A LITTLE HORSE SENSE – Katy Jahn got some pointers from fair judge Patina Crowder on her Katy-sized pony at the County Fair Saturday.
Katy’s pony won reserve grand champion horse.
SANDERSON – In spite of a serious economic downturn, not only in the United States but worldwide, the Terrell County Fair last week
set another new record, both in turnout and money generated.
County AgriLIFE Extension Agent Mark Carroll said the fair produced more
than $17,000, significantly higher than last year’s $14,000, which also was a new record.
He said the fair provided 193 meals during
the noon barbecue Saturday, up from 135 meals last year.
“We sold out of everything,” organizer Nancy Stegall said.
If there was a big
winner at the fair, it was Hunter Truesdell who showed both the grand champions junior lamb and grand champion junior goat.
He won
first place in junior lamb and in Class 2 in junior goats and showed a second goat in that class.
The showmanship award is now the “Top Hand Award,” created by Clay and Judy Houston, which went Carver Tate.
Carver also won grand champion junior pig with his Birkshire
and reserve grand champion with his Cross.
Winning first in junior goats, Class, 1 was Lauryn Carroll, twin brother Luke was second
and Brandee Stegall placed third.
Brandee won second place in Class 2 behind Hunter. Her brother Shawn Stegall placed third.
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
SANDERSON – The Sanderson Eagles, both boys and girls teams, are in the playoffs after basketball action over the past week.
The two Sanderson High School teams hosted the Red Devils from Rankin Tuesday and the girls lost by a score of 50-34.
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Residents spot lion
SANDERSON – Living here provides some opportunities to see wildlife up close and personal. Sometimes too close.
While walking their dogs recently, Monique Lacroix and Helen Zeyen both claim to have spotted a mountain lion around Javelina Hill and towards Eagle field. Zeyen said she has seen it twice.
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Deer regulation changes proposed
MIDLAND – Public meetings have been scheduled to discuss proposed changes to white tail deer regulations for Pecos, Upton and Terrell Counties.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Biologist Philip Dickerson in Midland said the changes “are part of a new comprehensive white-tailed deer management strategy that will allow the department to more cost effectively survey and monitor changes in the population.
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TC mulls development grant
SANDERSON – Terrell County may seek a matching Rural Business Enterprise Grant from the US Department of Agriculture to be used to help fund new businesses in town.
John E. Perkins, area director of the USDA office of rural development in Fort Stockton, said grants of up to $200,000 could be used in a revolving loan program administered by the county.
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Terrell SO aids in prison riot
PECOS — Terrell County Chief Deputy Sheriff Kenneth Turner joined lawmen from around the area responding to the second riot in as many months at a privately-run prison housing federal prisoners here last week.
Turner said he was assigned to patrol the outside of the prison, where he worked for 18 hours before returning home.
Read more...Lamb referendum this month
WASHINGTON, DC – A national referendum on a 1996 lamb promotion program is under way and ends Feb. 17.
The US Department of Agriculture said it will offer lamb producers, feeders and first handlers the opportunity to vote in a nationwide referendum on whether to continue or terminate the Lamb Promotion, Research and Information Order, authorized under the Commodity Promotion, Research and Information Act of 1996.
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ALPINE – Sul Ross State University President Dr. R. Vic Morgan has announced he will retire Aug. 31, ending a 20-year tenure as chief
executive, 34 with the university.
Morgan made the announcement at a joint faculty-staff meeting of the Alpine Campus and Rio Grande
College via video-conference Tuesday.
He was named acting president in July, 1989, and was selected as Sul Ross’ 10th president on Aug. 30, 1990, by the Texas State University System Board of Regents.
Read more...Grand Jury indicts one
SANDERSON – The February, 2009, session of the Terrell County Grand Jury was empanelled before brand new 63rd District Court Judge Enrique Fernandez Monday and immediately went into session, returning one indictment.
Royce Clyde Fivecoat of Kaufman was charged with possession of a firearm after being convicted of a felony.
Read more...SANDERSON – Seventh grader Daniel Luevano was the top speller after 10 rounds of competition in the Scripps National Spelling Bee
program at Sanderson Junior High School Monday.
Other participants included seventh grader Danae Fisher and sixth graders Grace Jahn, and Joseph Carrasco.
Daniel will advance to the regional spelling bee in Odessa Feb. 28.
Read more...Mine plans still firm
By MARK GLOVER
Contributing Editor
MARFA – Silver prices have dropped 25 percent since Aurcana Corp. bought the Shafter Silver Mine in November but the Canadian company remains steadfast in its plans to mine the precious metal in south Presidio County.
“The market has affected us, but we are committed,” Aurcana President Ken Booth said here this week. “We hope to be in operation within 18 months after obtaining all necessary permits from the TCEQ [Texas Commission on Environmental Quality].”
Read more...AUSTIN — Developing and protecting our water resources is one of the most pressing long-term issues facing Texas, state Comptroller
Susan Combs of Marathon said this week.
Ensuring adequate and reliable sources of clean water is essential to protect the health of Texas citizens and the strength of the state economy, she said.
“By 2060, more than 46 million people could be living in Texas and demand for water will increase by an estimated 27 percent,” Combs said. “According to the Texas Water Development Board, failing to meet this demand could cost
Read more...WASHINGTON, DC – US Rep. Ciro D. Rodriguez voted this week in favor of “DTV Delay Act,” which would postpone the date of the analog-to-digital
television transition from Feb. 17 to June 12.
Rodriguez said there are 3,868 residents in his district on a waiting list to receive government coupons to help offset the cost of purchasing digital television converter boxes, which allow an analog television set that relies on over-the-air reception to display digital signals.
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could lower concrete costs
SANDERSON – The cost of concrete here could be cut just about in half in the next few weeks.
In connection with the $14 million school bond program, National Concrete of Midland expects to open a “batching plant” in Sanderson to produce concrete for bond projects.
Read more...GRAND CHAMPIONS – Hunter Truesdell showed both the Grand Champion Lamb and Grand Champion Goat at Saturday’s Terrell County Fair.
Auctioneer Kenn Norris got the bidding up to $500 for each animal.
BEST OF SHOW – Phillip Lascano won a “best of show” award for his barbecue pit at the County Fair last week. He said he did not get
a chance to paint it before the fair but it will be available for purchase after he gets it painted.
GO FOR IT – Lady Eagle Blakeney Chriesman went for the ball in the Sanderson varsity game with Grandfalls Friday. Eagles coming to
assist included Noemi Nuñez, 5, and Vicky Busch, 22. The Lady Eagles won, placing them in the playoffs.
YOUR ORDER, SIR – Travis Roberts, standing, and J.D. Brotherton entered a lunch bar at the Terrell County Fair Saturday. A signboard
offers a meat-loaf dinner for $1.25, a price from that era. With their $100 prize, the two would be able to buy lots of dinners.
AUSTIN – Texas Rep. Pete P. Gallego of Alpine this week criticized Gov. Rick Perry’s “State of the State” speech last week, saying
Texas “needs a brighter, more empowering vision.
“Texans cannot afford to follow the same short-sighted policies Governor Perry has
outlined over the last six years,” Gallego said. “The people of Texas deserve a government that works for them the same way they work
for their families.
“Governor Perry has failed to propose solutions to fix many of the things that have been broken during his tenure as Governor,” Gallego said.
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Dr. R. Vic Morgan
PEE WEES – Dale Carruthers presented awards to the winners in the Pee Wee rabbit category at the County Fair Saturday. First, second
and third places, in order from left, were Elijah Carrasco, Brooklin Zuniga and Noel Carrasco.
FOR A SPELL – Daniel Luevano, second from right, was the top speller in Sanderson Junior High School’s entry in the Scripps National
Spelling Bee Monday. Participating, from left, were Grace Jahn, Joseph Carrasco, Daniel and Danae Fisher.
EAGLE FOR EAGLES – Sanderson Junior Class President Vicky Busch, left, accepted a wooden Eagle from Tina Sivils this week. Sivils
and her Dryden Trading post donated the carving in cottonwood root to be auctioned off to help fund the junior-senior prom. The Eagle,
carved by Diego Lopez came from R.L. Traders of Albuquerque. Sivils said bidding had topped $55 by press time.
POSTER KIDS AND ESSAY KIDS– Sanderson Elementary first grader Taryn Mitchell and fourth grader Jacob Helmers were winners in this year’s elementary poster contest by the US Soil and Water Conservation District. Theme was “Dig It: The Secrets of the Soil.” SWCD Member Jon Tom Lowrance, left, and Chairman N.M. Mitchell looked on. The Culture Club judged the entries.
Pictured below are the winners in this year’s Soil and Water Conservation District Junior High Essay Contest in the under 13 years of age category were, from left, first place winner Grace Jahn, second place Mason Blackmon, third place Abby Carrasco and fourth place Kayla Fuentes. District Board Member Jon Tom Lowrance, left, and Chairman N.M. Mitchell looked on. Topic was “What Soil and Water Conservation Means to Me.”
