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VOL. 32, No. 6 SERVING ANTHONY, VINTON, CANUTILLO, EAST MONTANA, HORIZON, SOCORRO, CLINT, FABENS, SAN ELIZARIO AND TORNILLO FEBRUARY 10, 2005 NEWSBRIEFS Challenge from honor students Horizon council

Stamp out violence helps raise cash for tsunami aid overrides Mayor’s The U.S. Postal Service is inviting every- veto, hires third one in the community to join the fight COUNTY — As a re- against domestic violence at a ceremonial sult of a challenge, unveiling of the Stop Family Violence COPS officer semipostal stamp, according to Fernando has collected more Sepulveda, postmaster of the Fabens Post than $5,300 during the By Arleen Beard Office. The event will be held Feb. 10, 11 past several weeks to Special to the Courier a.m. at the Fabens Post Office, 605 West help the American Red Main Fabens. A portion of the proceeds Cross Tsunami Disas- HORIZON CITY — A special Horizon from sales of this semipostal stamp will ter Fund, and other City Council meeting was called on Tues- provide assistance to domestic violence campuses are continu- day, Feb. 1, to discuss Mayor Dianne programs. Speakers invited to the unveil- ing fundraising efforts. Whitty’s veto against hiring of a third, and ing include representatives from the Cen- The Americas final, police officer under a COPS Grant ini- ter Against Family Violence, State Rep. money was turned over tiated in 2003. Chente Quintanilla, Socorro Sukie Ramos, to the fund Jan. 24. After hearing statements from several County Attorney Jose Rodriguez, a repre- The Trailblazers’ — Photo courtesy Socorro ISD community members and council members, sentative of Congressman Reyes’ Office, AHS National Honor IN TSUNAMI’S WAKE — Americas High School students, led by Whitty’s veto was over-ridden 5-2. Sheriff Leo Samaniego, Superintendents Society challenged the the Student Council, raised more than $5,300 for the America Red Last month, on Jan. 11, City Council ap- of the Fabens and Clint ISD, along with school to raise money Cross Tsunami Disaster Fund. From top left, Priscilla Mendoza, proved the hiring of the third police officer students from both districts, and USPS for the American Red Sophia Peón-Leyva, Dominic Moncada and Krissett Loya. Bot- under the COPS Grant — which would pay representatives. The 45-cent Stop the Fam- Cross Tsunami Disas- tom row, from left: Vanessa De La Rosa, Principal Mary Ross, and a significant amount of the officer’s salary ily violence semipostal stamp is the third ter Fund. “We (AHS) Sarah Portillo. for three years — by a vote of 4-2. Because semipostal in U.S. History. Funds raised had a contest during third period on Friday, Jan. Mart and Carl’s Jr. Jan. 22.” the agenda item did not receive five or more from the sale of the stamp will be trans- 21 to see which class could raise the most Sometimes a dress code — or lack of it — votes in favor, the Mayor vetoed the decision. ferred to the U.S. Department of Health money,” says NHS sponsor Marilyn Robles. can be a good thing. Students and teachers at Her justification for the veto was that the of- and Human Services for domestic violence “KLAQ-FM helped us Jan. 21, and the Na- ficer created unnecessary expense and the programs. tional Honor Society collected funds at Wal- See AID, Page 4 hiring was not a financially sound decision. Citizen’s forum There were several concerned citizens present at the special City Council meeting The Rio Grande Citizens’ Forum of the Anthony ISD prepares for new library this week — many signed up to voice their U.S. International Boundary and Water opinions. Prior to opening the floor to the Commission (USIBWC) will be held on Architect Hector de Santiago, with the firm By Don Woodyard speakers, Mayor Whitty read an ordinance that Wednesday, Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m. at 4171 N. of Parkhill Smith & Cooper, went over plans Courier Staff Writer states that public input on a particular item can Mesa, The Commons, Bldg. C, with an for the library addition which will be located be limited to a total of 30 minutes. She said agenda that includes discussion of the Rio on the west end of the high school and mirror she was going to enforce the ordinance. Grande Project, an overview of El Paso ANTHONY — The board of trustees of the the front of existing structure toward the gym. The first person to speak on the agenda County Water Improvement District #1, Anthony ISD looked to the future on two fronts A $350,000 independent grant will cover only item was Police Chief Antonio Aguilar, who and the Rio Grande Flood Control Projects at its Feb. 1 meeting. construction of the facility. Plans for the con- explained that the justification and the need Programmatic Environmental Impact The first was in regards to the construction of struction of Anthony High did not include a for the grant was discussed over a year ago Statement. Information: 832-4175 or e- a 3,000-square-foot library at the high school. library when it was built several years ago. on Oct. 14, 2003, at which time the original mail [email protected]. The second was planning a joint meeting However, plans did include a provision for grant was approved. There followed consid- with the Anthony Town Council to look at the adding a new library in the future. erable discussion between members of In other news future of the school district and the commu- High school students presently use the library Council and Chief Aguilar for about 25 min- A day of mariachi music and dancing, nity, particularly the ripple effect of new Army utes, leaving only five minutes for all other hosted by the Wildcat Community Crime troops coming to . See AISD, Page 5 concerned citizens who signed up. Stoppers and the Anthony Lions Club, will Mayor Whitty then called Sgt. Ron be held on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2 to 10 p.m. Swenson, who was next to speak, but re- at the American Legion, 221 Poplar, in Clint district provides plan for Horizon students minded the audience that time was running Anthony. The event will benefit victims out. Sgt. Swenson explained the need for the of the Indonesian tsunami. Food and bev- School for the 2005-2006 school year. C.T. third officer under the COPS grant and kept erages will be sold, with performances by By Laura Cade Welch students will attend a “school-within- his time to a minimum to allow for other citi- Mariachi Amistad de El Paso, Mariachi Special to the Courier a-school” by holding classes at Frank Macias zens to speak. Differencia, Mariachi de Mi Tierra, Elementary next school year. Frank Macias Raymond Morales was next to address Mariachi Los Toritos, Mariachi Alegre, HORIZON — Due to the rapid population Elementary will continue to be a pre-Kinder- Council, and he opposed the Mayor’s veto. Mariachi Rayos del Sol and Joe’s Disco. growth in the Horizon area, the Clint School garten through third grade campus, while hous- He said he is a resident and a business owner Cost is $5 per person, 10 years and under Independent District infrastructure has ing the C.T. Welch students. in Horizon City and has concerns about thefts are free. For more information contact scrambled to keep pace. With a delay in the Currently, there are 13 available classrooms and burglaries. He asked Council to consider Police Chief Ed Miranda at 886-3838 or start of construction of the new Horizon Middle at Frank Macias Elementary to accommodate the growth that is approaching the town and 726-8944. School off North Kenazo, which will not be the C.T. Welch students. The staff of C.T. Welch think about the future and the need to keep complete for the start of the 2005-2006 school will remain together along with their adminis- Horizon City safe. It’s north versus south as fourth and year, alternative plans have been developed to tration while at Frank Macias Elementary. Following Morales’ address, Council fifth grade boys and girls from Clint ISD’s accommodate the students in the Horizon area Desert Hills Elementary will remain a pre-Kin- member Walter Miller asked Whitty if it was Red Sands Elementary and W.D. Surratt for the next school year with minimal disrup- dergarten through fifth grade campus. Horizon possible to hear all those who wanted to Elementary storm the court during the Pee tion to students and staff. High School will have grades ninth through speak on this agenda item. Mayor Whitty Wee Tournament at W.D. District cabinet, principals, and the site- twelfth next year. responded that would mean possibly being Surratt Elementary, 12675 Alameda in based committee determined that the district For the 2006-2007 school year, the district at the meeting until 10 p.m. Miller then said: Clint on Saturday, Feb. 12, from 8:30 a.m. must utilize the existing facilities and avail- will examine the growth in the Horizon area “We’re here to serve.” See BRIEFS, Page 2 able classrooms to provide instruction for each and the current school boundary lines to again The matter was put to a vote and Council student. reconfigure the elementary campuses, a dis- approved hearing more from the citizens. Parent and community input was sought at a trict spokesman said. Three other citizens were allowed to speak, There is a mad scramble to improve just Jan. 12 public hearing prior to the school board Frank Macias, Desert Hills and C.T. Welch all three of which were opposed to Mayor about everything in the world except meeting and three alternatives were prepared. will all be pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade Whitty’s veto. Those who spoke on this people. At the Jan. 19 Clint ISD Superintendent campuses. Elementary enrollment is expected agenda had one thing in common — they — Quips & Quotes Ricardo Estrada recommended that the Carroll to be spread evenly among the three campuses T. Welch campus become Horizon Middle for the 2006-2007 school year. See COPS, Page 5 Page 2 WEST COUNTY COURIER February 10, 2005

For some folks, just living life is a gling farmer husband? Four hungry tsunami, one man said he was angry One perspective misfortune. We are constantly in a children and the crops in the field? with the sea for taking his wife and Well, that depends on who you ask. children — and he was a fisherman. By Francis Shrum state of discomfort. We can’t clean up the kitchen after supper or make Apparently, Lucille thought it was a My mother says that the only thing the bed in the morning without fuss- fine time. that is certain is that things will ing about how the bed covers won’t I’ve had cause to be thankful most change. As certain as change may be, A really bad time go into place easily or how badly the of my life that my calamities have however, it is never comfortable — food got cooked to the pan. been small ones, the kind that don’t in fact, it is almost always downright People say a deserted stretch of roadway in the On the other hand, some people are get dropped on you like a ton of uncomfortable if not terribly painful, it over and middle of a hot summer day is a mere faced with obstacles so big you’d bricks, the kind that you can see com- and at best is inconvenient. over — what inconvenience to a burly young truck think the intimidation factor alone ing and generally work around — or, I wonder sometimes, with all this a really bad driver. To an elderly lady, it could would cause mental paralysis. But it admittedly, the kind we tend to bring natural inconvenience, why there is time it is for this or that thing to happen. mean a threat to survival. doesn’t. I saw a fellow in the hard- on ourselves. always someone out there who feels We sometimes say that bad things Sometimes, severity of misfortune ware store recently who was miss- There are people who have lost lit- like the pot needs a good stirring — happen in multiples, like storm is determined on how it is reacted to. ing both legs. He was a young man, erally everything in an economic like setting off a bomb, starting a ru- clouds on the horizon misfortune Have you ever noticed that two splin- probably in his late twenties, with a downturn they couldn’t control. mor, taking a gun to school or declar- seems to breed misfortune. ters of the exact same size are sud- working man’s shoulders, arms and Some people have lost loved ones ing a war. The superstitious among us even denly of vastly different dimensions hands, which made me wonder if without a moment’s notice in a fiery Next time I see somebody headed go so far as to subscribe a specific when they get stuck in the fingers of maybe he hadn’t been missing his automobile crash or to swift aggres- my way who talks too much, or my number to the calamities we can ex- two different people? legs long. But he didn’t look de- sive disease. Others are living day- stapler runs out of staples when I’m pect, like bad luck happens in threes One of them will shrug it off and feated. He was poking fun at the kid by-day in the grueling, uncertain re- in a hurry, or I hear that dreaded or you can expect to have seven years go on. For the other, it is a life-threat- with him, laughing and joking. And covery process with little or no as- thump-thump of a flat tire as I cruise of bad luck for breaking a mirror. eningly painful event which requires he was there with a purpose, looking surance that the outcome will restore down the freeway on my way to an Misfortune ranges from a visit much moaning and groaning, medi- for a specific product to do a specific health and vitality to their loved ones appointment, I’m going to ask my- from someone you don’t have time cal attention and pampering to aid job. or themselves. self a question. for, to a cancer diagnosis or natural recovery and is often recorded in the We write songs about misfortune There are those who have seen ev- Instead of blowing off that this is disaster. And depending on who it annals of memory for fond recollec- a lot. Remember the old Kenny erything swept out to sea and maybe a really bad time for this to happen, happens to, the severity of it can vary. tion — remember the time I got that Rogers song about how Lucille wished that they, too, has gone with I’ll just ask, is there ever going to be For instance, getting a flat tire on splinter in my finger… picked a fine time to leave her strug- the waves. After the recent devastating a really good time?

ter were scheduled to join the box of chocolates between Feb. 13- Briefs fourth graders at 7:45 a.m. Feb. 7 15, even if they are at work. To or- From Page 1 at the school. “All the classes are der a singing Valentine for $40 call ______joining together to help people in 751-9617. need,” says student Jorge Andrade. to 1 p.m. Parents, students and the “People need to help others even February is Black History community are invited to attend if it isn’t Christmastime or Thanks- Month, and students of and support the teams during the giving.” ’s theater, tournament. band and choir classes will host a Montwood High School’s special performance of “His Fourth-grade students of “Awesome Blossom” flower sale, Dream Through Music,” a multi- Loma Verde Elementary School scheduled for Feb. 11, 13 and 14 media show involving historic are finding a way to help home- has been canceled due to injury film, serious acting and music — less El Paso children and families. suffered by the class instructor, from jazz and swing to soul — Christine Moore’s class has col- Sandy Crout. The flower sale is tra- performed by the students and lected more than 150 hats, jack- ditionally held prior to Valentine’s inspired by the life of Dr. Martin ets and blankets in addition to Day at the high school campus, Luther King. “I researched 50 bags of toys and books to be do- 12000 Montwood Drive. important events in this country nated to El Paso’s Center Against and came up with a script,” di- Family Violence. Moore says the The El Paso Border Chorders are rector Kate Keyser says. “And class read the book Fly Away offering a little something extra this there’s a lot of music that I Home by Eve Bunting — about a year for those looking to send a spe- matched with those historical homeless boy and his father liv- cial message. As their annual fund- events, both on film and with ing in an airport — and decided raising event, the group will ser- drama on stage,” she says. A 6 to collect the clothing and blan- enade anyone of your choice with a p.m. public show is planned for kets. Representatives of the cen- love song, and present them with a Feb. 25 — admission is $5/adults and $3/students — in the Montwood High School The-

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Reyes Reports By U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes CHECK CASHING & TAX SERVICE Check Cashing • Pay Utility Bills • Income Tax Filing Congressman offers democratic 14010 Horizon Blvd., Ste. E Horizon City (next to Allstate Office) 852-2889 take on state of the union speech • Auto Last week, from Social Security in the next ten of troops needed and the strength of • Home • Life President years alone, jeopardizing the benefits the resistance movement. We cannot You’re in good hands. • Business Bush deliv- of current retirees and cutting ben- afford to repeat those mistakes as we 14010 Horizon Blvd., Ste. D ered his State efits for future retirees by more than plan for the future — the lives of our Se habla Oscar Arrieta of the Union address and spoke of 40 percent — even for those who soldiers hang in the balance. Horizon City 852-7070 español Allstate Agent potential changes to Social Security, choose not to set up a private account. Our responsibility to our soldiers the future of Iraq, education, home- We cannot build a better future for our does not end when they leave the DONUT land security and foreign policy. As children and grandchildren by disman- military. The soldiers of today are the ✭ Horizon Star Bakery the year progresses, Congress and the tling the safety net our parents and veterans of tomorrow and we must SPECIAL! American public must carefully con- grandparents worked so hard to build. be committed to providing them and Breakfast & Lunch Burritos - Mon. thru Sat. $ 99 Menudo & Tamales - Sat. & Sun. 3 DOZEN sider each of the President’s propos- Instead, we need to consider other, their families with the health care and 14000 Horizon Blvd. in Horizon • 852-2060 als to ensure they are in the best in- less drastic measures that will help benefits they have earned and de- Open 6 am - 9 pm Daily (6:30 am on Sun.) All Day, Everyday terests of the well-being of our citi- ensure the long-term viability of So- serve. As always, I will work for full zens and our country. cial Security without endangering funding for the Veterans Administra- I have grave concerns about the retirement security for millions of tion and veterans programs. President’s proposal to privatize So- Americans. The President’s State of the Union Town of Horizon City cial Security. There is no immediate I agree with the President that the address virtually ignored the needs Social Security crisis or cause for elections in Iraq were an important of the border region. In a speech Public Notice panic. No Social Security shortfall is step in building a self-reliant Iraq, but emphasizing homeland security, the predicted for 40 or 50 years. Priva- am concerned for the thousands of President overlooked the frontlines The Town of Horizon City will conduct an elec- tizing Social Security would break young men and women are still serv- of our nation’s defense. If he is seri- tion on Saturday, May 7, 2005 for the purpose of the promise we have made to future ing in this unstable and dangerous ous about protecting our country, he generations for a guaranteed benefit region. When we undertook opera- needs to recognize the law enforce- filling positions for mayor and council members in their retirement. The President’s tions in Iraq, many things were un- ment, infrastructure and technology whose two (2) year terms are expiring. The fol- proposal would take over $2 trillion derestimated, including the number needs of the border region. lowing places are up for election: Mayor, Alderman Place 3, Alderman Place 5, and Por la Gente By State Rep. Chente Quintanilla Alderman Place 7. Qualified persons interested may apply for a place Zero tolerance for predators on the Town of Horizon City General Election If there’s House Bill 714: will amend Sub- misdemeanor. If the check or similar ballot beginning February 7, 2005 through March one thing that chapter B, Criminal Simulation 32.22 sight order that was issued or passed 7, 2005 at 14999 Darrington Road, Horizon City, truly irks me, — to alter an object with the intent was for a child support payment the Texas, Monday — Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. it’s those who to sell or pass, as genuine or as dif- obligation for which is established prey on eld- ferent from what it is. An offense under a court order or if the offense erly people — those who can least under Subsection (b) is increased to was against an elderly individual as protect themselves, and who more a state jail felony if it is against an defined by Section 22.04, the offense often don’t understand it when some- elderly person; is increased to Class B misdemeanor; one is robbing them blind. That’s House Bill 715: will amend Sub- House Bill 717: will amend Sub- because they are such easy marks for chapter C Credit Card of Debit Card chapter D Fraudulent Possession 32.51 not only criminals, but all too often, Abuse 32.31 — to steal a credit card — to steal a person’s identity, infor- for even their own family members. with the intent of using it. Once mation or telecommunication device. Therefore, I believe Texas must again, if it can be proved that this The offense is increased to the next declare zero tolerant against indi- crime was committed against an eld- highest category (3rd and 2nd degree viduals who prey on elderly and de- erly person, the offense is increased felony) if it can be shown that the of- fraud them. That is why I have filed to the next higher category of offense, fense is against an elderly person. legislation that will amend the Texas a third degree felony which is pun- As you can see by the changes Penal Code 32, and include stiffer ishable up to 10 years in prison; listed above will make preying on the criminal penalties if a fraud offense House Bill 716: will amend Sub- innocent — particularly the elderly was committed against an elderly chapter C False Statement to Obtain — a much more serious crime, allow- individual as defined by Section Property or Credit 32.32 — to inten- ing for issuance of grand jury sub- 22.04. The legislation filed will af- tionally or knowingly make a mate- poenas for records and for the extra- fect the following sections: rially false or misleading written dition of out-of-state offenders, such House Bill 713: will amend Sub- statement to obtain property or credit as telemarketers, both of which are chapter B, Forgery 32.21, Subsection for themselves or another. Once not allowable under a misdemeanor 2 (c) — to forge a writing with intent again, this crime is increased to a offense. to defraud or harm another. This of- state jail felony and section c 4-6 to Therefore, making various crimes fense is increased to a state jail felony, the next higher category; that affect the elderly an automatic and pushes 2(d)-(e) to the next higher Subchapter D Issuance of Bad felony offense is a good workable category of offense if it is shown it was Check 32.41 — Except as otherwise tool for law enforcement. committed against an elderly indi- provided by this subsection, an of- For now, I remain your friend and vidual as defined by Section 22.04; fense under this section is a Class C public servant, Chente for la Gente. Page 4 WEST TEXAS COUNTY COURIER February 10, 2005 Tech Prep All-Star Aid Annalisa Arras, a 2004 Clint High From Page 1 NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT School graduate, is considered a ______ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND NOTICE OF INTENT Tech-Prep success story and has been chosen as one of the six Tech Socorro’s Jane A. Hambric School TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS Prep All-Stars in the state. Tech- spent $1 each last week to not wear Prep is a their school uniform — and then college pre- donated more than $1,000 to ef- El Paso Empowerment Zone Corporation West Texas County Courier paratory forts to help victims of the South- 201 E. Main Street, Suite 603 February 10, 2005 program for east Asian tsunami. The school technical serves students in pre-kindergarten El Paso, Texas 79901 careers. Courses through the eighth grade. The TO: All Interested Agencies, Groups and Persons: taken in school’s Student Council orga- high school nized the project. may earn In fact, the El Dorado High Seventeen (17) days after this publication, the EPEZ of El Paso, Texas, intends to request them col- School feeder pattern, including the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to release Federal funds lege credit the high school, Paso del Norte, through ar- under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-383) for Sun Ridge, and Hambric campuses ticulated raised approximately $3,500 for Project No. RH-04-TX-I-0291, Tornillo Housing Project, for the construction of 12 homes courses, dual credit, or College the Save the Children in San Elizario, Texas. Board Advanced Placement. High School participants are prepared organization’s tsunami relief ef- for success beyond high school by forts. Environmental Assessment Activities getting a head start in a two year Col. John O. Ensor Middle degree program and a by estab- School eighth graders are promot- lishing a foundation for a bach- The work entails the reconstruction of dwellings that meet or exceed the (HUD approved) ing a similar campaign regarding elors degree. Participants are also the school dress code. They hope County of El Paso Colonia Housing Standards. The maximum grant amount is $20,000. able to apply the technical skills to raise at least $750 by selling The projects will be limited to families owning or purchasing a lot with an outstanding they have learned during high “jeans” coupons to fellow students school and while attending col- through the first week of March. The balance of $15,000 or less. The El Paso Empowerment Zone plans to use federal funding to lege. Because of the skills provide affordable housing to families in the colonia of San Elizario, Texas. Federal funding Annalisa learned in her Business coupons allow the buyer to wear will be used to pay for building standard housing. All of the work is on private property and Computer Information Systems jeans for one school day. The funds class at she was will go to the families of two Uni- environmental issues caused by the construction will be addressed. Among the expected able to get a job with Bos Dairy in versity of Texas at El Paso students concerns are temporary dust and noise due to construction; handling of potentially hazard- Fabens, Texas. Annalisa is cur- who lost family in the tsunami di- ous materials; and the disposal of debris. rently featured on the Tech Prep saster. website and she will also be fea- Meanwhile, students at Cap- tured along with four other Tech- tain Walter E. Clarke Middle Finding of No Significant Impact Prep All Stars in a booklet which School donated $923.15 to will be presented to the state leg- islature. The Clint Independent UNICEF, the United Nations It has been determined that such a request of release of funds will not constitute an action School District Tech Prep program Children’s Fund. The school’s significantly affecting the quality of the human environment and accordingly the County is directed by Jan Palmer, Career National Honor Society led the of El Paso has decided not to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement under the Na- and Technology Coordinator. drive. tional Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190). The reason for such a decision not to prepare such a Statement is based upon the fact that all environmental concerns could either be minimized or mitigated. SHOP FABENS

An Environmental Review Record for the proposed project has been made by the County CHECK CASHING & TAX SERVICE of El Paso which documents the environmental review of the project and more fully sets Check Cashing • Pay Utility Bills • Income Tax Filing forth the reasons why such a statement is not required. The Environmental Review Record is on file at the Office of Community Development, El Paso County Courthouse, 500 E. 705 N. Fabens St., Space 0 Fabens, TX (next to Allstate Office) 764-3892 San Antonio, Suite #313, El Paso, Texas 79901, and is available for public examination and copying upon request between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. • Auto • Home • Life Public Comments on Findings You’re in good hands. • Business 705 N. Fabens St., Space 1 Se habla Oscar Arrieta All interested agencies, groups and persons, disagreeing with this decision are invited to Fabens, TX 764-5513 español Allstate Agent submit written comments for consideration by the El Paso Empowerment Zone to the address as set forth above. Such written comments must be received at the address specified within sixteen (16) days after this publication. All such comments so received will be con- Clint Independent School District sidered and the County will not request the release of funds or take administrative action on the project prior to the date specified in the proceeding sentence. Notice of Public Hearing Clint Independent School District will hold a public hear- Release of Funds ing for the discussion of the 2004 district Annual Report on Wednesday, February 16, 2005, at the Clint Indepen- The EPEZ will undertake the activities described above with HUD Rural Housing Eco- dent School District Administration building board room, nomic Development Program funds under Title I from its Program Year 2004 under grant located at 14521 Horizon Blvd., at 5:30 p.m. during the numbered RH-04-TX -I-0291, San Elizario Housing Project. The County of El Paso is regularly scheduled School Board meeting. All interested certifying to HUD that Ms. Dolores Briones, in her official capacity as County Judge, individuals are welcomed to attend. The report will be consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce available to the public after the hearing at all Clint Dis- responsibilities in relation to environmental reviews, decision-making and action; and that trict School Campuses, the Clint Public Library and the these responsibilities have been satisfied. The legal effect of the certification is that upon its Clint Post Office. approval, the County of El Paso may use the Block Grant funds and it will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. HUD will accept an objection to its approval only on one or more of the bases and the procedures described in Audencia pública 24 CFR Part 58.75. Objections are to be addressed to the U.S. Department of Housing El districto escolar de Clint tendra una junta para descutir and Urban Development, 1205 Texas Avenue, Room 511, Lubbock, Texas 79401. el Reporte Annual del Distrito de 2004 el miercoles, 16 de febrero del 2005 en las oficinas administrativas Objections to the release of funds on bases other than those stated above will not be consid- localizadas 14521 Horizon Blvd. a las 5:30 p.m. Todos ered by the HUD. No objections received later than thirty-three (33) days after this publi- individuos interesados estan invitados a asistir. El Reporte cation will be considered by HUD. se puede obtener en estos lugares; todas las escuelas publicas del distrito, la biblioteca publica de Clint, y el Correo de ______Clint. Phyllis Rawley WTCC: 02/10/05 Executive Director February 10, 2005 WEST TEXAS COUNTY COURIER Page 5 AISD County auditors win financial reporting award for 15th consecutive year From Page 1 ______EL PASO COUNTY — El Paso A Certificate of Financial Report- a recognition would not have been professionals with offices in Chicago County Auditors must be doing ing Achievement also has been possible without the diligent team and Washington, D.C. in the former junior/senior high something right. The Government awarded to the individual or depart- efforts of his staff. — Contributed by Guadalupe Silva school building that is now An- Finance Officers Association of the ment responsible for preparing the “I commend my staff and their en- thony Middle. United States and Canada recognized award-winning report, Gauthier said, ergetic and enthusiastic efforts, Superintendent Vern Butler ex- the County recently with a Certifi- pointing out that in this case, the win- which have distinguished El Paso plained Monday that AISD is look- cate of Achievement for Excellence ner was Edward Anthony Dion, the County from other governmental ing at other funding sources to in Financial Reporting. County’s Auditor. agencies at the local, state and na- cover the cost of furniture, books Attainment of this annual certifi- “El Paso County’s report was tional level,” Dion said. He also ex- and shelving that are not covered cate represents the highest form of judged by an impartial panel and pressed his appreciation to the Coun- in the grant. He said the goal is to recognition in government account- found to meet the program’s highest cil of Judges and Commissioners have a minimum of 9,000 books ing and financial reporting by a gov- standards,” Gauthier said. “Such a Court for their vital leadership in con- available for students. Grant ernment agency and its management, report includes not only a demon- tinuing a progressive trend for the money is available for a computer Stephen J. Gauthier, the association’s strable spirit of full disclosure to County of El Paso. lab that will be a part of the new technical services director, wrote in clearly communicate its financial The Government Finance Officers library. a letter to the County. Being honored story but also a motivating factor to Association is a non-profit profes- De Santiago expected the bids with this award for 15 consecutive convince others to read the report.” sional organization serving approxi- for the library to go out by Feb. years is an outstanding accomplishment. Dion, however, stressed that such mately 15,000 government finance 18. Construction is expected to take four months. Butler hopes the library will be ready for use He said he wants to spend his taxes in BRYAN M. JANOS, D.D.S. by the start of the 2005-06 school COPS his town, versus spending it at the state year. In addition to use by stu- From Page 1 level or federal level, and he is in fa- Horizon City’s First Full Service Family Dentist dents, the new library also will ______vor of hiring the third officer. be available for use by the com- After considerable discussion, City 852-2565 munity. were concerned for the safety of the Council voted to override Mayor 140 N. Kenazo, Ste. H ( In Eastlake Village - Across from Horizon Vista Food Store) The board approved the archi- residents of Horizon City and the Whitty’s veto and hire the third po- “Serving El Paso and Ft. Bliss For Over 15 Years” tectural plans for the new library police officers. lice officer by a vote of 5-2. The two as presented. Miller then addressed Mayor who voted against the override were TRICARE Against the background of Whitty and said he took offense when Council members Taylor and Jay United Concordia and Most Dental Insurance Accepted new troops coming to Fort Bliss, Mayor Whitty mentioned in a news- Blobner. Butler spoke to trustees about the paper article that Council is not be- In a later interview, Council mem- possible economic and academic ing financially responsible. “The ber Robert Reyes said he feels taxes impact that an influx of military grant money is the city’s money and will not be affected by hiring this Public Hearing personnel might have on the An- we fully expect the city’s growth to police officer. He said was upset by thony area. With Anthony Gap sustain the officer after the grant is the fact that taxes were brought into Anthony Independent School District road and Transmountain Road, over,” he added. play in the discussion at all. he sees the possibility of military Council member Byron Taylor said “Horizon City is incurring a lot of 2005 — 2006 School Year Calendar personnel settling in the Anthony he was opposed to hiring the third growth and we need to have a strong area. officer because the city would prob- police department that will sustain To plan for such contingencies ably need to raise taxes to cover the the growth of the city,” he said. “I The Anthony Independent School District intends to and to plan for the future, he sug- officer’s salary after the grant was have been in law enforcement for apply for a first day of instruction waiver for the 2005 — gested meeting with Mayor Art over. some time and I feel that this police 2006 school year. Anthony I.S.D. intends to begin in- Franco and the Town Council. The Council member Keenan Greseth department is doing a fine job con- struction for students on Monday, August 15, 2005, which first joint strategic planning meet- stated that growth impacts the com- sidering it is understaffed. As an ing of the Town Council and the munity and Horizon City would only elected official, I feel it is my respon- will be earlier than the state mandated date of August 22, trustees was subsequently sched- be responsible for 25 percent of the sibility to support the town and its 2005. uled for 9 a.m. Saturday at the salary for the first year, 50 percent the needs. There is a lot to benefit from Anthony Town Hall. next and 75 percent for the third year. this police officer.” A public hearing to discuss the first day of instruction for students for the 2005 — 2006 school year will be held as SHOP SOCORRO follows: Date: February 17, 2005 CHECK CASHING & TAX SERVICE Time: 6:30 p.m. Site: Anthony Elementary School Cafeteria Check Cashing • Pay Utility Bills • Income Tax Filing • Loans 610 Sixth Street 116 Horizon Blvd. Anthony, Texas 79821 Socorro, TX (corner of Horizon & Alameda) 859-7774 For more information, please call Central Office at 886-6500. Place YOUR Ad Here. • Back Issues Junta Publica www.wtccourier.com For Details Call 578-2200. • Submit Material Distrito Escolar Independiente de Anthony Calendario Escolar de 2005 — 2006

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Anthony está considerando aplicar para un permiso estatal para poder cambiar la fecha del comienzo del año escolar 2005 — 2006. El distrito intenta comenzar el primer día de instruccion el lunes, 15 de agosto del 2005, que seria mas temprano que el 22 de agosto del 2005, fecha requerida Valentine’s February Special por el estado. Dinner for Two El propósito de esta junta publica para la communidad, $ 99 sera discutir el primer día de instruccion para el ano esco- Two 16oz. T-Bone Steak Dinners lar 2005 — 2006, que se llevara a cabo el 17 de febrero Includes Choice of Potato 25 del 2005 a las 6:30 p.m. en la cafeteria de la escuela with Soup, Salad and Bread Bar Primaria de Anthony ubicada en 610 Sixth Street. Fresh Fruit Para mas información favor de llamar a la Oficina Central Open 24 hours — Full family menus plus Coupon expires 02/28/05. Not al numero 886-6500. spectacular buffet and salad bar. I-10 at good with other offers or coupons. Horizon Blvd., 859-1906. ✁ WTCC: 02-10-05 Page 6 WEST TEXAS COUNTY COURIER February 10, 2005 UTEP showing signs of life after shaky .500 stretch losing him.” thought the Miners were stuck in an irrevers- team went ice cold on the field and Nevada By Steve Escajeda DOCTOR: “NO! Not on my watch. One ible nose-dive toward the middle of the pack began to heat up. Special to the Courier more time — CLEAR!” in the WAC standings, the team squeaked out Nothing went right for the Miners over the Thump! a two-point MUST win over Rice. next 12 minutes. It went so bad that Nevada The critical hour was at hand. The jump shot hits the rim and falls harm- But what caused this must win situation outscored the Miners 39-8 from that point to NURSE: “Doctor, the patient’s in trouble, lessly to the court. No good. anyway? take a 54-47 lead. he barely has a pulse.” NURSE: “Wait, doctor, I think you did it! The UTEP Miners basketball team looked I must have gotten up three times to check DOCTOR: “That’s it, I’ve got to shock him. Yes, you saved the patient’s life!” like a top-25 team earlier in the season and then the reception on my TV set — this couldn’t Clear!” Final score: UTEP 73, Rice 71. for some reason they began to resemble a team possibly be happening. Thump! NURSE: “Oh, Doc Sadler, you saved the day without an identity. To their credit the Miners did rally to tie The 3-pointer bounces off the rim. once again!” Struggling to keep up with the worst the the game at the end of regulation and even- NURSE: “Still no pulse, doctor, I think we’re And save the day he did. Just when you WAC has to offer, losing to Tulsa, the Miners tually win it 83-80 in overtime to improve suddenly looked like a very to 14-2, but that was the last time the team mediocre group of players looked like an upper echelon squad, until who didn’t appear to be they fried Rice. playing with the same ur- Over the next six games, the Miners were gency they did in the first just 3-3 and were outscored in those games by half of the season. an average of 67-64. But, as in life, UTEP’s And then it happened. Two chances by Rice woes can be traced back to in the final seconds failed to sail through the a specific event, an exact hoop and UTEP is breathing again. moment in time when the Of course, the Miners’ could be back to ex- wheels began to loosen. cellent health with a pair of home wins this It was the night of week against Fresno State and Nevada. Wednesday, Jan. 12. The Let’s hope ol’ Doc Sadler still has a few tricks Miners had just posted nine up his stethoscope. consecutive victories by an average score of 83-59. Pats officially a dynasty They had just won their There’s been some argument over the past first three WAC encoun- week on the sports talk shows on whether or ters, scoring over 90 points not the New England Patriots should be de- in all three wins. clared a football dynasty. The Miners were riding Now, I know the Pats’ Super Bowl wins high going into that game haven’t been impressive. They’ve won three at Nevada and they showed championships by three points each, a com- no sings of slowing down, bined total of nine points. racing out to a quick lead. Well, the Dallas Cowboys have won the big And then it happened, the games five times and won every game by at exact moment the Miners’ least 10 points, 100 points combined. season, at least until last So are the Patriots a dynasty? Of course they Saturday, took a wrong are. Any team that wins three Super Bowls in turn. four years has certainly established itself With 4:51 left in the first among the elite of all time. half, Fili Rivera hit a layup Especially in this era of free agency when to give the Miners a seem- most teams have to be reintroduced to each ingly insurmountable 39- other almost every year. 15 lead. Up by 24 points at For the most part, the Patriots have stayed Nevada, UTEP was play- together. They’ve brought in new players and ing more like a top-10 team shaped them in the team’s image, and have and nothing could stop fought the urge to get fat and lazy. them. If the other NFL teams aren’t careful, the Pats And then, as if someone could be the first to go four out of five. hiding in the upper tiers of Of course, if the Patriots win that fourth the arena cast a spell on the championship by just three points again, the team, the Miners’ mojo sports talk shows will be having this same ar- took an unlucky turn. The gument a year from now. 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Lawrence Summers, the presi- Also — and if you’re eating now dent of Harvard University and a you might want to stop — the man who should know better, re- burger was just the beginning. The cently said a very bad thing: He meal, all consumed by Kate “The said there might be “innate differ- Human Stomach” Stelnick, in- ences” between men and women. cluded five pounds of “fixins”: one One woman got so mad she large onion, two whole tomatoes, stalked out and went shopping for one half head of lettuce, 1.25 shoes. pounds of cheese, top and bottom JUST KIDDING PEOPLE — es- buns and a cup each of mayon- pecially you of the female persua- naise, ketchup, mustard, relish, sion! (Now I’ve said a bad thing!) banana peppers and some pickles. AMBER WAVES By Dave T. Phipps The story just said she walked Admit it, men: This is greatness. out. It didn’t mention shoes, and Actually, it’s downright scary — women aren’t any more likely than particularly for a young man tak- men to buy shoes. ing her out to dinner for the first I personally have well over one time. pair of shoes in my closet this very STELNICK: I’ll have the lamb, minute. please. And who knows, I might even WAITER: Excellent choice, the buy some more shoes at lunchtime, lamb chops are very good this or in the year 2027. evening. Still, it’s time to face facts: Men STELNICK: No, I don’t want and women are different and, to the lamb chops. I want the whole take it one step further, I think it’s lamb. And what do you have to do THE SPATS By Jeff Pickering time for men to concede that to get a couple of loaves of bread women are vastly superior to men, around here? in at least one respect: They can Young Stelnick apparently suf- eat way more. fered no ill effects, but you can’t And I mean, WAY, WAY more. help wondering what her friends Tucked away recently among thought: “I hate to mention it, Kate, the fillers — don’t ask me why this but you’ve put on a few pounds, wasn’t plastered all over the front well actually about 10 pounds, pages — was one of the most ex- since, um, this morning.” traordinary — and absolutely true So you’re probably wondering, — stories I have ever read. what did she have for dessert? Kate Stelnick of Princeton, N.J., The story didn’t say, but it did R.F.D. By Mike Marland age 19 and weighing 100 pounds, mention the fabulous prizes she polished off a six-pound ham- won for perhaps the greatest feat burger in under the three-hour time in gastronomic history: She re- limit — a feat accomplished by no ceived a free T-shirt and a special one else, including a 420-pound certificate, plus they picked up the competitive eater named Eric $24 tab! “Badlands” Booker, who failed in Enough to make you want to three attempts. (On his last try, he give it a try, huh? I’m just speak- finished the burger but it took more ing here to the women, of course. than seven hours.) ______Stelnick whupped a man more (c) 2005 King Features Synd., Inc.

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