VOL. 28, No. 46 SERVING ANTHONY, VINTON, CANUTILLO, EAST MONTANA, HORIZON, SOCORRO, CLINT, FABENS, SAN ELIZARIO AND TORNILLO NOVEMBER 15, 2001 NEWSBRIEFS Panorama Village celebrates first-time water service near Socorro am proud to say that we have accomplished By Yuri Soto Socorro passes Charter our biggest step in our colonia.” Special to the Courier Solis said that the project itself has been A substantial majority of the Socorro vot- worked on for about a year with labor help from ers who went to the polls last week ap- SOCORRO — The fast-paced growth in El community members. The project itself was proved a long-delayed Charter which will Paso and its surrounding areas took a step for- aided by the STEP Grant from the state of Texas allow this Mission Valley community to ward on Saturday morning as the tiny commu- to help build communities. The Texas Depart- grow both in land mass and administra- nity of Panorama added another chapter to its ment of Housing and Community Develop- tively. Of the 13,000 registered voters in short five-year history. ment awarded the grant to the county. Socorro, 384 voted in favor, 82 voted The village of Panorama, located just north EPISO helped with the leverage and distri- against. Councilman Sam Brewster, an of the city of Socorro, celebrated the installa- bution of the grant money given to the county. avid supporter of the Charter, said passage tion of water and sewage service with the help “We have been working on the water issues of the document marks a new beginning of El Paso County and the El Paso Interreli- since the early 1980’s,” said longtime EPISO for his city and said his thanks goes to the gious Sponsoring Organization (EPISO). member Teodora Trujillo. “We have been able people of Socorro. Several prior attempts It was an accomplishment its citizens felt to leverage for the El Paso County over to pass a home-rule Charter have been proud of after going through various rejections $200,000 for water and sewer, and we continue marked by bitter political infighting in from people and agencies that provide com- to do it for the colonias that do not have it. We Socorro, which currently has a population munity-wide utility services. have been working to get streets paved, the of 27,000. As the fledgling city has grown “When we started this project a year ago, passing of Proposition 2. We have been work- in population, it has been hindered because looking for water for our colonia, we went to ing with the state and federal government to the legislative Charter by which it was cre- various departments in the county and we only better the colonias.” ated did not allow for annexation. The new received negative answers to our problem,” The completion of the project at Panorama Charter will also make substantial changes said EPISO member and Panorama resident was celebrated by the opening of a water in administration of the City as elected Oscar Solis. “When we joined EPISO, they told faucet outside Solis’ home and a mariachi WATER AT LAST — Oscar Solis and one of officials will no longer function as depart- us there was a solution to our problem. They dedication, which followed a feast among the younger residents of Panorama Village ment heads and representation on the showed us how to get organized and partici- say it all with their smiles as they access on- council will be elected by district rather pate in county meetings. Now, a year later, I See WATER, Page 6 site water during a celebration last weekend. than at-large. Veterans appreciated It was not only a celebration of U.S. vet- Canutillo youth understand ‘what patriotism is all about’ erans but also everything they stand for — sacrifice, honor, courage, democracy Wolschlager, it meant to honor By Don Woodyard and ultimately, freedom. Clint Jr. High everybody in the United States, but School students paid tribute Nov. 12 to Courier Staff Writer especially the veterans who fought hometown veterans with a Veterans Day in the wars and “fought for the Assembly at their school, located at 13100 CANUTILLO — To those men freedom of others.” Alameda Ave. “We appreciate what and women who have served their Gabby Garcia, a sixth-grader, “It they’ve done for us,” Nikki Gonzales, a country in the Armed Forces, staff reminded me that there are bad seventh-grader at the middle school, said. and students in the Canutillo people out there who want to hurt “These veterans have done more for us school district remembered and us, but we will remain strong.” It than most people will do for our country honored them in Veterans’ Day ob- also reminded her of a cousin, Mark, in a lifetime.” The students, faculty and servances at Damian and Childress who is in the Air Force in Germany. staff at Clint Jr. invited about 20 local vet- Elementary schools Monday. For Pam Mendoza, a reading erans to their school for various Veterans The ceremonies at Damian teacher at Damian and coordina- Day student presentations and so that the kicked off its observance of Na- tor for the patriotic ceremonies, it veterans could in turn share with the stu- tional Veterans Awareness Week. reminded her of her family and dents what no history book could — first- The focus of ceremonies at their commitment to serve. Her hand war stories. Gilbert Molina, a long- Childress was honoring four vet- father was a career man in the Air time world history teacher at the middle erans of the Korean War. Force and five brothers also in the school and former infantry officer with the “We are here to honor all veter- Air Force. U.S. Army, dubbed the school’s special ans for the freedoms we enjoy,” — Photos by Alfredo Vasquez She expressed particular concern guests “living history.” said Damian principal Max Padilla HONORARY HONOREES — Childress Elementary School honored for one brother, Tony Zimitski, 45, in welcoming the overflow crowd Korean War Veterans, from left, Ruben N. Ramirez, Pedro Sanchez, who was recently called up in the of parents and veterans as well as Manny Ramirez, and Andres Padilla during the school’s Veterans Air Force Reserve and is now sta- In other news students in the school cafeteria. tioned in Saudi Arabia. ■ Day celebration. The new Texas Office of Rural Com- He told the veterans that the stu- Afterwards Padilla said his munity Affairs (ORCA) executive com- dents will carry on what they had school’s veterans’ ceremonies teach mittee met for the first time on Oct. 31 in given to their country — freedom. a special lesson to the students that Austin, with all newly-appointed members To the students, Padilla added, “I they can’t learn in the classroom. “It attending, none of which are from El Paso know that you will carry on for makes it real life to them. When you County. The new agency, which combines what we have here today.” present it to them like this, they can the former Center for Rural Health Initia- At Damian, a high school Na- understand that we live in the best tive (CRHI) and the Community Devel- val ROTC honor guard hoisted an country in the world.” opment Block Grant (CDBG) program American flag which had flown Echoing Padilla was Parker who from the Texas Texas Department of Hous- over the battleship USS Missouri. added, “It brought it home. Kids ing and Community Affairs, was created The outdoor ceremony was fol- can understand what patriotism is by the 77th Legislative Session. For more lowed by a series of patriotic pre- all about.” information, call 512-479-8898. sentations by approximately 100 The morning ceremonies at students from different classes in Damian were followed by the af- ■ Former Tornillo resident Dr. Corina the school cafeteria. ternoon activities at Childress El- Gardea, currently an executive administra- • Judy Pina’s sixth-grade class ementary. tor with the Dallas County Community recited the preamble to the Con- The Veterans of Foreign Wars, College District, has been named president stitution. Department of New Mexico, of Phoenix College, part of the Maricopa • Penny Cogdell’s second-grad- Post 4384, provided the honor Community College District in Arizona. Dr. ers sang “God Bless the USA.” and color guard for flag-raising Gardea’s parents, Ted and Celia Gardea, are • Monie Menacker’s first-grade BREAK A LEG — Damian Elementary School students in Eliza- ceremonies at the flagpole. The class sang “You’re a Grand Old beth Perez’s first grade class waited anxiously to perform during 755 students sang patriotic songs See , Page 8 Flag.” the school’s Veterans Day Ceremony. and took part in a synchronized • A break in the student presen- flag-waving performance. tations was the performance of • Liz Perez’s first-grade class tacks of Sept. 11. “…when I sing Special guests of the school The poor complain about the money they “America the Beautiful” by vice sang “The Star Spangled Banner.” ‘America the Beautiful,’ I remem- were four veterans of the Korean can’t get, and the rich complain about principal Dave Parker and music The ceremonies triggered other ber all of the people who died in the War. They are Ruben N. Ramirez, the money they can’t keep. teacher Dan Garcia. Parker sang memories and other concerns. twin towers crash—that I am safe. I Army; Manny Ramirez, Marines; — Quips and Quotes and played the guitar and Garcia It reminded Amanda Alderete, a feel sorry for the people who died. Pedro Sanchez, Army; and Andres played the flute. second-grader, of the terrorist at- For sixth-grader Marcus Padilla, Army. Page 2 WEST TEXAS COUNTY COURIER November 15, 2001 One perspective By Francis Shrum Obnoxious or not, we need him HORIZON — We all met I’m he knows how to take a hint. If you Sorry at a tender age, kindergarten ignore him enough he will go away or before. Nobody liked him. He and then we’re left wondering where made us feel all squirmy inside, itchy he is and why he won’t come and and guilty. help get us out of a spot. As obnox- Now that we are all grown up we ious as he is, as uncomfortable and still don’t like him much. He still disconcerting in our personal space, makes us feel that way. But I’m Sorry he is a vital part of any successful is a very effective lubricant to keep- relationship. ing the machinations of civilization Consider a young couple. A friend working smoothly. of mine told me recently that men get There are so many facets to I’m married hoping the woman won’t Sorry’s personality that it is hard to change. The woman gets married describe them all. None of them are hoping the man will. Usually he particularly appealing. doesn’t — and she does. Enter Consider two big guys standing Dashed Expectations. Counter with next to a dusty pickup and a dead dog. I’m Sorry. Hey, man, I’m sorry I backed over Tragically, though, there are people your dog. He was a good ’un. An who deeply love and care about an- uncomfortable silence follows — the other person but have neglected I’m guilty big guy wonders if the other Sorry to such an extent that he’s no big guy will slap him on the back and longer around. The barbs, the slights, offer him a beer or lay him out in the the insults and the wounded silences yard with a gutter punch. go on and on. Eventually we find that Consider a kid standing there with I’m Sorry isn’t the only one who big tears in even bigger eyes. Dad has moved out — he took with him Har- just given her a good rashing for not mony, Contentment, Joy, Happiness doing her evening chores when he and Love. finds out the school bus broke down The one I’m Sorry I haven’t fig- and the kid has just walked in the ured out how to say is the one when front door. Enter I’m Sorry. Dad has we can’t clearly explain to the other to introduce him at this point or else person exactly what it is we’re sorry he won’t be able to look himself, his about — when we don’t know how mate or his kid in the eye for days. to introduce I’m Sorry into the con- Consider the teenager who just ate versation in a truthful way. a big chunk out of tonight’s dinner. We know that the rift is complete, He should have known better. Mom that the hurt will never go away on will have to come up with a whole either side, but we still want to move new strategy to feed the starving on, to close over the wound and find masses. Now he’s got a tough choice a new and different way to interact — not only must he introduce I’m that is acceptable to both sides. Sorry but if he means it, he’ll have So how do you say: “I’m sorry that to give up some of his precious “time because of (upbringing, political af- off” to help her fix a new meal. filiation, family values, financial sta- Ignore I’m Sorry at your own peril. tus, principles, state of residence, Without him a difficult situation just state of mind, color of eyes, sex, na- gets worse. tional origin or religion) I cannot You can get rid of I’m Sorry, agree with you, I resent what you did, though. Like most unwanted guests, I’ve had a bellyful of your behavior, but I still want to find a way to get say that one, there really will be I’m sorry that last week I attributed along with you?” world peace. “Rage Over the Last Penny” to Bach Maybe when we figure out how to (Somewhere in here I wanted to say instead of Beethoven!)

Eye on D.C. By U.S. Rep. Henry Bonilla

SERVING ANTHONY, VINTON, CANUTILLO, EAST MONTANA, HORIZON, SOCORRO, CLINT, FABENS, SAN ELIZARIO AND TORNILLO PUBLISHED: AD DEADLINE: Lay the rumors to rest Published each Thursday by Monday 4 p.m. for Thursday Homesteader News, Inc. Appreciation publication. to our many contributors. Office open The past eight weeks have been by terrorists who will use them in the ongoing attack on Monday through Thursday. CLASSIFIED RATES tough. There are scores of terrible, America. This helpful “heads-up” email fed upon the $5 for 15 words, $10 for 35 words. Ad heartbreaking stories out there. fear that further terrorist attacks were imminent and that COPYRIGHT: must be in writing and pre-paid. The Entire contents © 2001 Homesteader Courier reserves the right not to print Stories of lost loved ones. Stories they could take place anywhere, at any time. Thankfully, News, Inc. Individual authors retain all classified advertising it considers of desperate situations. Stories of this rumor was completely false. Spokespeople for Ryder, rights. Pictures, drawings and written inappropriate. terrible circumstances. U-Haul and Verizon trucks denied that any of their trucks material appearing in the West Texas These stories have been difficult to swallow. They’ve went missing or had been stolen. County Courier may not be used or DISPLAY RATES: reproduced without written permission Open rate — $16 per column inch. brought on emotions that many of us did not know we • Just weeks before Oct. 31, another warning began of Homesteader News, Inc. Call for more information or to set an possessed. And then on of these human life stories, circulating. The message warned of a potential terrorist appointment. The Courier reserves we have the never-ending barrage of warnings, news strike on Halloween. The email tells of a girl who re- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: the right not to print advertising it updates and added threats. Sometimes it’s just too much ceived a letter from her disappeared Afghani boyfriend. Letter must not be more than 250 considers inappropriate. words in length. They should be to handle. We force ourselves to close the newspaper In the letter, the boyfriend warns that terrorist are going dated, must be signed and have an MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS: and turn off the television. Anything to find some relief. to strike at U.S. malls on Halloween. This story is an- address and daytime phone number. 52 issues for $30. The amount of information is staggering. But when other example of an email hoax. Although the FBI’s Only the name and city will be printed Delivery via 1st class mail. you start adding “urban legends” to the list, it becomes National Press Office fielded many phone calls about with the letter. The Courier reserves the right not to print letters to the ADDRESS: too much. this message, they could find no evidence of an original editor or other submitted materials it 13899 Horizon Blvd., Ste. 2 Urban legends are a lot like the “telephone” game we letter. There were no attack on malls or any other desti- considers inappropriate. Horizon City, TX 79928 played when we were kids. With every additional per- nation. This was nothing more than a cruel hoax meant Phone: 852-3235 son who tells the story, it becomes more and more dis- to concern people. Fax: 852-0123 torted. Like any rumor that circulates at the office water • Many of us heard rumors of a crop that sprayed E-mail: [email protected] cooler, most of the time, we have no idea how these things boats on the Mississippi with a harmful substance. There Publisher get started. A friend of a friend of a friend? A sibling’s was a second rumor that a couple days later, a second Rick Shrum friend’s roommate from college? Or maybe a conversa- plane dusted a Coast Guard post with fine white gran- Business Manager tion overheard in line at the grocery store? Unfortunately, ules. The close proximity of the two incidents fueled Francis D. Shrum what begins as harmless gossip turns into tales of confu- concerns that yet another terrorist attack was underway. ★ Contributors sion and anxiety. Thankfully, both incidents turned out to be absent of ill Marjorie F. Graham Homesteader In an attempt to end the rumors, I’d like to introduce intent. As it turns out, the Mississippi boat was sprayed Don Woodyard Est. 1973 three myths that have been circulating since Sept. 11. by harmless smoke. And the plane that flew over the Member Texas Community Steve Escajeda Newspaper Association Arleen Beard News, Inc. • An email distributed within days of the Sept. 11 at- tack claimed that thirty U-Haul trucks had been stolen See BONILLA, Page 5 November 15, 2001 WEST TEXAS COUNTY COURIER Page 3 Reyes Reports By U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes During a time of war Last week, cleared and its occupants allowed to my office in return within a week, our building Washington, D.C. was reopened af- and a few others remained closed ter being forced to close on Oct. 17 much longer. My staff and I were re- due to the detection of anthrax on located to the General Accounting Capitol Hill. The detection of anthrax Office (GAO), where we continued in Sen. Tom Daschle’s office caused to work for the people of El Paso. the Speaker of the House to close to Although this displacement was an office buildings for a precautionary inconvenience, we conducted busi- environmental sweep to determine if ness as usual from the GAO. anthrax was a threat to members and One major obstacle we are facing is staff. Every office was closed and the disruption of mail. Our mail has relocated to sites away from Capitol been halted until a thorough system of Hill. The precautionary tests resulted inspection can be developed and in the discovery of traces of anthrax implemented. It is not known when in the Ford House Office Building as normal mail service will resume. Con- well as the Longworth House Office stituent correspondence has always Building where my staff and I work. While the other office buildings were See REYES, Page 7

Happy Thanksgiving from Judge Ruben Lujan, Justice Court #6 in Clint, TX. I encourage all El Pasoans to be especially careful during this peak travel time. Enjoy your travels and family gatherings. View from the porch By Linda Mussehl May God bless you, and God bless America. Caution: Women at work PLEASE, don’t drink and drive. Political advertising paid for by Ruben Lujan, Treasurer. After a recent column celebrat- Even the simple act of making a meatloaf reminds Campaign to Elect Ruben Lujan for Justice of the Peace, Pct. 6. ing blue-collar men and the na- us of the essentials of life. Bare hands squishing to- ture of real work with real mate- gether bloody hamburger, raw eggs, filler and flavor- rials, I was worried that I gave ings, we transmute the raw materials of life into food. working women short shrift. I There’s nothing symbolic about filling empty bellies. didn’t include the politically cor- Our national history is full of women who frontiered rect weasel words, adding “and women,” or “or her” alongside their men, working beside them to clear, in every sentence. Nor did I acknowledge the women plant and harvest the land. The women took over their working alongside men in agriculture, construction husbands’ farm or ranch work temporarily when the and other traditional “man’s work” jobs. men were away working for cash money, fighting our Upon reflection though, I didn’t because I didn’t wars or were injured. Ranch memoirs are filled with need to. stories of women who put their newest baby in a box When it comes to real, non-symbolic work, all in front of the saddle to ride out to do what was neces- women — regardless of their day jobs — are blue- sary in the pasture. collar workers. Even when they do a full day’s work Others, suddenly widowed, had to pick up the reins, manipulating symbols as stockbrokers, data entry responsible for family survival. I find myself wonder- clerks, financial analysts, lawyers, whatever, they usu- ing about the women shown as head-of-household in ally go home at night to real work. old census lists, imagining their grief, exhaustion and At least in some phase of their lives, most women panic at finding themselves on their own in the wil- are right in the middle of blue-collar reality, dealing derness that this country once was. with the snot, tears, blood and vomit of daily life. For example, the muster (census) of Elizabeth Cittie, There’s nothing symbolic about giving birth (that’s Virginia (a satellite of Jamestown), in the autumn of why they call it labor) or caring for children, the ill 1624 shows a Susan Bush, age 20, as head of a house- and the elderly. hold consisting of herself, a four-year-old girl named Women still do the bulk of daily home life’s heavy Sara Spence (an orphan Susan sheltered?), and five lifting: cleaning floors, washing clothes, cooking male laborers. Susan herself had arrived in Jamestown meals. Or if they can afford to have house help — as a child of 13, and had lived through short rations hiring other women to do the daily nitty-gritty for them and Indian raids. Her husband, John, had recently died, — they are the straw boss, organizing and overseeing and now she faced the coming winter and spring with the work. only 12 barrels of corn as six months’ rations for seven For the majority of us, cooking keeps us in touch, people. literally, with reality. Most of us bear small scars on History books tell of the leaders, the powerful and our hands and arms from our tools — a burn here, a political. Susan Bush and her millions of nameless sis- cut there. ters are our real-life history. And strength. Page 4 WEST TEXAS COUNTY COURIER November 15, 2001

2002. Social Security recipients will equipment such as wheelchairs, Security benefits as her surviving Social Security: Q & A by Ray Vigil see their checks increase in January walkers and other equipment pre- spouse? 2001 and Supplemental Security re- scribed by a doctor for home use. Q. I will be 62 years of age in March also have your W2 form for the previ- cipients will receive the increase on Contact your Medicare carrier at 1- A. Yes. You, as the surviving spouse, of 2001. Can you tell me when can I ous year and a current estimate of your Dec. 31, 2001. This means that the 800-583-2236 for more information. may be able to get survivors’ benefits file my application for social secu- expected earnings for this year and average monthly benefits for all re- beginning at age 60, provided that rity benefits and what documents do next year. If you were married, infor- tired workers will rise from $852 to Q. I have a friend who is self-em- your late wife had enough years of I need? mation about each one of your mar- $874. The maximum federal SSI ployed and, of course, does not have work under Social Security to be riages and if your spouse and children monthly payment will rise from $531 paychecks from which Social Secu- fully insured for benefits. Contact A. An application for social security are applying, their birth certificates and to $545. The retirement earnings test rity taxes are deducted. Just how does Social Security for an appointment benefits can be filed as early as three social security numbers. does not apply beginning the month a self-employed person pay his So- to file for widower’s benefits on your months before the month you turn 62. an individual attains age 65. In 2002 cial Security taxes? late wife’s record. They will look at You should have an original or certi- Q. I have not received any informa- an individual attaining age 65 can her Social Security record and deter- fied copy of your birth certificate or tion regarding the annual cost of liv- earn $30,000 and if you are under 65, A. People who are self-employed re- mine your eligibility. baptismal certificate recorded before ing increase or information regard- you can earn $11,280 a year. port their earnings and pay Social your fifth birthday. If you were born ing the new limits on amounts an in- Security tax with their Federal in- For more information visit your lo- outside the United States, a birth record dividual can earn and still receive Q. I have difficulty walking and my come tax return by April 15th each cal Social Security office, see from your country of birth along with social security benefits. doctor has told me I must use a year. www.ssa.gov or call us at 1-800-772- your naturalization certificate or alien wheelchair. Will Medicare pay for the 1213. If you have any questions that registration card. If you were in the A. Monthly Social Security and cost of a wheelchair? Q My wife recently died at age 56. you would like to have answered, military service, you must submit a Supplemental Security Income ben- She had worked steadily up until be- please mail them to the Social Secu- form DD 214 for each period of en- efits to more than 50 million Ameri- A. Medicare Part B medical insur- coming ill a couple of months ago. rity Office, 11111 Gateway West, Attn: listment in the armed forces. You must cans will increase 2.6 percent in ance helps pay for durable medical I’m 60 years old. Could I get Social Ray Vigil, El Paso, Texas 79935 Classified Ads

LEGALS contact the Public Util- miles to a future substa- general. Aquellas per- millas, continuando hacia caminos existentes a una Friday-Sunday, Nov. 16- Alcohólicos Anónimos ity Commission of tion site. From this point sonas con preguntas el oeste a lo largo de la distancia de 18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Miscel- Grupo Paso Del Norte As per Article V, Sec. Texas at P.O. Box the route heads north, con respecto a este línea hacia el sur de la aproximadamente 4 laneous items. sesiones lunes a sabado, 5.05(a), all owners and 13326, Austin, Texas following an existing ac- proyecto, deberén Sección 17, Block 78, millas hacia al lugar de la a 8-9 de la tarde, 8501 lienholders have ten (10) 78711-3326, or call the cess road along the west comunicarse a la Township 2 a una futura subestación en la MOVING SALE: 1212 Kingsway, Westway. 886- days from this date to re- Public Utility Commis- section line of Section 20, oficina de EPE al (915) distancia de calle Ascencion. A partir Roslyn Drive in Horizon 4948 para informacion. claim their vehicles at sion at (512) 936-7120 Block 78, Township 2 for 543-5811 o al (915) 543- aproximadamente 0.7 de este punto, la línea se City, Nov. 16-18 - Friday, Southwest Wrecker, or (888) 782-8477. Hear- approximately 1 mile, 4025. Las personas que millas. A partir de este dirige hacia el Norte y noon to 4 p.m.; Sat-Sun Persons who have a 1401 Darrington Rd., ing- and speech-im- then turns east along the deseen intervenir en punto la línea corre hacia paralela con la calle 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bedroom problem with alcohol are 855-1900, 851-2091-fax, paired individuals with south section line of Sec- este procedimiento o el Norte a una distancia Ascencion a una wall unit, couch, 2 queen offered a free source of or it will be sold at public text telephones (TTY) tion 17, Block 78, Town- que deseen hacer de aproximadamente 1 distancia de mattresses, dining room, help locally. Alcoholics auction for charges: may contact the com- ship 2 for approximately algún comentario milla pasando por un aproximadamente 1.6 buffet, hutch, 32-inch Anonymous Group 8 de VIN - FIOYKEI5532, Ford mission at (512) 936- 0.3 mile. From this point sobre esta acción, terreno baldío y contin- millas, y luego hacia el Sony TV, satellite dish Enero meets at 15360 F-150, blue. 7136. The deadline for the line heads north for deberén comunicarse uando a una distancia de Oeste a una distancia de with 2 converter boxes, Horizon Blvd. in Horizon WTCC-11/15/01 intervention in the pro- approximately 1 mile con la Comisión de aproximadamente 1 milla aproximadamente 0.7 refrigerator, washing ma- City on Mondays through ______ceeding is December through vacant land and Servicios Públicos de hacia al Norte a lo largo millas. A partir de este chine, patio furniture, Saturdays at 8 p.m. Call 17, 2001, and a letter continues 1 mile north Texas a la siguiente de la calle Krag con punto la línea se dirige kitchen set w/six chairs, 859-0484 for information. Town of Anthony requesting intervention along Krag Street to the dirección, P.O. Box dirección hacia la hacia el Norte a una power tools, 1992 Chevy Tiene problemas con el Public Notice should be received by Coyote Substation lo- 13326, Austin, Texas subestación Coyote, distancia de Cavalier. alcohol? Hay una the commission by that cated in the northwest 78711-3325 o llamar a la ubicada en la esquina aproximadamente 0.6 solucíon. Visitemos. At a regular Anthony date. quarter of Section 8, Comisión de Servicios Noroeste de las calles millas pasando por un HELP WANTED Alcohólicos Anónimos, Town Council meeting Block 78, Township 2. Públicos al (512) 936- Marvin y Krag en la terreno baldío y contin- Grupo 8 de Enero, 15360 held Oct. 23, 2001, the The project is contained 7120 o al (888) 782- Sección 5, Block 78, uando a una distancia de Hair Slingers in Horizon Horizon Blvd., Horizon Town Council voted to within a 30-square-mile Alternative Route (H) 8477. Las personas Township 2. 1 milla a lo largo de la City is seeking experi- City, sesiones lunes a adopt Ord. #395, which is area located 2 miles east Beginning at the sordomudas con calle Krag hacia la enced cosmotologist. sábado a 8 de la tarde. an ordinance regulating of Loop 375 at the Montwood Substation lo- teléfonos de texto TTY Ruta Alternativa (F) Subestación Coyote Apply in person after 2 Informacion: 859-0484. sexually oriented busi- Montwood/Zaragosa in- cated in the northwest pueden ponerse en Comenzando en la ubicada en la esquina p.m. at 13899 Horizon nesses in the Town of tersection. The proposed corner of Section 2, Block contacto con la subestación Montwood Noroeste de las calles Blvd., Ste. 4, Horizon SERVICES Anthony. The ordinance 7.8-mile project will con- 79, Township 3 the route comisión llamando al ubicada en la esquina Marvin y Krag en la City. discusses licensing, fees, nect EPE’s Montwood heads east, paralleling (512) 936-7136. El ul- Noroeste de la Sección 2, Sección 5, Block 78, TFN “Windshield Ding — inspections, suspension Substation to the Coyote the north section line of timo día para intervenir Block 79, Township 3, la Township 2. Gimme a Ring” of license, revocation of Substation. Section 2, Block 79, en este procedimiento ruta se dirige hacia el HOME LOANS JIFFY GLASS REPAIR license and locations of Township 3 and existing es el día 17 de este paralela con la línea El costo aproximado del Windshield Repair EPE has a preferred roads for approximately 4 Diciembre de 2001, Norte de la Sección 2, proyecto es de the business. A convic- CA$H Loans Specialists route and two alternative miles to a future substa- enviando una carta Block 79, Township 3, y $2,689,462.61. Un mapa tion violating Sec. 4 or 13 Homes, Commercial By appt. at your home routes, which are de- tion site at Ascencion solicitando caminos existentes a una del proyecto esta is punishable by a fine or Vacant Property or office: scribed below. Acquisi- Street. From this point, intervención que deber· distancia de disponible para consulta not to exceed $1,000. WE $AY YE$ R.V. Dick Harshberger tion of right-of-way will be the line turns north and ser recibida por la aproximadamente 3 en la oficina de El Paso Other section are punish- Call Abel at 779-7979 915-852-9082 required. parallels Ascension comisión para esa millas del lugar de la Electric, ubicada en el able by fine not to exceed or 778-7878 Street for approximately fecha. futura Subestación una 123 W. Mills, El Paso, $200. 2/7/02 BERT’S At the same meeting the Preferred Route (G) 1.6 miles, then heads milla al Oeste de la calle Texas, Suite 295. Si AUTOMOTIVE The preferred route be- west for approximately Este proyecto abarca Ascencion. A partir de desea una copia del Town Council voted to PET SERVICES REPAIR adopt Ord. #396, which is gins at the Montwood 0.7 mile. From this point dentro una área de 30 este punto, la ruta se mapa, se puede obtener Domestic and Foreign an ordinance regulating Substation located in the the line heads north for millas cuadradas dirige hacia el norte, en las mismas oficinas 852-3523 PET SITTER - Short or outdoor flea markets. The northwest corner of Sec- approximately 0.6 mile localizado 2 millas al Este siguiendo un camino de con el Sr. Lawrence 1558 Oxbow, long-term. Leave your Ordinance gives compli- tion 2, Block 79, Town- through vacant land and del Loop 375 en la acceso en existencia a lo Thoenen, EPE, número Horizon City pets at home, I will care ance requirements, ship 3 and heads east, continues 1 mile north intersección Montwood/ largo de la línea Oeste de de teléfono (915) 543- for them. Call Patty waiver of provision, appli- paralleling the north sec- along Krag Street to the Zaragosa. El proyecto de la Sección 20, Block 78, 5811 o Martha Velasco, HORIZON CITY Mowad, 203-5593 or cation and processing of tion line of Section 2, Coyote Substation lo- 7.8 millas de línea Township 2, a una EPE, número de teléfono PLUMBING 852-3878. operator’s permit. Annual Block 79, Township 3 and cated in the northwest conectará a la distancia de (915) 543-4025. 852-1079 11/22 fee for operator’s permit existing roads for ap- quarter of Section 8, subestación Montwood aproximadamente 1 WTCC: 11/08 & 11/15/01 • Heating/cooling is $600 for the first year. proximately 4 miles to a Block 78, Township 2. con la subestación Coy- milla, da vuelta hacia el ______• Electric rooter service Renewal fee for subse- future substation site at ote de EPE. Este a lo largo de la línea RENTAL for sewers and drains quent years shall be Ascencion Street. From The estimated cost of this Sur de la Sección 17, BARGAINS • Appliance installation $500. this point, the line turns project is $2,689,462.61. EPE tiene tres rutas, una Block 78, Township 2 a TOWNHOUSE - Horizon • Many other plumbing WTCC: 11/15/01 north and parallels As- A map of this project may de preferencia ya dos una distancia de FOR SALE: Simmons City. 2 bedroom, 1-1/2 services ______cension Street for ap- be viewed at the El Paso alternativas, las cuales aproximadamente 0.3 sofa sleeper, blue, like- bath, carport, golf course • 24-hour service proximately 1.2 miles, Electric Company office se describen a millas. A partir de este new condition, $400. community. Great condi- Licensed, bonded and NOTICE then continues west located at 123 W. Mills continuación. Se punto la línea se dirige 8x10 oval blue braided tion. Deposit, first month insured for your along the south section Street, El Paso, Texas, in requiere adquisición de hacia el Norte a una rug, $40. Black metal pa- rent and references re- protection. El Paso Electric Com- line of Section 17, Block Suite 295. A copy of the derecho de paso. distancia de tio glider w/cushions, quired. Available Dec. 15. pany (EPE) intends to 78, Township 2 for ap- map may be obtained at aproximadamente 1 milla $50. Walnut veneer stor- Call Angie, days at 534- AL’S PLACE, INC. secure a Certificate of proximately 0.7 mile. this same location or from Ruta Principal (G) pasando por un terreno age hutch, $10. White 6052 or evenings, 598- Household or Commer- Convenience and Neces- From this point the line Lawrence Thoenen, La ruta principal da baldío y continuar a una Westinghouse window 9975. cial Storage sity (CCN) from the Pub- heads north for approxi- EPE, at (915) 543-5811 principio en la distancia de air-conditioner, 5200 11/15-TFN and Yard Space lic Utility Commission of mately 1 mile through or Martha A. Velasco, subestación Montwood aproximadamente 1 milla BTU, $75. Small student Fenced and Lighted Texas (PUCT) for the vacant land and contin- EPE, at (915) 543-4025. ubicada en la esquina hacia el Norte a lo largo desk, $10. Two-drawer OFFICE SPACE Security System construction and installa- ues 1 mile north along Noroeste de la Sección 2, de la calle Krag hacia la file cabinet, $10. Smith No Deposit tion of a 115kV transmis- Krag Street to the Coyote AVISO Block 79, Township 3 con Subestación Coyote Corona Model 3850 word Office for lease in Hori- 418 Kenazo, Horizon City sion line in east El Paso Substation located in the camino hacia el Este, ubicada en la esquina processor, $100. Call zon City. Corner of 852-3949 County, Texas. The northwest quarter of Sec- La compañía El Paso paralela con la línea Noroeste de las calles 852-4356 for appt. to see. Darrington and Horizon PUCT requires EPE to tion 8, Block 78, Town- Electric (EPE) intenta Norte de la Sección 2, Marvin y Krag en la Must sell by Dec. 12. Ev- Blvd. $350/month. Call Y&M publish notice in a news- ship 2. obtener un Certificado de Block 79, Township 3 y Sección 5, Block 78, erything is OBO. Horizon Properties, 852- AIRCONDITIONING paper having general cir- Necesidad (CNN) de la caminos existentes con Township 2. 3331. 852-1516 or 726-3768 culation in the county(ies) Alternative Route (F) Comisión de Servicios una distancia de SAVE, SAVE, SAVE: Licensed & Insured where the CCN is being Beginning at the Públicos de Texas aproximadamente 4 Ruta Alternativa (H) Steel custom buildings/ SELF-HELP Commercial/Residential Montwood Substation lo- (PUCT) para la millas hacia el lugar de la Comenzando en la requested. Persons with any size. Limited time/call OPPORTUNITIES Healting & Cooling questions about this cated in the northwest construcción de una futura subestación en la subestación Montwood to reserve yours. Quality Refrigerated Air project should contact corner of Section 2, Block línea de transmisión de calle Ascencion. A partir ubicada en la esquina general contractors, 915- Heat Pumps Alcoholics Anonymous EPE at (915) 543-5811 79, Township 3, the route 115kV en el este del de este punto, la línea Noroeste de la Sección 2, 751-5987. Duct Work Group Paso Del Norte or (915) 543-4025. Per- heads east, paralleling Condado de El Paso corre hacia el Norte y Block 79, Township 3, la Appliances meets at 8501 Kingsway sons who wish to inter- the north section line of Texas. La PUCT requiere paralela con la calle ruta se dirige hacia el VISA & MasterCard GARAGE SALES in Westway, Monday- vene in the proceeding Section 2, Block 79, que EPE publique un Ascencion a una este paralela con la línea TX Lic.#TACLA021147E Township 3 and existing aviso en alguno de los distancia de Norte de la Sección 2, Saturday, 8 p.m. Call or comment upon ac- GARAGE SALE: 3703 Free Estimates on roads for approximately 3 periódicos de circulación aproximadamente 1.2 Block 79, Township 3 y 886-4948 for information. tion sought, should Roslyn in Horizon City, New Installations November 15, 2001 WEST TEXAS COUNTY COURIER Page 5 County celebrates passage of amendments, makes preparation for upcoming election be mailed to registered voters. ceived to replace the roof and to in- and County services and, within the streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, By Marjorie F. Graham She also said that, because voting stall therapeutic equipment in the County, he hopes the same will oc- street lights, fire hydrants and a park. Courier Staff Writer precinct numbers from 10 years ago residential building of the center. cur eventually. In that same regard, the Colonias are scattered all over the County, they Looking to the primary election, “Why do the County, the Sheriff’s Program of Texas A&M University EL PASO COUNTY — Work on have to be renumbered for more con- there will be a familiar name miss- Department and Thomason General reported that 56 residents in Sparks, the new voting precincts in El Paso sistency in each area. ing from the ballot. Hector Enriquez, Hospital each need its own person- Socorro, and Montana Vista are par- County and preparation for next At last week’s meeting, the court county clerk for the past 22 years, nel department?” he asked. ticipating in the English Conversa- year’s primary election can proceed greeted with enthusiasm the pas- announced that he will not seek a In other action, the court gave ten- tion Project which it has initiated, and just as soon as disputes bearing upon sage in the Nov. 6 election of seventh term for reasons of health in tative approval to an 80-lot subdivi- that, in the same communities, 38 redistricting are resolved in the Propositions 8 and 13, which it had his family. sion planned by Developer Tedd young people have been recruited to courts. endorsed with resolutions. Specific He pointed with pride to national Richardson for just west of San develop its youth councils. County Elections Administrator projects in El Paso County which and state recognition of his cost-ef- Elizario off Socorro Road. In other outreach activity, the Helen Jamison is urging voters to stand to benefit from the outcome ficient operation of the office, say- On the drawing board are homes university has referred 121 resi- save their old and new cards for the are Hueco Tanks State Historical ing that he has held expenses down costing $50,000 to $70,000 each with dents for workforce training infor- next two years to avoid confusion. Park and El Paso State Center for to within $5,000 and has reduced the the amenities mandated by the Texas mation and had 327 residents par- She told Commissioners Court that mentally retarded. number of personnel from 43 to 42 Legislature in 1997 as regards afford- ticipating in the “Walk El Paso” everything in the computers will have Some $140,000 is earmarked for during that entire period. able rural housing. program, along with 301 others to be changed and proofread before the former to renovate campground Enriquez has been a consistent ad- Richardson’s specifications call for learning to cook traditional foods the new orange voting certificates can restrooms and $370,000 will be re- vocate of more consolidation of City water and sewer service, paved with more attention to health. San Elizario breaks ground on new central administration facility

which are now separated, to come to- By Phillip Cortez gether to provide a cohesiveness and Special to the Courier consistency in our efforts to serve our students, schools, and community,” said Mike Quatrini, Superintendent of SAN ELIZARIO — It was an the San Elizario ISD. event the San Elizario Independent Growth has been the buzzword for School District has experienced the school district, located west of many times over the past few years, Fabens and south of Clint. Over the but when there’s growth, more space past 10 years, a primary school, two is needed. That’s why new ground elementary schools, an alternative was broken on Nov. 7 commemorat- campus and a high school with a vo- ing the new central administration cational wing has been built here. The building. The building is scheduled new 18,959-square-foot administra- to be completed in July of 2002. tion building will be located at 1050 “We believe that the construction of Chicken Ranch Road, catty-corner to this building will allow all district de- newly dedicated Borrego Elementary partments and instructional programs, School.

OPENING ACT — The San Elizario board of trustees and Superintendent Mike Quatrini (far left) become the initial earth-movers where they will eventually enjoy new office space. Village of Vinton if there is a serious threat upon our played host to thousands of airline pas- Bonilla nation, our law enforcement agencies sengers stranded there. A total of 240 PUBLIC NOTICE From Page 2 are doing their job and taking care of flights were rerouted to Canada, and ______our welfare. As we’ve seen in weeks 39 of those flights ended up in Gan- A PUBLIC HEARING will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Mon- past, they are keeping us informed der. The townspeople of Gander came day, November 19, 2000 during the Planning Commis- Coast Guard post was flying through every step of the way. through amazingly in the crisis. They sion meeting at Vinton Village Hall, 436 Vinton Rd., a substance apparently already in the The best thing we can do right now provided beds and living accommo- air. The pilot of the plane just hap- is trust those in charge and not get dations in the town schools, planned Vinton, Texas. Purpose of the public hearing is to receive pened to be flying overhead and con- caught up in what amounts to a vi- tours for the stranded passengers, public comments on the following: tacted authorities himself the next day. cious rumor. cooked dinners and kept restaurants These are just a few examples of I’m thankful to report that not all of open to feed hungry mouths. 1) Consider and Approve Request for Special Per- the urban legends that are circulating these urban legends are based on fear This story reminds us of the good- mit to Allow Construction of a Non-Hazardous across the country and the world. It’s and anxiety. My final example is an- ness and kindness that exists in the Oil Reclaiming and Waste Water Evaporation tough to sort out truth and conspiracy other story that has been passed along human spirit. It reminds us that good when you receive an email that has by email. It tells of the incredible gen- does conquer evil. It reminds us that Plant on Valley Chile Road. been forwarded multiple times. But I’d erosity that was seen in a small town we will prevail, we will move for- Those who are unable to attend may submit their views like to remind you that in many in- in Newfoundland. When American ward and we will be stronger for it. stances, there’s no truth or obvious airspace was closed after the Sept. 11 God Bless each of you. And may God in writing to the Village Clerk of the Village of Vinton. threat. You should feel confident that terrorist attacks, the town of Gander continue to bless America! IRMA RODRIGUEZ Village Clerk WTCC: 11/15/01

Village of Vinton PUBLIC NOTICE A PUBLIC HEARING will be held at 7:00 p.m. during the Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 20, 2001 at Vinton Village Hall, 436 Vinton Rd., Vinton, Thanksgiving Feast Texas. Purpose of the public hearing is to allow any inter- Thursday, November 22 • 11AM to 10PM ested persons to appear and testify regarding the follow- ing proposed ordinance(s): Roast Turkey • Glazed Ham • Pot Roast Meat Loaf • Fried Chicken • Mashed Potatoes 1) An Ordinance Adopting a Budget for the Fis- Gravy • Cornbread Dressing • Candied Yams cal Year of January 1, 2002 to December 31, 2002, Corn on the Cob • Green Beans • Cranberry Sauce for the Village of Vinton, Texas. Hot Bread • Soup and Salad Bar • Pumpkin Pie Those who are unable to attend may submit their views Adults $899 • Children $499 in writing to the Village Clerk of the Village of Vinton. Ordinances are too extensive to print. Ordinances are al- ways available for viewing or copying upon request from Happy Thanksgiving the Clerk at the above address. Open 24 hours — Full family menus plus IRMA RODRIGUEZ spectacular buffet and salad bar. I-10 at Village Clerk Horizon Blvd., 859-1906. WTCC: 11/15/01 Page 6 WEST TEXAS COUNTY COURIER November 15, 2001 Baseball is forgetting the fans and smaller competitors in the league and their lack of attendance makes “poor” teams. two bomb threats. By Steve Escajeda it impossible for them to compete with the If you want to save baseball you have to This guy is so smart and cunning that he Special to the Courier Yankees and Diamondbacks of the world. change the system so the little guy can com- made the threats at the university’s campus last Well, this week baseball decided to do some- pete. Hey, I’m no socialist but baseball will Monday and was arrested on Tuesday. When I was a kid growing up in the late thing about the problem. It decided to get rid continue to price their fans out of the game the Let’s just say that this guy is as elusive as he ’60s and early ’70s, baseball was king. It of two teams. Major League Baseball has a cute way things are going. is smart. was still considered the national pastime and little word called “contraction” and that means And though they often forget it, baseball is believe it or not the NFL was jealous of cutting the league down to 28 teams in an at- nothing without the fans. Tennis tantrum baseball’s popularity. tempt to cut out the fat. Did you happen to hear about the accusation Of course, this was before the designated Good move by baseball right? Wrong! Threatening e-mail that was made against the U.S. by Belgium Fed- hitter, inter-league play and the “franchise” How in the heck is getting rid of two teams Still in the shadow of the events of Sept. 11, eration Cup team captain Ivo Van Aken? relief pitcher. going to make things any better as long as base- you would think that any thinking individual Seems Van Aken is questioning our patrio- Another thing that was different in those days ball continues to operate in the same manner. would think twice before even thinking about tism. Well, at least he questioned the motives was the fact that there were only 24 teams. The With no profit sharing and total free agency, making a dangerous threat — you think? of the U.S. Federation Cup team. National League and American League consisted all small-market teams will find it impossible The problem is some people just don’t. He said that the U.S. skipped this week’s of 12 teams each. Six teams in the Western Di- to put a team on the field that has a chance to The intellectually-challenged sports figure matches, not because of the Sept. 11 terrorist vision and six teams in the Eastern Division. win it all or even come close. of the week is Murray State basketball player attacks like they claimed, but because the team So simple that even Yogi Berra could I mean let’s face it, how many of you thought Jamar Avant. didn’t want to play on clay. explain it. that the Montreal Expos, Kansas City Royals, Avant, who amazingly didn’t play on the The Americans are afraid of playing on clay? But since then the league has expanded to Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Florida Marlins, Pitts- team last season for academic reasons, was Well, let’s take a look at the United States’ 30 teams and six divisions and a wild card play- burgh Pirates, Milwaukee Brewers, Detroit arrested this week for making a bomb threat possible lineup for the tournament: Venus Wil- off system that includes twice the number of Tigers or Anaheim Angels has any chance at through the e-mail. liams, Jennifer Capriati, Serena Williams, teams that it used to. all to make the playoffs. Making a bomb threat through the e-mail? Lindsay Davenport and Monica Seles — oh The other thing that expansion has done has All you’re going to have is the same prob- Hasn’t he been watching TV? How unmistak- yeah, the U.S. is just shaking in their bloomers. watered down the league. Too many players lems among 28 teams instead of 30. What base- ably stupid does one have to be to pull a stunt I think Van Aken should examine what it are playing in the majors that are no better than ball will accomplish is provide even less com- like that one at this time in history? means to be patriotic — and then have his head Diablos’ quality. Too many sub-par teams are petition for the “rich” teams by eliminating two Oh yeah, he’s twice as stupid — he made examined.

Water their water from water dispensing machines in the city. From Page 1 “We began to ask for these services, ______and we were rejected each time for community members. Present at the many reasons. Maybe we weren’t go- event were County Commissioner ing to the right places or the right per- Miguel Teran, Dolores Hernandez of sons,” EPISO member and Panorama the Lower Valley Water District, resident Rosita Calderon said. “We Jesus Hernandez from the City of kept striving, and uniting as a commu- Socorro and Carl McElhaney from nity, we joined EPISO, who gave us the office of U.S. Representative hope in obtaining these services. They Silvestre Reyes. were our guide in making our dreams It was Reyes’ assistant, Sal Payan, come true in this community.” who advised the Panorama commu- EPISO is not done yet as it hopes nity leaders to seek help from EPISO, to help build more communities, Trujillo said. which includes Panorama. Panorama citizens felt community “The people that serve in this com- pride and expressed their appreciation. munity were united from the begin- “Some of us didn’t know how to ning and never gave up. They dug the operate some of the tools we used, trenches and worked very hard from but we tried and accomplished what the beginning,” Trujillo said. “If they we wanted, and we thank God for keep working, then they will get that,” Panorama leader Carlos Ortiz more in the future.” said. “It was worth it for us and for Commissioner Teran was equally this colonia. I am thankful for accom- complimentary. “I congratulate you plishing the mission that every one as a community because you all came of us had. I cannot be as proud as I together for your community and am right now for our people in this worked together. You did something place because of their perseverance.” that many thought it couldn’t be Panorama began as a community done, and not because it could not be — Photos by Yuri Soto in 1996 without the services of wa- done. Everything is possible when UNITED WE GET WATER — These Panorama Village residents learned how to gain access to community ter, electricity and gas. Citizens got the community unites,” he said. water under the tutelage of EPISO, organizers said. They were joined in celebration by area dignitaries. King Super Crossword

DRIVEN TO 59 Show one’s feel- 129 Madame Bovary 31 Sanford of “The 79 _ Cass EXTREMES ings 130 “_ pro nobis” Jeffersons” 80 Facade ACROSS 60 One of the Marches 131 End of remark 32 Grammarian’s con- 81 Palmer, to pals 1 Go (for) 62 109 Across abbr. 135 Row cern 85 Branch of medicine 4 Rock’s - Jovi 64 Arles assent 136 Garage supply 34 Comic Louis 86 Goes bad 7 Prettify a poodle 65 Ray 137 Auctioneer’s cry 36 Thurman of “The 89 “Man of La _” 11 Tom or tabby 67 “Fatha” Hines 138 Hunan pan Avengers” 91 Pasta 14 Baja bite 70 Part of CPA 139 _ -Magnon 37 “Sixteen _” (’55 92 Pitch 18 Opera prog. 73 Thompson or 140 Disoriented song) 94 Violin parts 19 Psychic Geller Salonga 141 Welcome item? 39 Growl 96 Citrus cooler 20 _ -de-camp 74 Part 3 of remark 142 Duel tool 40 Anesthetizes an 97 Washer cycle 21 Ben _ -Wan Kenobi 79 Advanced deg. 143 Society column audience 98 Theater feature 22 Eager 82 Blyton or Bagnold word 42 “Pequod” captain 100 Nutritional abbr. 23 Speaker of remark 83 Tender 144 Boar’s beloved 44 Caustic substance 101 Cabbage cousin at 30 Across 84 Fell 46 ’49 Edmond 105 Paving material 26 Aries animal 87 O’Hare info DOWN O’Brien film 106 Badminton divider 27 Josip Broz 88 Rita of “Klute” 1 Gymnast Korbut 47 Alpine area 107 Final point 28 Synthetic fiber 90 Baseball’s Bucky 2 Wharf 48 Perfectly timed 113 Lofty spaces 29 Wallach of “The 93 Freeze 3 Butcher’s offering 50 Pizarro’s victims 115 Put up with Deep” 95 Beautiful butterfly 4 Army brass? 51 Livestock 117 Rouse 30 Start of a remark by 99 Genesis vessel 5 Trams transport it 52 Moisten the mari- 118 Made tracks 23 Across 102 “Da _ Ron Ron” (’63 6 Likable golds 119 Chalky cheese 33 Actress Barbara hit) 7 West Indian 53 “_ Inferno” (’78 hit) 120 Baudelaire’s bud- 35 Border on 103 “Kol -” 8 “_ Abner” 54 Karmann _ dies 38 Throne and pew 104 Part 4 of remark 9 Name in Ugandan (Volkswagen model) 121 “Peter Pan” pirate 39 “Saint Joan” mono- 108 “Lovergirl” singer politics 61 Beaver and 122 Mitchell homestead gram Marie 10 Hang in the balance 63 Sound like a hound 123 AMEX rival 41 Tasty tuber 109 Weight Watchers 11 Angel on horseback 66 Forever and a day 125 Time to crow? 43 Drilling site? fixture 12 Islamic garment 68 Pi follower 127 Starch source 45 “It _ Be You” (’24 110 Bear lair 13 Hutton and Dalton 69 Cooking fat 128 Flat-bottomed boat song) 111 Burro 14 “Little Man _” (’91 71 Bossy’s chew 132 “Alley _” 49 Part 2 of remark 112 Strep’s kin film) 72 Like hard work 133 Diminutive suffix 55 Fight site 114 List ender 15 Tel _ 75 British isle 134 Drabowsky or Berg 56 Nabokov novel 116 Move like a mouse 16 Quote an expert 76 Author LeShan 57 “I told you so!” 119 Part 5 of remark 17 Bouquet 77 Indigent 58 TV’s “_ for Adven- 124 You can retire on it 24 Chianti color 78 Word form for ture” 126 Toad features 25 Pie _ “community” Answer Page 7 November 15, 2001 WEST TEXAS COUNTY COURIER Page 7 Reyes sacrifices are recognized as the ulti- must be decided on a case-by-case basis. mate price of freedom. Our country A girl with a bare midriff, for instance, might be From Page 3 has witnessed and participated in Snakes alive! told to go home, while a boy with a backward base- ______devastating wars and has most re- by Don Flood ball might be taken out back and beheaded. cently been the victim of unprec- Public education today faces many challenges, with But the reason codes are so important is that been a priority in my office. My staff edented violent acts of terrorism. The the most difficult, of course, being Britney Spears. someday these young adults are going to be joining and I have taken pride in the rate of one constant that has remained Schools blame pop tart Britney for making it harder the work force and, let me tell you, it’s a different world response we produce for constituents. throughout the years has been the to enforce dress codes. out there. Our office receives close to 400 con- resolve of our country in the face of It’s not what she wears that poses a problem. It’s In the media job world, for example, of which I am stituent concerns per week and the difficult and uncertain times. That what she doesn’t wear — clothes mainly. a proud member, you can’t just show up for work with majority of them receive responses resolve remains strong. And our dedi- For example, on a recent awards show, Britney your underwear creeping up from beneath your low- within two weeks. This correspon- cation and support of our troops now Spears showed up wearing, basically, a live snake. slung pants. dence is the most efficient way for me abroad will be the same as it was for Since there are so many awards shows, it could be No, sir! More and more, you are required to be na- to know the opinions of the people of the over 40 million soldiers, sailors, that I am mistaken. It’s entirely possible that the snake ked! El Paso, opinions that ultimately lead airmen and Marines who came be- was being honored and that it happened to be wearing It’s true! to my decisions when voting on legis- fore them in defense of their coun- Britney Spears. You’ve probably heard about the Russian news- lation. Unfortunately, the letters that try. It is my privilege to honor our Also, it would be a good thing for the Academy caster, who reports the news while taking off her some of you have sent to my office nation’s veterans not only on Veter- Awards show if all Oscar winners would be required clothes. (Her insightful grain-production reports, may not reach me anytime soon, if at ans Day, but also throughout National to wear boa constrictors. That way, acceptance which take place near the end of the program, are es- all. In addition, my office has been un- Veterans Awareness Week. speeches would be limited to time required for the pecially popular.) able to respond to many of your let- This week we honor all veterans, snake to crush the star’s windpipe. Then there’s naked.news.com, “the program with ters since we were not allowed into our those who have passed, and those But I digress, which is part of my plan. nothing to hide.” office for 18 days. I ask for your pa- who are living. There are currently Naturally, kids Britney and think: Wow, it sure If present trends continue, say media experts, fully tience as we work hard to catch up and more than 25 million living veterans would be cool to wear a live snake to school! 325 percent of the media will be working naked, with respond to your letters, e-mails and who served this country during both This kind of thing puts Mom in a tizzy because 1) the hoped-for exception of Rush Limbaugh. faxes. times of peace and war. Over 80,000 she’s not sure that wearing live snakes to school is The new undress code has even hit the World of I wish to thank all El Pasoans for of our nation’s veterans reside in our appropriate; and 2) often as not, there are no clean, Literature. being patient with the situation our region. These men and women live snakes hanging in the closet. The latest thing on the Web is the Naked Novelist. government is facing. On Sept. 11 we fought in wars, defended a country Snakes pose a problem for schools too, because de- (Those with an avid interest in literature should visit witnessed and suffered horrific acts and the principles for which it stands, spite all the tightening up of dress codes in recent years, nakednovelist.com.) of terrorism against America. It will and proudly served for the betterment many school boards have not gotten around to updat- Can the Unclothed Columnist be far behind? take time for the nation to heal, but of America and all Americans. ing the rules on the wearing of snakes and other ani- Yes, I hereby guarantee my readers that I will not we will recover. Not only is our na- We should all not only focus our mals! write this column while naked. tion fighting a war at home, we are thoughts on those who have served our The driver’s ed teacher could show up wearing a I will be wearing a snake. also fighting a war half a world away country in the past, but also on the men live goat for all the rules say about it. ______from home. and women who are currently serving While clear guidelines are important, some things (c) 2001 King Features Synd., Inc. This week is National Veterans our country, fighting to defend our Awareness Week. It is important to nation. They will continue to fight to take the time to pause and remember protect our country and ensure that the the brave men and women who have events of Sept. 11 never happen again. Comix placed their lives on the line in de- It is my hope that we remember to re- fense of the land, the principles, and flect upon the sacrifices of all those OUT ON A LIMB By Gary Kopervas the citizens that make this great coun- who have and will continue to serve try what it is. It is in defense of the in . They have left behind a principles upon which our nation’s legacy of heroism and courage and will liberties depend that service members never be forgotten by the generations become honored veterans, whose they protected.

Steve Mosher, R.Ph./Owner 1330 Fabens St. • Fabens, TX 79838 (915) 764-2739 Inside S & S Big 8 Grocery Store

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Newspapers work! Page 8 WEST TEXAS COUNTY COURIER November 15, 2001

Write stuff School will host a Fall Festival on and the lives of others. When the ery Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. in Briefs Nov. 3, 2001 at the school, 12595 Sept. 11 tragedy occurred, the stu- the library. From Page 1 Dear Editor: Darrington, from 12:00 p.m. to dents had experienced emotions, ______■ I would like to take this opportu- 7:00 p.m. There will be plenty of feelings, and questions they Law enforcement are seeking nity to thank the People of Socorro game booths, food booths and wanted to write about. At the Sept. information on a robbery that took for their support of the new Home residents of Tornilla, where she prizes. Money raised will benefit 19 meeting, the students openly place Oct. 29 at the Diamond Rule Charter for the City of Socorro. graduated from high school. the PTO for playground equipment. discussed how the tragedy had af- Shamrock at 230 S. Americas Ave. I also want to especially thank the For information call Ms. Granados fected them. Eighth grade student The subject took an undetermined people who worked hard to promote ■ Roxanne M. Vilanova of Clint at 852-7143. Erica Alejo wrote and discussed amount of money and fled in an the Charter, including the Nevarez is among the students participat- that her uncle, who is a student at unindentified vehicle. He is de- brothers, the Charter Commission ing in St. Lawrence University’s ■ At Carroll T. Welch Middle Columbia University, had a job scribed as being about 17 years old, members and their families, and any- America Reads project, tutoring School in the Clint Independent interview on Sept. 11 in a building five feet, four inches tall, about 120 body that I may have left out and, of children to assist them in improv- School District, a journey is unfold- directly across from the World pounds, clean shaven with course, Wholesale Lumber for their ing their reading skills. She is cur- ing for 10 creative students who are Trade Center. However, her uncle combed-back black hair. Informa- generous donations. rently a sophomore at St. members of Journey’s, a club had a bad feeling about the inter- tion leading to an arrest could be This marks the beginning of a new Lawrence, in Canton, New York. where students meet weekly to view, so he cancelled it. Mrs. worth a reward of $1,000 from start for the City of Socorro, Texas! write personal reflections about Sylvia Apodaca, school librarian, Crime Stoppers and callers can re- Sam Brewster ■ Frank Macias Elementary various topics that affect their lives sponsors the club which meets ev- main anonymous at 566-8477. Socorro Councilman

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UV INDEX Statistics for noon. TEXAS WEATHER TRAVELERS CITIES The higher the UV Index, the greater Anthony 62 40 Thur. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. the need for eye and skin protection. Santa Fe Canutillo 62 41 51/33 City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Thursday ...... 1 ...... Minimal Albuquerque 54/34/c 56/36/pc 58/34/pc 58/34/pc 60/32/s Friday ...... 2 ...... Minimal Clint 61 41 Albuquerque 54/34 Amarillo Atlanta 68/48/pc 70/48/s 68/48/s 68/48/s 67/48/s Saturday ...... 4 ...... Low 56/42 Atlantic City 64/48/s 68/48/pc 64/44/s 66/46/s 64/48/pc Sunday ...... 4 ...... Low E. Montana 62 40 Lubbock Austin/San Antonio 71/55/sh 71/55/sh 72/53/sh 70/54/sh 73/51/pc Monday ...... 4 ...... Low Fabens 60 41 60/46 Baltimore 66/44/s 68/44/s 64/42/s 66/42/s 66/46/pc Tuesday ...... 4 ...... Low Boston 62/46/pc 62/40/pc 58/36/s 54/40/pc 54/42/s Wednesday ...... 4 ...... Low Horizon 63 41 Ruidoso 52/34 Chicago 64/48/pc 64/46/pc 64/44/pc 64/42/pc 50/28/sh Dallas/Ft. Worth 70/56/sh 68/56/sh 70/54/sh 72/51/sh 69/49/pc San Elizario 61 38 Alamogordo 60/36 Cloudcroft Denver 64/32/pc 60/34/pc 62/32/pc 56/28/pc 54/24/s REAL FEEL TEMP™ Deming 49/27 Socorro 61 39 Flagstaff 52/24/s 52/23/s 53/24/s 55/25/s 56/29/s A composite of the effects of temperature, wind, 60/39 Las Cruces Carlsbad humidity, sunshine intensity, cloudiness, precip- 61/38 Houston 76/58/sh 76/52/c 74/52/sh 71/53/s 74/49/pc Tornillo 60 40 57/43 itation, and elevation on the human body. Kansas City 70/46/pc 68/46/s 66/44/s 56/38/c 56/42/pc El Paso Las Vegas 69/45/s 69/48/s 69/48/s 67/45/pc 69/52/pc Thursday ...... 56° Vinton 63 41 62/40 Ciudad Odessa Miami 82/68/pc 82/68/pc 82/68/pc 82/66/pc 80/65/c Friday ...... 56° 64/45 Juárez Minneapolis 64/46/pc 62/44/pc 62/42/pc 54/38/sh 48/26/sh Saturday ...... 60° Shown is Thursday's 65/40 New Orleans 74/57/pc 74/54/s 74/54/s 72/54/s 70/49/s Sunday ...... 62° Alpine weather. 62/41 New York City 64/52/s 64/48/pc 60/46/s 62/48/s 64/50/pc Monday ...... 64° Temperatures are Philadelphia 66/48/s 68/48/pc 64/44/s 66/46/s 66/48/pc Tuesday ...... 64° Mexico Lajitas Thursday's highs and Phoenix 78/54/s 78/54/s 80/52/pc 78/52/s 78/52/s Wednesday ...... 65° 65/42 Thursday night's lows. Portland 56/46/r 54/44/pc 52/46/pc 52/46/pc 52/48/r San Francisco 66/54/pc 63/52/c 63/52/pc 66/52/pc 66/54/pc AGRICULTURE Seattle 56/44/c 52/44/c 50/42/pc 50/44/pc 54/46/r An upper-level storm system Thursday will keep clouds in the area with some spotty showers. There could be 0.10 of an inch or so of Tucson 70/44/s 72/46/s 74/46/pc 72/44/pc 74/46/s rainfall in the area. Things should clear out for the weekend. Washington, DC 68/48/s 68/46/s 66/46/s 68/48/s 68/50/pc Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, All maps, forecasts and data provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2001 r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.