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| Top of Texas.... These hardy mountain climbers ascended to the “Top of Texas” over the recent spring break. They are (L to R) Pauline Harlow, Tammy Tyrrell, Lindsey McCoy and Brock Tyrrell. As they climbed Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in Texas, Pauline was quick to point out that she was 72 years young. Guadalupe Peak is in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, located right here in Culberson County and it is one of only two national parks in Texas. |
- Trustees of the Culberson County-Allamoore Independent School District met in special session Monday evening for the expressed purpose of hiring teaching staff by the April deadline required by the state.
Almost immediately after convening the meeting, trustees went behind closed doors to consider personnel matters. And, they stayed behind closed doors for the next hour and a half.
Upon reconvening in open session, trustees made a motion that because of declining student population and the resultant loss of state revenue, a state of emergency exists within the district necessitating implementation of the district’s Reduction In Force policy. That motion passed unanimously.
Then trustees heard Superintendent Guillermo Mancha state, “I have presented trustees with my written recommendations concerning renewal, non-renewal, and resignations of district staffers and recommend that the list be approved.” That motion was also approved unanimously.
Dr. Mancha made that list available to the Advocate on Tuesday, noting that it was a matter of public record.
Those administrators, counselors, librarians, and teachers whose contracts were renewed included: Michael Barrandey, Ruben Evaro, Mickey Means, John Fabela, Sondra McCoy, Dolores Upchurch, Joe Salinas, Paul Uranga, Guadalupe Carrillo, Lorina Gonzalez, Michael McBirnie, Elton McWilliams, Kathleen Nemeth, Michael Owen, George Rangel, Rachel Salinas, Raul Tucker, Domingo Vento, Pam Young, Norita Ayers, Ellen Buchhorn, Marcia Crowley, Debbie Engle, Ben Flanagan, Lois Flanagan, Melinda Flores, Octavio Frausto, Luis Garcia, Omar Garcia, Glenn Humphries, Anna Luna, Roxann Carrillo, Felicitas Hernandez, Ruth James, Danny Villanueva, Celise McVay, Diana Sanchez, Luz Barrandey, Julia Calderon, Angelica Garcia, Nancy Gonzalez, Ellen Lipsey, Mary Yolanda Lujan, Yolanda Ortega, Rhonda Scheib, Joy Scott, Mary Skrabanek, Barbara Smith, Toni Turnbow, Yolanda Urias, Thomas Nelson, Janelle North, Armando Ortega, and Thomas Turnbow.
Staffers who have resigned for next year, and whose resignations were accepted include Hector Lujan, Sammie McWhorter, and Janet Sparks.
Following these personnel actions, trustees made a motion to table discussion on hiring and termination practices until a later meeting.
And, before adjourning the session, trustees unanimously approved adding Dr. Guillermo Mancha to the signature cards at the Van Horn State Bank.
Mobile office hours told for u.s. Representative Ciro Rodriquez
Representatives of U.S. Congressman Ciro Rodriguez (TX-23) will be hosting Congressional Mobile Office Hours in West Texas, the Middle Rio Grande, San Antonio and surrounding areas throughout the month of April. The locations of these office hours are listed below.
“It’s important to me that our office is available to constituents throughout the entire 23rd Congressional district,” said Rodriguez. “If you can’t make it to us, we’ll come to you. Through my Mobile Office Hours program my office and staff travel to communities throughout our expansive district on a regular basis.”
“Congressional Mobile Office Hours” are community office hours open to the public where constituents can meet with a regional representative of Congressman Ciro D. Rodriguez to share their ideas, concerns, and feedback. Representatives will be available to assist with veterans’ benefits, social security concerns, and many other issues.
For up to date information on upcoming events in your area, visit the “Congress On Your Corner” section on Congressman Rodriguez’s official website: http://rodriguez.house.gov
Mobile Congressional Office Hours Schedule for April of 2008:
Wednesday, April 23:
Fort Hancock, Hudspeth County
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00pm
Location: Municipal Building; 202 North Knox; Fort Hancock, TX 7983
Van Horn, Culberson County
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00pm
Location: Culberson County Courthouse; 300 La Caverna Dr.;
Van Horn, TX 79855
Monday, April 28
Fort Stockton, Pecos County
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Fort Stockton District Office; 103 West Callaghan; Fort Stockton, Texas 79735
Tuesday, April 29
Alpine, Brewster County
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Alpine City Hall; 801 W. Holland; Alpine, TX 79830
Wednesday, April 30
Presidio, Presidio County
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Presidio County Annex Building; County Judge Office; 300 E. O’Riley; Presidio, TX 79845
Thursday, May 1
Fort Davis, Jeff Davis County
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Jeff Davis County Court House; 101 State Street; Fort Davis, TX