BUCKLE UP – Sarah Sivils, left, received her ribbon and belt buckle from County Fair Judge Dale Carruthers Saturday. Eliza Odgers
and Luke Carrol looked on. Sarah won Reserve Grand Champion for her junior goat. The 31st Annual County Fair took in more than
$18,000 for another new record. This, in spite of economic woes elsewhere in the countr. We must be doing something right here.
By ANNA La FLEUR
News Leader Writer
SANDERSON – In spite of tough economic times in the country, the 31st Annual Terrell County Fair
set another record Saturday, taking in $18,719, compared to last year’s $17,000, which was up from $14,000 the year before.
The fair
is every January, rain or shine, and this year, it was the former for most of the morning. But a light rain failed to dampen the spirit
of the participants, who showed more than 100 animals and 139 arts and crafts, food and other items.
Brandee Stegall showed the Grand
Champion for her junior goat. She also was awarded Grand Champion in the junior beef cattle category. She received two first place
ribbons and a second place ribbon for her goats.
Brandee took first place in the Dutch rabbit category and first for her mini-satin rabbit. She won second place for her New Zealand breed of rabbit.
Sarah Sivils showed the Reserve Champion junior goat. She also took
first in junior lambs, third place and fifth in junior goats. And she won fifth place in the mare class of the junior horses division.
Sarah
was Grand Champion in the rabbit category, first place for her Californian breed of rabbit, second for her Dutch breed, second for
her mini- satin.
Brewster County Judge
Val Beard
P. O. Box 1630
Alpine, TX 79831
432/819-2412
Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson
201 W. Ave
E.
Alpine, TX 79830
432/837-3488
County Commissioner
Ruben Ortega
P. O. Box 233
Marathon. TX 79842
432-294- J 096
Marathon
ISD Superintendent Conrad Arriola
N. 5th Street
Marathon. TX 79842
432/386-4431
Terrell County Judge
Leo Smith
P. O. Box 4810
432/345-2421
Terrell County Sheriff
Clint McDonald
P. O. Box 320
Sanderson, TX 79848
432/345-2525
Terrell County
ISD Superintendent
Gary Hamilton
P.O. Box 747
Sanderson, TX 79848
432/345-2515
PEE WEE – Noel Carrasco won first place in the pee wee goat category Saturday at the Terrell County Fair. Big brother Joseph looked
on. In the pee wee category, children eight and under are given an animal to raise. They can sell it at auction and keep the money
but the ranchers gets the animal back.
‘Tour’ book back on track
By MARK GLOVER
Contributing Editor
BIG BEND - Linking private and public lands on both sides of the Rio Bravo/Rio Grande to create
an international park at the big bend of our border with Mexico has vexed politicians for 75 years.
Winning HOBY essay
By WILLIAM ROBERTS
HOBY Ambassador
SANDERSON – There are two distinct types of leaders in a small community, those
who lead by speech and those who lead by example.
Being a leader is not about being popular or the rewards but is about achieving a
goal that makes the community better as a whole.
SANDERSON – Kristine Woosley of Sanderson is the new office manager of the Emergency Operation Center here.
Woosley has a Masters degree
in business administration focused on healthcare.
Purchase contract upheld
by jury in District Court
SANDERSON – A jury in 63rd District Court here agreed with plaintiff Wayne Sutton
of Dryden this week that a contract with Lamon and Christina Sivils, also of Dryden, was still valid and should be honored.
Sutton
brought the suit before District Court Judge Henry Fernandez over the purchase of some lots Sutton had sought to buy from Sivils in
Dryden.
Artists host reception
ALPINE – A collection of handmade books and journals by Sul Ross State University artists Erin Smith of Sanderson,
Angelique Benton of El Paso and Lazaro Castilla, Karen Chavez, Petei Guth, Robbie McDaniel and Carol Fairlie, all of Alpine,
are on exhibit through today, Jan. 29.
Three pot busts net half million
MARFA – US Border Patrol agents seized more than $500,000 worth of marijuana in three different seizures
Monday, one in Terrell County and two in Presidio County.
Sanderson agents found footprints of about eight people in an area east of
Sanderson Monday afternoon.
About thirty minutes later, agents came upon three men and then later found four more.
MIDLAND – Terrell County Judge Leo Smith was elected chairman of the board for 2010 at the Annual General Membership Meeting of the
Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission.
Venables come calling
By ANNA La FLEUR
News Leader Writer
SANDERSON – Tami Carrasco’s sister Cherie Venable visited Sanderson over the
weekend to see the County Fair and visit with family.
Venable brought her parents Jane & Kenneth Venable. The trio stayed in town
until Sunday evening to see the peewee football game.
Cherie is a teacher in Big Lake.
Ditch bids opened
SANDERSON – Three contractors turned in “apparent low bids” on drainage ditch work under a $936,000 “Border Colonias”
grant from the Texas Department of Transportation Tuesday.
The three were the only bidders on three different provisions.
Museum fundraiser completed
ALPINE – Eight years and $4,463,791.40 later, the Museum of the Big Bend’s three-phase renewal campaign
is officially complete.
Recent gifts by the Rice Foundation of Fowlerton and the Semmes Foundation of San Antonio pushed the third
phase – the education component – over its goal of $180,000.
New ‘Guide’ nears publication
MARFA - The next printing of the Big Bend & Texas Mountains Travel Guide is being readied for production
here.
For 25 years, the guide has been the primary free travel directory for the greater Big Bend region from Del Rio to El Paso, from
Midland/Odessa to the National Park. It covers 16 communities, two national parks and 14 state parks.
Double death probed
ALPINE – Brewster County this week was investigating a possible murder-suicide on a ranch 54 miles south of here
last week.
Sheriff Ronny Dodson said deputies were called to the rural residence Thursday evening after someone called and said he
was “fixing to shoot himself.”
‘Resource’ meeting next week
SANDERSON – The US Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Rio Grande-Pecos
River County Soil and Water Conservation District will host a Local Work Group meeting at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, in the SWCD
office at 823 West Oak here.
By ANNA La FLEUR
News Leader Writer
SANDERSON – The varsity girls beat the Marathon Lady Mustangs here 43-26 Tuesday night.
Blakeney
Chriesman had top score of 18 points for the Eagles. Noemi Nuñez scored eight points, Vicky Busch had seven points, Sarah Sivils scored
five points, Amber Bon had three points and Lizette Ramirez earned two points for the team.
GOT CHER GOAT – Brandee Stegall showed the Grand Champion Junior Goat at the County Fair Saturday. She also won Grand Champion for
her junior beef cattle and several other awards.
BORDER CROSSING – The Rio Grande – or Rio Bravo on the Mexican side – forms the international boundary between the US and Mexico.
It has also carved the iconic Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park, a popular rafting venue. Efforts are again under way to
create a true international park along the big bend in the big river.
Woosley new EMS secretary
ON THE JOB – Kristine Woosley started work this year as Terrell County’s part-time Emergency Medical Service secretary. Woosley has
a Master’s Degree in business administration with an emphasis on healthcare.
Smith chairs planning body
MR. CHAIRMAN – Terrell County Judge Leo Smith has another title to put before his name. He was elected 2010 chairman of the Permian
Basin Regional Planning Commission at its meeting last week.
C’MON NOW – Hanna Swanson showed her Reserve Champion junior lamb at the Terrell County Fair Saturday but it took a war of wits to
control the animal. Hanna won, though. Well, they both won.
SANDERSON – The much-promised “Walking and Driving Tour” of Sanderson attractions was back on track this week after being stalled
by a printer problem.
The Chamber of Commerce approved the book last fall and it was to have been produced immediately thereafter.
HISTORY LESSON – One of the attractions to be featured in the “Walking and Driving Tour” by the Sanderson Chamber of Commerce does
just that. The “History Walk” behind the Visitor Center at Oak and Third was a project by volunteers that provides historic stelae
painted with historic facts. The tour book, delayed by a printer malfunction, should be available soon.
TANKED – Terrell County Road and Bridge crews delivered two 5,000-gallon water tanks to the Monty Harkins ranch north of Sanderson
this week. The tanks will be located strategically on ranches around the county to provide water for fire-fighting and road repairs.
Lady Eagles down Mustangs
OVER HERE – Sanderson Junior High roundballer Grace Jahn threw the ball to Brianna Lozano in Monday’s game with the Red Devils of
Rankin. Kayla Fuéntez looked on. The young Lady Eagles came out second best 27-9.
