VOL. 28, No. 47 SERVING ANTHONY, VINTON, CANUTILLO, EAST MONTANA, HORIZON, SOCORRO, CLINT, FABENS, SAN ELIZARIO AND TORNILLO NOVEMBER 22, 2001 NEWSBRIEFS Christmas Fair will host their Sixth Annual Christmas Fair on Friday, Dec. 7, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Over 80 vendors will be available and over 40 groups will be performing. Some of the performers will include various Folklorico groups from several El Paso area schools and the UTEP Golddiggers dance team. Admis- sion is free to the public. Ag funding U.S. Representative Henry Bonilla an- nounced early this week that the Congress has come to an agreement on the Agricul- ture Appropriations Bill. The legislation was overwhelming approved today by the House of Representatives, where the bill originated in Mr. Bonilla’s subcommittee. The 2002 Agriculture Appropriations Bill funded $75.902 billion, which will include fund- ing increases for the Food Safety and In- spection Service, Child Nutrition Programs, Food Stamp Program and Food for Peace Program. It also includes increases for the Farm Service Agency, Agricultural Credit Programs; conservation operations; and the Agricultural Research Service. Important projects will also receive funding from the appropriations bill. The legislation will increase funding for: bovine genetics research; the Texas Wildlife Services Pro- WHERE EAST MEETS SOUTHWEST — Ten years ago the “Pilgrims” were paid a visit by the “Conqistadors” to hash out exactly who gram; nutritional research at the ARS Hu- held claim to the first Thanksgiving celebration. man Nutrition Center in Houston; and the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative. Historical revisionists work to set Thanksgiving record straight In other news ■ Representatives from the El Paso Con- Study shows Don Juan de Onate, Spanish colonists landed in 1598 vention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) will join him down some, but they haven’t changed his they hadn’t eaten in months. El Paso historian Leon Metz and author By Michelle J. Brown commitment to reaching people with the truth. On April 30, Onate ordered all to put on their Jackson Polk for their live broadcast at the Special to the Courier “My main aim is to get the people of the best clothes and gather for the first Thanksgiv- East Side Tourist Information Center at El to realize the Spanish were in ing by colonists in what is now the U.S. He me- Paso Connection at14301 Gateway West at EL PASO - It ruffled a lot of turkey feathers this country long before anyone realizes and morialized the occasion with a proclamation Interstate10, Exit 37, just west of the Hori- and rocked Plymouth off its historical pedes- their contributions to this nation are quite sig- claiming the land for the King of Spain. A play, zon Exit on Saturday, Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. tal to hear a group of Texans claim the Thanks- nificant,” said Hall, who volunteered six years the first in America, was performed and all ate to 12 p.m. Staffers will be on-hand through- giving throne 12 years ago. to serving on the Texas Historical Commission. and drank to give thanks for the welcome bounty. out the morning serving coffee and cookies Knowledge that Spanish colonists hit Ameri- Hall was appointed by then-Governor. The next day, they embarked onward to what is to Thanksgiving weekend holiday travelers can soil in 1598, 22 years prior to the Plymouth George W. Bush as Chairman of the Commis- now downtown El Paso, reached in four days, while Polk and Metz entice more westbound pilgrims, made for some cold mashed potatoes sion of the First Thanksgiving and another four months to their final destina- visitors during the El Paso show on 690 AM in New England. Yet the El Pasoans convinced Quadricentennial, a 1998 celebration marking tion north of present day Santa Fe. KROD. Metz and Polk broadcast in El Paso the Texas Legislature that the first Thanksgiv- the 400th anniversary of Don Juan de Onate’s That trail, called the Camino Real, was also each week, focusing on area history, cur- ing was held in spring on the banks of the Rio crossing the into what is now Texas the entrance for the vast majority of horses in rent events and featuring special guests. All Grande more than two decades before the and New Mexico. With the vice president of to the Americas. Some came up through Cali- visitors will receive a special El Paso sou- Mayflower sailed. Spain in attendance, nearly 100 El Pasoans fornia, and a few through Florida via St. Au- venir. Old West gunfight reenactors from Armor-clad El Paso “conquistadors” ven- adorned in gallant Spanish finery participated, gustine, but hundreds of thousands entered San Elizario, The Desperadoes, will provide tured to Massachusetts ten years ago to stage a including Hall. through El Paso. entertainment. The CVB staff volunteers mock trial with the locals who were equally “We’re just trying to get attention for his- This rugged city in the sparsely settled Trans- will work with regular info center employ- adamant about who broke bread with the Na- tory,” he said. “Sometimes you have to be out- Pecos country was Texas’ last frontier. The site ees to answer visitors’ questions and give tives first. It was done in fun and prompted landish to get it.” of the first Thanksgiving in the middle of an in- them ideas and directions for keeping them good nature jabs, especially when the visitors His methods are effective and catching on. ternational trade route became home to miners, entertained during their time in the Sun City. were “arrested for blasphemy and spreading Attendance at nationwide social studies teacher ranchers and cavalrymen and some of the wild- ■ malicious lies and rumors.” conferences and power of word of mouth have est escapades in the Old West. It’s still the gate- Horizon City resident Amanda Pierce of In response to the Texan encounter, ten pil- resulted in First Thanksgiving books and vid- way to Mexico as the largest border city in the Girlscout Troop 100 is working on her Gold grims from Plymouth came to El Paso later that eos being utilized in every U.S. state, except nation. It has the oldest missions in the state and Award, the highest award which can be year. They were also “arrested” and locked up North Dakota. Major textbook publishers also can rightfully boast that it’s the only city with earned in Girlscouting. For this award sev- in the “Billy the Kid Jail,” the only jail the Kid include details on these early events. mountains as well as the only one with an In- eral things must be accomplished, includ- ever broke into. Per historical record, in the winter of 1598, dian reservation within its boundaries. ing a service project. She is having a hygeine All joking aside, revisionists take reality Onate and more than 400 men (130 who also More than 100 million people have read product drive during the rest of November, quite seriously. brought families) and several Franciscans com- about El Paso’s First Thanksgiving with the in which she is collecting any and all prod- Sheldon Hall, then-president of 1986’s spear- prised the expedition with 83 ox-drawn wag- Spanish colonists. Hall remains undaunted by ucts such as soap, deoderant, toothbrushes, heading organization El Paso Mission Trail ons and carts and about 8,000 horses, sheep, a traditional Yankee decree that Thanksgiving toothpaste, combs razors, etc. All items will Association, has dedicated 15 years of time and goats and cattle. The four-mile-long desert pro- is turkey and trimmings the fourth Thursday be donated to the Rescue Mission during resources working with media and educators cession journeyed 325 miles from south of of November. Historical evidence, including a the first part of December.To arrange a to set the record straight. He was named Spain’s Chihuahua, Mexico, for more than four months book published in 1610, confirms that Onate drop off or pick up please contact Amanda honorary consul for West Texas in 1984. Hall across torturous desert conditions. Eating roots and his colonists are the real McCoy. And, Hall at 852-4815. donned the iron chest plates and head gear to and berries while seeking water from cactus, reminds us, it was the Spanish explorers who visit Plymouth and also traveled to Spain to the ragged half-starved colonists arrived at the marked the first Christmas in America near confirm the contributions made by the Span- banks of El Rio Del Norte (now the Rio Tallahassee Florida in 1529. Even when opportunity knocks, a man ish to the New World. Grande) near present day San Elizario, just east But that’s another story. Though retired from a career as a construc- of El Paso in the Lower Valley. The site was For more information about the First has to get off his seat and open the door. tion company owner, the World War II Air abundant with fish below and ducks above. For Thanksgiving on the Rio in 1592, call Peggy — Quips and Quotes Force veteran has spent 39 years in this Sun ten days they swam in the cool waters, rested Boone at (915) 534-0692 or Sheldon Hall at City. A stroke and broken hip may have slowed under giant cottonwoods, hunted and ate like (915) 833-0088. Page 2 WEST TEXAS COUNTY COURIER November 22, 2001 One perspective By Francis Shrum Too much stuff HORIZON routines would reveal that we use — Have you only a fraction of our things, mean- noticed that ing that only a fraction of all this stuff our whole is really necessary. lives consist If we followed through on this con- of simply moving things? cept, we’d no longer suffer the com- Think about it for a minute. Ev- mon misconception that our houses erything we do, all day long, is noth- are too small. Instead, we’d be look- ing but a long, drawn-out process of ing for someone to rent that extra moving items of various shapes and room at the end of the hall. sizes, with various purposes, from What’s even worse is that some of one place to another. that extra stuff we seldom or never use Many of these moves are so repeti- would be an extraordinary prize if it tive we don’t even think about it — were located on another part of earth. our clothing goes from laundry to Take, for example, that parka in the closet to our bodies to the laundry closet with a little rip on one pocket. again. We open the refrigerator a In Afghanistan right now it would be million times a day, taking things out, a pretty valuable commodity. putting them back again. Shoes currently in my closet, the When we move the furniture, number of which will remain someone will usually notice, espe- unrevealed, are more than sufficient to cially if they bruise their shin in the keep my feet warm and protected the middle of the night. rest of my life, but it is highly unlikely I heard a fellow recently comment that I will never buy another pair. In that the first half of our lives is spent parts of the world, a whole neighbor- accumulating things, and the second hood could be shod with the my trove. half is spent getting rid of them. Little wonder that some of them Hopefully, the American life cycle don’t like us much. comes out with some kind of balance The amount and variety of food so that at the end of our lives we have consumed per person in this country quietly and responsibly accumulated on a daily basis is almost obscene. what we needed, then with equal The fact that a huge majority of us grace have given away, sold or oth- suffer from weight-related maladies erwise dispensed of it all. should tell us something. Or not. It may be a little strange to spend Americans are among a rare group these few days before our national on earth which has so much stuff that holiday of Thanksgiving lamenting disposing of it becomes a daunting that we all have too much stuff. task all on its own. Afterall, isn’t that the purpose of I first noticed this suffocating feel- life? To get more stuff? Isn’t it true that ing when I brought home some good he who dies with the most stuff wins? new stuff and had no place to put it On the other hand, since we live because all the other stuff in my house our lives based on our ability to move already was still too good to get rid of. things around, could it be that too Never mind that I hadn’t used much stuff is actually a burden? If much of it in a very long time — we can’t move it, what good is it go- embarrassingly, some of it never. ing to do us anyway? I’ve begun to yearn for a good, Ironically, as the World Trade Cen- hard move like that of early Ameri- ter Towers crashed to the ground, an cans migrating to California. Didn’t abstract part of my horror was con- they find the inner fortitude to leave sidering the sheer volume of things a perfectly good cookstove in the that were in those buildings, in those middle of the deserted plains simply offices, now in the street. because it was too heavy for the team Perhaps we should begin to to haul anymore? consider our stuff, before we get An honest examination of our daily buried by it.

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

SERVING ANTHONY, VINTON, CANUTILLO, EAST MONTANA, HORIZON, SOCORRO, CLINT, FABENS, SAN ELIZARIO AND TORNILLO Counting our blessings on Thanksgiving PUBLISHED: AD DEADLINE: Published each Thursday by Monday 4 p.m. for Thursday Each year on the fourth Thurs- men and women who protect us on a daily basis. The Homesteader News, Inc. Appreciation publication. day of November, families and firefighters who protect our homes and places of busi- to our many contributors. Office open Monday through Thursday. CLASSIFIED RATES friends across America gather to- ness; the police officers who look over our family and $5 for 15 words, $10 for 35 words. Ad gether to celebrate Thanksgiving. friends; and of course, the men and women of the armed COPYRIGHT: must be in writing and pre-paid. The This holiday gives us the chance services, who dutifully watch over our nation. Each of Entire contents © 2001 Homesteader Courier reserves the right not to print News, Inc. Individual authors retain all classified advertising it considers to reflect on the many blessings we possess as citizens these groups does their part to keep our nation safe from rights. Pictures, drawings and written inappropriate. of this strong and wealthy nation. harms way. We would not be the nation of the free, if material appearing in the West Texas As we celebrate Thanksgiving 2001, and face our new we were not also the home of the brave. County Courier may not be used or DISPLAY RATES: reproduced without written permission Open rate — $16 per column inch. challenges in America, it’s important to give thanks for As our nation faces the War on Terrorism, now more of Homesteader News, Inc. Call for more information or to set an the many blessings we share as Americans. than ever, we are thankful for the blessings our nation appointment. The Courier reserves LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: the right not to print advertising it We should give thanks for living in a free country ruled has provided Letter must not be more than 250 considers inappropriate. by the people.. It’s easy to forget how fortunate we are each of us. I words in length. They should be to be a democracy. But the recent crisis has brought us hope that on this dated, must be signed and have an MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS: address and daytime phone number. 52 issues for $30. new reason to reflect. Thanksgiving Only the name and city will be printed Delivery via 1st class mail. The people of Afghanistan did not have the opportu- day, as family with the letter. The Courier reserves nity to elect their leaders. The Taliban leadership took and friends the right not to print letters to the ADDRESS: editor or other submitted materials it 13899 Horizon Blvd., Ste. 2 over the government of Afghanistan and rules bu noth- gather around the considers inappropriate. Horizon City, TX 79928 ing short of a dictatorship. Let us be thankful we live in table, each of you Phone: 852-3235 a democracy where we enjoy the freedoms of religion, will say a special Fax: 852-0123 speech, the press and the right to assemble. thanks to the E-mail: [email protected] Another simple blessing that is often overlooked is amazing bless- Publisher America’s free, prosperous economy. Unlike any other ings our nation. Rick Shrum nation, America’s spirit of individualism and indepen- God bless each Business Manager Francis D. Shrum dence has produced the world’s top economy. From the of you and may ★ Contributors very first families who struggled to farm this country’s God continue to Marjorie F. Graham Homesteader rich soil to today’s high-tech entrepreneurs, the pioneer bless America. Don Woodyard Est. 1973 spirit has propelled our nation to the forefront of discov- Happy Thanks- Member Texas Community Steve Escajeda Newspaper Association Arleen Beard News, Inc. ery and exploration. giving to you and Finally, we should give thanks for the thousands of yours. November 22, 2001 WEST TEXAS COUNTY COURIER Page 3

Happy Thanksgiving In this season of thankfulness, we want to remember our men and women in uniform, who are serving in the Near East. Also, with redis- tricting now com- pleted I am now the new Representative for many parts of El Paso east of Zaragosa Road, Americas Ave. and in the Horizon community. After the holidays I plan to hold a Neighborhood Meeting in order to get better acquainted. Watch for an announcement in the Courier. — Congressman Silvestre Reyes

View from the porch By Linda Mussehl Business as usual There was a brief moment of Newsweek that “something largely unnoticed could relief amidst the horrors imme- be happening in much of the United States: life get- diately following September 11. ting back to normal.” Sloan used the anthrax obses- In a news report about the sion as an example. “‘News’ is something that hap- grounding of all civilian air- pens to an editor,” Sloan said. “Large parts of the coun- planes, it was noted that the total try aren’t prone to panic over anthrax, because they flight prohibition was successful, with very few ex- know what cows are, and people who deal with cows ceptions. and soil are used to thinking about anthrax. But there In the remote ranch-country Southwest, however, aren’t many cows in newsrooms. Or in New York City two private planes were forced down by military jets. or Washington.” The TV reporter expressed disbelief that, more than Anthrax is endemic in six Texas counties. It has 36 hours after the attack, there were at least two people been, and it will be. It’s been in the soil for at least in this country that didn’t know about it or that our 150 years, flares up every couple of years when the airspace was temporarily closed. weather is right, and culls the white-tail deer herds. A “All right,” I thought at the time. “All will be well. few unvaccinated cows and horses died this year, as Somebody out there has work to do, cows to find, did a dog that ate from a deer carcass. One man con- calves to ship, coyotes to shoot.” tracted anthrax this summer from doctoring a sick Whether the TV twinkies know it or not, there are animal. He was treated with antibiotics and recovered. still people in the country whose lives don’t revolve It got a little local news coverage, but was no big deal. around daily television watching. And there are those For the region, it was just business as usual. of us who prefer to go days without talking to anyone There are verities in life, fundamental truths. One except the dog. is “life goes on. Shut up and get to work.” I’d like to meet those two ol’ boys. I bet they have The majority of our “talking class” experts in the quite a story to tell about flying along minding their media and government were born after the Vietnam own business, only to be buzzed by the Air Force. I war. The feeling of daily threat is new to them: “the promise not to ask about any resultant laundry prob- sky is falling, the sky is falling.” lems. The holiday season is approaching, when family Given the nasty games the fly boys have played with gatherings give a great opportunity to ask the senior ranchers over the years, how did the ranch pilots know members of your family about daily life during the that the mid-air harassment was just not business as Great Depression, World War II and the Cold War. usual, that it wasn’t just a bored U.S. or German pilot We need to learn from their resiliency, experience and out cruising, looking for a herd to scatter? common sense. It just could be that their advice boils Allan Sloan wrote in the 10/29/01 edition of down to “Life goes on. Shut up and get to work.” Page 4 WEST TEXAS COUNTY COURIER November 22, 2001 Area students honored by El Paso Optimist Clubs Favela and Michelle Herrera and and Cynthia Falcon, Juan Rodriguez By Don Woodyard Hipolito Sarabia, Jr. and Kayleigh and Cindy Munoz, Bryant Pena and Courier Staff Writer Almaraz Jessica Ortiz, and David Brown and Canutillo High: Ruben Vogt and Araceli Rodriguez. EL PASO COUNTY—Sixty-four Dalila Salazar, Ruben Salinas and San Elizario High: Manuel Duran Upper and Lower Valley high school Jacqueline Seqovia, Roberto Pina and Christina Almeda, Obed Lira and students were among several hundred and Cynthia Rede and Eduardo Ruiz Karla Santillan, Fabian Sanchez and honored by El Paso area Optimist and Patricia Torres. Itza Beltran, Fernando Rodriguez and clubs at a Nov. 7 Youth Appreciation Clint High: Jacob Varela and Maria Analidia Moctezuma Week banquet at the Civic Center. Rivera, Ismael Aguayo and Graciela Socorro High: Daniel Corral and Selected by school administrators, Olivas, Daniel Sosa and Tracy Karina Contreras, Martin Burciaga and the students were honored for their Estrada and Geoffrey White and Desiree Foix, Emmanuel Villalobos accomplishments in the home, school Laura Martinez. and Toni Marie Ramirez, and Nicklos and community. Fabens High: Saul Magallanes and Maureira and Diana Gardea. The top boy and girl students are Susana Mendoza, Victor Dominguez Tornillo High: Abel Avila and listed by grade, beginning with seniors. and Nancy Cabral, Gilbert Rodriguez Wendy Duran, Luis Cardiel and Anthony High: Pedro De La Rosa and Rebecca Alarcon, and Simon Araceli Arragon, Juan Reyes and and Yarniko Gonzalez, Marco Trujillo and Sandra Terrazas. Anais Garay, and Edgar Amaya and Gonzalez and Julie Garcia, Juan Mountain View: Rudy Mejia, Jr., Alma Duran. Happy Thanksgiving San Elizario names top students to Borrego Elementary along Chicken had good news for the district. She from Judge Ruben Lujan, Justice Court #6 in By Don Woodyard Ranch Road from traffic. An applica- reported that the district received Courier Staff Writer tion is being submitted by SEISD to more than $1.246 million in E-rate, Clint, TX. I encourage all El Pasoans to be the El Paso County Water Improve- electronic/telecommunications ser- SAN ELIZARIO—In his report to ment District requesting the extension vices, at a cost of $124,668. E-rate especially careful during this peak travel time. the board of trustees at its Nov. 14 of a culvert going under Chicken funding provides a 90 percent dis- Enjoy your travels and family gatherings. meeting, Superintendent Mike Ranch where the road narrows. count to disadvantaged districts for Quatrini said “a lot of good education The application includes fencing to technology-related purchases such as is going on … a lot of positive things” keep children from falling into the video equipment, internet access, May God bless you, and God bless America. in the San Elizario school district. ditch and barriers to protect them servers and cellular phones. A reflection of this came with the from traffic. Nancy Swanson, Sambrano El- PLEASE, don’t drink and drive. introduction and recognition of the Board vice president Rick Rednour ementary principal, reported that her top five high school students aca- characterized the present situation as school had received top honors, an Political advertising paid for by Ruben Lujan, Treasurer. demically by grade. Selections were “dangerous” to students. A school Exceptional Campus Award for its Campaign to Elect Ruben Lujan for Justice of the Peace, Pct. 6. made in the last school year of then monitor was approved last month as participation in the Texas migrant ninth- through 11th-grade students a temporary means to aid and pro- education program. She said who received the highest grade point tect students. Sambrano was one of only 48 state- averages. Cost of the project is estimated at wide schools to receive the award and The students are: $10,000-$12,000. the only one in Region 19. City of Socorro 11th graders (now seniors). From safety safeguards for chil- The award is based on 10 or more Carolyn Reyes, Eric Reyes, dren to health safeguards for the com- migrant students taking at least one PUBLIC NOTICE Catherine Reyes, Jonathan Rodarte munity. TAAS test, a passing rate of at least and Elizabeth Calderon. The board approved the leasing of 90 percent in each subject area and a A PUBLIC HEARING will be held at 6:30 p.m. during 10th graders (now juniors). Valerie a portable building at the middle migrant dropout rate of 1 percent or the City Council Meeting of Thursday, December 6, 2001 Barraza, Irving Alvidrez, Eunice school to Promotores de Salud, a less. Rascon, Elvia Jasso and Angelica community-based organization that In other action, the board also ap- at City Hall, 124 S. Horizon Blvd., Socorro, Texas. Pur- Pacheco. acts a clearinghouse of basic proved: pose of the public hearing is to allow any interested per- 9th graders (now sophomores). healthcare information to residents of • $6,000 for the vaccination of em- son to appear and testify at the hearing regarding the fol- Itza Beltran, Angelica Dominguez, the San Elizario area. Guadalupe ployees identified as being at-risk Cristina Madrid, Crystal Martinez Ramos, the group’s vice president, from Hepatitis B. lowing proposed ordinance(s): and Manuel Aguilar. said it provides such health services • A service agreement with Sandia In other news: as where-to-go and what to do infor- Group in the processing of medicaid 1) An Ordinance No. 211, Amendment No. 2, Facilities director Arturo Morales mation, nutritional, parenting and claims. an ordinance amending the Budeget for the Fis- reported that work was moving for- child development classes. • The district’s participation in the cal Year of October 1, 2000 to September 30, 2001 ward on protecting children walking Technology director Alice Ramos TASB Purchasing Cooperative. for the City of Socorro. Those that are unable to attend the public hearing may Socorro names Interim Chief of Police submit their views to the City of Socorro. Accommoda- during their meeting on Nov. 15. A&M University on the land sur- tions for handicapped persons will be available; handi- By Arleen Beard “This is only temporary for me,” rounding the Rio Vista Community capped persons in need of special assistance for attending Special to the Courier Ponce said, whose been with the Center. The lease agreement is set Socorro Police Department for six for five years. the hearings are encouraged to contact the City Secretary years and has no intention of pursu- The council also approved a parade (915) 858-2915, forty-eight (48) hours prior to this meet- SOCORRO - What has been a con- ing the position on a permanent ba- permit request from the Mission Trail ing. Ordinances are too extensive to print. Copies of or- troversial topic for the last two sis. Association for a Luminaria Project months continues to make noise The council will continue to search set for December 15. dinances are posted in City Hall and are available upon among the Socorro Town Council. for a candidate for Chief of Police, The council also approved to hire request. The council is ready to move for- which was left vacant when Buryl four police officers to fill vacancies ward by concentrating its efforts on Canuteson resigned controversially currently existing at the Socorro Po- TERE RODRIGUEZ the success of the Socorro Police De- from the post on Oct. 14. lice Department, subject to Civil Ser- City Secretary partment. The council named Ser- In other business: vice approval. WTCC: 11/22/01 geant Manuel Ponce as the The council approved the renew- The council also approved the in- Department’s Interim Chief of Police ing of the lease agreement with Texas stallation of the street lights. Classified Ads

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By Yuri Soto Special to the Courier

EL PASO — The injury to star run- ning back Tury Cleto may have af- fected the Fabens Wildcats’ game plans against the Riverside Rangers. The real culprit, however, in Fabens’ early-season exit were missed tack- les by the Wildcat defense. Led by Carlos Carrillo and an unrelentless offensive attack, the Riv- erside Rangers ended the 2001 foot- ball season of Ronnie Hernandez and the Wildcats, 55-7 on Friday at Riverfront in a Class 4A, Di- MOVING UP THE LADDER - Horizon City resident Ron Swenson vision II bidistrict game. (middle) was promoted to Sergeant in the Horizon City police De- Riverside scored in each of their partment recently. Swenson, a resident of Horizon City since 1988, first half possessions, racking up 20 attended Horizon Heights School and Socorro High School before points in the first quarter, 28 points graduating from ’s first class in 1993. He in the second quarter and 392 yards joined the Horizon Police Department on July of 1995 and became of total offense. a full-time police officer in 1996. Standing next to him are Horizon Carrillo (17 carries, 215 yards) City Police Chief Tony Aguilar (left) and alderman Keith McClellan. scored four touchdowns in the con- The Horizon Police Department will be participating in Operation test for the Rangers. Quarterback ABC Mobilization: America Buckles Up Children. Police officers Michael Stephenson ran for 22 yards around the country will be watching, and cracking down, on mo- and a score. His only pass comple- torists who do not buckle up themselves and their children. tion of the game was a 90-yard touch- down strike to Sal Acevedo in the first quarter. The Wildcat offense stared Eric Garcia and Vicente Macias. Garcia GETTING READY - Fabens running back Vicente Macias gets warmed rumbled for 53 yards, and Macias up before then Wildcats’ bi-district football game against the Riverside gained 119 yards for the Wildcats’ Rangers on Friday night at Riverfront Stadium. Macias ran for over 100 only offensive production. yards in the contest, but Fabens lost to the Rangers, 55-7, thus ending The duo’s running set up Fabens’ their 2001 football season. only score of the game, a 15-yard pass from Rigo Estrada to David The Wildcats finished the season face the Andrews Mustangs in the Huante with 5:04 left before halftime. with a 7-4 record. The Rangers will area round on Saturday. Ysleta runs amok on Mountain View, 33-9 said. “We looked at how people back with 5:51 left won a Gonzalez By Yuri Soto picked us to finish, and compare it touchdown pass to David Dillon, Special to the Courier to where we are. It’s tough because, covering 26 yards. The score was like I told my guys, the only guy now 19-6. EAST MONTANA — The Moun- going out happy in the state is the Long-yardage runs from Dillon tain View Lobos tasted both success state champion.” and sophomore running back Joey and history when the team finished The Indians set the tone for the Amaya keyed the drive. the 2001 football season with an 8-2 game in the first drive as they ad- “I thought we had a chance be- record, the best in the school’s his- vanced 91 yards in 12 plays for the cause we have played them before,” tory. But it also paid a heavy price first score. Pin-point passing by In- Gonzalez said. “We had to execute, for it. dian quarterback Rick Najera, and the and we didn’t. Tonight was not our The Ysleta Indians racked up 498 running of Rodriguez led to night.” yards of total offense, which included Rodriguez’s five-yard touchdown run The Lobos added 25-yard field 298 yards rushing by Indian running with 6:08 left in the first quarter and goal by Ricardo Grajeda just before back Jorge Rodriguez, en route to a a 6-0 lead. halftime, but Ysleta added two late convincing 33-9 victory on Thursday Mountain View’s troubles began touchdowns by Rodriguez to advance TEACHERS IN TRAINING — Shown from left, back row: Krista Vasquez, at Lobo Stadium. early as lobo quarterback Eddie in the state playoffs. Desteney Contreras, Amanda Correa, and Mrs. Pat Walshe. Middle row, The victory sends Ysleta (8-2) to Gonzalez was intercepted by Ysleta’s Gonzalez passed for 176 yards a Samantha Oliver, Brittnie Allen, Angel Tucker. Front row, Rose Cabal- the Class 4A Division I area round David Alba. The turnover set up touchdown. Gilbert Lopez was lero and Teresa Valenzuela. against the Dons of Amarillo Palo Najera’s 20-yard touchdown pass to Gonzalez’s favorite target, catching Duro. Mountain View finishes its Alba with 2:06 left in the quarter and four passes for 98 yards. Amaya Tutoring has brought excitement to Frank Macias Elementary season at 8-2. a 12-0 lead. added 35 yards on the ground. HORIZON — There is excitement ing their subject, these students “We had to play flawless foot- Rodriguez helped the Indians take “Ysleta had a lot to do with us not in the halls at Frank Macias Elemen- were trained by Mrs. Pat Walshe ball to beat them, but we just didn’t a 19-0 lead with nine minutes left being able to play flawless,” Jackson tary as a team of 12 students, wear- (Reading Recovery/ELI Trainer) to get it done tonight,” Mountain before halftime with a two-yard said. “They drove it, pounded it, and ing identification badges, make their work with lower grade students View head coach Mike Jackson touchdown run, but the Lobos struck we just couldn’t tackle them.” way to second and third grade classes needing assistance in reading and to pick up students they will work writing. ing woman, mother, divorcee, with for the next half hour. Mrs. Walshe chose the 12 students Social Security: Q & A by Ray Vigil widow, beneficiary or housewife, and The teachers, who dismiss the tu- from a suggested list of about 25. The each situation is addressed on our tors for their work, are already see- tutors not only teach but also learn Q: I get Supplemental Security In- enue Service (IRS) saying they’re new site. ing positive results. strategies to improve their own read- come (SSI) because I am elderly and going to take money out of my Social Working from the premise that a ing and writing. have no income. My brother recently Security check. Can they do this? Q. I usually get my benefit payment person learns the most when teach- — Contributed by Arleen Beard died and left me the money he had in on the third of the month, but this a savings account. Will this extra A: If you owe overdue tax to the IRS, month it falls on a weekend. Do I money affect my SSI benefits? Will they can. You should make arrange- have to wait until the fifth to get my Write stuff a statement like “Love it or leave it” my SSI payments stop? ment with IRS to pay off your delin- benefit? or “You know where the border is, if quent taxes. If you don’t they can Dear Editor: you don’t like it here, leave.” A: The money inherited from your reduce your benefit payment by 15 A. Rest assured that your monthly ben- Since the terrorist attacks of Sept. Now those statements are also pro- brother is considered income for the percent a month. Any beneficiaries efit payment will always be scheduled 11, I have seen a tremendous surge tected under the First Amendment of month you receive it and could make who owe a delinquent federal tax will for your regular benefit payment date in patriotism around the borderland our Constitution, and I would never you ineligible for that month, de- receive a notice before their Social or before. When your regular date falls want to see their right to express and across the country, but there is pending on the amount of the inher- Security benefits are reduced. on a weekend or holiday, you will re- something that I have found disturb- themselves taken away, but it is my itance. If you keep the money into ceive your benefit payment on the prior ing. belief that a statement like “Love it Q: Social Security rules may be the business day. The U.S. has in its foundation the or leave it” shows that the person re- the next month, it then becomes a part belief that people may express their ally doesn’t understand why the U.S. of your resources. An individual can- same for everyone, but situations are ideas freely in the form of speech and is such a great country in the first not have more than $2,000 in re- different for women. Do you have For more information visit your lo- peaceful assembly, and that they may place. So few Americans have an sources to remain eligible. Call So- information especially for women? cal Social Security office, see address the government about their understanding of our Constitution, cial Security and report the inherit- www.ssa.gov or call us at 1-800-772- grievances. However, when I see wouldn’t it be nice if we, in an act of ance. They will tell you how your A: Do we ever! We recently launched 1213. If you have any questions that people that oppose our actions in Af- patriotism, study the ideas that eligibility will be affected and what a new website just for women. It’s you would like to have answered, ghanistan, or oppose our foreign poli- founded this great nation? you can do to remain eligible. called “Social Security for Women,” please mail them to the Social Secu- cies in the Middle East, shortly there- Thomas P. Giacomelli and it recognizes situations that many rity Office, 11111 Gateway West, Attn: after there will be someone who makes Canutillo Q: I got a letter from the Internal Rev- experience. A woman may be a work- Ray Vigil, El Paso, Texas 79935. Page 6 WEST TEXAS COUNTY COURIER November 22, 2001 Franklin-Midland Lee should be a hot ticket confident, knowing they’ve already beaten this Did you happen to see Lennox Lewis’ dev- outrageous spectacle could possibly occur. By Steve Escajeda team and then go out and do it again. astation of Hasim Rahman last weekend? And the true fight fan will watch to see if Special to the Courier Or the Midland Lee Rebels are so angry Wow, one punch and Rahman fell to the can- Tyson still has what it takes to win another title. about having lost that game to Franklin earlier vas like a sack of potatoes, or more like Does Tyson still intimidate? Is Lewis a true Are you ready for the big football game this in the season that they come and play their best mashed potatoes, or more like... well, you champion? weekend? game of the season and rout the Cougars. get the picture. I don’t know, but I’ll sure tune in to find out. No, not the merciful season finale for the All I know is that Franklin is a methodi- Rahman, who has been doing a lot of talk- UTEP Miners against Nevada. The big rematch cal team with a solid defense that doesn’t ing about Lewis being, well, let’s just say less On the Heels between the Franklin Cougars and the three- let anything phase them psychologically. than a man, found out the hard way that the of a shocking loss time defending state champ Midland Lee And Midland Lee, though extremely tough, one thing Lewis doesn’t do is hit like a girl. Not very things have remained constant since Rebels. is just not the team they’ve been over the But the rattling of Rahman and his remain- 1928. Since that time, almost everything in the Now before you all start saying this will be last few years now that Cedric Benson has ing brain cells isn’t the real story here. It’s what United States has changed profoundly, but one a typical El Paso playoff meltdown against an graduated and is now scoring touchdowns Lewis’ victory means for the rest of us. thing had not. out-of-town team, don’t forget that these two for the Texas Longhorns. It means that Lewis is legally bound to fight One thing had remained unchanged since teams already met once this season. Franklin Whoever wins, it sure is good to have a lo- one certain guy next. 1928. smacked the Rebels 21-7 here in El Paso. cal team host a major Texas football power in And that guy is (you might want to rush the The North Carolina Tar Heels basketball Well, the Cougars will face them again this the state playoffs that has a legitimate chance wife and kids to a safe location in your house team had won every home opener since the Friday here at the in what should be to win. before I mention his name)? I’ll wait…ready?... 1928-29 season... until now. one of the most anticipated local high school And if you don’t think the Cougars can beat O.K., here it goes... Mike Tyson. The powerhouse Tar Heels were shocked football games in recent history. this team, don’t forget, they already have. Can you imagine what kind of an audience over the weekend by Hampton. Hampton? So what is going to happen? Only two things will turn out to watch Mike Tyson fight for the Who the heck is Hampton? Is that a person or can happen and they’re both mental. Either the Lewis reigns again heavyweight crown again? Let’s face it. a whole team? Franklin Cougars are going to go into the game, Heeee’s back. Though Tyson fits the profile to be a week- Well, I looked it up and it appears that Hamp- long guest on Jerry ton is, indeed, a university in Virginia and they Springer, he does have a do have a basketball team and they did upset tremendous following. North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Ontiveros honored by El Paso Baseball Hall of Fame The curiosity factor And I think that you, me, and especially Fabens’ senior Jorge (J.R.) Ontiveros was honored at was the special guest speaker and honoree at the alone will bring out the North Carolina will never forget about them the El Paso Baseball Hall of Fame Induction and Awards banquet. non-fight fan to see what again. Banquet on Nov. 15. J.R. was named newcomer of the year in the 2000 sea- J.R. received the presidents award for the Dis- son before being named MVP for the 2001 season. trict 2-4A’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the J.R. aspires to play professional baseball some day. Wildcats. The Banquet was held at the El Paso For now he is looking forward to the upcoming season Elks Lodge. Ex major League pitcher Bruce Ruffin and hopefully play at the collegiate level.

Fabens Wildcat Jorge ‘J.R.’ Ontiveros is District 2-4A’s MVP. King Super Crossword

SOFT TOUCH 62 Word form for 111 Salon request 32 Numbers man? 88 Salty spread ACROSS “bone” 114 Hammed up “Ham- 34 Part of a triangle 89 RN’s specialty 1 Picker-uppers 64 Fancy let” 36 Reading matter? 93 Ike’s domain 7 Mr. Ziegfeld 66 Sailing 116 Some boxers 37 Part of HOMES 94 Connecticut city 10 Bread spread 67 “Wait _ Dark” (’67 120 Helen Hunt Jack- 38 Doris Day movie 95 “Tempus _” 13 Actress Laurie film) son novel 39 Writer de 96 Gush 18 Conductor 68 Comic Mandel 121 Unwell Cervantes 97 Explosive mixture Toscanini 70 Bribe-to-be 122 Hosp. area 40 Olympic hawk 99 Considerate 19 Word with corn or 74 Recesses 123 Layers 41 “Kidnapped” mono- 100 Paul of “American snake 75 Pays to play 124 Musty gram Graffiti” 20 Mr. Baba 76 Manuscript impera- 125 Relative of -ist 43 Sugary suffix 101 Luncheonette lure 21 Scavullo’s equip- tive 126 _ de plume 44 Flabbergast 103 Wee ment 77 Peter’s partner 127 Tailor’s apparatus 46 Iranian city 104 Shorten a slat 22 Elizabeth Taylor 79 Smallest 47 Moves like a Mor- 105 Karpov’s game movie 80 Fiery felony DOWN gan 106 Towel word 25 Hudson River city 82 Atmosphere 1 Din from dynamite 48 “_ de mer” 107 Author LeShan 26 Day- _ 83 Ridicule 2 Articulated 49 Certain poplar 109 Svelte 27 Rock’s _ Floyd 86 Bisoglio or Kilmer 3 Director Preminger 50 Arabian chieftain 110 Grass’ “The Tin _” 28 “Holy cow!” 87 Perry’s creator 4 “_ generis” 51 Hoes and hammers 111 Kind of carpet 29 Use the microwave 89 “_, you’ll like it!” 5 Award 57 Produces prunes 112 Major conclusion 31 “Topaz” author 90 Laudatory verse 6 Sanchez or Braga 59 Wan 113 Obsolete title 32 Gab 91 Wapiti 7 _ dance 60 Adroit 115 Chemical ending 33 Football’s Matson 92 Jason’s quest 8 Actress Ullmann 61 _ Claire, WI 117 Ivy Leaguer 35 Pupil’s place 96 “Uptown Girl” 9 First name in fash- 63 A nose that shows 118 Author Umberto 36 Energetic singer ion 65 IRA, e.g. 119 Kennel threat 39 ’64 Hitchcock film 97 Screenwriter 10 Field event 66 Concerning 42 Way James 11 Flagon filler 68 Bisect 45 Steber solo 98 Big-billed bird 12 Actress Gaynor 69 Hoopster Shaquille 46 English racer 99 Power a trike 13 Crony 71 Nav. designation 49 Arkansas hrs. 100 On the _ (fleeing) 14 Permeated 72 Vietnam’s _ Van 52 West’s “Diamond _” 102 Composer 15 Pole star? Thieu 53 Presses Telemann 16 Banks of baseball 73 Column style 54 Help in a heist 104 Moira Shearer, for 17 Sunshine, slangily 78 Figure of interest? 55 Cry of discovery one 21 Mushroom part 80 Accuse tentatively 56 Blend 106 Mrs. Zeus 23 Farm animal 81 Florid 58 _ -chef 107 Sniggler’s quarry 24 Tea of “Deep Im- 82 Length X width 59 “Die Fledermaus” 108 Humor pact” 84 Scheme maid 110 Actress Arlene 30 Certain bacterium 85 Relate Answer Page 7 November 22, 2001 WEST TEXAS COUNTY COURIER Page 7

candy, hot cocoa, Pop Tarts, snack cakes, peanuts, rai- sins, sandwiches and marshmallows. San Eli honors fall athletes Basic survival As long as we rationed carefully, we had enough earned double football honors. By Don Flood food to last 45 minutes — maybe longer if we went By Don Woodyard Sproul, a guard, made all-district It was windy and cool, but I could already feel the into “survivor mode.” Courier Staff Writer first team on offense and second team cold sweat of fear trickling down my back. Also, I had brought along my trusty Swiss Army knife. selection as defensive tackle. Muela There I was — many, many feet from civilization Not that I did anything with it, but when I pulled it out to SAN ELIZARIO—Honors have made second team, offense, as re- — and I had forgotten one of the most basic rules of play with it, I realized I also had my cell phone with me. come to San Elizario students on the ceiver and second team as strong survival: Don’t forget the Pringles potato chips! I called my Emergency Response Team — my wife athletic field. safety. I had, in fact, forgotten not just the Pringles, but all — and she agreed to bring the food I had neglected to At the district’s Nov. 14 school Second team district honors, of- other food supplies as well. take from the car. board meeting, athletic director fense, also went to center Manny Of course, the first rule in an emergency situation Later, around the campfire, we did as fathers and Bernie del Hierro reported on stu- Aguilar. of this kind is to remain calm. sons have done for thousands of years: We cranked up dents recognized in football, volley- In volleyball, Reba Madrid was Anyone who has ever experienced a full-scale the CD player and listened to classic rock. ball and cross country. named Defensive Player of the Year “Pringles Panic” knows it can quickly rage out of con- Which reminded me of a serious issue. The boys cross country team quali- in District 2-4A. trol and endanger an entire expedition. Yes, I know it’s been for a good cause, but lately fied for regionals and placed 13th out Named to the volleyball first team In 1803, for example, Lewis and Clark were almost there has been a rash of creaky rock ‘n’ rollers appear- of 24 teams in competition. District was junior Ana Morales. Junior forced to turn back when the men learned that Capt. ing in concert. cross country champion was Irving Valerie Barraza was picked for the Lewis had traded the last can of Pringles to the Indi- I saw a film clip, for instance, of Mick Jagger doing Alvidrez, and Ray Vasquez was fifth. second team. Honorable mention ans for a few bucks’ worth of chips at the Win Big “Miss You,” a hit first made popular by the Rolling Alvidrez went on to place ninth in goes to senior Arely Ames and jun- Wampum casino. Stones during the Harding Administration the regionals, which qualified him for ior Vicky Trevizo. Fortunately, before panic became total, the men were “Whoo-whoo, whoo-whoo, whoo-oo-whoo,” sang the state competition in which he fin- San Elizario girls were fourth in dis- able to smell the welcoming aroma of a Starbucks cof- Jagger, as he whirled around in an odd, frenzied dance ished 26th. trict in cross country. Brenda Acevedo fee shop at the next intersection. that nevertheless conveyed a powerful message: I am Matt Sproul and Angel Muela placed ninth at the district level. So I knew I had to hide my fear from my 11-year- old, but I still retain some semblance of motor and old son. bladder control! • Master Licensed Plumber • Heating and Cooling Children can smell fear and so can bears. (Fortu- It was not a pretty sight. #M18624 • Sewer and Drain Cleaning nately, the closest bears were incarcerated in area zoos, People over the age of 35 should not be allowed to • 24-Hour Emergency Service • Faucet and Sprinkler Repair but you never know!) sing “whoo-whoo, whoo-whoo, whoo-oo-whoo” and • Bonded and Insured • Appliance Installation Not that all was lost. dance on stage. • Senior Citizens Discount • Mobile Home Repair Fortunately, I had remembered the beer, a signal that while In fact, they should not sing “whoo-whoo, whoo- my survival skills had eroded they were still intact. whoo, whoo-oo-whoo” at all — unless, of course, they After a refreshing beverage break, I realized things are out camping in the woods. were not as bad as they first appeared. It helps keep the bears away. For one thing, other campers had brought Pringles ______— and pretzels, hot dogs, fried chicken, cereal, fruit, (c) 2001 King Features Synd., Inc. Horizon Plumbing 852-1079 Comix PUBLIC NOTICE OUT ON A LIMB By Gary Kopervas CITY OF SOCORRO, TEXAS Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs HOME First Time Homebuyers Assistance Program The City of Socorro will hold a public hearing on Thursday, December 6, 2001, at 6:30 p.m. in relation to the completion of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs HOME First Time Homebuyers As- sistance Program Contract No. 530206. The meeting will be held at Socorro City Hall, 124 S. Horizon Blvd., Socorro, Texas 79927. This project, funded by the Texas GOT A LIFE By Terri Davis Department or Housing and Community Affairs, pro- vided first time homebuyers with up to to $10,000 for down payment and closing cost on the purchase of a home. These actitivities benefited one hundred fifty-six (156) persons. The purpose of this public hearing is to solicit input and participation of all citizens and in par- ticular those who benefited from this program. Discus- sion of the completed activities will include the location of the projects, general cost and project benefits. Persons unable to attend this meeting may submit their views re- garding these project to the office of the Mayor, Socorro, THE SPATS By Jeff Pickering City Hall, 124 S. Horizon., Socorro, Texas 79927. Persons with disablilites that wish to attend this meeting should contact City Hall, (915) 858-2915, to arrange for assistance. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact City Hall at least two days before the meeting so the appropriate arrangements can be made. The City of Socorro promotes Fair Housing/Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. WTCC: 11/22/01 R.F.D. By Mike Marland Put us to work for you. 852-3235

Newspapers work! Page 8 WEST TEXAS COUNTY COURIER November 22, 2001 Marathon reading session kicks off Kiwanis Read Around the World HORIZON CITY — Horizon City Kiwanis President Principal Pam Howard was very receptive to the idea Marie Cadena recently spearheaded a local event which and gladly offered the use of the school building.” may make all the difference in the life of a child — the “This event provides the opportunity for our commu- First Annual Read Around the World at Frank Macias nity to highlight literacy and provide children a fantastic Elementary School. reading for pleasure experience,” Howard said. The Horizon event was only one location of the The event took place on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 8 p.m. Kiwanis International effort to make this a world wide to 7 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28. There were a variety of event. events throughout the evening. High School students “Kiwanis International believes all children need to from the Socorro High School Key Club and from the understand the joy of reading,” Cadena said. “The first soon-to-be-chartered Americas High School Key Club step is reading to them. The second is to give them books provided readers and books. Food and more books were they can treasure and can read again and again. provided by local suppliers. “This could never have happened without the gener- “There were over 100 children who attended this event. I osity of the administration at Frank Macias Elementary. would like to see this event grow every year,” Cadena said. The Kiwanis want all children to enjoy reading.

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