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Rio Grande Offers Afternoon of Recreational 1973 Years 2013 4 SERVING ANTHONY, VINTON, CANUTILLO, EAST MONTANA, HORIZON, SOCORRO, CLINT, FABENS, SAN ELIZARIO AND TORNILLO VOL. 40,0 No. 26 JUNE 27, 2013 NEWSBRIEFS Tires collected On Saturday June 8, 2013 the Village of Vinton hosted a Tire Recycling Drop Off day for the area residents. The event was hosted by Keep Vinton Beautiful and sponsored by Bridgestone’s One Team One Planet program. This program focuses on three objectives: to be in harmony with nature, to value natural resources, and to reduce our CO2 and other significant emissions. Bridgestone’s main focus is to maintain a healthy environment for today’s world and for future generations. Bridgestone provided the trailer in which the tires were loaded onto and also proper disposal of the used tires at no cost to the village. The purpose of this event was not only to reduce the number of used tires in the community, but also to diminish the risk and amount of mosquitoes for the coming summer months. The event began at 8 a.m., as local residents and – Photos by Alfredo Vasquez volunteers participated by bringing DOG PADDLING – This year, participants were allowed to bring their dogs, and the first rafter to make it down the river with his or her in used tires from their homes and by pet won a gift certificate. collecting illegally dumped tires from the side of roads. A total of 1,052 tires were collected throughout the day. There were Rio Grande offers afternoon of recreational fun 15 volunteers and over 40 area residents, on alcohol during the race and a rule More than $1,000 in cash prizes were given which included individuals from Vinton, By Alfredo Vasquez prohibiting children younger than 10 to be out to the best-dressed crew, best-decorated Anthony, Canutillo, Westway, and El Special to the Courier riding on the rafts. In addition, members of raft, and most points earned in the obstacle Paso, who came out and dropped off the Sheriff’s Office and Border Patrol Water course – balloons and flags were strategically tires. The Village of Vinton would like to Enthusiastic, fun-seeking desert dwellers and Rescue Team were on hand to ensure a thank the volunteers from ArcelorMittal gathered at the Rio Grande recently to take safe experience, Dubow added. See RACE, Page 4 for collecting 408 tires. advantage of the cooling waters’ relief from – Cesar Vasquez the 100-plus heat that has been pervading the region this summer. About fifty raft entries and more than 200 Flag display participants took part in the great river raft El Paso Museum of History announced race held recently along a stretch of the Rio recently that it was given a 45 star Grande between the Vinton and Canutillo American flag which flew over the United bridges in El Paso’s Upper Valley. States Consulate in Juarez in 1907. In The race is in its third year back after a 28- observance of the upcoming Fourth of July year hiatus. This year’s event was organized celebration, the flag- along with a copy by radio station KLAQ 95.5 FM and was of the Declaration of Independence- is sponsored by the Viva Auto Group. currently on display through July 7, at the The race, which first started in 1979, ended after 1983 because of levee repairs and river entrance of the museum’s Transportation regulations. It was resurrected in 2011 with Gallery. The exhibit is free and open to approval from the El Paso County Sheriff’s the public. El Paso Museum of History Office and the El Paso County Irrigation is located at 510 N. Santa Fe Street. The Water District, KLAQ General Manager Brad ARGH MATEY – The Rio Pirates, a group of co-workers from Casa Ford, carry their raft 45th star on the nation’s flag was added Dubow said. to the starting line during the recent KLAQ Great River Raft Race. Above, from left, are on July 4th, 1896, in honor of the State New safety measures included a prohibition Rose Olvera, Valerie Martinez, Melissa Adauto, and Irma Rose. of Utah. It was replaced by the 46-star flag on July 4th, 1908, after Oklahoma was admitted to the Union. A 45-star flag would have flown over El Paso’s first Vinton could qualify for state water funds if it applies City Hall, built in 1899, and would have Program, which would help increase the water or both of the programs, if the Vinton City been used during President McKinley’s By Alfredo Vasquez capacity for the entire town, he stated. Council should decide collectively to apply visit to El Paso in 1901. Special to the Courier “Both programs are funded as ‘First for the TWDB and other agency funding,” – Alfredo Vasquez Come- First Serve’ for the disadvantaged Vasquez said. The issue of water and sewer will be a funds which provide a guaranteed grant Vinton Mayor Madeleine Praino stated, Planning an event top agenda item once again for the Village of 70 percent of the project amount,” “It is morally imperative that the Vinton city of Vinton’s July 2nd council meeting. Up Vasquez explained. “Under the Clean Water council ensures that each person in the village If your non-profit group is planning an for discussion will be Vinton’s selection to Program, Vinton would be eligible for has access to safe and sustainable drinking event and you would like it published, receive Disadvantaged Community Funds approximately $14 million in state grant water. Water is not an issue of luxury; it is email the details to [email protected] at from the Texas Water Development Board funds. The Drinking Water Program would a matter of equity and inclusion to create least 10 days prior to the event. (TWDB). provide approximately $11 million in state a community in which the well-being of Vinton ranks 10th in Texas for funds grant funds,” he stated. everyone is protected at a fundamental level. eligibility through the Clean Water Program; “The balance of funding could come As the Mayor of Vinton, I will continue to these funds would be used to construct a from a number of other funding agencies work toward this goal.” We reform others unconsiously when city-wide sewer system, according to Cesar such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture The Texas Water Development Board will we walk uprightly. A. Vasquez, Village of Vinton community (USDA) or Border Environment Cooperation begin taking applications September 2nd for — Quips & Quotes outreach intern. And, the village ranks 22nd in Commission (BECC), who in the past both programs. For more information, call the the state for funds through the Drinking Water awarded Vinton additional funding for one Village of Vinton at 886-5104. Page 2 West Texas County Courier June 27, 2013 June 27, 2013 West Texas County Courier Page 3 Veterans Post By Freddy Groves Finances By Jason Alderman Housing vouchers Disputing credit card charges for homeless vets Have you ever ordered something order to be covered under FCBA However, if the card issuer’s online that was delivered damaged rules, most disputed transactions investigation determines that you Nine thousand veterans are and live independently in the ‘ or never arrived at all? Or been must be reported within 60 days owe part, or all, of the disputed going to receive vouchers for community, with the support double-billed by a merchant? Or of the statement date on which the amount, they must promptly provide permanent housing. services and case management. spotted a charge on your credit card error appeared. you with a written explanation. If A joint effort between Housing The VA is making headway in statement you didn’t make? Most of First, contact the merchant and try you disagree with the investigation’s and Urban Development (HUD) tackling homelessness, with the us have. to resolve the dispute directly with results, you may further dispute your and Department of Veterans goal of putting an end to veteran Fortunately, the 1975 Fair Credit them. If this good-faith resolution claim with the creditor, as outlined Affairs will spend $60 million at homelessness by 2015. Statistics Billing Act (FCBA) protects your attempt doesn’t work, you can by the FTC at www.consumer. public-housing agencies across show a 17 percent decline since rights during such credit card billing escalate the process by filing a ftc.gov/articles/0219-fair-credit- the country to provide Section 8 2009. So far, it’s put 42,557 disputes. It also outlines the process written report with your credit card billing. (That site also contains housing for veterans. formerly homeless veterans for contesting charges made to your issuer within the 60-day window. a sample dispute letter and other Called HUD-VASH, for HUD into housing through the VASH account. Here’s how it works: The card issuer is then obligated helpful FCBA information.) Veterans Affairs Supportive program. More funds will be First, FCBA protection applies to investigate the dispute on your If you believe a creditor has Housing, the program not only announced this summer. only to “open-end” credit account behalf. They must acknowledge violated the FCBA, you may file a provides most of the cost of If you’re a homeless veteran, transactions – those involving your complaint, in writing, within complaint with the FTC or sue them rentals, but also case management or know of one, find out if you credit cards or revolving charges 30 days of receipt and resolve the in court. and services from nearby VA qualify for the housing assistance (e.g., department store accounts).
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