximum rate unless the school district
publishes notices and holds hearing
826,518.00
S
66,774,184.00
1 -274/^()0
This year's rollback tax rate:
Amount of local taxes needed based on state
funding formulas and 1997-98 student
enrollment
This year's adjusted tax base
This year's local maintenance
and operation rate OR
1996 maintenance and operation rate .
This year's maintenance and operation rate
(use greater of 2 rates above)
$0.08
This year's debt rate
Rate to recoup loss certified by
commissioner oTeducation
This year's rollback rate
+
-
Reesing
Memorial
Funeral
Home
Property Tax Rates In
1997
»
+
+
+
-
$.
$.
854,523.00
66,774.184.00
$.
$.
1-279
/$ioo
$.
$.
$.
1.30
1.38
-0-
/$100
/$100
/$100
$.
-0•1.38
/$100
/SlOO
1. 30
$.
* * C 0 R R E C T I 0 N NECESSARY DUE TO ERROR IN TEA WORKSHEET**
For a school district with additional rollback rate for
pollution control, insert tbe following lines:
+
-
Additional rate for pollution control
Rollback tax rate
/$100
/$100
$
$
Thoughtfully dedicated
to families in Jeff Davis
Presidio County
a n c l
Mar/fa, Texas 79843
915-729-4422
David S. McCorcle. manager-funeral director
Mauricio Cordova, pre-need counselor
1
50-197
5-96/4)
* Funeral prearrangements
TEXAS
LOTTERY
Monuments
Winning
Numbers
of Public Hearing on Tax Increase
The
MARFA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
will hold a public hearing o n a proposal to
increase total tax revenues from properties o n the tax roll in
1997
by
.051Z
percent. Y o u r individual taxes may increase at a greater or lesser rate, or even decrease, depending o n the
change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property.
Wednesday, Aug. 27:
Jackpot: $8 million
Numbers not available
Saturday. Aug. 23: 4 22
Jackpot: $4 million
26
29
32
35
T h e public hearing will be held o n
.
4,
S E P T .
1997
at
6:00 p . m .
F O R the proposal: E r n e s t o C a r r i l l o , C a r l R o b i n s o n , Ann F i t z g e r a l d ,
. ^ . i _
& Nancy P o i s o n
A G A I N S T the proposal: L e t i c i a G a r c i a
Loretto
P R E S E N T and not voting: None
ABSENT:
Alex Leos J r .
Play LOTTO TEXAS at
T h e statement above shows the percentage increase the proposed rate represents over the
TRIANGLE FOODS
tax rate that the unit published on
1500 W. U.S. 90. Alpine 915-837-5229
August
2 8 . 1997
. T h e following table compares taxes o n an average
taxes may b e higher o r lower, depending o n the taxable value o f your property.
Last Year
Average home value
(amount available o n the average home,
818 W. San Antonio St., MARFA 915-729-4541
person's exemptions)
$
25.024.00
$
25,517.00
S
5.000.00
S
15,000,00
S
20.024.00
$
1Q.517.QQ
not including senior citizen's or disabled
Average taxable value
The Big Bend Sentinel
T H E BIG BEND SENTINEL (ISSN 1076-1004 U S P S 055-800)
is published weekly every Thursday 52 times a year by L A
FRONTERA PUBLICATIONS INC., Box P. Marfa, T X 7 9 8 4 3 .
Annual subscription rates are $21 in Presidio, Brewster & Jeff
Davis Counties and $25 elsewhere in Texas & the United
States. Special rates apply to subscriptions abroad.
(Subscriptions are non-refundable). Periodicals postage paid at
Marfa, T X 7 9 8 4 3 . P O S T M A S T E R : Send, address changes to
Box P, M a r f a J X 7 9 8 4 3
Member: T E X A S PRESS A S S O C I A T I O N , N A T I O N A L
A S S O C I A T I O N O F HISPANIC J O U R N A L I S T S
1.30/S100
(proposed)
1.30 /S100
T a x rate
$
Tax
260.31
$ 136.72
(proposed)
TTpdj-r thi< p r v p r v t a l ta-rrs o n the a v e r a g e h o m e w o u l d
or
47¾
DECREASE
p e r c e n t c o m p a r e d w i t h last y e a r ' s taxes.
a d j u s t i n g for c h a n g e s i n p r o p e r t y v a l u e , t h e tax rate w o u l d
We're located at 110 N. Highland Avenue, Marfa, Texas
Office hours are 8 a.m. - noon; & 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday
Our mailing address is Box P, Marfa, T X 7 9 8 4 3
Our telephone number is (915) 7 2 9 - 4 3 4 2
Dor fax number is 1915) 729-4601
This Year
General exemptions available.
SE53CONVENIENCE STORE
Editor & Publisher
Business & advertising
Office manager
Photo lab technician
Photo lab technician
Distribution
Effective
home i n this taxing unit last year to taxes proposed o n the average home this year. Again, your individual
AMIGOS
Robert Louis Halpern
Rosario Salgado Halpern
Teresa Salgado
Miriam Halpern
Robert Armendariz
James 'Bubba' Shelton
Vasquez,
p e r $100 o f t a x a b l e v a l u e o r
02
DECREASE
bvS 1 2 3 . 5 9
C o m p a r i n g t a x rates w i t h o u t
by $ _ - * Q P £ z
p e r c e n t c o m p a r e d to last y e a r ' s t a x r a t e . T h e s e tax
r a t e figures a r e n o t a d j u s t e d f o r c h a n g e s i n t h e t a x a b l e v a l u e o f p r o p e r t y .
C r i m i n a l Justice Mandate (for counties):
The
"
<
County Auditor certifies that
County has spent
_ , for the mainte.. 19.
$
;
in the previous 12 months beginning .
nance a n d operations cost o f keeping inmates sentenced to the Texas Department o f Criminal Justice.
County Sheriff has provided information o n these costs, minus the state
revenues received for reimbursement o f such costs.
HI A i < S I A I I
P r o p e r t y D u e R a t e s I n r u s i n i o cowrrt
This notice concerns 1997
. property tax rates for.
, It presents
information about three tax rates. Last year's tax rate is the actual nue the taxing'unit used to determine
property taxes last year. This year's effective tax rate would uztpoac the same total taxes as last year if
you compare properties taxed in both years. This year's roflfcac* tax rate ii OK higb<*
unit can set before taxpayers can'sun tax rollback procedures. In each case these rates are found by
dividing the total amount of taxes by the tax base (the total value of taxable property) with adjusonents
as required by state law. The rates are given per $100 of property value.
Farm to Market/
Flood Control
Fund
General
Fund
Special ]
6 . 8 0 0 sq.ft. C O M M E R C I A L BUILDING
Bridge F u n d
with Highway 90 frontage
rate:
Last year's tax
Last year's
Last year's
Last year's
i Last year's
Last Year's
A L A M I I O REAL E S T A T E
P.O. Box 1 5 0 8
M . j r f i i . TX 7 9 8 4 3
C)1 5j 7 2 9 4 4 2 4
Excellent location
operating taxes
debt taxes
total taxes
tax base
total tax rate
S779053.56
S141774990
S.5495 /5100
3 . 0 0 0 sq.ft. C O M M E R C I A L BUILDING
jsm.
also has Highway 9 0 frontage
Jim
Over 2 a c r e s of l a n d p l u s
additional building
This year's effective tax rate:
S780010.16
Last year's adjusted taxes
(after subtracting taxes on lost property)
K \ \ ( III s ( H M M I K( I U
S152536864
This year's adjusted tax base.
(after subtracting value of new property)
s »5114
This year's effective tax rate
for each fund
$_
MOBILE HOMES
/sioo s .
/sioo
j§m $.
Total effective tax nue
In tbe first year a cou nty collects tbe additional sales tax to reduceproperty taxes, it must insert tbe
following lines unless itsfirst adjustment was 'made last year.
$
-
Sales tax adjustment rate
-
Effective tax rate
$ 0
/$100
1.03 " maximum rate unless unit publishes
notices and holds hearing
$ .5267 /$100
/$100
0
This year's rollback tax rate:
+
x
*
-
Last year's adjusted operating taxes
(after subtracting taxes on lost property
and including taxes for state criminal
justice mandate.)
$
This year's adjusted tax base
$
1 his year's effective operating rate
$
1.08 - this year's maximum operating rate $
This year's debt rate
$
This year's rollback rate for each fund
$
^his year's t o a l rollback rate
$
763847.81 $
$
152536864
$
$
.5008 /«ino $
/sirtn $
/S100.
.5409 /Sinn $
/sinn
/S100 $
.00996/siOO $
/sion
/$100 $
.5508 /5100 $
/Sinn $
/sino
,5508 /5100
A county that collects tbe additional sales tax to reduce property taxes, including one thai collects
tbe taxfor tbefirsttime this year, must inser* tbefollowing lines:
Sales tax adjustment rate
Rollback tax rate .
S
S
0
Q
/$100
/$100
For a county with, additional rollback ratefor pollution control, insert tbe following lines:
Additional rate for pollution control
Rollback tax nue
: lo
••' $
0
/$100
/$100
Schedule A
Unencumbered Fund Balances
The following estimated balances will be left in 'he unit's property tax accounts at die end of the fiscal year. These balances
are not encumbered by a corresponding debt obligation.
Type of Property Tax Fond
Balance
-0-
GENERAL FUND
Schedule B
1997 Debt Service
The unit plans to pay the following amounts for long-term debts that are secured by property taxes. These amounts will
be paid from property tax revenues (or additional sales tax revenues, if applicable).
Principal or
Interest to
Contract Payment to be Paid
Other Amounts
to be Paid
to be Paid from from Property
Property Taxes
Description of Debt
CERTIFICATES
$ 3400.00
$10,000.00
OF OBLIGATION
$500.00
Total
Payment
$
13,900.00
* • LADIES * *
A Midwest middle age financially secure male has been divorcedforsix years, is looking
for a Hispanic female to share
his life and home. If you believe you might be that special
person, please do both of us a
favor and send a recent picture
or video and letter telling me all
about yourself. This special
person must be legal resident
and above consenting age. Send
all letters, videos etc. to:
JLM
P.O. Box 2166
Tulsa, OK 74101-2166 23-34ltp
n«Hwi.nn
Amount (if any) paid from funds listed in Schedule A
-
Excess collections last year
-
Total to be paid from taxes in 1997
-
State aid for facilities
+
Amount added in anticipation that the unit will
collect only
-
90
13900.00
•,544.00
% of its taxes in 1997
1544*.00
Total Debt Levy
Schedule C
Expected Revenue from Additional Sales Tax
(For hospital districts, cities and counties with additional sales tax to reduce property taxes)
In calculating its effective and rollback tax rates, the unit estimated that it will receive $_
in additional sales and use tax revenues.
F ^ County:
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fixed income?.New 4 bedroom
doublewide loaded with extras,
E-Z financing, low down payment, with monthly payment
less than rent Call Homes of
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ica; Odessa; 1-915-363-0881;
1-800-725-0881.
Se habla
espafiol.
* Used homes starting at
$1,500 cash. Dealers welcome.
Call for more information.
Homes of America, Odessa; 1915-363-0881; 1-800-725-0881.
Se habla espafiol.
* Casa mobil usada, amueblada, pagos mas bajos que la
renta. Llame a Homes of America en Odessa. 1-915-363-0881
o 1-800-725-0881.
23/34-2tb
REAL
ESTATE
FOR SALE - Hilltop borne on
6 full city lots in Marfa. Approximately 3,000 square feet,
3-bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen
w/appliances, den w/artificial
stone fireplace, formal dining
w/china cabinet & linen closet,
formal living room w/oak flooring & high ceiling, studio
w/saltillo tile floor. Plus 1-bedroom,
1-bath
apartment.
24*x30' frame and metal workshop/barn.
Small orchard.
Price:
$150,000.
Contact
Johnny Carpenter at Carpenter
Real Estate in Alpine, Texas, at
915/837-3325.
17-tfnb
H O M E FOR SALE - Tasteful brick veneer, 3 BR's, two
baths, fireplace, custom cabinets, all built-in appliances,
pantry, walk-in closets, fans,
central heating & cooling,
patio, 2-car garage w/large
storeroom, low maintenance.
140 W. 3rd St. in Marfa. Appointment please, (915) 7293354.
19-tfb
~~~~
For Sale
RV Park in
Terlingua
.17 full hookups,
including satellite TV,
Rec room with
washer/dryer, showers
and office space.
Also includes large mobile
home for living quarters.
Contact Ed
at (915) 3712259
FOR
PERSONALS
(expand as needed)
Total required for 1997 debt service
-
k l NIDI \ IIAI
RENT
FOR RENT - Three (3) studio apartments available September 1. Applications for
bousing may be picked up at tbe
Marfa Housing Authority, 510
S. Kelley, Monday-Friday, 8
a.m. - 5 p.m. Equal Housing
Opportunity.
24-itb
M a k e plans to
attend the
11th annual Marfa
Lights
Festival!
L a b o r Day
Tne county has cscdudcHl a m / a n x x i ^
Weekend
for economic development grants from this amount of expected sales tax revenue.
Schedule D
State Criminal Justice Mandate (For Counties)
The
County Auditor certifies that
;
19
the previous 12 months beginning.
County has spent $
in
, for the maintenance and operations cost of keeping
inmates sentenced to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice!
County Sheriff has provided
information on these costs, minus the state revenues received for reimbursement of such costs.
Schedule E
Transfer of Department, Function or Activity
The
the
spent $
The
>
to
on
operate* this function in all or a majority of the
'
. [Second Year of Transfer Modify schedule to show comparison of
amount tb is year ana preceding year by unit receiving tbefunction J
This notice contains a summary of actual effective androllbacktax rates' cakauations. You can inspect a copy of the fufl
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P U S T P T O ffTWfTT CUUtreDOll
;
:
Name of person preparing this notice
Date prepared ADCOST 26. 1997
is pleased to announce the opening of his
General Practice of Podiatry
Office Hours by Appointment
from
,,4
D r . J o h n C . Libbie
Podiatrist
(915)447-5009
P r o f e s s i o n a l O f f i c e B i d g . II
880 D a g g e t t - Suite T w o
P e c o s . Texas 79772
Services Offered:
•Foot Surgery
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•8WnPToWermol the Foot
•Wectkxietfriafc aod Feet
•Bunions. Heel Spurs, Neuromas •Aaektsncewlmr^rryc^ene
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•PbinUvWarU, Corns*,
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•OrtwioaswriAfch8u|)poit>
*C«nphwe Famiy Foo« Care
& legal notices
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IC
NOTICES;
PUBLIC NOTICES
PUBLIC NOTICES
Notice By Publication
Marfa, Tx 79843
STATE O F TEXAS
NOTICE
To Patsie Ann Ali-Koarti: and
You have been sued. You may
Pursuant to tbe authority be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday,
employ an attorney. If you or to all whom it may concern,
C O M - Aug. 28
granted under the provisions of Sept.
10, at the Texas
your attorney do not file a writ- Respondent: Patsie Ann- AliPUBLIC NOTICE
Section 5.02 or 5.05 of Article Department pf Transportation's
ten answer with the clerk who Koarti.
Golf Course Road, V of the Texas Litter Alpine Area Office at SH 118 Request For Bids On Texas issued this citation by 10 a.m. You have been sued. You may
Highway Construction
Abatement Act; and • after North, Alpine.
on the Monday next following employ an attorney. If you or
Marfa
Sealed proposals for 2.73 km the expiration of forty-two days your attorney do not file a writhaving complied with the
Usual rights reserved.
notification procedures required
of miscellaneous construction after you were served this cita- ten answer with the clerk who
T x D O T - A u g . 28 St Sept. 4
in Section 5.03 of this Article,
on US 67 from intersection FM tion and petition, a default judg- issued this citation by 10 a.m.
NEW RATES il
the Sheriff, Presidio County,
170 and US 67 N. of Cibolo ment may be taken against you. on the Monday next following
PUBLIC NOTICE
Rental Assistance
Marfa, Texas, shall conduct an
Advertisement
and Creek Bridge to International
Albert G. Valadez - District the expiration of 20 days after
Available
auction and sale of abandoned Invitation for Bids
Bridge on US 67 covered by Attorney
you were served this citation
motor vehicles at 10 a.m., The City of Marfa (hereinafter CD 104-9-28 and on BU 67-A
*AU electric
and motion for modification of
104 W. Callaghan
Saturday, Sept. 6, 1997, at the called the OWNER) will from intersection of B67 and
• Energy efficient
order in suit affecting PCR, a .
Fort
Stockton,
TX
79735
* Modern appliances mt*
following
location(s): receive Bids for WATER US 67 to intersection and Spur
default judgment may be taken
D A - Aug. 28, Sept. 4, 11 It 18
••Central heat & air LENOJR
Beginning at the Presidio WELL
Laundry room & play area
against you. The petition of
IMPROVEMENTS, 203 covered by CD 104-11-5 in
County
Sheriffs
Office TCDP Contract No. 716519, Presidio County, will be re- PUBLIC NOTICE
Beverly Ann Mayes, Petitioner,
Impound
Yard,
320 N.
Citation By Publication
was filed in the Court of
until 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. ceived at the Texas Department
THE STATE OF TEXAS
Presidio County, Texas, on the
Highland,
Marfa,
Texas. 17, in person at City Hall (113 of Transportation, 200 E. RivTO: JEANIE MARIE TOMP- 29th day of July, 1997, against
Office: (915) 729-4490 or Abandoned vehicles to be sold N. Highland St.), City of Marfa erside Drive, Austin, Texas,
are: (1) 1985 Ford 4D or by mail to Estela Madrid,. until 1 p.m., September 9, KINS, P.O. BOX 1253, IN- Patsie Ann Ali-Koarti, Respon(915)837-2483
1997, and then publicly opened GRAM, TX 78025, Defendant, dent, numbered 5757 and entiVIN: 1FABP3933FA174205;
City Manager, City of Marfa,, and read. It is the bidder's re- Greeting:
tled "In the Interest of Dominic
(2)
1990
Chev
4D P.O. Box 787, Marfa, Texas
sponsibility
to
ensure
that
the
YOU
(AND
EACH
OF
YOU)
Lee Ali-Koarti and Kathryn
VIN:2G1WL54R8L9272497;
79843-0787. All bids will be
HEREBY
COM- Alma Delores Mayes, Minor
HELP WANTED
(3)
1984
Dats
2D publicly opened and read aloud sealed proposal arrives at the ARE
above iocation and is in die MANDED to appear before the
VINJN1PS26SXEW605809;
at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17. hands of the letting official, by 394th District Court of Presidio Children, and Affidavit for Ci1980
VW
2D
Small rural nursing facility in (4)
Consideration for award of the the specified deadline regard- County at the Courthouse being tation by Publication."
The suit requests enforcement
Alpine needs RN relief and full- VIN: 1GLM919760; (5) 1979 bid will be made at 5 p.m.
less
of
the
method
chosen
by
located
at
320
N.
Highland,
in
by
contempt, and also modificatime LVN to provide quality Ford 2D VIN:9J87F 178663; Wednesday, Sept. 17 at the
the City of Marfa, Presidio tion in suit affecting the parent1988
Pont
2D City Council Meeting, City the bidder for delivery.
care in a pleasant environment. (6)
Plans and specifications^ in- County Texas, by filing a writ- child relationship.
Please contact Cheryl Crist, VIN: 1G2WP14W7JF222578;
Hall, City of Marfa.
cluding
minimum wage rates as ten answer at or before 10
The date and place of birth of
The auction will then move to
R.N./DON at (915) 837-3343
Bids are invited upon the provided by Law, are available o'clock A.M. of the first Monthe children who are the subject
or Fax resumes to (915) 837- the Highland Exxon Storage several items and quantities of
for inspection at the office of day next after the expiration of of the suit:
7076 - Alpine Valley Care Cen- Yard, 702 N. Ave H, Marfa, work as follows:
Tom
R. Mangrem, Area Engi- forty-two days from the date of
Name: Dominic Lee AliTexas, and the following
ter.
23/34-2tb
Water well facilities include a neer, Alpine, Texas, and at the the issuance of this citation, die
Koarti
abandoned vehicles will be 320 gallon gpm vertical turbine
Texas Department of Transpor- date for answer being the 22nd
Sex: Male
Entry level nursing assistant sold: (1) 1986 Ford 4D well pump, flow meter and
tation, Austin, Texas. Bidding day of Sept., A.D. 1997, to Birthdate: July 17, 1990
VIN:2FABP43FOGX210403;
trainees
discharge piping.
proposals are to be requested Plaintiffs Petition filed in said Birthplace: Alpine, Texas
(2)
1981
Ford
4D
* Check out our new deals!
Contract
Documents, from the Construction and court, on the 2nd day of June,
* receive nurse aide training VIN:DCL34124209; (3) 1983 including
Drawings
and Maintenance Division, 200 East A.D. 1997, in this cause, num- Name: Kathryn Alma Delores
Olds
4D
with* pay
Technical Specifications, are on Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas bered 6141 on the docket of Mayes
Sex: Female
VIN:
1G3AY69YXDX355926;
* course paid for by AVCC
file at the office of GSW & 78704-1205. Plans are available said court and styled Tommy
Birthdate: December 23, 1991
(4)
1974
Plym
2D
* flexible hours for students
Associates,
1030 Andrews
Birthplace: Amarillo, Texas
(5) Highway, Suite 211, Midland, through commercial printers in Gene Tompkins, Plaintiff, vs.
* opportunities for advance- VIN:VL29B4B464452;
Austin, Texas, at the expense of Jeanie Marie Tompkins, DefenThe officer executing this writ
1982
BMW
2D 79701.
ment
the bidder.
dant.
shall promptly serve the same
Contact
Cheryl
Crist, VIN:WBAAG3300C8379758;
Copies of the Contract
A brief statement of the nature according to requirements of
The
Texas
Department
of
(6)
1984
Ford
PK
RN/DON at Alpine Valley Care
Documents may be purchased Transportation hereby notifies^ of this suifekias follows„u>wit:.
law, and the mandates hereof
Center (915), 837-3>43.
, VIN.; lFTbF15F7ENA21 151;, ,.. f}r
$50 from! GSW & all bidders that it wiii-uisunf 'Petition of Divorce
and make due return as the law —
(7)
1980
.
Ford
2D
'
' ? 23/34-20) •
Associates for each set of that bidders will not be disThe officer executing this writ directs.
VIN:0H87F159457; (8) 1975 documents
obtained.
No criminated against • on the shall promptly serve the same
Issued and given under my
2D refunds will be made.
Certified nurse aides to pro- Chev
ground of race, color, sex or according to requirements of
(9)
A certified check or bank national origin, in having full law, and the mandates hereof, hand and the seal of said court
vide TLC for dependant resi- VIN:1H57U5Z428037;
at office this the 8th day of AuFord
PK draft, payable to the order of
dents.
Congenial
working 1988
opportunity to submit bids in and make due return as the law gust, A.D., 1997.
VIN:
1FTDF15N3JKB62205;
the OWNER, negotiable U.S. response to this invitation, and directs.
atmosphere with friendly staff
Ramona Lara
1982
Ford
PK Government bond (at par value)
and families. Alpine Valley (10)
in consideration for an award.
Witness, Ramona Lara, Clerk
Clerk
of Court - District Clerk
VIN:
1FTDF10E5CPA08639;
or
a
satisfactory
Bid
Bond
Care Center. Please contact
Usual rights reserved
of the . District Court(s) of - Presidio County, Texas •
(11)
1971
Ford
2D
executed
by
the
Bidder
and
an
Cheryl Crist, RN/DON at (915)
24-D1921 24-76-0104-09-028, Presidio County, Texas.
P.O. Box 789
VIN:2A385319774; (12) 1981 acceptable Surety ir. an amount
837-3343 for interview.
Etc.
Issued and given under my
Marfa, TX 79843
Ford
2D equal to five percent (5%) of
23/34-2lb
hand and the seal of said court
T x D O T - Aug. 21 & 28
NOTICE
VIN: 1FABP34F8BU170046;
the total Bid shall be submitted
at office this the 8th day of AuYou have been sued. You may
(13)
1984
Pont
4D with each Bid.
gust, A.D. 1997.
PUBLIC NOTICE
employ an attorney. If you or
* ATTN: MARFA * VIN:1G2AL68C3EY204138.
Attention is called to the fact
Ramona Lara Clerk,
Citation By Publication
your attorney do not,file a writPostal positions. Clerks and
Danny
C.
Dominguez, that not less than the federally
394th Judicial District Court
THE
STATE
OF
TEXAS
ten answer with the clerk who
sorters. No experience re- Sheriff,
Presidio
County determined prevailing (DavisPresidio County, Texas
TO:
MIGUEL
PEREZ,
ADissued this citation by 10 a.m.
quired. Benefits. For exam* sal- Sheriffs Office, P.O. Drawer Bacon) wage rate, as issued by
P.O. Box 789
DRESS
UNKNOWN,
Defenon the Monday next following
ary, and testing information call V. Marfa, TX (915) 729-4308.
the Texas Department of
Marfa, Tx 79843
dant, Greeting:
the expiration of forty-two days
1-(630) 906-5570 ext. 5354 8
Hoilsing
and
Community
PCSO - Aug. 28
NOTICE
after you were served this citaa.m. - 8 p.m.
23-2tp
Affairs, and as set forth in the YOU (AND EACH OF YOU)
ARE
HEREBY
COMYou have been sued. You may tion and motion, a default judgContract
Documents,
must
be
PUBLIC NOTICE
MANDED to appear before die employ an attorney. If you or ment may be taken against you.
Contractor's
Notice For paid on the project, and the
HELP WANTED - Lajitas on
Cindy R. Weir-Ervin At*y. at
Contractor must ensure that 394th District Court of Presidio your attorney do not file a writthe Rio Grande is looking for Landscape Maintenance
ten
answer
with
the
clerk
who
County
at
the
Courthouse
being
Law
Sealed bids for .Landscape employees and applicants for
energetic customer oriented
are
not located at 320 N. Highland, in issued this citation by 10 a.m. Plaintiff/Plaintiffs Attorney
Maintenance
in
Brewster employment
people. We are hiring for all
the City of Marfa, Presidio on the Monday next following
5050 E. University Blvd.
County, Texas, covered by discriminated against because of
restaurant positions, and hotel,
County Texas, by filing a writ- the expiration of forty-two days
Ste$
their
race,
color,
religion,
sex,
contract RMC 601797001 will
ten answer at or before 10 after you were served this citafront desk clerks. We provide a
Odessa, TX 79762-8100
or
national
origin
on
the
entire
be received at the Texas
tion
and
petition,
a
default
judgo'clock
A.M.
of
the
first
Monresort type atmosphere and
C R W E - A u g . 14, 21 & 2 8
Department of Transportation's project.
day next after the expiration of ment may be taken against you.
competitive wages. Housing is
Alpine Area Office at SH 118
Attention is also called to forty-two days from die date of
Ori T. White & Associates
available. Larry (915) 424- North, Alpine, Texas, until 2
PUBLIC NOTICE
General
Condition
148
the issuance of this citation, die P.O. Box 160
3471.
23/34-20)
p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 17, "Restrictions
The City of Marfa is soliciting
on
Public date for answer being the 6th
107 East 4th St., Fort Stock- sealed bids for unleaded, regu1997, and then publicly opened Buildings and Public Works
day of Oct., A.D. 1997, to ton, TX 79735
HELP WANTED - Village
lar gasoline and diesel fuel and
and read.
Projects." The Bidder certifies Plaintiff's Petition filed in said
T G T - Aug. 14, 21, 28 8t Sept. 4
Farms of Texas is currently
oil products such as:
The Texas Department of by the submission of its bid that
court, on the 10th day of July,
accepting applications for an
I
Antifreeze
=Transportation hereby notifies the Contractor, Subcontractors,
A.D. 1997, in this cause, numelectrician for the . Marfa
SPECIAL NOTICE
all bidders that it will and materials used on this
Superflo 10-30, 40
greenhouse. Salary will be set affirmatively insure that the project are not Of a foreign bered 6151 on the docket of
[
Gearoil 80-90
said court and styled The State
according to experience. A
Ronex Cartridges
contract entered pursuant to this country included on the USTR
Need
grass
for
10
to
100
Of Texas, Plaintiff, vs. 1980
basic
background
and
Air filters
advertisement will be awarded list.
Cadillac
4
DR
VIN cows. Please call (915) 364knowledge of electrical work is
for the 1997-98 fiscal year.
to the lowest bidder without
2500. 23-tfb
The Prime Contractor will
a must. Call (915) 426-2301 for discrimination on grounds of review the equal employment 6D69A9191572, Defendant.
Gasoline and/or diesel fuel will
A brief statement of the nature
more information.
24-itb
be delivered at the site of the
race, color or national origin opportunity section under the
FOR SALE
of this suit is asfollows,to-wit:
supplier.
and further that it will General Contract Conditions •
EARN MONEY Reading affirmatively insure that in any Part I and will take affirmative Notice of Seizure and IntenGasoline shall meet all coloFOR SALE - 1991 Chevy Cation to Forfeit
books!
nial
pipeline specifications. Tax
contract entered into pursuant action to meet minority and
The officer executing this writ price. 4-door, auto, silver," exempt certificate will be issued
$30,000/yr. income potential.
to this advertisement that female participation goals in
96K, $4,750. 915.837.3009 or by the City of Marfa.
Details. 1 (800) 513-4343 Ext. minority business enterprises each task. The OWNER shall promptly serve the same
21/32-tfab
according to requirements of 2744.
Bids will be accepted until 5
Y-2948
24-ttp*
will be afforded full opportunity reserves the right to reject any
law, and the mandates hereof,
p.m. Sept. 3, 1997, and will be
to submit bids in response . to j or all bids or to waive any
and make due return as the law
FOR SALE - 1975 GMC As- opened at the next regular meetHELP WANTED - At the
this invitation and will
J * ' htlbrmalities in the Bidding.
directs.
tro truck with 8V71 Detroit, ing of the City coniamasion.
Outback Bar & Grill.. Help
discriminated against on the
If the Bid is not awarded at the
Witness, Ramona Lara, Clerk 318 HP, 13 speed roadmaster Tbe City of Marfa reserves the
wantedforall positions. Serious
grounds of race, color or previously mentioned meeting
of the District Court(s) of Transmission, twin-screw rear right to reject any arid/or all
applicants should apply In pernational origin hi consideration of the Marfa City Council on
Presidio County, Texas.
end* with 45 ft. covered trailer, bids, to make awards as they
son at the restaurant, located at
for an award. Landscape Wednesday, Sept 17, then the
Issued and given under my single deck. Call (915) 447- may appear to be advantageous
300 S. Phelps, Alpine, Tens.
Maintenance
. - work Bids may be held by the
24-2*
band and the seal of said court 2260 or (915) 445-6084. ,
to tne Cky.
specifications and bid forms OWNER for a period not to
at office mis the 22nd day of
-relative to this contract will be exceed thirty (30) days from the
Please mail or deliver beds to:
FOR S A L I
August, A.D. 1997.
FOR SALE - half Aussie and
furnished to any qualified dale of the opening for the
Estela Madrid, admifustrative
Ramona Lara Clerk,
half bhie heeler puppies. Call secretary
contractor
desiring
to
submit
a
porpoae
of
reviewing
the
Bids
FOR SALE - fiberglass
District Court
(915) 729-4036 or 358-4651.
P.O. Box 717
iawestigating
the Presidio County, Texas
camperforsmall pickup. White bid and shall be secured from and
24-ltB)
Marfa, Texas 79843
the
office
of
Mr.
Thomas
R.
quaUficatiOMofBklden.
with timed windows. $250 obo.
P.O. Box 789
COM-A«f.2l Jt2t
Mangrem,
P.E.,
Area
(915)729-4619.
23-ttp
WINCHESTER
ARMS
APARTMENTS
PUBLIC NOTICE
.
Engineer, SH 118 North, (P.O.
Auction >. and Snle or Box28), Alpine, TX 79831.
Abandoned Motor Vehicle*
A pre-bidders conference will
;
0 0 1
Date: August 18, 1997
By: C M . 'Fritz' Kahl
Mayor, City of Marfa
AUQUBT 28 I 1 M 7
W e l c o m e
•
to
the
The Historic
1 9 9 7
Marfa
Helena's
Beauty Salon
•
El Paisano Hotel
In the historic B Paisano Hotel
Downtown Marfa
in downtown Marfa
Welcomes att
to the
V7 Marfa Lights
Festiual!
]
Welcome* all idtttote to the
1997 Ma^a £ufAU QetiiucU
The Thunderbird
Restaurant
Welcome Irlarfa Lights
Festival visitors!
ir
U
Welcome all to the
11 tli.
I
509 VV. San'Antonio St. - Marfa
I
Welcomes you to the 1997
Marfa Lights Festival!
A.R. Rojas
Refrigeration
us
( Colomo's Handy
Store
Mr. & Mrs. Alfredo Rodriguez,
family & staff
W e l c o m e to the
WE GET RESULTS!
'We weCcome aCCto the
annual Marfa Lights
JestivaC
Alamito Real Estate &
Presidio County
Abstract Co.
Welcome visitors to
the '97 Marfa Lights
Festival!
Brit Webb's
Texaco
f
;>
•r.
Open: 7 a.m. 5:30 p.m
this Saturday
kfVvin/
11th annual
Marfa Lights
Festival!
Alex's Texaco
~.
Coldest Beer!
Hernandez
Auto Repair
• • •
Service 6\ Grocery
v
A
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aaktr ' II
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. l
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•r .
•
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m i l * -
Welcome to the grease bar, arid to the
11th annual Marfa Lights Festival!'
P»
820 W. Highway 90 - MARFA
(915) 729-8184 or 729-3382
Christopher's
in Marfa
Welcomes attvisitors
to the 1997 Marfa
Lights Festival