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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. 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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). It dispute with the merchant within Hopefully, you’ll never have a medical centers. Many homeless program by contacting the VA’s doesn’t cover installment contracts two billing cycles ‘ but not more billing dispute that goes to these veterans suffer from chronic National Call Center for Homeless you repay on a fixed schedule, such than 90 days. extremes. But it’s good to know disabling conditions, such as Veterans at 1-877-4AID-VET as car loans. Send your letter via certified mail how consumer laws protect you, mental health or substance (1-877-424-3838). You might be Billing errors that are covered by to the card issuer’s billing inquiry just in case. abuse disorders, or physical referred to the point person for the the FCBA include: address, not the payment address. ______disabilities. Veterans who are homeless program at the closest • Fraudulent or unauthorized Include your name, address, Jason Alderman directs Visa’s accepted into the program VA facility. use of your credit card, whether it account number and a description of financial education programs. are expected to participate in If you’re also unemployed, was stolen or merchants charged the billing error. Include copies of case management, treatment ask about the Homeless Veteran unapproved items to your account. sales slips or other documents that recommendations and assistance Supported Employment Program • Charges that list the wrong date support your position. for recovery. for job development and or amount. According to the Federal Trade Museum shines Some specifics: vocational assistance. • Charges for goods or services Commission (FTC), you may • Veterans in the program won’t ______you either did not accept or that withhold payment of the disputed spotlight on pay any more than 30 percent of Freddy Groves regrets that weren’t delivered as agreed. amount and related charges during their income for rent. he cannot personally answer • Math errors, such as being the investigation. In fact, many card local history • Both single veterans and reader questions, but will charged twice for a transaction. issuers may voluntarily remove the those with families are eligible incorporate them into his column • Failure to post payments or other charge until the matter is resolved for housing. whenever possible. Send email presentations credits. since they are representing you, • Veterans must be able to to [email protected]. (c) (Note: Report suspected fraud their client, in the dispute. complete daily living activities 2013 King Features Synd., Inc. By Alfredo Vasquez immediately. By law, you’re only If it turns out your bill contains a Special to the Courier liable for the first $50 in unauthorized mistake, the creditor must explain, charges; however, most card issuers in writing, the corrections that will waive that liability if you report the be made. In addition to crediting El Paso Museum of History will charges quickly.) your account, they must remove all feature two fascinating presentations Review all billing statements finance charges, late fees, or other in June – one on ghost hunting in the carefully upon receipt because in charges related to the error. Southwest and the other about the Socorro Mission’s past, present, and future. The special presentations APPLY TODAY! are part of the museum’s on-going START RUNNING IN 2 DAYS! Spotlight on History program. + 50 TEAMS NEEDED + 30 SOLO DRIVERS NEEDED Chris Medina, founder of Ghost All OTR – CA to the Carolinas Hunters of the Southwest, will present an illustrated lecture on The Solos up to .32/Mile Teams up to .46/Mile History of Ghost Hunting, at 6:30 1973 • Must Have 2 yrs. Experience • Lots of Miles • Plenty of Home Time p.m., Thursday, June 27. 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The Courier reserves the right historic sites such as Southwest not to print letters to the editor or MAIL: other submitted materials it considers 15344 Werling Ct. General Hospital, the Plaza Theater, inappropriate. Horizon City, TX 79928 ASARCO, and the El Paso County Courthouse. He added that he prides Phone: 852-3235 himself on the fact that all of the Fax: 852-0123 investigations begin with thorough E-mail: [email protected] Website: wtxcc.com research of existing archival material Publisher to ensure factual data. Rick Shrum The second featured presentation H Contributors is part of the museum’s The Alfredo Vasquez Homesteader Missions and Their People Lecture Robert Grijalva Est. 1973 Member Texas Community Don Woodyard Series, which complements its Newspaper Association Steve Escajeda News, Inc. See MUSEUM, Page 4 Page 2 West Texas County Courier June 27, 2013 June 27, 2013 West Texas County Courier Page 3

– Photo courtesy Canutillo ISD Sergio Gomez Gomez chosen for youth orchestra grader at Canutillo Middle School, where he By Gustavo Reveles Acosta was part of the CMS Honor Band. He expects Special to the Courier to play with the Canutillo High School Eagle Pride Band this fall. CANUTILLO – Trumpeter Sergio Gomez, Christian Rodriguez, the director of bands an incoming freshman at Canutillo High at Canutillo Middle School, said Gomez School, will be one of a handful of student is a deserving student who will do well in musicians who will take part in the year-long EPSYO. El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra (EPSYO) “He is not only talented, he is also during the 2014 season. dedicated,” Rodriguez said. “He will learn Gomez is one of about 50 students from a lot from the professional musicians who throughout the El Paso region – and the only participate in the program, and he will also one from the Canutillo Independent School make friendships that will help him become a District – to be selected to participate in better trumpet player.” EPSYO. Gomez is expected to practice with all “It’s exciting to be part of the symphony other EPSYO participants on a weekly basis orchestra and to be playing with so many at Jefferson High School. talented musicians from so many schools,” The young musicians will put together four said Gomez, 14. “I am also honored to concerts throughout the season. The concerts represent the Canutillo school district. I hope will be at either the historic Plaza Theatre to make everyone proud.” or the Abraham Chavez Theatre — both in Gomez began playing the trumpet as a sixth Downtown El Paso.

– Photo courtesy San Elizario ISD CHOWING DOWN – Angel Martinez and Ernesto Solorzano, both 11 and students from Borrego Elementary School finish up breakfast. San Elizario ISD offers free summer meals in only a few classrooms at San Elizario By Cynthia P. Marentes Independent School District campuses Special to the Courier that have remained operational for hosting

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– Photos by Alfredo Vasquez IF IT FLOATS… – With record highs reaching 106 degrees, residents seeking a respite from the sweltering heat picked up a raft, canoe or kayak and floated down the Rio Grande for the three-mile race. Hernandez. “The most fun is seeing Race the families and either viewing From Page 1 someone rafting or going out on the raft.” placed throughout the race for Participants convened at the contestants to pick. Little Bit of Texas club for an after- It’s all meant to “enhance the race party, where the winners were experience,” stated to KLAQ’s announced. The party featured live Live Events Manager Veronica music from bands including 3rd Hernandez. Edge and The Lusitania, a Boots This year’s participants were also ‘N’ Bikinis runway show, and food allowed to bring their dogs. “We’re truck fare courtesy of Grub Street trying to get bigger and bigger,” said Food Grill.

GIRLS AND THEIR PET – Adrian Pearson, left, keeps his eyes on the boa snake held by Nicole Lee, right, as she and Sammi Escriche cool off in the river before the start of the race.

in Socorro has a long and interesting the chairperson of the El Paso Museum past. “The buildings that housed County Historical Commission. From Page 2 the mission have been flooded, He has been involved in historical burned, and finally moved,” he research on a multitude of subjects Fourth Wall of Giants exhibit. stated, “and a statue of an angel including historical districts, sites, This presentation will be at 2 p.m., refused to be budged until it was people, and events throughout West Saturday June 29. seated inside the present mission Texas and the Mexican border state The mission’s presentation will building. Still boasting its original of Chihuahua. feature noted local historian Bernie vegas, the mission has undergone The public is invited to attend Sargent as he offers an illustrated extensive renovation with the local both free programs, which will be talk, titled Socorro Mission: Its community pitching in to make new held at the museum located at 510 Past, Present, and Future. The adobe bricks.” North Santa Fe Street. mission’s past and present are Sargent attended California State For more information and to stories of local legend, but what of University, at Fullerton, California. reserve a seat, contact Sue Taylor at its future? He has resided in El Paso for over 351-3588 or send email to taylorsl@ According to Sargent, the mission twenty-five years and is currently elpasotexas.gov.

the federal Summer Food Service learn, play and grow. The need does Food Program to any child from the not stop when the school year is From Page 3 community under 18 years of age. over,” Jacques stated. It is funded by the United States Current sites providing summer summer school and other activities. Department of Agriculture and the meals and their dates of operation Yet, several cafeterias in the Texas Department of Agriculture. include Sambrano Elementary district are still fully functional According to Raul Jacques, San school from now until July 15; and continue to prepare meals for Elizario ISD Director of Child Borrego Elementary School children. Breakfast and lunch are Nutrition Services, the program is starting July 29-August 8; and San currently served free of charge an essential resource for parents Elizario High School from now to children one to 18 years old at during the summer months to help through August 15. Breakfast and different San Elizario schools from supplement their family’s diet. lunch are served Monday through DRY DOCKED – “I think this raft race is an awesome idea,” agreed El June through August. “Children need access to nutritious Thursday only at different times at Pasoans Jesus Rivera, left, and Luis Gonzalez as they prepared for The meals are offered as part of meals to help them be healthy and to each location. the race. To Advertise Call 852-3235 • Archives: www.wtxcc.com

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LEGALS returned in good ordinance(s): of Socorro Texas, purpose of the Conversion and proposals must Submitted Bid Suite D-7, El Paso, C o l l a b o r a t i v e s , condition within and for other public hearing HRA Contract have HOME Packets or TX 79912. 5400 Suncrest Dr. TOWN OF 7 days following 1) ORDINANCE Matters Germaine is to allow any numbers written Contract for Deed proposals must Suite D-7, El Paso, CLINT the bid opening. 3 0 4 , Thereto. interested persons on the lower left Conversion and have HOME Submitted Bid TX 79912. Checks are to be AMENDMENT NO. to appear and hand side of the HRA Contract Contract for Deed Packets or PUBLIC made out to CEA 1, AN ORDINANCE 4) Ordinance 318, comment regarding envelope. A public numbers written Conversion and proposals must Submitted Bid NOTICE Group. OF THE CITY An Ordinance the following: opening of the on the lower left HRA Contract have HOME Packets or OF SOCORRO, D e c l a r i n g packets will take hand side of the numbers written Contract for Deed proposals must Construction A bid bond in T E X A S Fireworks A A proposed Replat place on July 15, envelope. A public on the lower left Conversion and have HOME Advertisement the amount of 5 ESTABLISHING Public Nuisance A p p l i c a t i o n 2013 at 11:00 am opening of the hand side of the HRA Contract Contract for Deed and Invitation for percent of the RULES AND and Prohibiting for Darrington at the office of the packets will take envelope. A public numbers written Conversion and Bids bid issued by an P R O C E D U R E S the Possession, E a s t l a k e Alliance of Border place on July 15, opening of the on the lower left HRA Contract acceptable surety FOR CONDUCT M a n u f a c t u r e , Commercial Unit C o l l a b o r a t i v e s . 2013 at 11:00 am packets will take hand side of the numbers written The Town of Clint shall be submitted OF MEETINGS OF Storage, Sale or Two Replat A, Phone (915) 584- at the office of the place on July 15, envelope. A public on the lower left will receive bids with each bid. A THE SOCORRO Use of Fireworks legally described 2875 ext. 112. Alliance of Border 2013 at 11:00 am opening of the hand side of the for Brown Water certified check or CITY COUNCIL Within the City as being all of C o l l a b o r a t i v e s . at the office of the packets will take envelope. A public Main Replacement bank draft payable AND ALL OF Limits of the Lots 1,2,3,4, 5 The Appraiser Phone (915) 584- Alliance of Border place on July 15, opening of the (Texas Department to the Town of Clint THE CITY OF City of Socorro and 6, Block must ensure that 2875 ext. 112. C o l l a b o r a t i v e s . 2013 at 11:00 am packets will take of Agriculture/ or negotiable U.S. S O C O R R O Texas, Providing 1, Darrington employees and Phone (915) 584- at the office of the place on July 15, Contract No. Government Bonds BOARDS AND for Exceptions, E a s t l a k e applicants are The Engineer 2875 ext. 112. Alliance of Border 2013 at 11:00 am 712069) until 4:00 (as par value) may COMMISSIONS P e r m i t s , Commercial Unit not discriminated must ensure that C o l l a b o r a t i v e s . at the office of the p.m. on July 09, be submitted in lieu BY ELIMINATING Penalties, a Two, Town of against because employees and The Inspector Phone (915) 584- Alliance of Border 2013, at the Town of the Bid Bond. C E R T A I N S e v e r a n c e Horizon City, El of their race, applicants are must ensure that 2875 ext. 112. C o l l a b o r a t i v e s . of Clint offices PROCEDURAL C l a u s e , Paso County, color, religion, sex, not discriminated employees and Phone (915) 584- located at 200 N. Attention is called RULES AND A b o l i s h i n g Texas. Currently national origin, age, against because applicants are The Surveyor 2875 ext. 112. San Elizario Rd., to the fact that OTHER MATTERS Ordinance 246 Zoned C-2 (Heavy sexual orientation of their race, not discriminated must ensure that Clint, Texas 79836. not less than, G E R M A I N E as Amended C o m m e r c i a l ) . or disability. color, religion, sex, against because employees and The Architect The bids will be the federally THERETO. and for Other Request is to Appraiser must national origin, age, of their race, applicants are must ensure that publicly opened d e t e r m i n e d Matters Germaine merge six (6) be certified and sexual orientation color, religion, not discriminated employees and and read aloud at prevailing (Davis- The Ordinance(s) Thereto. lots into two (2) licensed with El or disability. sex, national against because applicants are 4:00 p.m. on July Bacon and Related effective date is commercial lots. Paso County and Engineers must origin, age, sexual of their race, not discriminated 09, 2013 at 200 Acts) wage rate, immediately upon Violation of this the City of El Paso, be certified and orientation or color, religion, against because N. San Elizario as issued by the adoption and Ordinance is a Those who are TX. Appraiser licensed with El disability. Inspector sex, national of their race, Rd., Clint, Texas Texas Department publication. m i s d e m e a n o r, unable to attend must also know Paso County and must be certified origin, age, sexual color, religion, 79836. of Agriculture Office involving fire may submit their new current El the City of El Paso, and licensed with orientation or sex, national of Rural Affairs Published by order safety, public views in writing to Paso County TX. Engineer El Paso County disability. Surveyor origin, age, sexual Bids are invited for and contained of the City Council health and the City Clerk at Construction of must also know and the City of must be certified orientation or several items and in the contract of the City of zoning, and is 14999 Darrington Single Family new current El El Paso, TX. and licensed with disability. Architect quantities of work documents, must Socorro, Texas subject to a fine Rd., Horizon City, Homes Codes Paso County Inspector must also El Paso County must be certified as follows: be paid on this up to $1,500.00. In TX 79928 or call with a minimum Construction of know new current and the City of and licensed with project. In addition, Copies of the addition to the fine 9 1 5 - 8 5 2 - 1 0 4 6 . of 3 years of Single Family El Paso County El Paso, TX. El Paso County 1. Approximately the successful ordinance are imposed herein Accommodations experience. Homes Codes Construction of Surveyor must also and the City of El 1,860 linear feet bidder must ensure available for all fireworks or for handicapped with a minimum Single Family know new current Paso, TX. Architect of 8-inch (PVC) that employees review at the City p y r o t e c h n i c s persons will be ABC has a of 3 years of Homes Codes El Paso County must also know Water Line; and applicants for A d m i n i s t r a t i o n offered for sale in available; and conflict of interest experience. with a minimum Construction of new current El employment are Building, 124 S. violation of this individuals in procedure in of 3 years of Single Family Paso County 2. Approximately 6, not discriminated Horizon Blvd., Ordinance shall need of special accordance with ABC has a experience. Homes Codes Construction of 8-inch gate valves; against because Socorro, Texas be seized and assistance for 24CFR 92356. conflict of interest with a minimum Single Family of race, color, 79927; Monday forfeited to the attending the ABC has a Bidders procedure in ABC has a of 3 years of Homes Codes 3. Approximately 1, religion, sex, age through Friday City of Socorro hearing are Protest Rights accordance with conflict of interest experience. with a minimum 8-inch wet tap and or national origin. between 8:00 a.m. upon conviction encouraged to Procedure. ABC 24CFR 92356. procedure in of 3 years of valve assembly; Adherence to the and 5:00 p.m. or plea. Each day contact the City reserves the right ABC has a Bidders accordance with ABC has a experience. grant recipient’s that a business, Clerk at 915-852- to reject any bids Protest Rights 24CFR 92356. conflict of interest 4. Approximately Section 3 Policy Sandra Hernandez person, or other 1046, forty-eight or to waive any Procedure. ABC ABC has a Bidders procedure in ABC has a 12 ¾-inch is required for City Clerk entity remains (48) hours prior to informality in the reserves the right Protest Rights accordance with conflict of interest water service contracts and in violation of the meeting. bidding. to reject any bids Procedure. ABC 24CFR 92356. procedure in reconnections; s u b c o n t r a c t s WTCC: 06-20-13 this Ordinance or to waive any reserves the right ABC has a Bidders accordance with in excess of 06-27-13 constitutes a Karen Ellefson The Alliance informality in the to reject any bids Protest Rights 24CFR 92356. 5. Four (4) new $100,000.00. ______separate offense Town Clerk of Border bidding. or to waive any Procedure. ABC ABC has a Bidders fire hydrants with Horizon City Collaboratives is an informality in the reserves the right Protest Rights associated valves The Town of Clint City of Socorro The Ordinance(s) Affirmative Action/ Alliance of Border bidding. to reject any bids Procedure. ABC and fittings; reserves the right effective date is WTCC: 06-27-13 Equal Opportunity Collaboratives is an or to waive any reserves the right to reject any or all Adoption of immediately upon ______Employer. Affirmative Action/ The Alliance informality in the to reject any bids 6. Approximately bids or to waive Ordinances adoption and Equal Opportunity of Border bidding. or to waive any 1,653 square any informalities in publication. Alliance of WTCC: 06-27-13 Employer. Collaboratives is an informality in the yards of pavement the bidding. On June 20, 2013 Border ______Affirmative Action/ The Alliance bidding. removal and the City of Socorro, Published by order Collaboratives WTCC: 06-27-13 Equal Opportunity of Border replacement with Bids may be held Texas adopted of the City Council Alliance of ______Employer. Collaboratives is an The Alliance base course; by Town of Clint the following of the City of PUBLIC Border Affirmative Action/ of Border for a period not to ordinance(s): Socorro, Texas NOTICE Collaboratives Alliance of WTCC: 06-27-13 Equal Opportunity Collaboratives is an 7. Approximately exceed 45 days Border ______Employer. Affirmative Action/ 25 square yards of from the date of 1) ORDINANCE Copies of the Alliance of Border PUBLIC Collaboratives Equal Opportunity pavement removal the bid opening 2 8 0 , ordinance are C o l l a b o r a t i v e s NOTICE Alliance of WTCC: 06-27-13 Employer. and replacement for the purpose of AMENDMENT NO. available for (ABC) is a PUBLIC Border ______with 2-Sac; reviewing the bids 1, AN ORDINANCE review at the City recipient of HOME Alliance of Border NOTICE Collaboratives WTCC: 06-27-13 and investigating OF THE CITY A d m i n i s t r a t i o n Contract for Deed C o l l a b o r a t i v e s Alliance of ______8. Trench Safety the bidders OF SOCORRO, Building, 124 S. #1001730, HRA (ABC) is a Alliance of Border PUBLIC Border & Traffic Control qualifications prior ESTABLISHING Horizon Blvd., PWD Contract recipient of HOME C o l l a b o r a t i v e s NOTICE Collaboratives DRIVERS Systems. to the contract P R O C E D U R E S Socorro, Texas (1001729), and Contract for Deed (ABC) is a award. AND RULES FOR 79927; Monday HRA Contract #1001730, HRA recipient of HOME Alliance of Border PUBLIC Drivers-CDL. OTR 9. Videotape CITY COUNCIL through Friday (1001728) from PWD Contract Contract for Deed C o l l a b o r a t i v e s NOTICE Openings! Full time pipeline route All contractors/ MEETINGS AND between 8:00 a.m. Texas Department (1001729), and #1001730, HRA (ABC) is a with Benefits! Paid (before and after s u b c o n t r a c t o r s AGENDAS AS and 5:00 p.m. of Housing and HRA Contract PWD Contract recipient of HOME Alliance of Border weekly. CDL-A w/ construction). that are debarred, PROVIDED BY Community Affairs. (1001728) from (1001729), and Contract for Deed C o l l a b o r a t i v e s tank endorsement. suspended or SECTION 3.08 OF Sandra Hernandez Texas Department HRA Contract #1001730, HRA (ABC) is a No experience? A Pre-Bid otherwise excluded THE SOCORRO City Clerk ABC will accept of Housing and (1001728) from PWD Contract recipient of HOME Ask about our PAID Conference will from or ineligible CITY CHARTER. proposals from Community Affairs. Texas Department (1001729), and Contract for Deed entry level training be held at 10:00 for participation on WTCC: 06-27-13 licensed Appraiser of Housing and HRA Contract #1001730, HRA program. Apply: A.M. on June 28, federal assistance 2) ORDINANCE 07-04-13 for up to 10 Single ABC will accept Community Affairs. (1001728) from PWD Contract www.wdtmilk.com 2013, at the Town programs may 3 0 6 , ______Family Home proposals from Texas Department (1001729), and 800-469-7714. Council Room in not undertake any AMENDMENT NO. Appraisals for licensed Engineer ABC will accept of Housing and HRA Contract ______the Town of Clint activity in part or 2, AN ORDINANCE Town Of each contract. A for up to 10 Single proposals from Community Affairs. (1001728) from offices located at in full under this OF THE CITY Horizon City Bid packet can be Family Home licensed Inspector Texas Department STORAGE 200 N. San Elizario project. OF SOCORRO, picked up starting Ponding Plans for for up to 10 Single ABC will accept of Housing and Rd., Clint, Texas T E X A S PUBLIC June 27, 2013 each contract. A Family Home proposals from Community Affairs. 10’x20’, 12’x20’, 79836. Town of Clint A D O P T I N G HEARING through June Bid packet can be Inspections for licensed Surveyor 15’x20’ and 8’x15’. Dale T. Reinhardt, AN AMENDED 30th, 2013 from picked up starting each contract. A for up to 10 Single ABC will accept Yard space for Copies of the Mayor BUDGET TO A PUBLIC 9:00 am to 1:00 June 27, 2013 Bid packet can be Family Home proposals from vehicles, trailers, B i d / C o n t r a c t June 20, 2013 INCREASE FY- HEARING will pm. Bid packets through June picked up starting Surveys for each licensed Architect boats, etc. 10% Documents may 2013 ADOPTED be held during a or proposals can 30th, 2013 from June 27, 2013 contract. A Bid for up to 10 Single discount for be obtained by WTCC: 06-20-13 BUDGET. Regular Planning be picked up from 9:00 am to 1:00 through June packet can be Family Home Plans seniors and depositing $75.00 06-27-13 and Zoning and delivered to pm. Bid packets 30th, 2013 from picked up starting for each contract. A military. Horizon with CEA Group ______3) Ordinance 317, C o m m i s s i o n Alliance of Border or proposals can 9:00 am to 1:00 June 27, 2013 Bid packet can be Self Storage. 418 (4712 Woodrow An Ordinance Meeting on C o l l a b o r a t i v e s , be picked up from pm. Bid packets through June picked up starting S. Kenazo, Horizon Bean Ste., F, El City of Socorro E s t a b l i s h i n g Monday, July 15, 5400 Suncrest Dr. and delivered to or proposals can 30th, 2013 from June 27, 2013 City. Off Darrington Paso TX 79924) Regulations and 2013 at 6:00 p.m. Suite D-7, El Paso, Alliance of Border be picked up from 9:00 am to 1:00 through June just past new for each set Adoption of Procedures for in the City Council TX 79912. C o l l a b o r a t i v e s , and delivered to pm. Bid packets 30th, 2013 from Walmart. Call of documents Ordinances Naming Public Chambers (Court/ 5400 Suncrest Dr. Alliance of Border or proposals can 9:00 am to 1:00 Mark, 852-9371. obtained. The Buildings, Parks, Police Dept. Submitted Bid Suite D-7, El Paso, C o l l a b o r a t i v e s , be picked up from pm. Bid packets ______deposit will be On June 13, 2013 Naming Public Bldg.), 15001 Packets or TX 79912. 5400 Suncrest Dr. and delivered to or proposals can refunded if the the City of Socorro, Roadways and Darrington Rd., proposals must Suite D-7, El Paso, Alliance of Border be picked up from documents and Texas adopted other Public Horizon City, have HOME Submitted Bid TX 79912. C o l l a b o r a t i v e s , and delivered to drawings are the following Places in the City TX, 79928. The Contract for Deed Packets or 5400 Suncrest Dr. Alliance of Border Page 6 West Texas County Courier June 27, 2013 June 27, 2013 West Texas County Courier Page 7 Team’s name could take a while to catch on were. with the word Chihuahuas printed on their first and then it will grow on us. By Steve Escajeda Then to my shear horror I realized those uniforms will strike fear on any team, but It will probably take a while. Special to the Courier were indeed the names. it may make them laugh so hard that they One of the most controversial things I’ve The final five names for the El Paso couldn’t concentrate on the game. ever seen the city go through was the whole A long, long time ago William Shakespeare franchise are the Aardvarks, the Sun Dogs, I expect for the mascot to go around telling baseball stadium process. asked the question, what’s in a name? the Desert Gators, the Buckaroos and last but everyone, “yo qiero beisbol.” Some of us knew that we had to strike Of course, this question referred to the not least… the Chihuahuas. I guess we should be grateful for the names while the iron was hot and take advantage Capulet’s and the Montague’s of his famous I know that many Triple-A baseball teams we got. It could be worse. of the unique opportunity of having Triple-A Romeo and Juliet. have weird regional names that eventually We could have gotten names like the Rabid baseball in El Paso. He was saying that names aren’t really grow on people but I’m having a very difficult Squirrels with the motto, “if you think you While some other people are used to the important as long as the love is genuine. time believing that this is the best El Paso can beat us your nuts.” status quo of watching other cities move on Of course when Shakespeare wrote this he could come up with. Or how about the Desert Zombies, “we their opportunities while El Paso plays it safe had no idea that the owners of the El Paso Really? The Buckaroos? Sounds like the may be dead from the neck up, but heck, how and does nothing… again. Triple-A baseball franchise would hold a mascot will be a cross between Sheriff Matt smart are the umpires?” That’s fine, but don’t con us. name-the-team contest. Dillon and Captain Jack Sparrow. Maybe the Cucarachas, “visiting teams I’m speaking of Carl Robinson, Emma I have to admit that I was excited to hear How about the Aardvarks, which everyone check in but they don’t check out.” Acosta and Eddie Holguin, who all voted what the baseball fans of El Paso would come sees everyday around El Paso right? Oh wait, There’s always the Fighting NSA, “go “no” to last week’s decision to allow the up with. I’m sorry, Aardvarks can be found in Africa. ahead, make that dugout phone call.” owners of the team to throw in an addition Maybe they’d stay with the Diablos, The only advantage of the name Aardvarks I think the vast majority of the city can’t $12 million of their own money to finance a maybe an old favorite like the Sun Kings, is that El Paso’s team will always be wait to see the new stadium once it’s built and better stadium. maybe something cool like the Coyotes, the first whenever the league lists its team can’t wait until the first pitch is thrown in the They said “no” to free money and “no” to Scorpions or the Rattlers. alphabetically. first game. doubling the yearly rent to the city. Then the list of the final five names was The Sun Dogs and Desert Gators are But I think a lot of people are really hoping Thank goodness the others on the council released. probably the favorites but they too aren’t the the owners would reconsider any of the names had the sense to vote “yes.” At first glance I was a little puzzled then I most sexy names out there. the new team will go by. These three “no’s” are supposed to do surmised that this list was a cute little joke and And that brings us to the Chihuahuas. Hopefully Shakespeare was right, we’ll be what’s best for the city, not what’s best for I read on to see what the real names actually Now I don’t know if the sight of a team a little uncomfortable about the new name at their own egos.

just had his Thai kickboxing debut theirs was an era of excellence and his “comeback” fight, and didn’t A sporting view By Mark Vasto (not working). entertainment. get off even one punch against his And the whole baseball bunch I And while I don’t condone bench- opponent. He should try his hand described above? They just had a clearing brawls (ironically, hockey at something else… cooking, for The new classics spectacular bench-clearing brawl – was the most mild mannered sport instance.) spectacular in that nobody was really the past few weeks), what transpired The nostalgia thing is everywhere. Yes, that was George Brett Chicago Blackhawks for the Stanley hurt, Dodgers manager Mattingly in the Dodgers-Diamondbacks Maybe it’s a byproduct of the taking batting practice at Kauffman Cup. body slammed Diamondback coach game actually seemed justified. Baby Boomers refusing to grow Stadium in Kansas City. Go ahead and do your best double Trammell, and the entire fracas While it’s juvenile – the whole “you old, I don’t know. Everyone is And you are correct… that was take, but in the sporting world, was broadcast live as Vin Scully hit my teammate with a pitch so eager to crown “the next” George indeed Don Mattingly mixing it up what’s old is suddenly new again. provided the play-by-play (or blow- I’m going to hit yours” thing – it’s Brett, Denis Savard or Bobby Orr. with Alan Trammell, Don Baylor, Brett is now the Royals’ batting by-blow account, as it were). a part of the game and something There’s something to be said in Mark McGwire, Kirk Gibson and coach, attempting to bring some of All of this happened just last that’s been going on since the finding something original that has Matt Williams on the field during his Charlie Lau knowledge and a week. In 2013. All of these guys 1800s. But the Diamondbacks’ a certain familiarity… something a recent West Coast trip. Riddick winning spirit to a struggling Kansas made their bones in the last century, pitcher, Ian Kennedy, threw at the that brings on the pang (or pain) of Bowe just stepped into the ring, and City squad (it’s working). Former yet here they are, reminding a lot heads of other ballplayers and that’s nostalgia. the Boston Bruins are taking on the heavyweight champ Riddick Bowe of today’s players and fans that absurd. Who does he think he is? And you know, while a lot of the Burleigh Grimes or Joe McGinnity? new stuff is great and all that… It seemed right that baseball’s old sometimes you just gotta go with guard actually stepped in and aired the classics. out their grievances by trading a few ______hands. Mark Vasto is a veteran sportswriter (Bowe, on the other hand, lost who lives in Kansas City. (c) 2013 by TKO in the second round of King Features Synd., Inc.

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Comix Your good health By Paul G. Donahue, M.D.

OUT ON A LIMB By Gary Kopervas DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I’m in my in the family? Their mother died 60s and never had a major illness. of cancer at the age of 40, but we I take no medicines. During the don’t know what type of cancer. – past three months, I have been Anon. wakened from sleep with a dull pain in the center of my chest. My Two sisters dying of pancreatic husband told me to take Mylanta. cancer makes you sit up and take I did, and got instant relief. What notice. If a brother, sister or parent do you think of this pain? – V.P. had pancreatic cancer, the risk of another family member coming Pain that wakens a person from down with it increases by 18 sleep must be taken seriously and times the risk for a person without ought to be reported to the family such a family history. doctor. Pancreatic cancer most often However, the response you appears between the ages of 65 got from taking Mylanta (an and 84. Aging, smoking and AMBER WAVES By Dave T. Phipps antacid) makes me think of chronic inflammation of the gland GERD – gastroesophageal are other factors involved in its reflux disease, more commonly genesis. known as heartburn. Stomach acid and digestive juices spurt DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am a into the esophagus, a structure very active 45-year-old female not equipped to deal with them dance teacher with a surprising like the stomach can. If this white blood count of 2,500. My nighttime pain of yours keeps weight and diet are excellent. I coming back, put 6-inch blocks stay away from sugar. I do not feel under the bedposts at the head sick. What can I take to raise my of your bed to keep stomach white blood count? – S. juices in the stomach when you lie down. You’re the second person in the THE SPATS By Jeff Pickering My first statement about past three weeks who is concerned nighttime pain has to be observed. about a low white blood count. You need to see the family doctor The normal count is 4,500 to to be certain this is heartburn and 10,000. The chief role of white not one of the many other serious blood cells is to battle attacking possibilities. viruses and bacteria. The booklet on coronary You have no symptoms from artery disease, another cause of your lower-than-normal count. chest pain, details its signs and Your body defenses are in fine symptoms. To obtain a copy, shape. Your count might be write: Dr. Donohue – No. 101, normal for you. It bears watching. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853- Nothing you take can raise the 6475. Enclose a check or money count. In your case, it doesn’t order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 need to be raised. By Mike Marland R.F.D. Can. with the recipient’s printed ______name and address. Please allow Dr. Donohue regrets that he is four weeks for delivery. unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I had them in his column whenever two cousins, sisters who died possible. Readers may write of pancreatic cancer less than a him or request an order form year apart. One was two years of available health newsletters older than the other. They grew up at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, and lived in the same Midwestern FL 32853-6475. (c) 2013 North town. I am concerned about their America Synd., Inc. All Rights other sister. Could the disease run Reserved. Super Crossword

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Social Security Q&A By Ray Vigil STRANGE Q: I am on disability. I would receiving Social Security retirement BUT TRUE really like to try to work again. I benefits is 62. If you decide to By Samantha Weaver understand Social Security’s Ticket receive benefits before your full to Work might let me try working retirement age, which for most • It was French without jeopardizing my benefits. people is age 66 or 67, you will What can you tell me about it? receive a reduced benefit. Keep in Enlightenment writer Voltaire mind you will not be able to receive who made the following A: Ticket to Work is a voluntary Medicare coverage until age 65, sage observation: “Faith program offering disabled even if you decide to retire at an consists in believing when beneficiaries a variety of services earlier age. For more information, it is beyond the power of such as vocational rehabilitation, go to www.socialsecurity.gov. reason to believe.” training, and job referrals. Ticket to Work can help you get the support Q: Are Supplemental Security and services you need to help you Income (SSI) benefits taxable? • If Niagara Falls emptied achieve your employment goals. For into the Grand Canyon, the more information, visit our website A: No, SSI payments are not subject giant chasm would be filled at www.socialsecurity.gov/work or to federal taxes. We will not send within 6 months. call us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 you an annual form SSA-1099 to (TTY 1-800-325-0778). report your benefits to the Internal Work Incentives make it possible Revenue Service. However, Social • Next time you’re rolling the for you to explore work while still Security beneficiaries may have dice, pick up a die and take receiving health care and cash to pay income tax. If so, you may a closer look. The opposite benefits designed to give you a ask Social Security to withhold sides of each gaming cube safety net: your federal taxes from your Social always add up to 7. • You can keep your Medicaid/ Security benefit payments. For more Medicare while you work; information, visit our website at • You can select part-time or work- www.socialsecurity.gov. • You might think of Uncle from-home alternatives to help ______Sam as a fictional character, you reach your goal of financial For more information on any of but he’s actually based in independence; and the questions listed above, visit fact. The original Uncle Sam • You can try work with confidence, our website at www.socialsecurity. knowing your benefits continue gov or call us at 1-800-772-1213. was one Samuel Wilson, born during your transition period. If you have any questions that in Massachusetts in 1766. you would like to have answered, When he was 14 years old, Q: What is the earliest age I can please mail them to the Social he joined the army to fight begin receiving retirement benefits? Security Office, 11111 Gateway in the American Revolution. West, Attn: Ray Vigil, El Paso, Once the war was over, he A: The earliest age you can begin Texas 79935. moved to Troy, N.Y., started working in the meat-packing industry, and became known locally as “Uncle Sam” due to his jovial manner and ethical Answer Page 4 business practices. During the War of 1812, Sam won a contract to provide meat to troops stationed nearby. To keep track of which crates of meat were destined for the troops, he stamped “U.S.” on them, even though that abbreviation for United States was not yet in common use. When his packing plant was Answer Page 4 inspected in October of 1812, a government inspector asked a nearby worker what “U.S.” stood for. Unsure of the abbreviation himself, the worker replied that it must stand for the name of the owner, Uncle Sam. Though the answer was in error, it took hold, and soldiers soon began calling military rations “bounty of Uncle Sam.”

• If you remember the early- 1960s TV series “Route 66,” you might be surprised to learn that the show was actually shot in Florida and Oregon, nowhere near the fabled highway.

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Answer Page 4 indignation is jealousy with a halo.” – H.G. Wells Answer Page 4

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