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Authorities seek suspect for questioning By CÉSAR G. RODRIGUEZ THE ZAPATA TIMES
The Zapata County Sheriff ’s Department continued its investigations on the county’s second homicide of the year. Authorities identified the victim as Miguel Angel Serrato Garza, 28, from Sabinas Hidalgo, Mexico.
Sheriff Sigifredo Gonzalez Jr. said Friday investigators have already identified a man wanted for questioning, but his name could not be released because of the ongoing investigation. “We have the fingerprints of the person of interest and his photo,” Gonzalez said. Officials believe the man is in
Mexico. Gonzalez said investigators are working with Mexican authorities, such as the Procuradoría General de la República, to pinpoint his location. Officials also learned the man may be from Chiapas. On June 11, deputies responded to an emergency call at 11:45 a.m. to a ranch residence on Los Potreritos Road, about 5 miles north of
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Administrators, trustees look to cope with expected decrease in revenues
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By LORRAINE L. RODRIGUEZ THE ZAPATA TIMES
Zapata County ISD could lose a third of its bus routes and drivers and leave numerous other positions unfilled as it struggles to meet what’s expected to be a significantly reduced budget. School trustees met Tuesday to discuss nearly $1 million in budget cuts, but approval of specific reductions is pending approval by the board at its next regular meeting. “We’re at a point where
reality is setting in, and we’re going to have to make cuts,” board member Ricardo Ramirez said. Interim Superintendent Norma Garcia, Ph. D., and Chief Executive Officer Laura McCoy sat with representatives of several departments that may be affected by possible budget cuts. “This is the time of the year when we are all working on budgets, and because of our finance forecast of state cuts and local property
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COMMISSIONERS Photo by Cuate Santos | The Zapata Times
County to OPERATION DRY WATER TO sue man for PROMOTE SAFETY wall on land Lawmen seek
Texas Game Warden Steven Ramos patrols Falcon Lake near Zapata in this Nov. 20, 2008, file photo.
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By LORRAINE L. RODRIGUEZ
By STEPHANIE M. IBARRA
After meeting with Attorney Juan Cruz, the Zapata County Commissioners Court decided Monday to proceed with litigation against San Ygnacio resident Joel Ruiz for encroaching on county property intended for future access to the lake. “We’ve already informed our attorneys we decided to proceed with litigation,” Commissioner Jose E. Vela said. Cruz said correspondence and dialogue took place between the county and Ruiz, and because nothing could be resolved, litigation has been authorized. “To prosecute this matter we’re going to move forward as instructed,” Cruz said. “We will proceed to file declaratory judgment action in district court so that the court can determine the rights to the land in question of both parties.” At Monday’s Commis-
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aters may be warm but come June 25, weekend boaters caught drinking will received a cold welcome – Falcon Lake boaters included. “We’ve sent out notices to all local agencies to participate and return statistics. We’re going to be out there making sure the state waters remain safe,” said Cody Jones, of the Law Enforcement Division of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Local law enforcement officers will be joining a nationwide crackdown on Boating Under the Influence (BUI) of alcohol or drugs for the second annual Operation Dry Water 2010. “Basically our objectives are the same as last year’s. They are to heighten awareness and educate of risks associated with boating under the influence. The biggest mistake is you can make is believing you can safely operate a boat somewhat impaired,” said John Fetter-
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Texas Game Wardens Dennis Gazaway Jr., left and Roy Martinez patrol Falcon Lake near Zapata in this Nov. 20, 2008, file photo. man, spokesperson for Operation Dry Water and law enforcement director for the National Association for State Boating Law Administrators. In 2009, preliminary numbers by U.S. Coast Guard Recreational Boating Statistics show there were close to 800 boating fatalities across the nation. “A lot of people equate boating with drinking and having a great time but the real risk of operating a water vehicle while intoxicated puts the rest of the public at risk. The unsuspecting boater, a family,
will have a life-altering experience if they interact with a boater that’s acting irresponsibility – is involved in a boating accident or worse, a fatality,” Fetterman said. While penalties vary from state to state, the penalties are gradually becoming more severe with victims speaking up. In 2006, Texas native Tim Lindt lost his teenage daughter to a reckless boater. Since then he has worked tirelessly to raise awareness for lake safety and responsible
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RELATED STORY, PAGE 3A sioners Court meeting, professional surveyor Enrique Mejia of Mejia and Ruiz Land Surveyors spoke on Ruiz’s behalf, saying the survey the county provided was not a survey but an exhibit. Mejia said neither Ruiz nor the county had proof of a survey. “They did not have a survey,” Mejia said. “The county just got their survey on Monday afternoon.” Vela said the county had Premier Engineering survey the property, but it had not been certified by a professional surveyor so it was called an exhibit. The exhibit was signed Monday afternoon by a professional surveyor from Premier Engineering. “The judge will be ruling on this,” Vela said. “He’ll get to know who’s right.” Ruiz said the Commis-
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American Legion Post 59, in conjunction with Buena Onda Social Club, presents Pre-Father’s Day Noche Bohemia, a concert. The event is today from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. at 809 Zaragoza St. The cost is $15 per person. For more information, call the post at (956) 717-8769 or (956) 763-7373. Margo Veterinary Clinic will be in Zapata today at the Zapata County Fair Pavilion from 10 to noon. Services offered include rabies vaccinations, microchiping and deworming. For more information, call Guillermo Saenz from Zapata County Animal Control at (956) 765-6201.
Thursday, June 24 American Legion meets tonight at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Building, located at 2213 North U.S. hwy 83.
Monday, June 28 This week is the last week to attend the Olga V. Fugueroa Zapata County Public Library summer reading program from 10 a.m. to noon. Themed 2010 Texas Reading Club Catch of the Reading Express the last day is Wednesday, June 30. Along with exploring new books, children are provided with arts and crafts activities. For more information, call (956) 7655351.
Thursday, July 1 Today is the last day to RSVP for the Texas AgriLife Extension Service & Zapata County ANR Program Area Committee “Pasture to Plate” Beef Marketing Seminar to take place Friday, July 16 at the Oswoldo & Juanita Ramirez Exhibit Hall. Speakers include Dr. Joe Paschal, Extension Beef Specialist, Omar Montemayor (CEA-ANR) and Ronnie Zamora (EA-CEP), and Mike Risica of Rio Beef Feedyard. A complimentary lunch will be sponsored by Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, Juancarlo Rendon. For more information, contact Caleb Eaton at (956) 7659967.
Sunday, July 4 Today marks the annual ’4th of July’ Webb County Trailride. Ride starts 4.8 miles east on Del Mar Blvd. (at the old Detention Center) Registration is at 7 a.m. with the ride out at 8 a.m. Breakfast will be provided by District Attorney Isidro "Chilo" Alaniz and lunch provided by Sheriff Martin Cuellar. Don’t forget your coggins. For more information, call the Webb County Trailriders at (956) 744-2146. In celebration of the Fourth of July, AARP and American Legion Auxiliary will be providing booths, alongside a plate sale by Marine Corps League at the American Legion Building. For those interested in setting up, tables are priced at $2 outside and $5 inside. Everything from fashion jewelry, shoes, western decorations and signs will be for sale. Call Karran at (956) 763-0468 for more information.
Monday, July 5 VFW #7768 will hold its general meeting today at 7 p.m. at the post home, Hwy 16 and 16th Street.
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Members of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas join hands as they circle the Alamo in San Antonio as they mark their 100th anniversary of custodianship of the Alamo, on Oct. 5, 2006. A foundation that had planned to create a $400 million endowment to help the Alamo has disbanded within a year of announcing its plans.
Caretakers investigated ASSOCIATED PRESS
SAN ANTONIO — The Texas Attorney General’s Office has begun an investigation of the century-old nonprofit that cares for the Alamo after complaints the group has failed to properly maintain the landmark. The attorney general’s charitable trust division has ordered the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, which cares for the state property, to make available a wide range of documents including e-mails, financial audits, engineering reports and other records. The investigation comes after one member, Sarah Reveley, filed a complaint Feb. 1 with the office, saying the DRT was not keeping the Alamo in "good order and repair" as required under the 1905 law that recognizes the group as the mission’s caretaker. Reveley, a history preservationist, wants
Jobless rate holds at 8.3 percent in May
Dems want lawmaker removed from committee
White promises open responses if elected
AUSTIN — The unemployment rate in Texas remains at 8.3 percent in May for the second month in a row. Texas Workforce Commission on Friday says the number of non-farming jobs grew for the fifth consecutive month, with 43,600 positions added in May.
AUSTIN — Texas Democrats are calling on House Speaker Joe Straus to remove a Dallas-area lawmaker from the House Transportation Committee. News reports state Rep. Linda Harper-Brown, R-Irving, has traded legislative favors in exchange for use of the vehicles.
SAN ANTONIO — Texas Democrat Bill White says that if elected governor, media inquiries will be met with open responses. He told the Texas Press Association in San Antonio on Friday he will hold himself accountable to be available to the press.
Judge goes before panel with career on line
Plano man sentenced to 6 years for tax fraud
AUSTIN — Prosecutors say Sharon Keller is "not the right person" to be the highest-ranking criminal judge in Texas if she can’t admit she wrongly turned away lawyers of a death row inmate the night of his execution. Keller faces five counts of judicial misconduct.
DALLAS — The owner of a Dallas tax preparation business has been sentenced to almost six years in prison for cheating the government out of nearly $5 million in taxes. Anthony Barber was sentenced Friday in federal court in Dallas after pleading guilty.
Friday, July 16 Texas AgriLife Extension Service and the Zapata County ANR Program Area Committee invite the community to “Pasture to Plate” Beef Market Seminar, part of the 2010 Beef Improvement Program Series today from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oswaldo and Juanita Ramirez Exhibit Hall. A complimentary lunch will be sponsored by Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, Juancarlo Rendon. For more information, call (956) 765-9967. The 2nd Annual Fish for Life Extravaganza will kick-off today, with registration at Oso Blanco from 5 to 7 p.m. The March of Dimes benefit fishing tournament will be on Saturday, July 17 at Falcon Lake in Zapata.
Saturday, July 17 The Zapata County Chamber of Commerce presents the 2nd Annual Fishing Tournament for Life Extravaganza March of Dimes on Falcon Lake. Take off time is at 7 a.m. with weighin at 3 p.m. at the Oso Blanco Lodge Boat Ramp. Prize awards will be based on 100 teams. For more information, call Melissa Ramirez at (956) 7654444 or Juan Gamez at (956) 2857225. To submit an item for the calendar, send the name of the event, the date, time, location and contact phone number to editorial@lmtonline.com
the 7,000-member DRT stripped of its custodial role over the Alamo. But longtime DRT member Kathleen Milam Carter hopes the investigation will simply "get us in line with our initial charge, which is preservation." Concerns have been raised about the Alamo’s roof, which is cracked and leaky. The Spanish colonial mission, now revered for its place in Texas’ fight for independence, has splits in its concrete roof. Barricades have been placed under one corner of the chapel to keep people from standing where pieces of plaster have fallen. Gov. Rick Perry’s general counsel, Caren Burbach, recently asked the DRT for a copy of an engineer’s proposal on the chapel roof and other buildings on the site. But before the engineer responded, the DRT’s general counsel, Jim Ewbank, intervened saying the DRT would need to approve the work first.
State’s rig count increases by 12 HOUSTON — The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 12 this week to 1,539. Baker Hughes Inc. said Friday that 953 rigs were exploring for natural gas and 574 for oil. Of the major oil- and gas-producing states, Texas gained 12. — Compiled from AP reports
AROUND THE NATION 8-year-old dies trying to save brother in NYC fire NEW YORK — Neighbors and relatives say an 8-year-old New York City boy ran back into his burning apartment to save his little brother but died with him. The witnesses say Tyanthony Duckette had escaped Thursday morning’s fire at the Queens duplex with his grandmother and older sister. But when he realized his 17-month-old brother, Daniel Wilson, was still inside, he ran back into the house. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Hartford, Conn., mayor convicted of corruption HARTFORD, Conn. — A onetime gang leader who escaped an impoverished childhood to become Hartford’s first Latino mayor was convicted Friday of five corruption charges, including taking a bribe and attempted extortion. Eddie Perez, who had insisted on his innocence and vowed to clear his name, faces up to 60 years in prison, with each of the five counts carrying a minimum of one year in jail. The six-per-
Today is Saturday, June 19, the 170th day of 2010. There are 195 days left in the year. Highlight in History: On June 19, 1910, the firstever Father’s Day was celebrated in Spokane, Wash. (The idea for the observance is credited to Sonora Louise Smart Dodd.) On this date: In 1862, slavery was outlawed in U.S. territories. In 1865, Union troops commanded by Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War was over, and that all remaining slaves in Texas were free. In 1917, during World War I, King George V ordered the British royal family to dispense with German titles and surnames; the family took the name “Windsor.” In 1934, the Federal Communications Commission was created; it replaced the Federal Radio Commission. In 1938, four dozen people were killed when a railroad bridge in Montana collapsed, sending a train hurtling into Custer Creek. In 1953, Julius Rosenberg, 35, and his wife, Ethel, 37, convicted of conspiring to pass U.S. atomic secrets to the Soviet Union, were executed at Sing Sing Prison in N.Y. In 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was approved by the Senate, 73-27, after surviving a lengthy filibuster. In 1977, Pope Paul VI made a 19th-century Philadelphia bishop, John Neumann, the first male U.S. saint. In 1986, University of Maryland basketball star Len Bias, the first draft pick of the Boston Celtics, suffered a fatal cocaine-induced seizure. In 1999, author Stephen King was seriously injured when he was struck by a van driven by Bryan Smith on a two-lane highway in North Lovell, Maine. Britain’s Prince Edward married commoner Sophie Rhys-Jones (rees johnz) in Windsor, England. Ten years ago: The Supreme Court reaffirmed praying in public schools had to be private, barring officials from letting students lead stadium crowds in prayer before football games. The Los Angeles Lakers won their first championship in 12 years, defeating the Indiana Pacers 116-111 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Five years ago: Fighting raged across southern Afghanistan as the U.S. military pounded suspected Taliban positions with airstrikes. Michael Campbell answered every challenge Tiger Woods threw his way for a two-shot victory in the U.S. Open. Today’s Birthdays: Actress Gena Rowlands is 80. Singer Spanky McFarlane (Spanky and Our Gang) is 68. Nobel peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi (soo chee) is 65. Actress Phylicia Rashad is 62. Rock singer Ann Wilson (Heart) is 60. Musician Larry Dunn is 57. Actress Kathleen Turner is 56. Country singer Doug Stone is 54. Singer Mark DeBarge is 51. Singer-dancer-former “American Idol” judge Paula Abdul is 48. Actor Andy Lauer is 47. Rock singer-musician Brian Vander Ark (Verve Pipe) is 46. Rock musician Brian “Head” Welch is 40. Thought for Today: “To seek fulfillment is to invite frustration.” — Jiddu Krishnamurti, Indian author and philosopher (1895-1986).
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Abel Contreras loses his shoe while competing in a dance-off as Danielle Weimer, left, and Richard Peralta, right, watches at the Roswell Boys & Girls Club in Roswell, N.M. on Friday, in a pre-Juneteenth celebration.
son Hartford Superior Court jury acquitted him of one count of tampering with evidence. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 10.
Blagojevich trial witness admits pressuring firm CHICAGO — A Chicago attorney told Rod Blagojevich’s corruption trial Thursday that he warned an asset management
firm it had to hire a consultant recommended by one of the former governor’s top fundraisers or lose $80 million in business with a state pension board. In his second day on the witness stand, Joseph Cari testified that he delivered the warning to the Virginia-based JER Partners under pressure from disgraced attorney Stuart Levine. — Compiled from AP reports
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Board to consider changes at meeting By LORRAINE L. RODRIGUEZ THE ZAPATA TIMES
In the middle of a school configuration project the Zapata County Independent School Board of Trustees will be discussing possible action on the name change of North Early Childhood Center at the next regular meeting Tuesday, along with several other contracts and policies for federal funding and higher education. In the past, North Early Childhood Center only taught students Pre-K 3 thru Kindergarten. The school reconfiguration plans call for the North Early Childhood Center name to possibly be changed to North Elementary School because it will be a full working elementary with grades Pre-K 3 to fifth grade. In other business, to ease the commute of local college students to Laredo, Zapata County in collaboration with Laredo Community College applied for federal funding to build the Zapata County Higher Education Technology Center. McCoy said the board will need to approve a memorandum of understanding between the district and the Zapata County Higher Education Technology Center because the district is providing funding
for an administrator. “The students had to commute to Laredo and sometimes they couldn’t make it to class,” McCoy said. “We committed for $100,000; $50,000 this year and $50,000 next year.” Also up for board approval is the first reading of changes to the local BED policy. The BED policy addresses public participation in board meetings. “The board will be addressing the public comments section,” McCoy said. At the meeting, ZCISD Chief Financial Officer Laura McCoy will be reporting on tax collection, transfers, and investments update. Other consent items: Appointment of math and reading interventionists for Zapata North Early Childhood Center Appointment of a Zapata High School counselor Appointment of DAEP/ALBES counselor Appointment of Bilingual and ESL director The meeting will be held Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Professional Development Center, 17th and Carla Street. (Lorraine L. Rodriguez may be reached at (956) 728-2557.)
Linda Vista sewer pact worth $330K By LORRAINE L. RODRIGUEZ THE ZAPATA TIMES
Zapata County has awarded a $330,000 contract for the Linda Vista sewer project in Precinct 3 to Guzman and Juarez Backhoe Co. in action taken at Monday’s Commissioners Court meeting. County Commissioner Jose E. Vela said the company will be installing sewer lines. The county will be paying 30 percent of the project’s expense and a grant will pay for the other 70 percent. In other business during Monday’s busy meeting, the court approved a new wastewater ordinance with different guidelines and schedules for Zapata residents. The old ordinance did not specify how many connections a resident could
have and how they are charged. Now the ordinance will require residents to separate connections and be charged individually. “We didn’t have anything in writing as of how to enforce people to comply if you want to connect several connections,” Vela said. “Now they will be charged for each connection.” According to Vela, the schedule of fees for each connection and the installation of grease traps for restaurants will be included in the ordinance. The court has also approved Manuel Gonzalez of Premier Engineering to go out for bids on the construction of a new metal roof for the county’s roping arena. Brian Martinez, Zapata County executive clerk, said the roof will benefit ropers and spectators by providing protection from the sun and
keeping the grounds consistent. The arena will be available to the community and the high school rodeo club to practice as well. “We want to improve our facility to make it more appealing to professional rodeos to bring in more outside revenue,” Martinez said. Also at Monday’s meeting, the commissioners voted to: allow retirees to keep life insurance, dental and vision plans for 2010-2011. approve a new policy dealing with any damages caused by Zapata County Waterworks Department and the ZC Wastewater Department. Schedule the pick up of residential tree branches by county workers in each precinct once a month. (Lorraine L. Rodriguez may be reached at (956)7282557.)
In the same incident, Pedro Hernandez Jr., 34, was fined $250 for public intoxication.
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THE BLOTTER ASSAULT Enemecio Balderas-Molina, 33, was arrested on charges of assault family violence at 9 p.m. Monday in the 100 block of Texas Street. He was booked and transported to Zapata Regional Jail, and was later released, pending court appearance. A 41-year-old woman reported at 8:10 p.m. Wednesday in the 3000 block of North U.S. 83 a 2010
Peterbilt tow truck struck her 2010 Nissan on purpose. Deputies say the damages were minor. No charges were filed.
BURGLARY A 35-year-old woman reported at 9:15 a.m. Monday in the 200 block of Lozano Road someone burglarized her residence. Items missing included jewelry and a karaoke ma-
chine. A 39-year-old man reported at 9:15 a.m. Monday in the 1900 block of Third Avenue someone took several items from his residence, including assorted carpentry tools.
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF An 18-year-old woman reported at 5:45 a.m. Wednesday in the 100 block of Medina Avenue in the
Nicholson Addition her vehicle was spray painted with graffiti.
DWI Oved Alejandro Garcia, 32, was arrested at about 1:45 a.m. June 12 in the intersection of 10th Avenue and U.S. 83. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, taken to Zapata Regional Jail and was held in lieu of a $5,000 bond.
INCIDENT A 55-year-old man reported at 10:45 a.m. June 12 that four dogs attacked and killed three goats and injured one at Las Bodegas Ranch near Lincoln Street and Fourth Avenue. The goats were valued at $200.
A 43-year-old man reported at 8:30 a.m. June 12 someone stole an air tank, a torch line, some gages, hoses and wielding cables, among other items, from Zapata River Rock Cement on FM 496. A 52-year-old man reported at 1:15 p.m. Thursday in the 5200 block of Mission Lane someone stole two vehicle hitches.
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President is channeling Mr. Spock By JONATHAN GURWITZ SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
For Star Trek fans, the Bush administration was hard enough to endure. Bush’s national security team was supposedly populated by Vulcans, a reference to the humanoid race to which the U.S.S. Enterprise’s first officer, Mr. Spock, half belonged. In fact, other than former Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz’s passing resemblance to Spock’s father, the Bush Vulcans had nothing whatsoever to do with the final frontier. The appellation — popularized in James Mann’s 2004 book “Rise of the Vulcans” — derived from a famous statue of the Roman god of fire in Birmingham, Ala., hometown of Condoleezza Rice, the Bush National Security Advisor and Secretary of State. Now we have a president who many people believe actually is a Vulcan — the extraterrestrial kind. And no, this isn’t some concoction of the birther movement alleging Barack Obama is a space alien.
He’s Vulcan The first well-known reference to Obama as a Vulcan came in a June 2008 NPR interview with Henry Jenkins, then a professor of humanities at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. “There’s something in the mythology that surrounds Barack Obama that seems, to me, echoes some of our assumptions about Spock,” Jenkins said. “He’s someone who’s been able to bridge worlds.” This fascinating commentary chugged along on impulse power until March 2009, when New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd gave it warp speed. “Mr. Obama has a bit of Mr. Spock in him (and not just the funny ears),” she wrote. “He has a Vulcan-like logic and detachment.” The release of a new Star Trek movie two months later transported the comparison to a Newsweek cover story. “Spock’s cool, analytical nature feels more fascinating and topical than ever now that we’ve put a sort of Vulcan in the White House,” acclaimed Steve Daly. Thus, the Obama-isSpock legend was born. Unlike his emotional, shallow predecessor, Obama was endowed with supremely logical, analytical abilities. These he
would boldly bring to bear on the problems of the universe, launching an age when “the rise of the oceans began to slow and our planet began to heal ... when we ended a war and secured our nation and restored our image as the last, best hope on earth.”
Reality moves in That last quote wasn’t from Spock or a movie or even a Trekkie admirer of Obama. It was from Obama himself after he secured the Democratic presidential nomination. It turns out, however, that there’s more to leadership than cold logic, thorough analysis and sagacious powers of observation — something true fans of Star Trek know well. It’s a subject the original series plumbed in many memorable episodes. Having placed Spock in the Oval Office, some people are now disappointed to discover that there’s no Vulcan death grip for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, that a mind meld won’t prevent fanatical extremists from trying to blow up the United States or that logic won’t convince Iran and North Korea to abandon their nuclear weapons ambitions. Responding to calls from everyone from Spike Lee to the once logically-enthralled Maureen Dowd to show more emotion, Obama recently had his amok moment about the gulf gusher. “I don’t sit around just talking to experts because this is a college seminar,” Obama told the “Today” show’s Matt Lauer. “We talk to these folks because they potentially have the best answers so I know whose ass to kick.”
He’s really Marvin Memo to the science officer in chief: Having a committee of experts advise you on whose ass to potentially kick will not be widely viewed as a sign of competent leadership. Rather than making you look like a cool commander, it causes you to resemble a cartoon character. “This makes me very angry — very angry indeed!” is the declaration of a famously detached “Looney Tunes” character. That’s not Spock in the Oval Office. It’s Marvin the Martian. (Reach Jonathan Gurwitz at jgurwitz@expressnews.net)
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YOUR OPINION Zapata County wasting tax money to pursue property dispute in court To the editor: I write to tell fellow Zapata taxpayers that at the Zapata County Commissioners Court meeting on Monday, June 14, I lost my bid to negotiate the continuing waste of our tax money concerning lot 18, block 5 in San Ygnacio. Being ex-military, an excommander and an ex-military inspector, I called the cards as I saw them and apparently that was a mistake. It did not sit very well with our civilian county governing body and no matter what black and
white evidence I used of official documents and photographs, I was doomed. Joel Ruiz, welcome back to the dark ages. One commissioner accused me of invading county land. Another said he couldn’t understand the official international boundary and water commission plat of San Ygnacio as I tried to point to the error of their survey. It turns out that it was not a survey, but rather an exhibit that the court is using to persecute me at the expense of our tax money.
The piece of dead-end street they’re trying to claim is useless for a road, much less a boat ramp. This has already created emotional distress for the retired WWII lady veteran and her husband who live on that lot. I was trying to save my youngest daughter’s college tuition by presenting the evidence myself. I invited the county officials to come and inspect the dead end street and to my knowledge, none of them did. I have to admit, they are good administrators, but
once in a while emotion clouds their judgment at a time when we most need to conserve our tax money. As of now, hotel and motel taxes are down more than 50 percent and some services are already being cut. Fellow taxpayers, I am still trying to negotiate and avoid litigation and the wasting of your tax money and mine. Anyway you color it, it is still a boondoggle. Unfortunately, the court voted to proceed with litigation. Help! Thanks. Signed, Joel Ruiz
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ecent court proceedings in Zapata County, advanced by heirs of land grantee Joaquin (Cayetano) Galan, have stirred interest among others linked to similar land grants in the region. These land grants involved millions of acres of Spanish land grants in a dozen South Texas counties, including Webb, Zapata, Starr, Duval and Jim Hogg. In Webb County, the tracts of interest are Jose Vasquez de Borrego (Hacienda de Dolores), Antonio Gonzalez (Santo Tomas) and Joaquin Galan (Balconcitos, Palafox). It caught the attention of other land grantee descendants in other parts of the U. S., such as Joe Espitia, whose interests are tied to several land grantees named Vela.
El Sordo Espitia’s primary interests are earlier Vela members who settled land in South Texas on land grants from Spain and later Mexico. One such land grant was in Jim Hogg County with the name of Agostadero del Sordo when Jim Hogg was part of Starr County. El Sordo is a feature of Espitia’s Vela Anthology History that
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he started three years ago in his native East Chicago, Ind. The earliest references to these land grants became known as the Nueces Strip. One of the largest tracts in Webb County was the Jose Vasquez Borrego grant that included acreage in Webb and Zapata counties.
Two-in-one Sebron S. Wilcox, genealogist and historian, was serious when he discussed names and events about Laredo history. However, he would smile, not laugh, when he talked about individuals and their large land spreads. The Galan grant, according to updated information in the state General Land Office, was recorded as one of these two-in-one certifications. One got the name of Balconcitos and the other, Palafox. Palafox is the name of a historic upriver community in a northwest sector of Webb County. Untold numbers of Joaquin Galan descendants, having examined the Texas
General Land Office records, were impressed with the size of the Balconcitos and Palafox acreage. However, in both instances, the state agency did not hold “title” but did hold Webb County abstract designations as well as confirmation in district court. The statistical information at the agency has Palafox with patent dated October 4, 1898, on 66,975 acres in Webb County. Balconcitos is listed with patent number 514, dated July 8, 1887, on 139,482 acres in Webb County and 275 acres in Dimmit County. Part of the Balconcitos file is a document in connection with a lawsuit filed by one Daniel Ruggles, a Confederate officer during the Civil War. Ruggles of Virginia filed suit and won against the state of Texas in 1862.
Zapata hearing The document was part of the evidence submitted by a Galan heir at a hearing in 111th District Court in Laredo before a visiting judge, the late Solomon Casseb, in 2007. Online reader Espitia recalled El Sordo in Jim Hogg and Clareño in Zapata County when he heard of the 49th District Court hear-
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ing in Zapata in May. That hearing brought hundreds of Joaquin Galan descendants to Zapata for the hearing before visiting state District Judge David Peeples of San Antonio.
Family search Espitia said the General Land Office record lists 12 Vela names among the porciones and land grants, but his interest has zeroed on his great grandfather, Luis Vela, the grantee of Agostadero del Sordo. El Sordo was a land grant to Luis Vela from Mexico (Tamaulipas) dated January 2, 1848, although it was first claimed in 1835. Espitia learned that his great grandfather petitioned for five sitios. For that purposes, the petitioner produced two witnesses, Felipe Peña and Fernando Cuellar. Espitia said his interest in El Sordo is “to reach these relatives whose ancestors once lived in El Sordo Valeño and to add their family names, pictures and history to the story of the Vela family.” Joseph Espitia de Vela can be reached at 4109 Grace St., East Chicago, Ind. 46312, or (219) 398-5148. (Reach Odie Arambula at oarambula@stx.rr.com)
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he Laredo Energy Arena has been busy of late, and the venue will stay active throughout the summer months. LEA officials on Monday announced that R&B/hip hop star Rihanna will be coming to Laredo in July. “This is our first and biggest R&B show,” said Anissa Treviño, LEA Marketing Director. Rihanna, who is touring with Ke$ha — another hot pop artist at the mo-
ment — will be here on Saturday, July 24. “At this point in time, Rihanna is huge,” Treviño said. “People don’t believe she is actually coming.” Accompanying them will be a third artist, Travie McCoy, who has a No. 5 single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. “Billionaire,” featuring Bruno Mars, has been getting a lot of radio airplay. McCoy is considered a bonus, since he was just added to the Rihanna/Ke$ha tour.
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Laredo lands major tour featuring hot pop stars Rihanna, Ke$ha
Laredo lucked out How the deal was struck is intriguing. The “Rihanna: Last Girl On Earth Tour” was originally scheduled to be in Dallas for that date. Slow ticket sales prompted the tour management, William Morris Agency, to cancel in Dallas. That left an open date in Texas. Turnouts for the T.I., Ludacris and Lil Wayne concerts made Rihanna happen in Laredo, he
said. The show is being funded by the Laredo Energy Arena and the Laredo show is one of only two in Texas.
Rihanna’s stardom You probably remember her from her smash hit “Umbrella,” which took over radio a couple of years ago. Rihanna’s other hits include “Disturbia,” “Don’t Stop the Music” and “Take a Bow.”
Those singles were off her album “Good Girl Gone Bad,” which peaked to the Top 5 on the Billboard 200 album chart. “Umbrella,” which features Jay-Z, won a Grammy award in the Best Rap/Song Collaboration category. Tickets for the Rihanna/ Ke$ha show go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m. at all Ticketmaster locations. Prices range from $32 to $122, plus facility charges. (Emilio Rábago III may be reached at 728-2564 or by e-mail at erabago@lmtonline.com)
COMING UP The Roaring ’20s event Wednesday Leadership Laredo is hosting “The Great Who Done It” Murder Mystery Dinner on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Ambassador Ballroom, 7128 Rosson Lane.
The event, a fundraiser, will have a Roaring ’20s theme. Music will be provided by local artist Joe Guerra and his jazz band. Tickets are $50 per person and proceeds benefit the Youth Leadership Laredo program. For more information,
call Vanessa Martinez at 235-4734.
Casino Night at Embassy Suites The South Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse is hosting a Casino Night fundraiser at Embassy
Suites in Laredo on Friday, June 25. The event, a fundraiser for STCADA, will feature a raffle, silent and live auctions, music and dinner, plus casino-style gaming. It starts at 8 p.m. Embassy Suites is located at 110 Calle del Norte. For tickets or informa-
tion, call STCADA at 2842143 or 284-2150, or visit its website at ww.stcada.org
AutMus Fest slated for September The date is set for the annual AutMus Fest at the Texas A&M International
University grounds in Laredo. Officials announced Sept. 4 as the day the 2010 edition will take place. The festival will start at 4:30 p.m. It usually features a wide variety of musical groups, from throughout the globe. — Emilio Rábago III
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Megan Fox is engaged to Brian Green LOS ANGELES — Megan Fox is off the market. Again. A spokeswoman for the 24-year-old actress says Fox is engaged to her longtime boyfriend, actor Brian Austin Green. Publicist Dominique Appel declined to elaborate. Fox was previously engaged to Green, 36, whom she has been dating for several years. The two appeared together in an online video protesting California school budget cuts earlier this year. Fox can next be seen in the film “Jonah Hex,” opening Friday.
Miley Cyrus: ‘I’m not trying to be slutty’ LONDON — Miley Cyrus won’t be told what she should wear or what she should sing about. The 17-year-old is releasing new album, “Can’t Be Tamed,” and is doing it her way, even though some say she is going to too far for her age. “I’m not trying to be ‘slutty,”’ said Cyrus in a recent interview. “I’m not trying to be like, go to the club and get a bunch of guys ... What I’m trying to do is to make a point with my record and look consistent, in the way my record sounds and the way I dress.” What she wears has been put under the spotlight recently. Some thought the video for “Can’t Be Tamed” was too provocative, and others have criticized her for revealing too much skin in her outfits. Cyrus admits to being partial to shorts and hot pants. But she sees nothing
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Miley Cyrus performs during the Rock in Rio music festival on the outskirts of Madrid, Spain on Sunday, June 6. wrong with flashing her legs. “I’m really comfortable with my body, I work really hard to be fit and to know that I can wear whatever makes me most comfortable. I feel more comfortable dressing with a little less, which is just how I’ve always been,” she said. Maturing is Cyrus’ current mission. She’ll finally shed the blonde wig of her Disney pop star persona, “Hannah Montana,” when it ends this year. Then Cyrus will be free to embrace her solo stardom and sex appeal.
Kid Cudi arrested in New York NEW YORK — Rapper Kid Cudi (CUHD’-ee) has been arrested on criminal charges in New York City. Sgt. John Butorn says Cudi was arrested Friday on charges of criminal mischief and criminal possession of a controlled substance. Cudi was scheduled to perform early Saturday at
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Tennessee. After taking the stage, he said, “I really wanted to be here tonight.”
Usher suprised his kids love ‘OMG’ NEW YORK — Usher says he knew his latest song would be a hit in the clubs, but he didn’t think that would translate into his own home. The singer told The Associated Press this week that he knew “OMG” would have “incredible energy” but adds: “Did I know that my children would love it at 1 and 2? I only hoped.” The thumping dance tune is produced by will.i.am (wil eye am) and is his ninth No. 1 single. It’s from his goldselling album “Raymond v. Raymond.” The 31-year-old is the father of 2-year-old sons Usher Raymond V and 1-year-old Naviyd (nah-VEED’) Ely Raymond. He divorced their mother, Tameka Foster, last year. — Associated Press
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (PRNewswire) — Eminem’s eagerly-awaited album will get into the hands of fans faster, as the release date for “Recovery” has been pushed up to Monday. “We believe fans want to support their favorite artists by purchasing the real album and not a leaked version,” said Steve Berman, Vice Chairman, Interscope Geffen A&M. “At the same time, we realize speed is of the essence when fans are so passionate about wanting to hear new songs from such an enormously popular artist like Eminem.”
Featured artists Eminem’s seventh major label studio album, “Recovery,” includes the single “Not Afraid,” which debuted No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in April — his third career No. 1 single. The album features guest appearances by Lil Wayne on “No Love,” Rihanna on “Love the Way You Lie” and P!NK on “Won’t Back Down.” For Eminem, the biggest selling artist of the 2000s, “Recovery” kicks off the 2010s by following last year’s “Relapse,” winner of a Grammy award in the Best Rap Album category. It was also the best selling rap album of 2009. Eminem has sold more than 80,000,000 albums worldwide and won 11 Grammy Awards.
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Rapper Eminem performs at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Rome in 2004. He’s back with “Recovery,” his latest album.
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Agenda en Breve SÁBADO 19 DE JUNIO LAREDO — El Consulado de México en Laredo anuncia que su Programa de Jornadas Sabatinas será hoy de 9 a.m. a 1 p.m., donde se brinda servicio al público que requiera documentación consular además de orientación en el ámbito de protección. Más información en el 723-0990. LAREDO — Hoy a las 10 a.m. salen a la venta los boletos para el concierto que Rihanna, acompañada por Ke$ha, se ofrecerá en la Laredo Energy Arena el sábado 24 de julio a las 8 p.m. LAREDO — El Elysian Social Club tendrá su Baile del Día del Padre de 9 p.m. a 1 a.m. en el Laredo Civic Center Ballroom, 800 Garden St., con música por Premier – Leo Martinez. La entrada es de 30 dólares por pareja, y todas las ganancias se destinarán a becas para preparatorianos. Más información con la presidenta Kristina Guerra al 337-0138 ó la Presidenta Aracely Garza al 2511-0707. LAREDO — Pase la tarde en el Planetario Lamar Bruni Vergara de TAMIU y explore “Kaluoka’hina: The Enchanted Reef” a las 6 p.m., “Violent Universe: Catastrophes of the Cosmos” a las 7 p.m., y “Rock on Demand” a las 8 p.m. La entrada general es de 5 dólares. Más información en tamiu.edu/planetarium. NUEVO LAREDO — Hoy se presenta la obra de teatro infantil “El Secreto de Guiti” a las 10 a.m. y 7 p.m. en la Casa de la Cultura. SAN ANTONIO — Con motivo de la Celebración del Día del Padre se presenta el “Mariachi Sangre Mexicana” hoy a las 7 p.m. en el Instituto Cultural de México (600 Hemisfair Park). Su sugiere donación de 20 dólares. Reservar al: (210) 227-0123.
DOMINGO 20 DE JUNIO NUEVO LAREDO — Hoy a las 10 a.m. habrá un Torneo de Ajedrez en Estación Palabra.
MARTES 22 DE JUNIO LAREDO — Hoy a las 10 a.m. salen a la venta los boletos para el espectáculo Mickey’s Magic Show que se presentará el 29 de diciembre en la Laredo Energy Arena. Adquiéralos en Ticketmaster y en la taquilla de LAE.
MIÉRCOLES 23 DE JUNIO LAREDO — La Segunda Cena Anual “The Great Who Done It” es hoy a las 7 p.m. en el Ambassador Ballroom (7128 Rosson Ln. Suite 5). La música estará a cargo de Joe Guerra & His Jazz Band. El boleto es de 50 dólares por persona. Las ganancias serán destinadas al Programa de Liderazgo Juvenil de Laredo. Más información llamando a Vanessa Martinez al (956) 235-4734.
JUEVES 24 DE JUNIO LAREDO — Hoy es la inauguración de la Exposición “La Espada y la Pluma” a las 7 p.m., en el museo “Villa Antigua Border Heritage Museum” y podrá ser admirada de martes a sábado en horario de 9 a.m. a 4 p.m. hasta el 31 de agosto de 2010. NUEVO LAREDO — El grupo de teatro TIP se presenta hoy en el programa municipal “Jueves de Teatro”, con la divertida comedia “Cupido hizo Casa en Bravo” a las 8 p.m. en la Casa de la Cultura.
VIERNES 25 DE JUNIO LAREDO — El Laredo Heat recibe a Dallas Fort Worth en las canchas de TAMIU a las 8 p.m.
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Nadie buscará alcadía por el PAN en Camargo, Ciudad Guerrero ni Ciudad Mier, POR MELVA LAVÍN-CASTILLO TIEMPO DE ZAPATA Foto por Miguel Timoshenkov | The Zapata Times
El Presidente de la Comisión de Derechos Humanos en Nuevo Laredo Ramiro Ramos y Cinthia Salazar, mamá de los niños Martin y Brian Almanza, quienes murieran baleados el 3 de abril, otorgaron una conferencia de prensa el jueves.
Familia pide se haga justicia POR MIGUEL TIMOSHENKOV TIEMPO DE ZAPATA
NUEVO LAREDO — Un día después que la Comisión Nacional de Derechos Humanos responsabilizara a elementos del Ejército Mexicano por la muerte de dos niños neolarendes el 3 de abril, la madre de ellos pidió la prisión para los soldados y la destitución del Procurador Militar y el Procurador de Tamaulipas. “Quiero justicia. Los quiero ver en prisión”, dijo Cinthia Salazar, madre de Martin y Bryan Almanza Salazar. “Sé que eso no me regresara a los niños. Pero es el dolor de una madre que no encuentra como vivir sin ellos”. Insistió que los aproximadamente 20 a 30 militares que cree participaron deben recibir castigo. “Nadie sabe lo que pasó mejor que mi familia”, dijo Salazar. “En ningún momento intentamos agredir a los soldados, nosotros nunca tuvimos armas. “Desde el principio indicamos que los militares alteraron la escena”. Durante una conferencia de prensa, Salazar expresó su agradecimiento por la investigación de la CNDH. También agradeció el apoyo de la Primera Dama Margarita Zavala “quien nos ha auxiliado, pero no estoy de acuerdo con el Presidente (Felipe Calderón)”. Ella se refirió al reporte previo de la Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (SeDeNa) que sostiene los menores de 5 y 9 años de edad murieron en un fuego cruzado en un presunto enfrentamiento con sicarios del narcotráfico. Al igual que ella, el Presidente de la Comisión de Dere-
chos Humanos local Raymundo Ramos pidió que el Procurador de Justicia de Tamaulipas Jaime Rodríguez Inunigarro y el Procurador Militar José Luis Chávez sean destituidos y enjuiciados. “Ellos mintieron a la comunidad. Mintieron y faltaron a su deber”, dijo Ramos. “Queremos justicia”. Comentó que ahora con la recomendación de la CNDH, se buscará que la familia sea indemnizada, se le otorguen sesiones psicológicas y se apoye en el restablecimiento de la salud de los 11 restantes miembros de la familia. En la camioneta que presuntamente fue atacada viajaban 13 personas. Ramos dijo que su oficina siempre sostuvo que los militares habían cometido un ataque sin razón y que el siguiente paso es que la Procuraduría General de la República asuma su papel de investigar y llevar a la verdad el caso. El miércoles, Raúl Plascencia, Presidente de la CNDH responsabilizó a los soldados del Primer Regimiento de Caballería Motorizada de la muerte de los niños. Plascencia acusó que los militares dispararon directamente a la camioneta y que posteriormente habrían alterado la escena. En cuanto al esposo de Cinthia, Martin Almanza, informó que se encuentra en tratamiento desde hace un mes y medio en un Centro de Rehabilitación de la Ciudad de México. Explicó que estuvo a punto de perder su brazo. Martin Almanza fue uno de los cinco adultos que resultaron lesionados en el mismo incidente sobre la Carretera Ribereña Lauro del Villar II.
A dos semanas de que se lleven a cabo las elecciones en Tamaulipas el Partido Acción Nacional (PAN) confirmó que no registró candidatos a las presidencias municipales de Camargo, Guerrero y Mier debido a la inseguridad en la frontera ribereña. “Lamentablemente nuestro partido no presentó candidatos a alcalde en Guerrero, ni Mier, ni en Camargo por la amenaza de la delincuencia organizada”, dijo el candidato a Gobernador por el PAN José Julián Sacramento vía telefónica. “Solamente hay candidato en Miguel Alemán y en Gustavo Díaz Ordaz”. Sacramento agregó que actualmente está buscando a representantes de su partido para tener presencia en ese municipio el día de las elecciones, el domingo 4 de julio. “La boleta electoral sí traerá mi nombre como candidato a Gobernador”, dijo Sacramento. “Necesito proteger las casillas. Que no queden casillas sin que me las cuiden”. Sacramento también dijo que hace tres años el PAN tampoco tuvo candidatos en esas tres ciudades.
Partidos En el Instituto Estatal de Tamaulipas los partidos políticos registrados, según la página de Internet, son el Partido Acción Nacional (PAN), el Partido Revolucionario Institucional (PRI), el Partido de la Revolución Democrática (PRD), el Partido del Trabajo (PT), el Partido Verde Ecologista (PV), el Partido Nueva Alianza (PANAL) y el Partido Convergencia. El Distrito IV, cuya cabecera es Miguel Alemán, tiene bajo su responsabilidad las ciudades de la frontera chica, que son Nueva Ciudad Guerrero, Ciudad Mier, Miguel Alemán, Camargo y Gustavo Díaz Ordaz.
Lista En el caso del Partido Revolucionario Institucional (PRI) registró candidatos para las ciudades de la frontera Ribereña, y lo hizo además considerando coalición con el Partido Nueva Alianza, denominándose “Todos Tamaulipas”. Los candidatos a presidente municipal registrados para las ciudades de la Frontera Ribereña son: En Camargo: María del Carmen Rocha Hernández (PRD); y, José Cruz Treviño Garza (Todos Tamaulipas). En Guerrero, Jesús Manuel Mata Navarro (PT); y, Luis Gerardo Ra-
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mos Gómez (Todos Tamaulipas). En Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, Santiago Solís Rodríguez (PAN); Francisco López Moreno (PRD) y Humberto Roque Cuellar (Todos Tamaulipas). En Mier, Edgar Oliveros Balderas (PT) y Alberto González Peña (Todos Tamaulipas). En Miguel Alemán, Jorge Luis Martínez Cantú (PAN); Ramón Edmundo Rodríguez Garza (Todos Tamaulipas); Lucio Chávez Salazar (PRD); Juan Manuel Arriaga Pérez (PT). Para Diputado Local solamente se registraron Adolfo Víctor García Jiménez (Todos Tamaulipas) y, Luis René Cantú (PAN). Números de contacto para el PT, PRD y Convergencia no pudieron ser localizados en sus páginas de Internet. Teléfonos ubicados en la Sección Amarilla de México indicaban que los números no correspondían a los citados organismos políticos.
Estado El Partido Revolucionario Institucional anunció que este 19 de junio estará en la entidad el Gobernador del Estado de México Enrique Peña Nieto para respaldar la candidatura a la gubernatura de Rodolfo Torre Cantú y de los candidatos a diputados locales y presidentes municipales de la coalición que integran el PRI, Verde Ecologista y Nueva Alianza. Peña visitará Tampico, Madero y Altamira. El presidente del Comité Directivo Estatal del Partido Revolucionario Institucional Diputado Ricardo Gamundi Rosas aclaró que la visita de Peña es totalmente partidista toda vez que se reunirá con la estructura operativa y electoral del PRI. El resto de los candidatos a gobernador son por el PRD Julio Almanza; PT Armando Vera y por Convergencia Alfonso de León. (Localice a Melva Lavín-Castillo en el (956) 728-2569 ó en mecastillo@lmtonline.com)
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MÉXICO — El presidente Felipe Calderón anunció esta semana que apostará a la publicidad para mejorar la maltrecha imagen de México y fomentar el turismo, mientras no cesan los reportes de asesinatos en masa relacionados al narcotráfico. El mandatario dijo que su gobierno ha contratado a las mejores agencias publicitarias del mundo para cambiar la imagen del país a través de distintos medios incluyendo el Internet, junto con las acciones que ya realiza su administración en distintas áreas como infraestructura, lucha contra la pobreza y el mismo combate a la delincuencia. Calderón ya invirtió esta semana en un extenso anuncio en periódicos nacionales para defender una vez más su estrategia contra el crimen organizado. “Estamos promoviendo en mi Gobierno un proyecto integral de publicidad, sí, pero principalmente de relaciones públicas, en la que estamos contratando a las mejores agencias del
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El Presidente de México Felipe Calderón habla a la nación, el 15 de junio. Calderón anunció que a través de agencias de publicidad iniciará una campaña de recuperación de la imagen del país. mundo para promover integralmente la imagen de México”, dijo el primer ejecutivo. Las campañas publicitarias explicarían los problemas del país, dijo Calderón, “pero también cómo los enfrentamos; sobre todo, para mostrar lo que nuestro país tiene que ofrecer, y que es mucho, a cualquier visitante del mundo”. El nuevo esfuerzo cubrirá “todos los ámbitos, no sólo para el auditorio de turismo tradicional, sino también en los ámbitos sociales, de congresos, de medios de comunicación internacionales, de revistas
especializadas, de revistas no especializadas en turismo, etcétera, etcétera”, declaro el presidente. Desde que asumió el poder, las muertes atribuidas al crimen organizado han dejado más de 22.700 asesinados, aunque el Presidente insiste que la gran mayoría eran personas vinculadas con la delincuencia y que muchas de las víctimas han muerto entre disputas de carteles rivales. Calderón no identificó las empresas de relaciones públicas contratadas ni especificó cuánto dinero invertirá en las campañas de imagen.
NUEVO LAREDO — Inaugurar en breve los espacios de esparcimiento familiar Tamul en esta ciudad, es una meta que tiene el Gobierno del Estado y el Gobierno Municipal. El Secretario de Desarrollo Social, Cultura y Deporte de Tamaulipas Humberto Valdez Richard estuvo en Nuevo Laredo esta semana con motivo de la celebración del 162 Aniversario de la ciudad. “En Nuevo Laredo se están construyendo cinco Tamules, cuando meVALDEZ nos esperamos que entre junio y julio, tengamos la posibilidad de inaugurar, dos de ellos, y posteriormente los otros tres”, dijo Valdez. La dependencia que dirige Valdez también se encarga de las obras dentro del programa Unidos Avanzamos Más. En ese marco dijo que aprovechó la visita para supervisar los diferentes trabajos en proceso. Nuevo Laredo tiene una cantidad importante de obra dentro del programa, como por ejemplo pavimentaciones, guarniciones, banquetas, electrificación, agua y drenaje, entre otras. En cuanto al área de cultura, Valdez adelantó que están adelantados los preparativos del Festival Internacional Tamaulipas que se llevará a cabo en octubre. “En el mes de agosto vamos a presentarlo a la sociedad artística intelectual mexicana, en la Ciudad de México”, dijo Valdez. El FIT se inaugurará el primero de octubre, y se está considerando que sea en Nuevo Laredo el evento formal a nivel estado con un espectáculo con calidad de primer nivel. “(Contemplamos) ópera, con puestas de escena en teatro, con sinfónicas, con filarmónicas de primer nivel”, dijo él.
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MEXICO CITY — Mexican soldiers seized more than $1 million in cash from a house in a northern state that is the home base of the country’s most powerful cartel, authorities said Friday. Soldiers raided three houses Thursday in Culiacan, the capital of Sina-
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Elaine Jesmer, left, and Heather Crosson hold signs during a protest against BP PLC on June 8, organized by Moveon.org outside an ARCO gas station in Los Angeles.
Workers stay mum Proud BP employees find an awkward new reality with oil spill, cleanup By HARRY R. WEBER ASSOCIATED PRESS
HOUSTON — The greenand-yellow logo that BP employees normally wear with pride is meant to evoke an environmentally friendly sunflower. These days, it feels more like a bull’s-eye. Far from the spill in the Gulf of Mexico and their bosses’ frantic attempts at damage control, workers for the oil giant are dodging awkward glances and tactfully avoiding any mention that they work for what may be America’s public enemy No. 1. "I don’t wear BP logo shirts outside," said Timothy Hagler, a BP well site
leader from Richmond, Texas, who has worked for the company and its merger partner Amoco for three decades. "I avoid any discussion about the matter." In interviews with The Associated Press, more than a dozen BP employees from Alaska to North Carolina say they still love the company that has paid and treated them well for years. Now, they are just careful whom they share it with. In BP’s case, the public scorn is so great that a corporate security official sent employees a memo warning them to keep a low profile and stay aware of their surroundings. The memo, whose contents were read to the AP
by one employee and confirmed by others, suggested BP workers be careful walking to their cars at night. It also suggested avoiding conversations that could cause confrontation. BP spokesman Toby Odone told the AP that he could not say whether there have been any reports by BP employees about being confronted or threatened by members of the public. The company does not comment on security matters, he said. None of the BP employees who spoke to the AP said they had been threatened. None would agree to have his or her picture taken. Some said they were worried they might be publicly confronted. Most of the 150 BP employees reached by the AP declined to talk.
Overseas cleanup aid comes at a price WASHINGTON — At least 22 nations — including Britain, where BP is based — have offered oilcollecting skimmers, boom, technical experts and more to help the U.S. cope with its worst-ever environmental disaster. But their generosity comes with a price tag. The State Department confirmed that nearly every offer of equipment or expertise from a foreign government since the April 20 oil rig explosion would require the U.S. to reim-
burse that country. The offers reveal a hard truth about the United States’ international friendships: With the U.S. widely regarded as the world’s wealthiest nation, there is a double standard regarding foreign aid after a crisis, especially with offers from relatively poor countries. U.S. disaster aid is almost always free of charge; other nations expect the U.S. to pay for help. "These offers are not typically offers of aid," said Lt.
Erik Halvorson, a Coast Guard spokesman. "Normally, they are offers to sell resources to BP or the U.S. government." Only Mexico, with wide swaths of poverty among its population, offered the U.S. anything for free. It said it would give the U.S. government some containment boom. BP separately purchased 13,780 feet of boom and two skimmers from Mexico in early May, according to the State Department.
loa. They found $1 million in cash, four guns and $80 in fake cash in the first house. In a second, soldiers discovered $28,400, cocaine, a gun, watches and other jewelry. Drugs were found in the third. The department did not say what cartel might have owned the money. There were no arrests.
In Ciudad Juarez, meanwhile, two 15-yearold girls were among 15 people killed in a 24-hour period. The girls were riding in a car with three men Thursday night when assailants opened fire. The girls were killed inside the car, while the men tried to flee and were shot dead on the street.
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Doctors to feel Two food items get recalls Medicare fee reductions By MARY CLARE JALONICK ASSOCIATED PRESS
By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER AND RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON — The Senate passed legislation Friday to spare doctors a 21 percent cut in Medicare payments — but the effort did not come in time. Moments after the Senate acted, Medicare announced it would begin processing claims it has already received for June at the lower rate. The reason: the House cannot act on the fix until next week. That means doctors, nurse practitioners, physical therapists and others who bill under Medicare’s physician fee schedule will have to resubmit their claims if they want to be made whole, with added paperwork costs both for the providers and for taxpayers. “Congress is playing Russian roulette with seniors’ health care,” Dr. Cecil B. Wilson, president of the American Medical Association, said in a statement. “This is no way to run a health coverage program.” The bills cover the early part of this month. An earlier congressional reprieve expired May 31. Medicare had been holding off on processing claims in the hopes lawmakers would act, but the agency said it can no longer do that without hurting doctors’ cash flow. The Medicare cuts are required under a 1990s budget-cutting law that Congress has routinely waived. This time, lawmakers’ concerns about adding to the deficit held up a deal to allow an exception to enforcement of the law. The bill passed by the Senate delays the cuts until the end of November — after congressional elections — when lawmakers hope to pass a more permanent, and expensive, solution. The bill would also increase payments to providers by 2.2 percent. The legislation, which costs about $6.5 billion, is paid for with Carmen Ramirez - Rathmell, D.D.S.
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a series of health care and pension changes that both Democrats and Republicans agreed to. The Senate approved the measure by voice vote Friday after failing the night before to pass a larger package that included the funds. The larger package included jobless benefits for the long-term unemployed, aid to cash-strapped states and the extension of dozens of popular tax breaks for businesses and individuals that expired at the end last year. The package failed to generate enough votes Thursday evening to end a Republican filibuster. Vice President Joe Biden, speaking before the Senate acted, blamed Republicans for being unwilling go along with a permanent fix to the doctor cuts — which would cost tens of billions more. He said the underlying physician payment formula is unworkable, and should be repealed. “The failure to deal with this problem adds to the anxiety of seniors...and complicates the planning for medical practice,” Biden said. “It’s just not fair to keep this anxiety level constantly in play here.” He called it “a shameful example of business as usual.” The political gridlock has angered doctors. The AMA says continuing financial uncertainty could undermine Medicare, which covers 46 million seniors and disabled people. Physicians may stop taking new Medicare patients, and some may drop out of the program altogether. “It is astounding that Congress has let seniors down through their inability to deal with this problem on time and in a responsible fashion,” Wilson said.
WASHINGTON — Two popular grocery items are being pulled off the shelves — SpaghettiOs that weren’t adequately heated during processing, and Marie Callender frozen dinners that pose a salmonella risk. The Department of Agriculture announced both recalls late Thursday. ConAgra Foods is recalling all Marie Callender’s brand cheesy chicken and rice frozen meals after they were possibly linked to a salmonella outbreak in 14 states. And Campbell Soup Co. is recalling 15 million pounds of SpaghettiOs with meatballs after a cooker malfunctioned at a plant in Texas. ConAgra said it was recalling the Marie Callender’s meals after it was informed by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of a possible link between the meals and 29 illnesses. Eight of those sickened reported eating in April or May. The company is recalling all of the meals, which are labeled “Marie Callender’s Cheesy Chicken and Rice White Meat Chicken and Broccoli over Rice Topped with Rich Cheddar Sauce,” regardless of production date. It was distributed to retail outlets nationwide. The most common symptoms of salmonella are diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever within eight hours to 72 hours of eating a contaminated
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Tthe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled children’s belts sold at Target stores because they contain high levels of lead, which is dangerous for young children. product. It can be life-threatening, especially to those with weakened immune systems. ConAgra was linked to two other high-profile recalls in 2007. That year the company’s Banquet pot pies were linked to 401 cases of salmonella in 41 states and its Peter Pan brand peanut butter was linked to 625 salmonella cases in 47 states. There have been no illnesses related to consumption of the SpaghettiOs, but Campbell spokesman Anthony Sanzio said the company is recalling certain lots of the product manufactured since December 2008 “out of an abundance of caution” because officials don’t know exactly when a cooker malfunctioned. Because the cans were not suffi-
ciently heated, Sanzio said, they could be ripe for bacterial growth and the product could spoil before its use-by date. Sanzio said the company believes the cooker malfunctioned recently but that officials are not certain. He said there are likely about 35,000 cases of SpaghettiOs subject to the recall on the market right now, but USDA announced the recall of 15 million pounds because that is all of the product that has been manufactured since December 2008 Recalled are certain lots of three varieties of the pasta product often consumed by children: SpaghettiOs with Meatballs, SpaghettiOs A to Z with Meatballs, and SpaghettiOs Fun Shapes with Meatballs (Cars).
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AUSTIN, Texas — The unemployment rate in Texas held at 8.3 percent in May for the second month in a row, the Texas Workforce Commission said Friday. It remains well below the national seasonally adjusted rate of 9.7 percent for May. Laredo’s preliminary jobless rate in May stood at 8.5 percent, with the revised April figure adjusted to 8.8 percent. The number of nonfarming jobs grew for the fifth consecutive
month, with 43,600 positions added in May. Professional and business services had the biggest increase in May at 10,200 jobs, while leisure and hospitality added 9,600. The trade, transportation and utilities category was up by 8,200 jobs. The jobless rate had risen to 8.3 percent in April after holding steady at 8.2 percent in the first three
months of 2010. The commission said the Texas work force is at 11.2 million people. The preliminary May jobless rates for Rio Grande Valley areas of Texas, with revised April numbers in parentheses: Brownsville-Harlingen 10.9 (10.9) Laredo 8.5 (8.8) McAllen-EdinburgMission 11.2 (11.1)
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BUDGET Continued from Page 1A tax valuation reduction, we are just being cautious and are looking for areas we can cut,” Garcia said. “We are also planning to not fill some positions, and are going to get creative with the way we are organized.” ZCISD’s budget for the 2009-2010 school year totaled nearly $54 million, with a $19.32 million fund balance available for the 2010-2011 school year, according to the district’s online 2009-2010 Budget Book. McCoy said estimated budget cuts presented at the meeting totaled $900,000, but the figure is only an estimate. The estimate was configured only for budget workshop purposes and won’t be certain until the next school board meeting. “The proposed cuts are in the area of stipends, additional working days, staffing due to attrition and positions not needed due to the elementary reconfiguration,” McCoy said. “The Zapata County assessed values are estimated to decline in the area of 32 percent based on estimates from the Zapata County Appraisal Office.” According to ZCISD Transportation Supervisor Patricia A. Gonzalez, budget cuts will affect the transportation department because out of 25 bus routes only 14 to 16 will be left, eliminating at least nine drivers and 11 bus aides. Campuses within the neighborhoods have
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Administration believes there are areas that require additional staffing, and these positions will be filled from within the current staff.” CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER LAURA MCCOY
changed zone boundaries. “I’m going to try to relocate employees to other positions within the district,” Gonzalez said. “It has to be board approved first; if not we’re going to have to eliminate those positions. In the past, North Early Childhood Center, now called North Elementary, served Pre-K 3 thru Kindergarten students — all of which were bused, McCoy said. However, North Elementary will require fewer bus routes because it will be a full elementary school. For the new school year North Elementary will serve Pre-K 3 thru fifth grade, and only the students that require busing under state guidelines will receive busing. “Administration believes there are areas that require additional staffing, and these positions will be filled from within the current staff,” McCoy said. However, Garcia said, two
teaching positions will not be filled next year. The district will eliminate one speech pathologist position formerly held by Lucy Garcia because there are fewer students and only one speech pathologist is needed along with an assistant. “We need to start wherever there is overage,” Garcia said. “We need to give this some structure.” Gonzalez said extra-curricular activities will also be affected because of the department changes. The district is giving priority to servicing eligible students and since budget cuts will eliminate drivers it leaves fewer drivers for extra-curricular activities. “My main concern is to take care of the routes in the district,” Gonzalez said. “We’re trying to give better service to the most eligible students needing transportation.” Ramirez said the district
will be stricter with assigning buses, and some extracurricular activities will be denied if paperwork is not submitted on time. “The principals know they have to turn in their paperwork in a timely fashion,” Ramirez said. McCoy said in reviewing stipends and days, administration decided to implement amounts comparable to districts this size in the area. There are also proposed cuts in general supplies and travel for all campuses and departments. McCoy said the reason for changes is because the district has maintained a high fund balance the past few years that allowed for major capital improvements, such as the A.L. Benavides Elementary School replacement campus and the remodeling of Zapata Middle School. Those projects were financed without a bond election. However, the estimated budget will not continue to allow much room for capital improvements. “For this reason, reductions are proposed to allow for major improvements as needed,” McCoy said. “Without reductions, the school district will need to go out for a bond election for any future capital projects which may fail based on the economy.” (Lorraine L. Rodriguez may be reached at (956)7282557.)
COUNTY Continued from Page 1A sioners Court is seeking legal action against him based on the exhibit, not a survey, and has now hired Mejia to survey his land to compare results with the county and would rather stay out of court. “They don’t accept my presentation of evidence,” Ruiz said. “They wanted me to spend money on a survey. I’m trying to save
money for my youngest daughter’s tuition.” Mejia said a survey of Ruiz’s land will be scheduled within the next couple of weeks. “The only way Mr. Ruiz could dispute is to have an independent survey done on his own,” Mejia said. “We’re not claiming we’re going to have different results but (it will be) inde-
HOMICIDE Continued from Page 1A San Ygnacio, off U.S. 83. Investigators encountered Serrato Garza dead. Gonzalez said the autopsy revealed he died of multiple gunshot wounds. According to a department news release, Serrato Garza sustained bullet wounds to the head and torso. Justice of the Peace Anna Guerra pronounced the man dead at about 12:45 p.m. and requested an autopsy. Webb County medical examiner personnel took over the body. A department news release states a 2001 Chevrolet dually with Texas license plates used by Ser-
rato Garza was stolen from the residence. It was later recovered in Rio Bravo. Gonzalez added authorities found blood inside the pick-up truck. Meanwhile, investigators at the scene recovered bullet shells — .9mm, .357and .22-caliber casings. To provide information on the case, call 765-9960. People may also call Crime Stoppers at 765TIPS, where information leading to an arrest may qualify them for a reward of up to $1,000. (César G. Rodriguez may be reached at 728-2568 or cesar@lmtonline.com)
pendent of the other survey.” In previous meetings, Ruiz had suggested a trade with the county but the county denied his request. “He’s been talking about a trade but we’re not willing to trade,” Vela said. “As representatives of the county we’re fighting to clear our property.” Ruiz said he would like
to trade his land for a piece of land on the dead end of Matamoros Street. “I’m willing to trade a piece of land for a useless piece of dead end but I think they are going to make me take the wall down,” Ruiz said. “I’m trying to avoid litigation.” (Lorraine L. Rodriguez may be reached at (956) 7282557.)
L. Haziel Chapa, 17, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at Laredo Medical Center. Chapa is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Julio Chapa and maternal grandfather, Serapio Peña. Chapa is survived by his parents, Hector M. and Rosa L. Chapa; brothers, Hector (Yolanda N.) Chapa and Ozbel Chapa; sister, Sandra Chapa; paternal grandmother, Socorro Ruiz; maternal grandmother, Elisa Peña; and by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Visitation hours were held Thursday, June 10, 2010, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Iglesia Rosa de Saron with a wake at 7 p.m. at Iglesia Rosa De Saron. A chapel service was held Friday, June 11, 2010, at 10 a.m. at Iglesia Rosa De Saron. Committal ser-
vices followed at Zapata County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.rosegardenfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Rose Garden Funeral Home, Daniel A. Gonzalez, funeral director, 2102 U.S. 83. Zapata.
SAFETY Continued from Page 1A boating. An advocate for more stringent water craft operation standards, Lindt maintains the biggest problem is that water craft operators are not required to receive any safety education or operation instruction and according to 2008 U.S. Coast Guard Recreational Boating Statistics, there is plenty of validity in Lindt’s statements. Fetterman said all 50 states are expected to have
agencies and organizations in Operational Dry Water in an effort to curb BUI incidences. “They will be patrolling state waters – those include rivers, lakes and costal waters. If you’re boating under the influence you run the risk of being caught,” Fetterman explained. (Stephanie M. Ibarra may be reached at (956) 7282567 or sibarra@lmtonline.com)
NOTICE Zapata County Wastewater is seeking applications for the position of Collection 1 Utility maintenance Applicant must perform daily routine maintenance in collection system and assist in collection system main line taps, main line lateral installations and assist in line stoppages, breaks and repairs. Job opening requires physical labor and applicant must be flexible to work on weekend shifts and when called on collection system emergencies. Minimum qualifications required: • An accredited high school diploma or equivalent (GED). • Possess valid State of Texas Drivers License or Class B CDL with a good driving record required. • Previous related utility experience. • Texas Class “D” or “C” Wastewater Treatment or Class 1 Collection Certification issued from TCEQ Only applicants meeting the required qualifications listed above need apply. Application will be required for consideration. Application may be submitted at Zapata County Personnel Office and at Zapata County Water & Wastewater Offices.
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Sports&Outdoors 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP
MEXICO MAY CHANGE STRIKERS ‘Chicharito’ making his case for starting role By CARLOS RODRIGUEZ ASSOCIATED PRESS
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OHANNESBURG — Veteran Mexico forward Guillermo Franco isn’t discouraged about possibly losing his starting place in the World Cup to 22-year-old Javier Hernandez. In fact, Franco was the first teammate to congratulate Hernandez when he scored the first goal in the team’s 2-0 victory against France on Thursday. After the match, Franco also gave Hernandez a hug. “We congratulated each other, because we made a deal to have a great game, play correctly, and we talked beforehand that against South Africa we didn’t play at our best,” Franco said. “But this time we played well. “‘El Chicharito’ is the present and the future of this team.”
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This time we played well. ‘El Chicharito’ is the present and the future of this team.” GUILLERMO FRANCO
Hernandez is nicknamed “Chicharito,” which means “little green pea.” It refers to his father, who was known as “Chicharo,” or “green pea,” when he played for Mexico in the 1980s. Hernandez came on as a substitute Thursday and against South Africa in the
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Mexico forward Javier Hernandez, left, dribbles past France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris to score during their Group A World Cup match on Thursday at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa.
Serbia stuns 10-man Germany with win By NESHA STARCEVIC ASSOCIATED PRESS
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa — Germany went from indestructible to self destructive. Milan Jovanovic made the most of it, scoring one minute after German striker Miroslav Klose got ejected Friday to give Serbia a 1-0 World Cup upset over the three-time champions. Days after routing Australia 4-0 in the tournament’s most impressive debut, Germany lost its momentum when Klose — the leading scorer at the 2006 World Cup — picked up his second yellow card. Jovanovic scored a minute later, con-
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United States midfielder Landon Donovan, top right, scores against Slovenia goalkeeper Samir Handanovic, left, and Slovenia’s Marko Suler during their Group C World Cup match at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on Friday.
By RONALD BLUM ASSOCIATED PRESS
JOHANNESBURG — Maurice Edu kicked the ball into the net. American players jumped around wildly, thinking they had capped a historic comeback, turning a two-goal, first-half deficit into a 3-2 victory over Slovenia in the World Cup. “Then I heard the whistle,” Edu said Referee Koman Coulibaly of Mali had called it off. Over and over, American players asked, “Why?” In English. Then in French. “He just ignored us,” Landon Dono-
van said. “Or he didn’t understand.” Perhaps Coulibaly, working his first World Cup game, will never explain himself. By the rules, he doesn’t have to speak to the media on game days, and his next availability isn’t until Monday. Perhaps it will remain one of those unsolved soccer mysteries. What’s known for now is this: Donovan and Michael Bradley scored secondhalf goals that did count, and U.S. hopes to reach the second round remained alive with a 2-2 tie Friday night. And for one moment, Edu felt “pure excitement.”
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Struggling England settles for another tie By RAF CASERT ASSOCIATED PRESS
U.S. rallies to tie, but loses game-winner
trolling a header and firing in a sidefoot shot from directly in front of goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. To make matters worse for Germany, Serbia goalkeeper Vladimir Stojkovic stopped Lukas Podolski’s penalty kick in the 60th minute. It was Germany’s first missed penalty in regular World Cup play since 1974. “It was my fault. I missed,” Podolski said. “I accept responsibility and I don’t want to dwell on it.” Often considered the weak link on Serbia’s team, Stojkovic read Podolski’s penalty by diving to his left. The goalkeeper grabbed the ball when the game
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Algeria held England to a 0-0 draw Friday and left one of the World Cup favorites on the brink of elimination with one game to go in the first round. With a sullen Wayne Rooney scoreless for a seventh straight match, England lacked heart and inspiration, struggling throughout against an opponent fighting to avoid becoming the first to be eliminated from the World Cup. “We weren’t aggressive enough,” England captain Steven Gerrard said. “We never had the cutting edge.” The result set up a Group C finale on Wednesday with England taking on Slovenia and the United States playing Algeria. Slovenia leads the group with four points, followed by England and the United States with two each. Algeria has one point. “We got no excuses,” Gerrard said. “We got to go and win the last game.”
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Even Algeria coach Rabah Saadane was surprised at England’s poor performance. “I thought they would be better,” Saadane said. “They were not at their best.” England coach Fabio Capello benched bungling goalkeeper Robert Green and brought back 39-year-old David James to boost confidence in the defense. With the return of defensive midfielder Gareth Barry, others would be unleashed to provide offensive sparkle against a tournament outsider.
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Zscores
TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLB: Suspended Seattle RHP Jose Mendoza (Venezuelan Summer League) for 50 games after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance. American League BOSTON RED SOX: Recalled LHP Felix Doubront from Pawtucket (IL). Designated RHP Boof Bonser for assignment. CHICAGO WHITE SOX: Recalled INF Dayan Viciedo from Charlotte (IL). Designated INF Jayson Nix for assignment. DETROIT TIGERS: Agreed to terms with C Patrick Leyland, RHP Drew Gagnier, LF James Meador and OF Les Smith. Signed RHP Daniel Gentzler. LOS ANGELES ANGELS: Signed SS Taylor Lindsey, CF Ryan Bolden and LHP Aaron Meade. MINNESOTA TWINS: Reinstated 2B Orlando Hudson from the 15-day DL. Placed LHP Jose Mijares on the family medical emergency list. NEW YORK YANKEES: Signed SS Chris Culver. TEXAS RANGERS: Signed 3B Mike Olt and LHP Jimmy Reyes and assigned them to Spokane (NWL). Signed RHP Andres Perez-Lobo and assigned him to the Arizona League. TORONTO BLUE JAYS: Signed INF Nick Green. National League COLORADO ROCKIES: Placed SS Troy Tulowitzki on the 15-day DL. Recalled INF Chris Nelson from Colorado Springs (PCL). HOUSTON ASTROS: Signed RHP Michael Foltynewicz. PITTSBURGH PIRATES: Agreed to terms with RHP Tyler Waldron and RHP Vincent Payne. Eastern League READING PHILLIES: Announced RHP Mike Stutes was promoted to Lehigh Valley (IL) and RHP J.C. Ramirez was promoted to the team from Clearwater (FSL). Activated RHP Mike Cisco off the disabled list and assigned him to Clearwater. American Association EL PASO DIABLOS: Signed RHP Patrick Lawler and RHP Kris Jiggitts. Released RHP PJ Bevis, LHP Trevor Fox and OF Matt Imwalle. LINCOLN SALTDOGS: Announced RHP Angel Castro signed with Chihuahua (Mexican League). SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CAPTAINS: Signed RHP Cody Kelley. Released RHP Nick Tyson and RHP Kelly Casares.
Can-Am League NEW JERSEY JACKALS: Traded OF Quentin Davis and C Scott Knazek to Pittsfield for C Zane Chavez. PITTSFIELD COLONIALS: Released INF Welinson Baez and RHP Ivan Rusova. Frontier League FLORENCE FREEDOM: Signed 3B Jimmy Baker and INF Maxwell Moya. Released RHP Austin Chambliss, 1B A.C. Grable, and RHP Mario Guilin. GATEWAY GRIZZLIES: Signed 2B Bryan Marquez. NORMAL CORNBELTERS: Placed LHP Alex Smith on the retired list. OAKLAND COUNTY CRUISERS: Signed 3B Kyle Maunus. Released 3B Jimmy Baker. WASHINGTON WILD THINGS: Signed 3B John Delaney. Released RHP Matt Lyons and INF Chris Raniere. WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS: Signed RHP Pete Budkevics. Sold the contract of LHP Matt Jernstad to New York (AL). Golden League CALGARY VIPERS—Announced RHP Jay Broughton has been acquired by the Boston (AL). United League AMARILLO DILLAS—Released C Ross Brayton. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association ATLANTA HAWKS—Named Bob Williams president. MIAMI HEAT—Exercised the team contract option on G Mario Chalmers. FOOTBALL National Football League BALTIMORE RAVENS—Agreed to terms with DB Ken Hamlin on a one-year contract. GREEN BAY PACKERS—Released CB Trevor Ford, S Khalil Jones, LB Tim Knicky and QB Noah Shepard. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS—Signed CB Walter Thurmond, DE E.J. Wilson and S Kam Chancellor. Released WR Reggie Williams and WR Victor James. WASHINGTON REDSKINS—Signed LB Perry Riley. COLLEGE BIG 12 CONFERENCE—Named Laura Rasmussen and Jessica Schwager communications assistants and Brian Mortensen internet services assistant. KENTUCKY—Named Kenny Payne men’s assistant basketball coach.
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ENGLAND Continued from Page 1B But England still produced its second dud in as many games. Rooney, touted as one of the World Cup’s biggest stars, struggled again and failed to muscle his way past the sturdy Algerian defense. Saadane also switched his goalkeeper, putting in M’bohi Rais Ouhed after Fawzi Chaouchi had made a blunder in the opening loss to Slovenia. Algeria, fighting for World Cup survival, never dug in defensively like so many underdogs but took the game to England and looked good during the first half and good enough afterward. Instead of Rooney, it was Karim Ziani who thrilled the crowd with his good moves. “We played our game of short passes and skills,” Saadane said. “England didn’t have its day.” High in the stands, Britain’s princes Harry and William were looking on glumly despite being surrounded by almost nothing but England fans. It was clear England was playing effectively a home game at the Green Point Stadium when tens of thousands among the crowd of belt-
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England’s Wayne Rooney, left, and Algeria’s Anther Yahia, right, vie for the ball during their Group C World Cup match in Cape Town, South Africa, on Friday. ed out “God Save the Queen.” Shouts of “England, England” even drowned out the vuvuzelas. And on a day when Serbia already upset Germany 1-0 and tiny Slovenia contained the United States 2-2,
Algeria produced a stunner of its own. It took more than a half hour for England to get a shot on goal, as Emile Heskey and Rooney proved to be an inefficient partnership.
SERBIA Continued from Page 1B was over and stuck it under his jersey. Serbia was part of former Yugoslavia, which played Germany six times in a World Cup and only won in 1962 — 48 years ago. The last time Yugoslavia beat Germany in any match was 37 years ago, in 1973. “The second half was not 45 minutes, it was like two years for us,” Jovanovic said. “We beat Germany after 37 years, and it’s something real big for us.” With both teams using lone strikers, the match turned into a physical, often bruising contest in midfield, with Serbia allowing Germany little space
for the kind of flowing, quick-passing moves it used in beating Australia. Spanish referee Alberto Undiano handed out a tournament-high nine yellow cards. “The referee made some strange decisions,” said Germany captain Philipp Lahm, one of those who was penalized. Klose’s second yellow was the costliest. Moments later, Serbia’s Milos Krasic chased a long ball to the sideline and swung a high cross to the far post, where Nikola Zigic headed it down for Jovanovic to volley in. Jovanovic sprinted off the field and over a barrier
to embrace the ecstatic Serbian fans. The Germans’ best effort came in a hectic end to the first half, when Sami Khedira struck the crossbar and Thomas Mueller’s bicycle kick was cleared off the line by Serbian defender Aleksandar Kolarov. “It was a difficult game, a very important game for us,” Stojkovic said. “This is a great victory for all of us. We have showed we are a good team and we believe in ourselves.” Both teams now have three points after two games in Group D. Ghana also has three points, and plays its second match — against Australia — today.
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Serbian players celebrate their 1-0 win as Germany’s Sami Khedira, right, leaves the pitch at the end of their Group D World Cup match at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Friday.
U.S. Continued from Page 1B It did not last. Now it comes down to Wednesday’s match against Algeria. “My guess is there’s not many teams in this tournament that could have done what we did and arguably won the game. And that is what the American spirit is about,” Donovan said. “And I’m sure people back home are proud of that.” Slovenia (1-0-1) leads Group C with four points and would have qualified for the second round with a win. The U.S. and England (both 0-0-2) are tied for second with two points each following England’s 0-0 draw with Algeria (0-1-1). The top two teams in the group advance, so the U.S. would make the second round with a victory against Algeria. The Americans also could advance if they tie the Algerians while England draws Slovenia, provided the U.S. maintains its advantage in goals scored over the English, currently 3-1. “We can still get through,” goalkeeper Tim Howard said. “Being down 2-0 in a game, I’ve played long enough to feel very lucky and fortunate to come out of it still in the World Cup.” It was the second time in a month that an official’s call had thwarted American sports history. Just a few weeks ago umpire Jim Joyce’s decision cost Detroit pitcher Armando Galarraga a perfect game. Different sports, yes, but enormous consequences
in both cases. This would have meant so much more than one World Cup match, more than the largest country in the tournament, with 300 million, people tying the smallest with 2 million. “I’m a little gutted to be honest,” Donovan said. “I don’t know how they stole that last goal from us.” Donovan took a free kick from the side of the penalty area in the 85th minute, as players jostled in front. Aleksandar Radosavljevic held Michael Bradley in a bear hug, and Edu spun away from Bojan Jokic and, one step into the 6-yard box, stuck out his left foot and put the ball in. It was unclear to the U.S. what Coulibaly actually called. At the time of the whistle, American captain Carlos Bocanegra, who was a few feet away from Edu, did have an arm around Nejc Pecnik, preventing the Slovene from jumping for the ball. “Whistles were blown very early. No explanation,” Bocanegra said. “There’s no point talking about it,” said a disgusted Michael Bradley, the coach’s son. But there’s no forgetting it either. “What I’ve heard is that there were three fouls in the box, and all of which were against Slovenia players,” coach Bob Bradley said. “In the midst of the game with everything that’s going on, it’s
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Michael Bradley, right, celebrates with Herculez Gomez after scoring for the U.S. rare that when a tough call is made that a referee at that moment will give you an answer,” he said. “Sometimes after the fact you might get an answer, but that’s not always the case, either. When you’re involved in the game long enough, there are moments where you are frustrated, because you feel that situations have not been handled 100 percent correctly or fairly. But that’s the way the game works sometimes, so you move on.” Slovenia was outshot 14-7, but had two shots on goal in the first half and scored on both.
The Green Dragons went ahead when Valter Birsa got behind Bradley and the defense, found 5 yards of space and from about 28 yards caught Howard flat-footed. The goalkeeper was screened by defender Oguchi Onyewu, who slid across to deny Birsa the right side of the goal. The ball sailed past Howard and went in. Donovan started the comeback in the 48th minute when he ran onto a Steve Cherundolo pass from midfield and got by Bostjan Cesar, a defender who fell down and then unsuccessfully chased
after him. Donovan originally planned to cross, but came down the endline and shot from the 6yard box, putting the ball over goalkeeper Samir Handanovic and into the roof of the net. Michael Bradley tied the score in the 82nd, when Jozy Altidore’s header off Donovan’s free kick fell in the middle of the penalty area. Running at full speed, Bradley caught up to it about 8 yards from goal and with his right foot tapped it over Handanovic’s head. Slovenia coach Matjaz Kek talked about his team losing it’s concentration in the second half and how the Americans benefited from it. “We were ahead of the United States, but we didn’t overcome this pressure,” he said. It was almost the first comefrom-behind win for the Americans in World Cup play. The United States is 6-16-5 in the World Cup, never falling behind in its victories. That would have changed, if not for what the U.S. believes was a phantom foul. “I haven’t seen the replay, but I’ve had 43 text messages from people who did, and they didn’t see a foul, either,” U.S. Soccer Federation president Sunil Gulati said. During the last week, U.S. players said this wasn’t so much a “must-win game” as a “can’tlose” match. That changes against Algeria. “Now we have to win,” Donovan said. “Period. End of story.”
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Mexico’s strikers Guillermo Franco, left, and Javier Hernandez warm up during a training session at Waterstone College in Johannesburg last week.
opening match, which ended in a 1-1 draw June 11. Franco has played in five World Cup games, including in the 2006 tournament, without ever scoring a goal. Mexico coach Javier Aguirre, however, prefers the 33-year-old Franco to other forwards in the team because he works hard defensively as well as in the offensive zone. “Javier asks me to make sacrifices and help (Gerardo) Torrado and (Rafael) Marquez to recover the ball” in midfield, Franco said. “My job is at times more defensive, to keep the ball.
“I’m happy about the goal. Of course, I would like to score in a World Cup, but if Mexico keeps winning and I don’t score, I’ll leave here happy,” he said. But Franco knows it will be difficult to remain as a starter after the impact of Hernandez, who will join perennial Champions League powerhouse Manchester United after the tournament. Hernandez “has only been involved in this for a short time, but he has extraordinary talent and an example of that is that one of the biggest teams in the world has noticed him,”
Franco said. “That only happens for a reason.” Aguirre’s plans were still unclear and Franco said he’s ready to face Uruguay if needed Tuesday in Rustenburg as Mexico closes out group play. Cuauhtemoc Blanco and Marquez, meanwhile, would tie the record of 11 World Cup appearances by a Mexico player if they take part in Tuesday’s match. Former goalkeeper Antonio Carvajal, who made his first World Cup appearance in 1950 and the last in 1966, currentlyholds that record for Mexico.
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2010 World Cup
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SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2010
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Denmark’s Nicklas Bendtner, Jon Dahl Thomasson and Jens Bangsbo warm up for a training session at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on Friday. Bendtner and Thomasson are questionable heading into Denmark’s match against Cameroon today.
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Netherlands forward Arjen Robben runs drills during a team training session in Johannesburg earlier this week. Robben is expected to return to play as the Netherlands faces Japan today.
Danes hampered Robben, Netherlands by several injuries ready to face Japan By DEREK GATOPOULOS
By KARL RITTER ASSOCIATED PRESS
JOHANNESBURG — Denmark is hampered by injuries ahead of its World Cup match against Cameroon, with strikers Nicklas Bendtner and Jon Dahl Tomasson struggling to be ready. Both teams lost their opening games and will be looking for three points today to boost hopes of challenging the Netherlands and Japan for a ticket to the second round. Bendtner says he is ready to start against Cameroon, but admits he is not 100 percent fit after being sidelined for months with a groin injury. Coach Morten Olsen took a gamble when he fielded the Arsenal striker for 60 minutes in Denmark’s 2-0 loss to the Netherlands. The Danish Football Association said Bendtner wasn’t harmed by playing that match. But he’s been training separately from the rest of the players this week at the team camp in Knysna, suggesting he’s not in optimal shape.
Fit or not, Olsen is likely to rely on Bendtner to spearhead the Danish attack because he doesn’t have many alternatives, with Dahl-Tomasson in doubt. Denmark’s all-time top scorer missed Denmark’s opener due to a hamstring injury. The veteran forward’s condition is improving, but he’s still not fully recovered, the Danish F.A. said. As for Cameroon, the Indomitable Lions are hungry for revenge after a disappointing 1-0 loss to Japan. Despite an attack led by Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto’o, Cameroon never really challenged Japan keeper Eiji Kawashima. The Africans struggled with possession, and even when they put a few passes together, the buildup usually was wasted by poor crosses. “We are not satisfied with our performance,” defender Nicolas Nkoulou said, in comments posted on the Web site of the Cameroon football federation. “We made mistakes but not everything was negative. We will build on the posi-
tives to achieve a good result in the next match.” Achille Emana, a secondhalf substitute against Japan, dismissed rumors that team morale was hurt by a rift between Eto’o and some of the other players. “I have no problem with Samuel Eto’o,” he said, but admitted that “misunderstandings” had caused some problems in the group. “We met, we discussed and these problems have been resolved,” Emana said. Denmark frustrated the Netherlands with a compact defense, but fell behind when defender Simon Poulsen, trying to clear a seemingly harmless cross, saw his header bounce off the back of team mate Daniel Agger and into the goal. Dirk Kuyt added a second for the Netherlands as Denmark pushed for an equalizer. Adding to the Danish woes, their training ground in Knysna was soaked by heavy rain, forcing Olsen to cancel the first practice after Monday’s match against the Netherlands.
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DURBAN, South Africa — The Netherlands takes on Japan in the World Cup today with high hopes of securing a berth in the World Cup’s knockout stages. Winger Arjen Robben completed a full training session for the first time since recovering from a left hamstring injury, but is unlikely to start in the Group E match. The Netherlands beat Denmark 2-0 in its opening game, helped by an own goal, and some players are talking up the team’s chances of winning the tournament. “We just have to deliver this World Cup,” midfielder Nigel de Jong said. “We have got enough quality to do it.” Robben flew out late to join the team after picking up the hamstring injury in a June 5 friendly against Hungary. Robben also said the Netherlands has a chance
to break its World Cup curse in South Africa. Two-time runners up, the Netherlands placed fourth in 1998 and the team has been viewed as underachievers on the world stage for the past 35 years. “There are a lot of big teams at the World Cup with a lot of quality,” Robben told FIFA.com. “But we have a very good group of players and we can accomplish something at this World Cup.” Bert van Marwijk’s side blitzed though qualification, winning all eight matches, with 17 goals scored and two conceded. The team kept their winning run through friendly games against the United States and Mexico, before a 4-1 win over Ghana on June 1 and the 6-1 rout of Hungary days later. In Durban, the Netherlands faces a Japan team buoyed by a 1-0 win over Cameroon, following a string of losses in warmup matches. Japan and the Netherlands have only met once,
with the Dutch winning 3-0 in a friendly nine months ago. Van Marwijk said he expects today’s game to be very different. “I expect a very aggressive Japan and we’re prepared for anything and everything,” he said after a team training session Friday. “You can’t compare this to a friendly ... It’s an important match, and it’ll be a tougher fight. Both teams want to win this.” He refused to be comment on the Netherlands’ prospects at the tournament, saying only, “There’s a long road ahead of us. I think everyone realizes that.” Japan coach Takeshi Okada said the friendly defeat was a “turning point” for the team. “We hardly had opportunities to play against world class teams,” he said. “So that match ... allowed us to understand what were the advantages on our side and disadvantages — what worked on our side and vice versa.”