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MEMORIAL DEDICATION POSTPONED
WASHINGTON (AP) — With Hurricane Irene bearing down on the nation’s capital, organizers postponed a planned weekend dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on the National Mall, dashing hopes of paying tribute to the civil rights leader on the 48th anniversary of his “I Have a Dream” speech. - PAGE A7
August 27, 2011
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Beach Haven, N.J., Friday.
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (AP) — Whipping up trouble before ever reaching land, Hurricane Irene zeroed in Friday for a catastrophic run up the Easter n Seaboard. More than 2 million people were told to move to safer places, and New York City ordered the nation’s biggest subway system shut down for the first time because of a natural disaster. As the storm’s outermost bands of wind and rain began to lash the Outer
Banks of North Carolina, authorities in points farther north begged people to get out of har m’s way. The hurricane lost some strength but still packed 100 mph winds, and officials in the Northeast, not used to tropical weather, feared it could wreak devastation. “Don’t wait. Don’t delay,” said President Barack Obama, who decided to cut short his summer vacation See IRENE, Page A3
Carranza case dismissed
Hurricane Irene moves up the East Coast, Friday.
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Job Corps graduates 94 at ENMU-R
Job Corps graduates run through a last minute rehearsal prior to commencement ceremonies at the Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Performing Arts Center, Thursday.
VANESSA KAHIN RECORD STAFF WRITER
Roswell Job Corps Center graduates took one last look at their past
MUSTANGS PULL AWAY
Heading into Gateway Christian’s season opener with Mountainair on Friday, coach Shaun Wigley said that, win or lose, he would be able to tell a lot about his team by its play on the field. What the seventh-year coach found out in the Warriors’ 38-24 loss was that his team can hang with any team in 8-Man football. Trailing 24-18 in the fourth quarter, Gateway took possession of the ball at its own 44 and, six plays later, Mason Miller hit Nathan Bishop on a 25-yard touchdown pass that knotted the game... - PAGE B1
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and received words of encouragement to meet the rest of their life unafraid during a summer graduation ceremony at the Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell
Performing Arts Center, Friday. Several graduates remembered their past fondly even when it was fraught with struggle and pain. They recognized
these challenges helped shape who they are; and feel they are now more prepared to face what’s ahead.
The District Attorney’s office filed a dismissal of charges or a nolle prosequi on Jesus Carranza’s murder trial, which was due to start on Aug. 30. Carranza was facing charges of first-degree murder for the slaying of Zachary Perez. The 16-year -old Perez was found dead in a vacant lot near East Fifth Street on Feb. 13, 2010. According to the autopsy, he had been stabbed 22 times. Carranza was arrested and charged with murder on Feb. 26, 2010. James Gomez, 20, who was also charged with the crime, turned himself in to the Roswell Police Department in July 2010. Gomez was later acquitted. The state’s key witness, Christopher Glen, failed to show up for an Aug. 15 hearing. At that time, Judge Charles C. Currier wanted to know if Glen had been served with a subpoena for the competency
‘It takes a community’ Bernanke leans on Congress JULIA BERGMAN RECORD STAFF WRITER
This article is one in a series of stories focusing on local agencies which receive support from the United Way of Chaves County, which is currently conducting its annual fundraising campaign.
Training volunteers to advocate for children for 24 years, Chaves County CASA serves as the voice for those young persons who are high-risk and experiencing abuse or neglect. “We are grateful to the United Way because they have made it possible for us to establish a foundation in the communitythat being the CASA volunteers,” says Carrie-Leigh Cloutier, executive director at CASA. Once they are carefully screened, CASA volunteers are required to complete 30 hours of mandatory training and three
hours of required court time observation, after which, they will be qualified to speak on behalf of a child in court. Most of the cases CASA receives are court referred or court oriented, says Cloutier. Appointed to only one case at a time, volunteers work with a child throughout his/her entire case, giving their entire focus to all aspects of that case. Prior to appearing in court, volunteers gather extensive information about a child’s life. They review the child’s record, interview their parents and speak with their teachers and neighbors. Not only a voice for them in court, volunteers develSee CASA, Page A3
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JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. (AP) — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has a message for Congress: Do more to stimulate hiring and growth — or risk delaying the economy’s return to full health. Bernanke held out the prospect Friday that the Fed may take further steps later to help the economy. But he offered no new plans for now. At a time when Congress has focused on shrinking budget deficits, Ber nanke agreed that doing so is important for the long term. But he warned lawmakers not to “disregard the fragility of the current economic recovery.” Investors had hoped Bernanke would use his much-anticipated speech at an economic conference in Jackson Hole to unveil some aggressive measure to jolt the economy. He didn’t. But he did say the Fed’s September policy meeting will
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An NYSE trader watches Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s speech from the floor of the Exchange, Friday,
be extended to two days, instead of the scheduled one, to per mit a “fuller discussion” of the central See FED, Page A3
At 104, Amelia Price still makes memories with her daughter VANESSA KAHIN RECORD STAFF WRITER
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Amelia Price reacts to a greeting card while celebrating her 104th birthday, Wednesday.
From Poland to Baltimore to Roswell; and from Russian invaders to tragic loss to blissful moments with family and friends, it is possible this 104-yearold has seen and heard it all. The most recent extraordinary event in Amelia Price’s life was receiving a personal visit from Mayor Del Jurney on her 104th birthday, Wednesday. “Mayor Del Jur ney stopped by ... to wish her a happy birthday,” said Ruth Monticello, Price’s daughter
and last surviving child. She said her mother often sleeps late and was asleep when the mayor came to visit her. The sprightly centenarian was wide awake for her birthday celebration at Red Lobster, Wednesday afternoon. With a big smile, laughter, and a hankering for rich food, Price accepted cards, flowers and gifts from her daughter and friends. This is not the first time Price has received a special mention from a politician. “I used to have beautiful flowers when I lived in Baltimore,” Price recalled. She
said that, during a parade, the mayor of Baltimore at the time stopped by her house and waved. He later sent Price a letter commenting on how beautiful her garden was. “I was so happy,” Price said. Monticello said that on her 100th birthday Price got a card from then-President George W. Bush. When she turned 102, she got a card from President
Barack Obama. Although the source of Price’s longevity may be unknown, Monticello is certain of what it is not. “It’s certainly not her diet,” Monticello joked. She said her mother loves to eat sweets, salt, and rich foods. On a more serious note, Monticello said her mother’s maternal grandmother See SPOTLIGHT, Page A3