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VOL. 34, No. 41 SERVING ANTHONY, VINTON, CANUTILLO, EAST MONTANA, HORIZON, SOCORRO, CLINT, FABENS, SAN ELIZARIO AND TORNILLO OCTOBER 11, 2007 NEWSBRIEFS Canutillo High Property tax bills School students Consolidated property tax bills for 2007 will be sent out during the second week in build robot for October. Taxpayers who live in both the Canutillo and Tornillo Independent School District areas will receive their tax bills BEST competition after November 6, 2007. Both school dis- tricts will hold tax rate ratification/rollback By Kim Guzman election on November 6, 2007. Payments Special to the Courier may be made through the mail, at any Wells Fargo Branch in El Paso County with an accompanying bill, at the tax of- Canutillo High School’s Robotics Team fice located at City Hall, at any County began with a total of six weeks to design, Tax Office with accompanying bill and full build and test their robot to compete at the payment, or at the county website X-prize event, which is scheduled for Oct. www.elpasotexas.gov with a credit card. 27, at Holloman Air Force Base. Credit card payments incur a 2% conve- The competition is sponsored by Boost- nience fee. For more information call the — Photo courtesy Clint ISD ing Engineering, Science, and Technology Consolidated Tax Office at (915) 541-4054 BEST IN THE TEXAS — Clint ISD’s Board has been named Texas’ top school board. (BEST), a non-profit, volunteer-based or- Accepting the award are board members (from left) Alfred P. Gonzalez, Robert Lara, Paul or visit the City of El Paso Website at ganization whose mission is to inspire stu- T. James, Fred Martinez, James R. Pendell (President), Janice Armstrong and Mary Macias. dents to pursue careers in engineering, sci- www.elpasotexas.gov. Accompanying the group (back right) is Assistant Superintendent Robert Mendoza. ence, and technology through participa- Classical music tion in a sports-like, science and engineer- ing-based robotics competition. The El Paso Public Library presents clari- Clint ISD named Texas “This is one of the best ways that our netist Igor Begelman and pianist Tatiana students can incorporate math, science and Goncharova of the Piatigorsky Foundation technology skills to solve a real world performing a series of classical music con- School Board of the Year problem,” said Julian Britton, CHS Ro- certs in October. The concerts, which are botics instructor and sponsor. “Our high sponsored by the Friends of El Pasoís Pub- boards in Texas. As a 2007 Honor Board of school has been participating in these lic Libraries, are free and open to the pub- By Laura Cade Texas, Clint ISD School Board became one of competitions for over seven years, and our lic. The Piatigorsky Foundation was es- Special to the Courier five finalists for the designation of Outstanding students have represented the District tablished in 1990 in honor of the renowned School Board of Texas. The final phase of the well, placing second and third during the Russian cellist, Gregor Piatigorsky (1903- The Clint ISD School Board has been competition required the five State Honor Boards game part of the competition,” he added. 1976). Piatigorsky believed that music is selected the Outstanding School Board of interview before a TASA committee. BEST features two parallel competitions: not a luxury for an elite few but a neces- Texas for 2007 by the Texas Association of “We went into the interview with a positive A robotics game, which is based upon an sity of life for all. Since its inception, the School Administrators (TASA). The selection and optimistic outlook. We knew in our hearts annual theme with four teams competing at Foundation has presented over 1,700 con- was announced at the TASB/TASA Conven- we had done everything in our power to give once in a series of three-minute, round-robin certs bringing live classical music to hun- tion in Dallas on Sept. 30, 2007. the students of Clint ISD the best education matches; and The Best Award, which is pre- dreds of thousands of people who other- “This award is a direct reflection of the fan- possible. Our job was simply to portray the sented to the team that best embodies the wise would not have the opportunity to at- tastic job that the district’s administration, Clint ISD success story to the interviewing concept of Boosting Engineering, Science, tend such performances. teachers, and staff members perform on a daily committee,” said Pendell. and Technology. Contest elements include a Concert Schedule: basis for our students. The award is also in- During the closing session of the 2007 project summary notebook, oral presentation October 15 (Mon.): Canutillo High School dicative of the dedicated and talented employ- TASB/TASA Convention Sunday morning, the table display, and spirit and sportsmanship. 9:00 a.m.; ees that call Clint ISD their home,” said Jim five Honor Boards were recognized and pre- “This year’s competition is about sending October 15 (Mon.): Richard Burges Pendell, School Board President. sented with a plaque. With all five Honor an unmanned robot to Mars to prepare for Branch, 9600 Dyer, 6:00 p.m.; The selection process began in June 2007 Boards on stage, Clint ISD School Board was mans’ arrival in 2021. The robot we build Oct. 17 (Wed.): Westside Branch, 125 when a nomination packet was submitted to the named as the winner of the competition. will have to perform the task of retriev- Belvidere, 6:30 p.m.; region. Clint ISD Board was then selected as the “The award is really a dream come true ing items from Mars and bring them Oct. 19 (Fri.): Memorial Park Branch, TASA School Board Award recipient for Region for our school board. The Board is elated back to the base,” said Regino Ramos 3200 Copper, 2:00 p.m.; and 19. This honor sent them to the next level in by this honor and humbled at the same time,” Oct. 20 (Sat.): Main Library, 501 N. Or- which they were selected as one of the top five said Pendell. See ROBOT, Page 4 egon, 1:00 p.m. — Contributed by Jack Galindo

Tailgaters San Elizario students gain new focus The UTEP Alumni Association is accept- Dangel who conducted the eye examinations ing reservations for the pre-game party at By Cynthia P. Marentes to determine a prescription for eyeglasses. Al- the Miner football game against Rice Uni- Special to the Courier though all students are offered the free eye versity on Saturday, Nov. 3. Tickets are screenings, most will be found to have healthy also available for pre-game parties at Some students at Garcia-Enriquez Middle eyesight and will not need glasses. Alumni Village on Glory Field for home School are seeing the world through new lenses For those who do need to wear eyeglasses, games. Ticket prices vary and can be pur- thanks to the ChildSight Program of Texas. ChildSight will offer them a free pair of glasses chased by calling (915) 747-8600 or 1 ChildSight has been providing glasses to stu- and case that arrive about a week later. Wilson (866) GO-MINERS. dents at San Elizario Independent School Dis- Optical manufactures all the eyeglasses pro- trict since 2003 and they are currently screen- vided to students by ChildSight. ChildSight SISD bond meetings ing students at Garcia-Enriquez Middle School staff then adjusts the fit of the glasses for each Socorro Independent School District is (GEMS) before moving on to San Elizario of the students and screen the students one last hosting a series of community meetings High School. time with their glasses on to make sure their to present information on the District’s The process of matching a student to the vision has indeed improved. Finally, students perfect pair of glasses takes time. At GEMS, are educated on proper use and maintenance See BRIEFS, Page 3 students were first notified at the start of the of their glasses. If students should lose or break school year that ChildSight would be at the their glasses, their prescriptions will remain on campus. ChildSight staff then brought in all file with the campus nurse to be accessed by the equipment needed to essentially create a parents when needed. By the time ChildSight Some people dream in technicolor — temporary optometry lab inside the school li- staff leaves GEMS they will have screened all others add sound effects. — Photo courtesy San Elizario ISD brary. Students were then screened two sepa- 772 students at the campus and provided — Quips & Quotes BLURRY OR CLEAR — Dr. Philip Dangel rate times before they were referred to the tests a San Elizario student’s eyes. ChildSight consulting optometrist, Dr. Philip See FOCUS, Page 5 Page 2 WEST TEXAS COUNTY COURIER October 11, 2007 Bill Sybert School volunteer, Flor Rap-Gentry, recognized for service Ituarte students welcome Sen. Shapleigh the past four years, the work she does coming years and its here in this By Irma Flores is all for the students. By Irma Flores school district. I want to see what Special to the Courier “I know it makes a big difference Special to the Courier is happening and what the needs with my kids and I see it makes a dif- are,” said Sen. Shapleigh. “I want A local parent is being honored by ference with all the students,” says An energetic group of kindergar- to bring back other senators to see the state for her work in classroom Rap-Gentry who has children in the ten students welcomed Texas Sena- what is here and show support for and hallways at Bill Sybert School. 2nd, 4th and 6th grades. “They like tor Eliot Shapleigh on a tour of one the school district.” Flor Rap-Gentry is among the 15 having parents there and they know of Socorro ISD’s newest elementary Sen. Shapleigh also toured the mentors, community activists and their teacher can go down the hall- schools. At Sgt. Roberto Ituarte science lab area where he saw 5th PTA members recognized by the way to talk to them.” School, Sen. Shapleigh had the op- grade students working on self- Texas State Board of Education for This is the 13th year the SBOE will portunity to see first hand how stu- paced modules. Curriculum school volunteerism. The State Board recognize school volunteers as He- dents and teachers are using the lat- Coach Vickie Brown explained of Education is awarding these 15 in- roes for Children. The award recog- est technology how students dividuals for the many long hours, nizes excellence in advocacy for edu- in the class- rotate between countless events they’ve attended and cation and spotlights the many out- room. During the four com- their overall contributions to Texas standing volunteers whose efforts his visit Septem- puter-based public schools. represent significant contributions to ber 21st, Sen. stations where — Photo courtesy Socorro ISD For Rap-Gentry, who has been vol- the public school education in Texas. Shapleigh inter- students begin Flor Rap-Gentry unteering at Bill Sybert School for The SBOE selected Rap-Gentry for acted with stu- their lessons. District one for her work with the dents and teach- After complet- Bill Sybert Elementary School Par- ers in a number ing the com- Pepperoni’s Pizza & Deli ent-Teacher Association in the of classrooms puter session, Chinese Food Socorro Independent School Dis- including students are di- 852-2544 trict. Rap-Gentry is also on the Ex- Gabriella rected to one Limited Delivery Area Burgers & Subs ecutive Board of the Socorro Inde- Castellano’s 3rd of four lab ar- pendent School District Parent grade bilingual eas that corre- Teacher Association. class. As he sat spond to their As the mother of three school-age with students, lesson for children and twins, Gentry feels that Sen. Shapleigh hands-on ex- volunteering is her responsibility. She observed how periments. has served as PTA president for one systems such as “I’m honored — Photo courtesy Socorro ISD ® year and as secretary for three years the interactive that he ex- SAY CHEESE — Kindergarten stu- ✧ MONTHLY SPECIALS ✧ POST OFFICE INSIDE during which time the PTA has en- white boards are pressed an in- dents surround their new friend, riched the lives of the students by helping teachers Texas Senator Eliot Shapleigh, at terest in our Call Blanca or Gina helping in the purchase of play- provide a high- school and I’m 490 N. Kenazo (915) 852-8300 Sgt. Roberto Ituarte School. ground equipment, library books and tech learning ex- glad to have the Horizon City, TX (Fax) 852-8150 in educating the children, parents and perience for SISD students. opportunity to demonstrate what our Hours: Mon. to Fri., 9AM - 6PM • Sat., 9AM - 4PM community on the importance of Sen. Shapleigh’s visit to Ituarte students and teachers are doing,” healthy eating habits. Rap-Gentry School impressed him so much, said Ituarte Principal Carlos Amato. also provided free folkorico dancing he would like to invite other Texas “We have taken him to various classes to students at Sybert. legislators to see the advances classes and explained in detail about “I was surprised because I never Socorro ISD has implemented to everything he wanted to see. This is thought I would be picked with all the meet the needs of students. a wonderful time to showcase our great volunteers we have,” she says. “There’s major growth in the teachers and our students.”

Por la Gente By State Rep. Chente Quintanilla

Open Low Prices and Daily Specials Get information, then vote 7AM - 8PM 1330 Fabens St. • Fabens, TX • 764-2215 or 851-3149 Hola, mi other words, whatever increase in member’s position on the matter at Daily “Family Owned and Operated” gente, value there is in the property may hand. This is the best way to insure On No- have been because of the proposed open government on floor votes. vember 6th, usage; allowing the owner to pay Opponents suggest that the propo- 3 97 you will be the original price grants an unwar- sition is unnecessary because the 1 voting on sixteen different amend- ranted benefit in wealth to the rules of both the Senate and the ments to the state constitution. I have owner. The proposition creates in- House already require the record vote 34YEARS 7 200 in past articles provided you with in- centives for individuals who may on final passage in the same manner SERVING ANTHONY, VINTON, CANUTILLO, EAST MONTANA, HORIZON, SOCORRO, CLINT, FABENS, SAN ELIZARIO AND TORNILLO formation on most of the proposi- use the government as an instru- as required in the proposed constitu- tions. In this article I shall share with ment of financial gain. tional amendment. Passage of the PUBLISHED: AD DEADLINE: Published each Thursday by Monday 4 p.m. for Thursday you the pros and cons on Propositions Proposition Eleven simply requires proposition would tie the hands of Homesteader News, Inc. Appreciation publication. Seven and Eleven. legislators, both House Members and future legislators when considering to our many contributors. Office open Monday through Thursday. CLASSIFIED RATES Proposition Seven allows the Senators, to have their votes on final changes to the rules of procedure. $5 for 15 words, $10 for 35 words. Ad state government the option of sell- passage recorded in the journal. This This amendment may even contrib- COPYRIGHT: must be in writing and pre-paid. The ing property, obtained through change in the constitution would ap- ute to more partisanship and Entire contents © 2007 Homesteader Courier reserves the right not to print News, Inc. Individual authors retain all classified advertising it considers eminent domain, to the original ply to votes on second reading (with weaken the ability of lawmakers to rights. Pictures, drawings and written inappropriate. owner at the acquisition price paid appropriate rules suspensions), to work toward a compromise on con- material appearing in the West Texas by the state. This would be possible votes on third readings, to votes on troversial legislation. County Courier may not be used or DISPLAY RATES: reproduced without written permission Open rate — $20 per column inch. only if the public use intended for concurrence with amendments by the Election Day is Tuesday Novem- of Homesteader News, Inc. Call for more information or to set an the land was cancelled, there was other chamber, or to votes on the ber 6th. These are issues that call for appointment. The Courier reserves no progress toward that use or the adoption of conference committee all of the voters in El Paso County to LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: the right not to print advertising it Letter must not be more than 250 considers inappropriate. property was deemed unnecessary reports. consider. I strongly encourage all of words in length. They should be for that use. A property owner Proponents suggest that this propo- you to vote. dated, must be signed and have an MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS: address and daytime phone number. 52 issues for $35. could buy back his land surren- sition would put Texas in line with a Gracias, mi gente, and I remain Only the name and city will be printed Delivery via 1st class mail. dered in eminent domain without majority of other states. Also, that the your friend and public servant, with the letter. The Courier reserves paying additional for the apprecia- record vote would disclose each Chente for la gente. the right not to print letters to the OFFICE: MAIL: editor or other submitted materials it 14200 Ashford 15344 Werling Ct. tion of the property value. Support- considers inappropriate. Horizon City, TX 79928 ers also suggest that this proposi- tion would reduce the amount of Phone: 852-3235 One perspective Fax: 852-0123 speculative instances of eminent By Francis Shrum E-mail: [email protected] domain filings. In essence, prop- Website: wtccourier.com erty owners would be granted two Publisher additional safeguards from losing One perspective Rick Shrum the value of their property by gov- Business Manager ernment action. Francis D. Shrum will return next Contributors Homesteader Opponents suggest that this propo- Don Woodyard Est. 1973 sition would benefit the original Member Texas Community Steve Escajeda property owner, or the heirs thereof, week. Newspaper Association Arleen Beard • Jan Engels News, Inc. at the expense of the taxpayer. In October 11, 2007 WEST TEXAS COUNTY COURIER Page 3

principals and assistant principals from the Briefs twenty region Education Service Centers From Page 1 in the state. School administrators are nomi- ______nated and chosen by their peers within their regions. Nominations are based upon ex- Bond Proposal. Residents are encouraged emplary performance and outstanding lead- to attend one of five community meetings ership. As a region 19 winner, Irene is eli- that are scheduled in October. All meetings gible to compete for the state title of the are from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 pm. The fol- Texas Assistant Principal of the Year. Each lowing lists the dates and locations for the of the region winners will be recognized meetings: during the Opening General Session of the • Oct. 22, 2007 Jane Hambric School Caf- annual TASSP Summer Workshop, June 11- eteria/Gym, 3535 Nolan Richardson 13, 2008, at the Austin Convention Center. • Oct. 23, 2007, Horizon Heights School They will be presented an award and rec- Cafeteria,13601 Ryderwood ognized in a commemorative booklet en- • Oct. 24, 2007, Helen Ball School Cafete- titled Texas Principals, Texas Heroes. ria, 1950 Firehouse • Oct. 29, 2007, Escontrias School, 205 Clint First Baptist Church, 200 Main St., Buford Clint, will hold its annual ROUNDUP this • Oct. 30, 2007, Paso Del Norte School coming Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007. Sunday Cafeteria/Gym, 12300 Tierra Este school starts at 9:30 a.m., church worship Early Voting begins on October 22 and ends begins at10:50 a.m. At noon a brisket lunch on November 2. In addition to all the regu- will be served followed by afternoon sing- lar Elections Department Early Voting lo- ing. Y’all come! 851-3939. cations, the schools listed above will also be sites for early voting on the following On Thursday, September 20, 2007, just dates and times: before eight at night, El Paso Police Offic- • Oct. 22-27, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ers responded to the Fallas Paredes discount • Oct. 28, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. clothing store located at 316 E. San Anto- • Oct. 29-31, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. nio on an Aggravated Robbery. Police de- • Nov. 1-2, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. tectives from the Crimes Against Persons Special Evening Early voting will be of- unit learned that just after the store had fered at the Student Activities Complex at closed, two unknown males came out of 1300 Joe Battle on Oct. 25 and 26 between hiding and confronted the employees. One 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. For more information on of the men was armed with what employ- the 2007 Bond proposal, please visit the ees believed to be a handgun. The men SISD website at www.sisd.net and click on threatened the employees and demanded the 2007 Bond link on the right hand side money. Employees saw one of the men exit of the homepage. Questions may be sub- the store through a back door leading into mitted through the website or at 937-BOND an alley by Overland Street. When officers (2663). arrived it was unknown if the other man was still inside the large store. As a result, Enchiladas several police units corded off the area. A Canutillo Middle School students will host police K-9 was called to assist in searching an dinner Tuesday, Oct. 16, at CMS Caf- the store. The second man was not found eteria, 7311 Bosque Road, to help raise in the store. Crime Stoppers is asking the funds for an educational trip to Washing- public’s help in bringing these two crimi- ton D.C. and New York, planned for June nals to justice. The first man is described 2008. Tickets can be purchased at CMS as a Hispanic male, mid 20s, 6-feet tall with through Friday, Oct. 12, for $5. Students a medium build, wearing a black long- will also be selling drinks and desserts. sleeve sweater, black gloves, and a black “This educational trip is an amazing expe- ski mask. One of the witnesses believed the rience for our students and for most a once man had a green colored tattoo on the side in a lifetime opportunity,” said Karen of his neck. The second man is described Gailey, CMS teacher and trip sponsor. For as a Hispanic male, 5-feet, 10-inches tall, more information, call 877-7901. large overweight build, with a beer belly, wearing faded black pants, dark blue Irene Ortega, Assistant Principal of Ho- sweatshirt, black gloves, and gray scuffed- rizon Middle School up shoes with silver trim and thick black in the Clint ISD, has shoe laces. He was wearing a beanie to been selected to repre- cover his face. Individuals with any infor- sent the Texas Asso- mation on this case should call Crime Stop- ciation of Secondary pers of El Paso at 566-TIPS (8477). School Principals (TASSP) as a Region Two vehicles were involved in an acci- 19 Outstanding Assis- dent at the 400 block of Redd Road on Sun- tant Principal of the day (Oct. 7) afternoon. An El Paso Sheriff’s Year. TASSP recog- nizes outstanding See BRIEFS, Page 8 Page 4 WEST TEXAS COUNTY COURIER October 11, 2007 Women’s Bar Association announces 2007 winners EL PASO COUNTY — The El developed by the Constitution Paso Women’s Bar Association an- Rights Foundation. nounced the winners of its inaugural • Sheyla Flores Quintero at John Constitution Day Awards Oct. 4 at its Drugan School for Best Essay. monthly meeting. The Constitution Sheyla’s insight into the expansion Day Awards are open to all students, of the right of vote serves as a poi- teachers, and schools in El Paso gnant reminder of how far we have County. come as a nation since the Constitu- The Women’s Bar created the Con- tion was signed. stitution Day Award to celebrate Con- • Lorelei Lucero, third grader, at stitution Day, Sept. 17, and to help Mesa Vista Elementary School for local students learn about the Con- Best Poster (Grades 3-5). Lorelie’s stitution. “Entries were received from poster was unique because it reflected — even kindergarteners — reflect- the rights of non-citizens and the lim- ing that the ideas in the Constitution its on the freedom of speech. — Photo courtesy Canutillo ISD are accessible to everyone regardless • Donovan Moya, second grader, ROBOT BUILDERS — Members of Canutillo High School’s Robotics Team include (from left) Edrei Espinosa, 9th grade; Alfredo Marez, 10th grade; Robert Soto, 12th grade; Jose Pacheco, 12th grade; of educational level,” said Toni at Frank Macias Elementary School and Regino Ramos III, 12th grade. Middle row (from left) Hiram Espinosa, 9th grade; David E. Soto, Estaville, President-Elect, before an- for Best Poster (Grades K-2). 12th grade; Delia Ramos 11th grade; Francisco Fernandez, 11th grade. Top row (from left) Sergio nouncing the winners. Donovan’s poster reflected the free- Mendez, 9th grade; Julian Britton, CHS robotic sponsor; Isaac Fernandez, 9th grade; Zabdiel Martinez, The winners were: dom of speech, the right to assemble, 9th grade; and Ty Brooks, 9th grade. • John Drugan School for Best and the right to petition demonstrat- School-wide Celebration. At John ing his knowledge of the First Robot Each school is provided kits of local competition sites (called Drugan School, students contributed Amendment. equipment and parts, a set of game “hubs”) advance to regional cham- to a quilt designed around the theme, ______From Page 1 rules, and given six weeks to design, pionship sites (“regionals”). “Fabric of America.” The El Paso Women’s Bar Associa- ______build, and test a small Radio/Con- For more information, contact • Arleen Beard, Adriana Gaona, tion is a membership organization trolled (R/C) robot that outperforms Britton at 877-7801, or visit the BEST Elizabeth Belnap, and Veronica dedicated to advancing the profes- III, CHS robotics team president. other robots. Winning teams from website: www.bestinc.org/MVC. Esparza, Second Grade Teachers at sional interests of women licensed to Frank Macias Elementary School practice law, advancing the cause of for Best Classroom Celebration. justice and the cause of women, nur- These teachers collaborated to- turing and improving the relations NOTICE OF CONFIRMATION ELECTION, gether to write and have their stu- among women attorneys, among the DIRECTOR ELECTION, BOND ELECTION, dents perform a play based on the judiciary, the entire legal profession “The Tired King,” a lesson plan and the community. REFUNDING BOND ELECTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX ELECTION, NOTICE OF ELECTION AND SPECIAL CONTRACT ELECTION TORNILLO ISD TO THE DULY QUALIFIED RESIDENT ELECTORS OF PASEO DEL ESTE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2 AND TO ALL OTHER INTERESTED A special election is hereby ordered to be held on Novem- PARTIES: ber 6, 2007 for the purpose of a Rollback Election for Tornillo Independent School District. Notice is hereby given that Paseo del Este Municipal Utility District No. 2 (the “District”) will hold an election within the District on Tuesday, the 6th day of November, 2007, be- Voting will take place at the following times and loca- tween the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., at Horizon Heights Elementary School, 13601 tions: Tuesday, November 6, 2007, between the hours of Ryderwood Avenue, El Paso, Texas, for the purposes of confirmation of creation of the 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Administration Building, district; electing five (5) members of the Board of Directors of the District; authorizing the 19200 Cobb Ave., Tornillo, Texas. issuance of bonds of the District; authorizing the issuance of refunding bonds for the Dis- Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted trict; authorizing the levy of a tax on taxable property within the District for operation and each weekday at the Administration Building between the maintenance purposes; and authorizing the levy of a tax on taxable property within the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. beginning on October District for the purpose of making payments related to a special contract between the Dis- 22, 2007 and ending November 2, 2007. trict and Paseo del Este Municipal Utility District No. 1. Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to: The election is being held by order of the Board of Directors of the District. Voting in said Marisela Portillo, P.O. Box 1002, Tornillo, Texas 79853. election shall be by the use of paper ballots which shall conform to the requirements of the Texas Election Code. The boundaries of the District are hereby designated as and shall Applications for ballot must be received no later than the constitute one election precinct and the following persons are hereby appointed officers of close of business on November 2, 2007. said election: Presiding Judge: Michael Tellez Un Aviso De Eleccion Alternate Presiding Judge: [To be named, if possible] Distrito Escolar De Tornillo Clerk: [To be named, if possible] Una eleccion especial ha sido ordenada para que se lleve a Early voting in the election by personal appearance shall begin on the fifteenth day preced- cabo el 6 de noviembre, 2007 con el proposito de la baja ing the election day, October 22, 2007, and shall continue through the fourth day preced- de la tarifa de impuestos para el Distrito Escolar de Tornillo. ing the election, November 2, 2007. The early voting clerk shall be Michael Tellez, and the Las votaciones se llevaran a cabo con el siguiente horario place at which early voting shall be conducted is Horizon Heights Elementary School, y lugar: martes, 6 de noviembre, 2007 de las 7:00 a.m. a 13601 Ryderwood Avenue, El Paso, Texas, which is within the same location as the early las 7:00 p.m. en el edificio de la administracion, 19200 voting place for the El Paso County elections. Michael Tellez is appointed judge of the early Cobb Ave., Tornillo, Texas. voting board and he/she may appoint two clerks to assist. La votaciones tempranas en persona serán conducidas cada The early voting clerk’s mailing address, to which ballot applications and ballots to be voted día de la semana en el edificio de la Administracion entre by mail may be sent, is Michael Tellez, P. O. Box 4136, El Paso, Texas 79914. The early las horas de las 8:30 a.m. y las 4:30 p.m. empezando el 22 voting clerk shall keep the early voting place open from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., on each day for de octubre, 2007 y se termina el 2 de noviembre, 2007. early voting which is not a Saturday, a Sunday, or an official state holiday. Las aplicaciones para el voto por correo deben ser enviadas a: The election shall be held and conducted and returns made to the Board of Directors of the District in accordance with the Texas Election Code, as modified by Chapters 49 and 54, Marisela Portillo, P.O. Box 1002, Tornillo, Texas 79853. Texas Water Code. Las aplicaciones para el voto por correo deben ser recibidas All qualified resident electors of the District shall be entitled to vote in the election. a no mas tardar de la hora de clausura el dia 2 de noviembre, 2007. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. WTCC: 10/18/07 October 11, 2007 WEST TEXAS COUNTY COURIER Page 5 Focus From Page 1 Tornillo High School Homecoming events rock ______brought some “heat” to the dance were By Christina Cortez THS graduate Jesus Dominguez, also and Daisy Espinoza glasses to about 180 of them. known as Chango, and THS sopho- Special to the Courier GEMS Principal Linda more Verenice Roman. Rodriguez expressed deep appre- On Friday, Sept. 21, the Tornillo ciation for the service that Tornillo High School’s Homecom- Coyotes played the Ft. Hancock ChildSight provides to the school. ing Week kicked off on Sept. 17. The Mustangs. The final score: Coyotes “They have been coming here for first major event was the Homecom- 51, Mustangs 6. The Homecoming years and what they do for the stu- ing Parade, which had the theme of Coronation took place during half- dents is amazing,” Rodriguez said. music. Each float exemplified a dif- time. The Homecoming Queen was ChildSight is required by the ferent genre of music. The Grand Ivonne Arellano and the King, Alex Texas Department of Health and Marshall was Joseph De Leon, an 8th Ochoa. The freshman Duke and other funding sources to follow grader at Tornillo Junior High. When Duchess were Priscilla Orosco and specific program guidelines in- the parade was at the halfway point, Justin Trevizo. The sophomore Duke cluding establishing a waiting time heavy rains began to fall. However, and Duchess were Laura De La Cruz between screenings. As result, despite many of the float decorations and Jaime Villalobos. The junior ChildSight staff has been on site washing away, the school spirit was Duke and Duchess were Christopher at GEMS for several weeks this never dampened. Sanford and Lizeth Olivo. fall. The program is currently The parade ended at the Tornillo The Homecoming dance was held implemented in 14 schools High School building, at which point immediately after the football game. throughout El Paso County with the Homecoming Carnival began. Be- DJ Hernandez again provided the the concentration being on those cause of the rain, the carnival was held music, providing a variety of styles for — Photo courtesy Tornillo ISD schools located in the Lower Val- in the THS gym. A variety of food the students to dance to. All in all, a FLOATING BY — Tornillo freshmen Jose Ojeda (left) and Nathan Avila ley. Margie Perez-Martinez, booths sold goodies, while music was great time was had by everyone. man the Tornillo ISD frosh float. ChildSight Program Coordinator, provided by the band “Orgullo De stated that they try to accommo- Durango”. Band members include date as many students as possible. THS students Elmer Nevarez, Fran- NOTIFICACIÓN DE CONFIRMACIÓN, ELECCIÓN “There is a very great need, par- cisco Zaragoza, and Manuel Gomez. ents ask me all the time when are DJ Raul Hernandez also provided DE JUNTA DIRECTIVA, ELECCIÓN PARA BONOS, we going to the elementary schools music. Some of the better dancers that where they have younger chil- ELECCIÓN PARA BONOS DE REEMBOLSO, dren,” she said. Also assisting Perez-Martinez ELECCIÓN PARA IMPUESTOS DE OPERACIÓN Y and Dr. Dangel on site were pro- MANTENIMIENTO, Y ELECCIÓN PARA gram assistants David Fraire and Call Ruben Jurado. ChildSight is a non- CONTRATO ESPECIAL profit organization that conducts A LOS VOTANTES RESIDENTES DEBIDAMENTE HABILITADOS DEL screening and eyeglass distribution 852-3235 activities at schools in order to help DISTRITO No. 2 DE SERVICIOS PÚBLICOS MUNICIPALES DE PASEO DEL students that are most in need ob- To Advertise ESTE Y TODAS LAS DEMÁS PARTES INTERESADAS. tain vision care services at no cost. Por medio de la presente se da notificación de que el Distrito No. 2 de Servicios Públicos Municipales de Paseo del Este (el “Distrito”) llevará a cabo una Elección adentro del Distrito el día Martes, 6 de Noviembre del año 2007, entre las horas de 7 a.m. hasta las 7 p.m., en Notice of Public Hearing to Discuss Horizon Heights Elementary School, 13601 Ryderwood Avenue, El Paso, Texas, para los propósitos de confirmación de creación del distrito; elegir cinco (5) miembros de la Junta Tornillo Independent School District’s Directiva del Distrito; autorizar la expedición de bonos del Distrito; autorizar la expedición State Financial Accountability Rating de bonos de reembolso para el Distrito; autorizar la imposición de un impuesto sobre propiedad gravable adentro del Distrito para propósitos de operación y mantenimiento; y Tornillo ISD will hold a public hearing at 6:00 P.M., autorizar la imposición de un impuesto sobre propiedad gravable adentro del Distrito para Tuesday, October 30, 2007, in the boardroom of the Tor- el propósito de hacer pagos relacionados con un contrato especial entre el Distrito y el nillo Administration Building, at 19200 Cobb Ave., Distrito No. 1 de Servicios Públicos Municipales de Paseo del Este. Tornillo, Texas 79853. Se está llevando a cabo la Elección por orden de la Junta Directiva del Distrito. La votación The purpose of this hearing is to discuss Tornillo ISD’s en dicha Elección será por medio del uso de papeletas de votación las cuales se conformarán rating on the state’s financial accountability system. a los requisitos del Código de Elección de Texas. Por medio de la presente las fronteras del WTCC: 10/11/07 & 10/18/07 Distrito se designan como y constituirán un distrito electoral y por medio de la presente las siguientes personas son nombradas funcionarios de dicha Elección: Juez que Preside la Elección: Michael Tellez Sustituto del Juez que Preside la Elección: [A ser nombrado, si es posible] Canutillo Independent School District Secretario: [A ser nombrado, si es posible] PUBLIC NOTICE La votación temprana en la Elección por medio de presentación personal comenzará el día Any interested representative of a non-profit private school quince antes del día de Elección, Octubre 22, 2007, y continuará hasta e incluyendo el día or non-profit home school; cuatro antes del día de Elección, Noviembre 2, 2007. El Secretario de votación temprana será Michael Tellez, y el lugar en el cual se realizará la votación temprana es el Horizon • Operating within the boundaries of the Canutillo Heights Elementary School, 13601 Ryderwood Avenue, El Paso, Texas, el cual está adentro Independent School District; or del mismo lugar como el lugar de votación temprana para las elecciones del Condado El • Operating outside of the boundaries of the dis- Paso. Michael Tellez es nombrado juez de la junta de votación temprana y él/ella puede trict, but serving students who live within the nombrar dos asistentes para que lo ayuden. boundaries; La dirección de correo del secretario de votación temprana, a la cual se pueden enviar las is encouraged to call for an appointment to receive solicitudes de papeletas de votación y las papeletas de votación para votar por correo, es information regarding the Learn & Serve America: STARS Michael Tellez, P. O. Box 4136, El Paso, Texas 79914. El secretario de votación temprana of Texas grant which is funded through the Texas Center mantendrá abierto el lugar de votación temprana desde las 2 p.m. hasta las 5 p.m., en cada for Service Learning. This grant provides resources for the día para votación temprana que no sea un Sábado, un Domingo, o un día festivo oficial en implementation of service learning projects. el estado. Interested persons should call Denise Clevenger (915) 877- Se llevará a cabo y se realizará la Elección y se entregarán los resultados a la Junta Directiva 7486 to schedule an appointment. Representatives will del Distrito de conformidad con el Código de Elecciones de Texas, como fue notificado por need to provide their school’s tax exempt identification los Capítulos 49 y 54, Código de Aguas de Texas. number to the district to confirm eligibility. Accommo- Todos los votantes residentes que están habilitados del Distrito tendrán derecho a votar en dations for handicapped persons will be made available la Elección. upon request. WTCC: 10/11/07 POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DIRECTIVA. Page 6 WEST TEXAS COUNTY COURIER October 11, 2007 Golden girl, Jones, comes clean, surrenders Olympic medals What courage! Has everybody forgotten that rewarded for good behavior, I do believe that not have come at a better time. It’s no secret By Steve Escajeda Marion Jones lied through her teeth for the last people should pay, in some way, for their bad that the Miners defense hasn’t been able to stop Special to the Courier six years, constantly stating angrily that she was behavior. anyone. It’s almost a weekly occurrence that a absolutely innocent of all the rumors. It’s what makes us better. UTEP opponent racks up 600 yards of total What a shock it was to hear former Olympic It’s funny that Jones only decided to muster She returned her five medals this week and offense. gold medalist Marion Jones’ admission that she up the courage to admit her cheating when she apologized to her competitors. You have to ad- To prove it, look at the Miners’ two confer- had indeed taken steroids to help her in her was being squeezed by the feds. And in order mire the fact that she is taking the heat and all ence games, allowing 45 points to SMU and monumental accomplishments. to escape more serious charges, Jones made a the shame that goes with it. 47 to Tulsa. It’s an awfully good thing that Of course, when I say it was a shock I’m deal and came clean. It’s just a shame that she didn’t do it until Vittatoe and company scored 48 points in both being facetious. Was anybody really surprised Now there’s a role model. She cheated and she was forced to. games. when she made the tearful announcement last then accepted all the cheers, the money, the en- How sincere is she about her apology? Only After playing above their heads the last two week? dorsements and the fame, knowing all along Marion Jones, and maybe her friends at weeks, the Miners will have to do it again this What gets me the most about all this is that that she had achieved it by cheating. BALCO know for sure. week at their homecoming game against East some people are actually calling her a heroine Do I feel happy that she’s going to jail? Of Division leaders East Carolina. for having the courage to admit her mistake. course not, but just as I feel people should be Trevor and Jeff It’ll be another chance for the UTEP young I know, it sounds like one of those new “can’t guns to strut their stuff. miss” sitcoms. It’s actually UTEP’s new pass- If the Miners are going to have any chance ing combination and it’s proving to be more of winning — they’re going to have to. potent with each game. Freshman quarterback Trevor Vittatoe and Massenburg record? sophomore wide receiver Jeff Moturi came into Tony Massenburg has been anything but a the season as virtual unknowns, and have star player since he entered the NBA 14 years emerged as the team’s most explosive scoring ago. The average player is going for a league combination. record this season. The Vittatoe-to-Moturi partnership was And I don’t know about you but I’m rooting never more dominant than it was during last for him. week’s 48-47 thriller over Tulsa. The 40-year-old Massenburg is trying to So much so that Vittatoe was named the make the roster of the Washington Wizards. It Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week may not sound like a great achievement, if he after completing 21 of his 27 passes for 319 makes the squad, it will be the 13th team he’s yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. played with. Not bad for a freshman. Thirteen teams! Talk about cashing in on And if Vittatoe won the league’s weekly those frequent flyer miles. honor, then Moturi had to have finished sec- And even if the journeyman big guy doesn’t ond after catching seven passes for 174 yards break the record, at least he’ll end his career and two touchdowns. on a positive note. After all his years in the Not bad for a sophomore. NBA, he won his first championship last year The improvement of the two players could as a reserve with the San Antonio Spurs. Classified Ads

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Blanca or Gina. installation REVENUES onciliation Period speech-impaired autorizada, EPE del costo final llamar al (512) 936- a problem with al- ______852-8300. • Many other AND REQUEST fuel under-recovery individuals with text afectará a todos los proyectado por el 7136 o usar Relay cohol are offered a ______plumbing services TO RECOVER balance of telephones (TTY) clientes de cierre de la Mina Texas (sin costo) al free source of help STORAGE Licensed, bonded MINE CLOSING $18,249,736 into may call (512) 936- menudeo de Texas Navajo. 1-(800)-735-2989. locally. Alcoholics SERVICES and insured for COSTS the subsequent 7136 or use Relay quienes pagan Se establecerá una Anonymous - call National Self your protection. Reconciliation Pe- Texas (toll-free) at factores fijos de Las personas que fecha límite para 562-4081 for infor- Storage HORIZON CITY ______El Paso Electric riod beginning 1-(800)-735-2989. combustible. Esta tengan dudas o intervenir en este Company (“EPE”) March 2007. A deadline for inter- solicitud no tiene deseen información proceso. petitioned the Pub- vention will be es- efecto para las adicional acerca de WTCC: 10/11/07 lic Utility Commis- EPE also requests tablished for this tarifas no basadas esta Solicitud, ______sion of Texas Commission ap- proceeding. en combustible de pueden ponerse en 3 97 (“Commission”) on proval for a mecha- WTCC: 10/11/07 EPE. contacto con El PUBLIC 1 August 31, 2007 for nism to recover ______Paso Electric Com- NOTICE EPE’s allocated Durante el Período pany en 123 W. authority to recon- 34YEARS share of the pro- AVISO DE de Reconciliación, Mills, El Paso, As per Article V, 7 cile its eligible fuel 0 jected final mine SOLICITUD EPE incurrió en un Texas 79901, o Sec. 5.05(a), all 20 expenses and rev- SERVING ANTHONY, VINTON, CANUTILLO, EAST MONTANA, HORIZON, SOCORRO, CLINT, FABENS, SAN ELIZARIO AND TORNILLO enues for the period closing reclamation PARA total de llamar sin costo al owners and of March 1, 2004 costs for the Navajo RECONCILIAR $543,399,689 en 1-(800)-592-1634 lienholders have through February Mine as reconcil- LOS COSTOS E gastos elegibles de (cuando le sea ten (10) days from CLASSIFIED AD FORM 28, 2007 (“Recon- able fuel costs. INGRESOS POR combustible, solicitado, oprima el this date to reclaim 15 words - $5 per week; 35 words - $10 per week ciliation Period”). In COMBUSTIBLE gastos7, seguido por la their vehicles at its petition, EPE Persons with ques- Y SOLICITUD relacionados con extensión de cuatro Southwest has also requested tions or who want PARA combustible y dígitos 5947, mas Wrecker, 1401 more information RECUPERAR energía adquirida el signo #) en horas Darrington Rd., ______to carry over the cu- 1234 mulative Reconcili- on this Petition may LOS COSTOS para generar y normales de 855-1900, 851- ation Period fuel contact El Paso DE CIERRE DE adquirir energía oficina. En la 2091-fax, or it will ______under-recovery bal- Electric Company MINA eléctrica para sus dirección arriba be sold at public 5678 ance into the sub- at 123 W. Mills, El clientes de mencionada, podrá auction for charges: Paso, Texas 79901, El 31 de Agosto de menudeo de Texas. encontrar una copia VIN - ______sequent Reconcili- 9101112 ation Period begin- or call toll-free at 1- 2007, El Paso Elec- Al final del Período completa de esta JNICA2100ST605521, ning March 2007. (800)-592-1634 tric Company de Reconciliación, Solicitud para Nssan, burgundy, ______STOP HERE This petition, if (when instructed, (“EPE”) solicitó EPE tenía un saldo consulta. Las per- license plate JMP 13 14 15 ( FOR $5 AD. ) granted, will affect press 7, then four- ante la Comisión de acumulado no sonas que deseen 196. digit extension Servicios Públicos recuperado de participar WTXCC-10/11/07 ______all Texas retail cus- 16 17 18 19 tomers who pay 5947 plus #) during de Texas (“la $18,249,736 por formalmente en ______fixed fuel factors. normal business Comisión”) dichos gastos. EPE este proceso o que ______This petition has no hours. A complete autorización para busca trasladar el deseen expresar RENTAL 20 21 22 23 effect on EPE’s copy of this Petition reconciliar sus saldo acumulado sus comentarios en is available for in- gastos e ingresos del Período de relación a esta ______non-fuel base rates. 20 ’X45’space for 24 25 26 27 spection at the ad- elegibles por com- Reconciliación de Solicitud, deberán rent. $250/month, During the Recon- dress listed above. bustible del período $18,249,736 por ponerse en 852-9371, Horizon ______ciliation Period, Persons who wish de 1 de Marzo de combustible no contacto con la Self Storage. 28 29 30 31 EPE incurred a to- to formally partici- 2004 al 28 de recuperado al Comisión de ______pate in this pro- Febrero de 2007 (el Período de Servicios Públicos ______tal of $543,399,689 32 33 34 35 in eligible fuel, fuel- ceeding, or who “Período de Reconciliación de Texas, a la DOCUMENT wish to express Reconciliación”). subsiguiente que Oficina de related, and pur- ASSISTANCE Please print.Send form and Contact Information: chased power ex- their comments En su solicitud, inicia en Marzo de Protección del payment (no cash) to: penses to generate concerning this Pe- EPE solicitó 2007. Consumidor, P.O. Name: ______Divorce documents West Texas County Courier and purchase elec- tition should contact también trasladar el Box 13326, Austin, prepared, includes 15344 Werling Ct. tric energy for its the Public Utility saldo acumulado EPE solicita Texas 78711-3326, petition, waiver, fi- Horizon City, TX 79928 Phone: ______Texas retail cus- Commission of por combustible no también o llamar al (512) nal decree. Covers tomers. At the con- Texas, Office of cobrado del aprobación de la 936-7120, o sin Deadline: Mondays children and prop- clusion of the Rec- Customer Protec- Período de Comisión de un costo al 1-(888)- October 11, 2007 WEST TEXAS COUNTY COURIER Page 7 Comix Science marches on OUT ON A LIMB By Gary Kopervas By Don Flood giant — sort of like John “Want close friends?” the head- Goodman. line asked. “Log off the Internet.” In fact, the sun will grow large And, what, dump 148,000 of my enough to swallow the two inner closest friends? planets, Mercury and Venus, but, The problem, according to a according astronomer Roberto study, is that it was “imperative to Silvotti, not the Earth — as was know somebody face-to-face to previously predicted. form the tightest bonds.” So our real estate holdings will Well, sure, it’s also imperative remain intact, though — and this to have face-to-face contact to tell is, unfortunately, something of a if someone has bad breath. downside — Silvotti also predicts But on the Internet, everybody the complete extinction of life as has good breath. (At least so far.) we know it, meaning the buyer’s AMBER WAVES By Dave T. Phipps And everybody is good-looking. market is likely to continue, irre- Which is important, because ac- spective of what the subprime mar- cording to this headline about an- ket looks like 5 billion years from other groundbreaking study, “Men now. Want Hot Women, Study Con- And the future holds more good firms.” news, though people are going to The study gathered men and have to be a little more patient with women together for a round of this one. so-called speed dating — peri- In about 250 billion years — as ods of three to seven minutes, the Rolling Stones near their final which is actually a bit longer tour — the universe will have ex- than many of today’s long-term panded so much that we’ll only be relationships. (True speed dating able to observe a few neighboring would be more like three to five stars and galaxies. Everything else THE SPATS By Jeff Pickering seconds, maybe not so long for will be too far away. the guys.) But, according to theoretical After tabulating the surveys, sci- physicist Lawrence Krauss of Case entists released the shocking re- Western Reserve University, there sults: Men favored attractive will be a dramatic and important women. upside. As a result of this study, scien- With no distant galaxies to emit tists have laid the groundwork for cosmic rays, Krauss said — and further research that could lead to this is a real quote — “There will the discovery of, well, absolutely be almost no static on their TV nothing. screens.” “It leads nowhere,” said one re- That’s right, in the year searcher, “but we did meet some 5,000,002,007 we’ll be to say R.F.D. By Mike Marland nice women.” (OK, that one I made goodbye to high cable-TV bills! up.) So yes, we’ll be all alone in a Also on the science front, we cold and unimaginably vast uni- have good news for long-term real verse, but we will have excellent estate investors: “Earth Might Sur- TV reception (and 250 billion vive Sun’s Explosion.” years’ worth of stuff on Tivo). Things look brighter already, Besides, if you need friends in don’t they? And they’re going to this universe you can always go get really, really bright. online. According to The New York ______Times, in about 5 billion years, the (c) 2007 King Features Synd., Inc. sun will swell into an enormous red [email protected]

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TRIPLETS 62 TV’s “_ 120 Boxer Griffith (’66 song) 90 Footfall ACROSS Incredible!” 121 Perfect examples 41 Singer Shannon 92 “_ Watched 1 Press 64 Trickle 122 Bear 42 Autumn birthstone Trains” (’66 film) 6 Press 66 Sticky stuff 123 Bear 44 Greek vowels 93 Kirstie Alley’s 11 Press 67 Tint 124 Bear 46 Computer abbr. birthplace 16 Ramis or Robbins 68 Broad st. 47 Vast quantities 94 Kind of curtain 17 Immature insect 69 Fairy queen DOWN 49 Nero Wolfe’s 95 Wrote 18 _ -than-thou 70 Creative work 1 Arroyo or Hingis hobby 97 Priest or rabbi 20 Dressed down 72 Terra _ 2 History division 51 Apportion 99 “_ Weak” (’88 hit) 21 Stage backdrop 74 “What - boy am I!” 3 Speck 52 Take the honey 101 Shakespearean 22 Displayed 76 Lowdown singer? 4 _ France and run sprite 24 TV’s “The _ 77 Pop 5 Cartoonist Charles 53 _ City, IA 103 Singer Payne Patrol” 79 Pop 6 Panache 54 “_ Sixteen” (’60 106 Celtic 25 Rock’s - & the 81 Pop 7 Cole or Coleman song) 107 New York stadium Juniors 83 Charged atoms 8 Weimaraner’s 56 Destruction 108 Pyramid, for one 27 Triangular sail 84 Musical movement warning 57 Tarzan, for one 109 Put the metal to 29 _ later date 86 Sheep’s shaker 9 Ellipse 58 It makes rye high the metal 30 Gung-ho 87 Bar 10 Out-of-this-world 59 Freud topic 110 “Understood!” 32 Cassowary kin 89 Bar org. 61 Pro _ (for now) 113 Onassis’ nickname 33 Muff 91 Bar 11 Joyful 63 Crone 115 1002, to Tiberius 34 Starting at 94 Move swiftly 12 Fido’s friend 65 “Nova” network 117 Augsburg article 35 Salami city 95 Hammer part 13 Golfer Dutra 71 Tap 118 Calendar abbr. 37 Bouillabaisse or 96 Campus grp. 14 Place before place 72 Baptism site burgoo 98 Chou - 15 Yvonne of “The 73 Descending, to 40 “An apple _ …” 100 Artist Benjamin Munsters” Donne 42 Deck type 101 Pres. candidate of 16 Flung 74 Calculating 43 Reel 1952 19 Update a factory reptile? 45 Reel 102 Wee one 20 Improve oneself, 75 Olive _ 47 Reel 104 TV’s “The _ Show” in a way 76 Fit in 48 Choir member 105 Parker of football 23 Clammy 78 Plunder 50 “Don’t Be _” (’56 106 Vintner Gallo 26 Tavern staples 80 “Ask _ Girl” (’59 hit) 109 _ blade 28 Glum drop? film) 51 Have in mind 111 Compass pt. 31 Contribute 82 Annoy 52 Sound 112 “Vostok I” 34 Covers 84 Actress Charlotte 55 Sound passenger 36 Bill of Rights grp. 85 Granada gold 56 Sound 114 Nest and burrow 38 Catchall abbr. 87 North Pole sight 59 Nobelist Wiesel 116 Lamb, e.g. 39 City districts 88 Bouquet 60 Dundee denizens 119 Indian Zoroastrian 40 “Secret _ Man” 89 _ majesty Answer Page 8 Page 8 WEST TEXAS COUNTY COURIER October 11, 2007

through general tax revenue. ments of 1972. also call us at 1-800-772-1213 Social Security Q&A By Ray Vigil Social Security is a social insur- One thing that is the same for both (TTY 1-800-325-0778). ance program based on contribu- Social Security and SSI Benefits is ______tions. In order to collect benefits, that you can easily sign up for direct For more information on any of the SSA and SSI you must have paid into the sys- deposit of payments — the safe, topics in this article, visit our website tem and become insured. Most quick and convenient way to receive at www.socialsecurity.gov or call us people need about 40 credits, or 10 your payments on time, every time. at 1-800-772-1213. If you have any What’s the difference? years of work, to qualify. SSI is a SSA and SSI may seem only a let- questions that you would like to have needs-based program that pays ter apart, but there’s a world of dif- answered, please mail them to the It’s a question we receive often, in programs are not the same, and the benefits to people with limited in- ference between the two programs. Social Security Office, 11111 Gate- a variety of ways. “What’s the dif- funds come from different places. come and resources who are either To learn more, visit our website way West, Attn: Ray Vigil, El Paso, ference between SSA and SSI?” Or Social Security comes in three va- disabled or age 65 or older. at www.socialsecurity.gov. You can Texas 79935. “Are Social Security and Supplemen- rieties: retirement benefits, disability When you get Social Security, tal Security Income the same thing?” benefits and survivors’ benefits. SSI what you own, including bank ac- The short answer is no, they’re not. comes in two: disability and aged counts, property, and investments, Briefs Canutillo held a dinner for the Here’s the long answer. benefits. does not affect your benefits. Since installation of its new officers for The Social Security Administra- Social Security benefits are funded SSI is needs-based, your resources do From Page 3 2007-2008. About 34 persons tion (SSA) is the government agency through the Social Security trust count when you receive SSI benefits. ______were in attendance, which in- that administers both Social Security funds; your Social Security payroll Social Security was established by cluded members, District Offic- benefits and Supplemental Security or FICA taxes are earmarked for So- the Social Security Act on August 14, Department officer saw the acci- ers, friends and family. The offic- Income (SSI) benefits. But the two cial Security benefits. SSI is funded 1935. SSI was created by the amend- dent and responded. There were ers installed were Katherine Q. no injuries. One of the vehicles, Montoya — President, Alfred a white 1999 GMC Safari van Reeves — Vice-President, Dori PUBLIC NOTICE was disabled due to the impact of Whitney — Secretary, Nancy the crash. The driver, described Casner — Treasurer and Al Avila Texas Gas Service Company (the “Company”) hereby gives notice that on August as a Hispanic male in his mid to — Sergeant-at-Arms. Lud 31, 2007 it filed a Statement of Intent to Increase Rates in the Cities of El Paso, Anthony, early 20s, with brown hair and Bezemek, Optimist International Clint, Horizon City, Socorro and Vinton, which together with the environs areas comprise the hazel eyes caused the accident. Vice-President, and Robbie Company’s El Paso Service Area (“EPSA”). The Company seeks to implement a new sched- He left the scene to use a tele- Clark, Lt. Governor, Zone 7, were ule of natural gas service rates and terms and conditions of service for all classes of cus- phone and never returned. A on hand to officiate the installa- tomers. If approved, the proposed changes will affect approximately 183,494 residential, search of the abandoned van re- tion with Bill Dominik as MC. 11,872 commercial, 47 industrial, 764 public authority, 34 transportation and 2 stand by cus- vealed approximately 50 bundles The Sun-Up Optimist Club pro- tomers within these Cities. of marijuana with a total weight vides support or participates in of more than 1,400 pounds. The many programs which impact The Company’s proposed rate schedules will increase base rate revenues by street value of the marijuana is es- the children and youth in our $4,724,571 for the EPSA. Additionally, the Company requests recovery of revenue-related timated at over $1 million. The community. To learn more taxes as a line-item on the bill rather than recovering these taxes as part of base rates as pre- El Paso Metro Narcotics Unit is about our group or to join in, viously done. This change will produce additional revenue of $725,689, for a total annual investigating this matter. please contact Dori or Bill at 877-3319. Otherwise, we meet revenue increase for the entire EPSA of $5,450,250. The proposed change in rates does not constitute a “major change” as that term is defined by Section 104.101 of the Texas Utilities Hurshel Antwine (3830 Rich for dinner & hold our meeting Code. In addition, the Company requests reimbursement of all Company and City rate case Beem) hosts its 3rd Annual Fall at Rancher’s Grill, Mesa/Hwy. expenses as allowed by law. The exact amount will not be known until the case is com- Festival on Thursday, Oct. 18. 10, every Monday at 6:00 p.m., pleted. There will be food, game booths, excluding holidays and in sup- jumping balloons, basketball port of our local charitable Based on the proposed rate design, the system-wide average monthly bill for each customer games and vendors. The event events. class will increase by the amount and percent shown in the table below: begins at 5:00 p.m. with a special performance from kindergarten Socorro Independent School and 1st grade students. Vendor District Special Education De- tables are still available for $25. partment is hosting a workshop For more information, please con- for parents of children who re- tact Festival Coordinators Erica ceive services through special Armijo at 937-6401 or Carlos education. The “Planning the Best Puertas at 626-7719. Future for Your Child” workshop is scheduled for Oct. 24 from 6 El Dorado High School p.m. to 8 p.m. at Montwood High (12401 Edgemere) will be host- School, 12000 Montwood. Attor- ing its 4th Annual Fall Festival ney Terry Hammond and other and Car Show on Oct. 13, 2007 dynamic speakers will share in- from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. There will formation on planning the best be food, games, crafts and enter- future for your child. Parents can tainment. If your organization is choose to attend the following interested in participating in this sessions: The following tables show the number of customers by class located within each of the Cities years Fall Festival, contact Bran- • ARD Meetings and the environs that together comprise the EPSA, along with each City’s allocated portion don Rios at 937-3497 or at • Parent and Student Participation of the requested revenue increase (allocation based on bills). [email protected]. in the ARD • State Testing H.D. Hilley Elementary (693 • Going to College Rio Vista) will be having a Fall • Going to High School Festival on Friday, Oct. 19 from • Going to Middle School 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the caf- • Getting a Job eteria and patio area. There will • Accessing Government Services be food, a variety of games, and • Parent Support Groups lots of entertainment. Please join • Guardianship us for a great evening filled with Parents may sign in at 5:30 pm. family fun! Dinner will be provided and childcare for children three years On October 1, 2007, in the Mt. old and older will be available. Other proposed tariff changes include revisions to the Rules of Service, including Cristo Rey Room at the Sunland For more information, please call new or increased service charges. Also, the Company proposes changes to the Cost of Gas Park Racetrack & Casino, the Tom Laign, 937-1888, or Lisa Clause to provide for recovery of uncollectible gas costs through the Cost of Gas rather than Sun-Up Optimist Club of Camacho, 937-1864. through base rates. The Company also proposes a new Transportation Schedule, T-1, and re- visions to the Transportation General Charges and Provisions. This change addresses com- modity imbalance provisions and upstream pipeline balancing service costs. In addition, the Company proposes a new Cost of Service adjustment clause, Rate Schedule COSA, to provide for an annual review by the Cities of the Company’s expenses, revenues and plant investment and a corresponding adjustment to the Company’s rates to reflect annual changes (increases or decreases) in these categories. Finally, TGS proposes a gas conservation pro- gram and tariff to authorize the program.

Complete copies of the filed Statement of Intent, including all proposed rates and schedule changes, are available for inspection at the Company’s business office located at 4600 Pollard Street, El Paso, Texas, 79930. Persons with specific questions or desiring ad- ditional information about this filing may contact the Company at 915-680-7204.