The Daily Press http://www.bigspringherald.com http://www.bigspringherald.com/apfeed.xml--1 Copyright The Daily Press 2013-05-20T14:50:57-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:89712013-05-20T14:50:57-04:002013-05-20T14:50:57-04:00Copyright 2010 Big Spring HeraldMidland Police Deparment officials say Robert “Tito” Vasquez II died early Sunday morning after he lost control of his vehicle while driving the wrong way down a one-way street.The accident occurred just past midnight in the 500 block of W. Illinois, records state.According to reports, Vasquez was east-bound on Illinois — the wrong way — at a high rate of speed at 12:47 a.m. when he lost control of his vehicle. His car then left the roadway, striking a tree head-on on the driver's side.Midland police and fire department officials responded to the4 scene, where Vasquez was declared dead.There were four passengers in the car at the time of the accident, but only one required medical treatment — that person was transported to Midland Memorial Hospital with minor injuries, the report stated — while the others were uninjured.MPD Public Information Officer Sara Higgins said alcohol and the speed of the vehicle were likely contributing factors to the crash.Big Spring, TXSTEVE REAGANLocal man killed in one-vehicle accidentBig Spring Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:8971Change0Usable2013-05-20T14:50:57-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:89702013-05-20T14:49:22-04:002013-05-20T14:49:22-04:00Copyright 2010 Big Spring HeraldThe center will be renamed in honor of the former Big Spring mayor during ceremonies scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday.City officials and members of McEwen's family are expected to attend the event.Debbie Wegman, director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau, said Wednesday's dedication will not mark the opening of the center for the summer.“There will only be a very short dedication ceremony,” Wegman said. “We will have our annual Splash-In event May 25 … and the center will open to the public on June 1.”Wegman said the dedication is a way to honor McEwen's contributions to establishing the center.“Mayor McEwen was instrumental in bringing the Family Aquatic Center to our community,” she said. “His entire adult life, including the 10 years that he served as mayor, was dedicated to improving Big Spring, both for the youth of the community and for all of our citizens.”Big Spring, TXHERALD STAFF REPORTAquatic center dedication WednesdayBig Spring Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:8970Change0Usable2013-05-20T14:49:22-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:89692013-05-20T14:25:35-04:002013-05-20T14:25:35-04:00Copyright 2010 Big Spring Herald• VICTORIA CEVALLOS, 44, of 3912 E. Highway 350, was arrested Friday on charges of theft – more than $50 and less than $500, expired registration certificate and theft by check – more than $20 and less than $500.• KERRY CECIL OMELIA, 51, of 1004 E. 15th St., was arrested Friday on two warrants from other agencies and warrants for driving while license invalid and failure to appear.• DAVID RAY HENSON, 44, of 5205 Longshore Dr., was arrested Friday on charges of prohibited weapon – switchblade/knuckles, failure to identify as a fugitive – giving false information and a warrant from another agency.• ADRIAN JERMAINE SNEED, 37, of 709 E. 15th St., was arrested Friday on a warrant for theft – more than $500 and less than $1,500.• ASHLEY ELAINE ELLISON, 25, of 3200 Auburn, was arrested Friday on a warrant for driving while license invalid, expired registration and bail jumping – failure to appear (fine only, two counts).• JAMIE RENTERIA, 50, of 1009 N. Bell St., was arrested Friday on a warrant for theft by check – more than $20 and less than $500.• ANGILO MATTHEW SAVILLE, 26, of 5102 Wasson Rd., was arrested Friday on warrants for assault – family violence, failure to use child safety seat system, failure to maintain financial responsibility, no driver's license – when unlicensed and operating a vehicle with child less than 18 years of age in the pickup bed.• ANDREA VANESSA ANCISO, 25, of 5102 Wasson Rd., was arrested Friday on warrants for failure to maintain financial responsibility, driving while license invalid and failure to appear (two counts).• MICHAEL LASHAWN VANDERBILT, 19, of 2606 Ent Dr., was arrested Saturday on charges of consumption of alcohol by a minor, bail jumping – failure to appear (fine only) and juvenile curfew violation.• MICHAEL WADE WELCH, 32, transient, was arrested Saturday on four warrants from other agencies.• STACEY LEE-ANN PRUITT, 23, of 424 Edwards Blvd., was arrested Saturday on a charge of public intoxication.• LONDA ALDRIDGE, 40, of 1208 Dixie Ave., was arrested Saturday on a charge of driving while intoxicated – third or more offense.• LEONA JENE RADASA, 31, of 1425 E. Sixth St. Apt. 28, was arrested Saturday on charges of public intoxication and possession of drug paraphernalia.• SHAWNA LEE JOHNSON, 30, of 106 E. 15th St. Apt. B, was arrested Sunday on a warrant from another agency.• DAVID LEE WILLIAMS, 26, of 1301 Lindberg, was arrested Sunday on warrants for driving while license invalid and expired registration.• THEFT was reported:In the 1800 block of S. Gregg Street.In the 2600 block of Cindy Lane.In the 1800 block of S. Gregg Street.In the 1800 block of S. Gregg Street.• CRIMINAL MISCHIEF was reported:In the 100 block of Courtney Place.In the 1500 block of W. Third Street.• ASSAULT was reported:In the 1800 block of Hamilton.In the 1600 block of Martin Luther King Blvd.• BURGLARY OF A HABITATION was reported in the 1200 block of Sycamore Street.The Howard County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity:Note — Officials with the Howard County Jail reported having 77 inmates at the time of this report.• VICTORIA CEVALLOS, 44, was booked into the county detention center Friday by the BSPD on a charge of theft by check – more than $20 and less than $500 and municipal warrants for displaying expired registration (capias) and theft of property – more than $50 and less than $500.• MICHAEL PAUL LEUSCHNER, 45, was arrested Friday by the HCSO on a charge of driving while intoxicated.• JAIME RENTERIA, 50, was arrested Friday by the HCSO on a charge of theft by check – more than $20 and less than $500.• ANDREA ANCISCO, 31, was arrested Friday by the HCSO on municipal warrants for failure to maintain financial responsibility, driving while license invalid and failure to appear (two counts).• KERRY CECIL OMELIA, 51, was booked into the county detention center Friday by the BSPD on municipal warrants for driving while license invalid, failure to appear, a Bexar County warrant for possession of a controlled substance and a Menard County warrant for order of surety to surrender original charge – possession of a controlled substance.• ANGILO MATTHEW SAVILLE, 26, was arrested Friday by the HCSO on municipal warrants for assault – family violence, child safety seat violation, failure to maintain financial responsibility, no driver's license and operating a motor vehicle with a child in the open bed.• ADRIAN JERMAINE SNEED, 37, was booked into the county detention center Friday by the BSPD on a charge of theft of property – more than $500 and less than $1,500.• ASHLEY ELAINE ELLISON, 25, was booked into the county detention center Saturday by the BSPD on municipal warrants for driving while license invalid, expired registration and failure to appear (two counts).• DAVID RAY HENSON, 44, was booked into the county detention center Saturday by the BSPD on charges of motion to revoke probation, theft by check – more than $20 and less than $500, prohibited weapons – switchblade/knuckles and failure to identify as a fugitive – giving false information.• MICHAEL LASHAWN VANDERBILT, 19, was booked into the county detention center Saturday by the BSPD on municipal warrants for consumption of alcohol by a minor, failure to appear and a capias warrant for curfew violation.• LONDA NICOLE ALDRIDGE, 40, was arrested Saturday on a charge of driving while intoxicated – third or more offense.• LEONA JEAN RADASA, 31, was arrested Saturday by the HCSO on a charge of public intoxication.• STACY LEANN PRUITT, 32, was booked into the county detention center Sunday by the BSPD on a charge of public intoxication.• MICHAEL WADE WELCH, 32, was booked into the county detention center Saturday by the BSPD on charges of issuance of a bad check, failure to appear, bail jumping – failure to appear and a Midland County warrant for violation of probation – theft more than $1,500 and less than $20,000.• SAMUEL MADRID VILLA, 21, was booked into the county detention center Saturday by the Sterling County Sheriff's Office on a charge of driving while intoxicated – second offense.• DAVID LEE WILLIAMS, 26, was arrested Sunday by the HCSO on municipal warrants for no driver's license and displaying expired registration.• SHAWNA LEE JOHNSON, 30, was booked into the county detention center Saturday by the BSPD on a Nolan County warrant for possession of marijuana – two ounces or less.• AMBER RENEE ROBINSON, 27, was booked into the county detention center Monday by the BSPD on municipal warrants for bail jumping – failure to appear and failure to display or expired vehicle inspection.• LANE PAUL GAMMONS, 19, was arrested Monday by the HCSO on a charge of public intoxication.• MITCHELL ALAN DUSH, 35, was booked into the county detention center Monday by the BSPD on a charge of driving while license invalid with a previous conviction or suspension.The Big Spring Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services reported the following activity:• MEDICAL was reported in the 1200 block of Ridgeroad. One person was transported to SMMC.• MEDICAL was reported in the 2300 block of Cindy. Service refused.• MEDICAL was reported in the 300 block of Veterans Blvd. One person was transported to SMMC.• MEDICAL was reported in the 3500 block of E. Interstate Highway 20. One person was transported to SMMC.• MEDICAL was reported in the 3200 block of Duke. One person was transported to SMMC.• MEDICAL was reported in the 1600 block of S. Lancaster. One person was transported to SMMC.• TRAFFIC ACCIDENT was reported in the 6000 block of W. Interstate Highway 20. One person was transported to SMMC.• MEDICAL was reported in the 200 block of Moss Lake Road. One person was transported to SMMC.• TRAFFIC ACCIDENT was reported in the 2600 block of S. Gregg Street. Service refused.• MEDICAL was reported in the 1900 block of N. Highway 87. One person was transported to SMMC.• TRAFFIC ACCIDENT was reported in the 2600 block of S. Highway 87. Service refused.• MEDICAL was reported in the 1500 block of E. Fourth Street. One person was transported to SMMC.• MEDICAL was reported in the 3300 block of W. Highway 80. One person was transported to SMMC.• MEDICAL was reported in the 300 block of Veterans Blvd. One person was transported to SMMC.• TRAUMA was reported in the 300 block of N.W. 10th Street. One person was transported to SMMC.• MEDICAL was reported in the 1900 block of N. Highway 87. One person was transported to SMMC.• TRAUMA was reported in the 1400 block of E. 18th Street. Service refused.• MEDICAL was reported in the 300 block of Veterans Blvd. One person was transported to SMMC.Big Spring, TXNo author availablePolice/Sheriff/EMS 05-20Big Spring Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:8969Change0Usable2013-05-20T14:25:35-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:89552013-05-18T14:51:09-04:002013-05-18T14:51:09-04:00Copyright 2010 Big Spring HeraldBig Spring, TXNo author availableArriving at Memorial PlazaBig Spring Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:8955Change0Usable2013-05-18T14:51:09-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:89542013-05-18T14:47:51-04:002013-05-18T14:47:51-04:00Copyright 2010 Big Spring HeraldBig Spring, TXNo author availableRun for the WallBig Spring Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:8954Change0Usable2013-05-18T14:47:51-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:89502013-05-18T14:41:40-04:002013-05-18T14:41:40-04:00Copyright 2010 Big Spring HeraldSet for 2 p.m. Monday, May 27, officials will hold a Memorial Day ceremony to honor the men and women who have given their lives in defense of America, according to Trinity Memorial Park Facility Manager Tammy Lockhart.“This year's ceremony is going to be fairly simple, much like it was last year,” Lockhart said. “Our guest speaker will be Major Gen. Eddy Spurgin. We've also added a moment of silence for the family members who have passed during the year. We'll have a list of their names inside the program.”Lockhart said the Howard County Volunteer Fire Department will again provide color guard services for this year's ceremony — which marks the 30th year Trinity Memorial has held the event — with a special touch.Big Spring, TXThomas JenkinsTrinity plans simple but colorful Memorial Day ceremonyBig Spring Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:8950Change0Usable2013-05-18T14:41:40-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:89492013-05-18T14:38:28-04:002013-05-18T14:38:28-04:00Copyright 2010 Big Spring HeraldIt's the second year for the Guild to offer the scholarship for seventh through 11th grade vocal or instrumental students in Howard County.“Please encourage your students you believe deserve a scholarship for further education in music to apply,” Guild President Eulaine McIntosh said in a release to area teachers. “We have two scholarships available this year.”The selected applicants will receive a $300 scholarship to use for private music instruction, music camp/school tuition or a music festival attendance.Applicants must issue a $5 non-refundable check to the scholarship fund and attach a copy or your identification to show proof of age. These should be mailed to the Phyllis Graumann Memorial Scholarship Committee, Big Spring Symphony Guild, 2800 Crestline Road, Big Spring, TX 79720.Include a DVD or video tape of the student playing instrument or singing approximately two minutes long. Ask your music teachers to write a letter of recommendation.Big Spring, TXNo author availableGuild extends application deadline for scholarshipBig Spring Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:8949Change0Usable2013-05-18T14:38:28-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:89482013-05-18T14:35:49-04:002013-05-18T14:35:49-04:00Copyright 2010 Big Spring Herald• VICTORIA CEVALLOS, 44, of 3912 E. Hwy 350, was arrested Friday on warrants for theft greater than or equal to $50 but less than $500, expired registration and theft by check greater than or equal to $20 but less than $500.• KERRY CECIL OMELIA, 51, of 1004 E. 15th St., was arrested Friday on warrants for driving while license invalid, failure to appear, and two warrants from another agency.• DAVID RAY HENSON, 44, of 5205 Longshore Dr., was arrested Friday on warrants for prohibited weapons – switchblade/knuckles, failure to identify – fugitive give false information and a warrant from another agency.• ADRIAN JERMAINE SNEED, 37, of 709 E. 15th St., was arrested Friday on a warrant for theft greater than or equal to $500 but less than $1500.•ASHLEY ELAINE ELLISON, 25, of 3200 Auburn, was arrested Friday on warrants for driving while license invalid, expired registration, and two counts of bail jumping/failure to appear/fine only.• JAMIE RENTERIA, 50, of 1009 N. Bell St., was arrested Friday on a warrant for theft greater than or equal to $20 but less than $500 by check.• ANGILO MATTHEW SAVILLE, 26, of 5102 Wasson Rd., was arrested Friday on warrants for assault – family violence threat or offensive touch and safety seat system – child less than age 8 or less than 4 feet 9 inches tall, failure to maintain financial responsibility, no drivers license, and operating a vehicle with a child less than age 18 in open bed.• ANDREA VANESSA ANCISO, 25, OF 5102 Wasson Rd., was arrested Friday on warrants for failure to maintain financial responsibility, driving while license invalid, and two counts of failure to appear.• ASSAULT was reported at the 1900 block of Wasson Rd.• THEFT was reported at the 1100 block of N. Lamesa Rd.• BURGLARY OF A BUILDING was reported at the 1000 block of Main St.• THEFT was reported at the 1800 block of Wallace St.Big Spring, TXNo author availablePoliceBig Spring Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:8948Change0Usable2013-05-18T14:35:49-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:89472013-05-17T12:27:20-04:002013-05-17T12:27:20-04:00Copyright 2010 Big Spring HeraldDeAnda, District 2 trustee, had expressed her desire to address the board on “concerns” she had about the way BSISD officials were conducting the district's business. When told the subject had to be included on the evening's posted agenda in order to be discussed, she quickly summoned members of the media outside the board room for an impromptu news conference.There, she leveled several charges against BSISD Superintendent Steven Saldivar, saying he has waged a war of intimidation against district employees which has resulted in many of those employees quitting their jobs.“Why are so many teachers leaving? And why are they being treated like the scum of the earth?” she asked rhetorically. “It's because this administration expects them to be perfect.”She then claimed several steps have been taken to marginalize her as a trustee, up to and including muting her microphone so her comments cannot be heard by people watching televised meetings.“They've never made me feel welcome,” she said. “When I was sworn in, it was all done so quickly I didn't know if I had just been sworn into the KKK or the Obamacare party or what.”To DeAnda, this “silencing” tactic employed by the district may just be the tip of the proverbial iceberg.Big Spring, TXSTEVE REAGANISD trustee walks out of board meetingBig Spring Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:8947Change0Usable2013-05-17T12:27:20-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:89462013-05-17T12:25:15-04:002013-05-17T12:25:15-04:00Copyright 2010 Big Spring HeraldMarsh, who has been in the Big Spring area since 2008, will become director at the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center effective June 2.Marsh said he is proud of the processes that have been implemented and the accomplishments during the five years he's been in Big Spring.“Delivery of quality health care to my fellow veterans has been my goal throughout my VA career and I will carry this mission with me to my new location,” said Marsh. “I leave behind a very dedicated staff to continue the many new initiatives that we have implemented and I have no doubt the transition to a new director for WTVAHCS will be a seamless process.”Andy Welch, director of the Amarillo VA Health Care System, will serve as interim director for the West Texas VA Health Care System for now. Big Spring, TXHERALD STAFF REPORTVAMC's Marsh bound for Oklahoma CityBig Spring Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:8946Change0Usable2013-05-17T12:25:15-04:00