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Mill continuation vote May 7

GRT off the table

City budget talks Aztec school technology, maintenance budgets depend on tax funds continue, cash LAUREN DUFF reserves discussed Tri-City Tribune DEBRA MAYEUX Tri-City Tribune The city of Farmington has $19 million in a savings account but is facing a $6 million budget deficit that administrators say will lead to a reduction in services. The administration stated that a gross receipts tax, GRT, increase could bring in new revenue, or the city could simply dip into its reserves to continue spending its current level of $61.1 million. The Council during an April 26 work session decided neither of these options was the answer. The Council instead wanted a 5 percent cut in spending, and the GRT increase removed from the table.

Aztec Municipal Schools is preparing for a mill levy continuation election on May 7 after the tax was originally voted down by residents during a Superintendent’s views Feb. 5 election. Aztec Schools Superintendent Kirk A21 Carpenter said he was “devastated” when the mill did not pass, because it funds maintenance and technology at the schools. In the first election, Aztec Schools requested the continuation of the two mill levy, which would have slightly increased property taxes by 11 cents. Out of the 674 residents that voted in the election, 402 residents voted against the continuation of the tax. The two mill levy is based on the net

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Drug smuggling mom

Hernandez arrested with 7 suspected dealers DEBRA MAYEUX Tri-City Tribune A 60-year-old mom was arrested last week when Region II Narcotics and Homeland Security InvestiMall suspects gations worked had history of together to drug arrests bring down a seven-member A16 drug smuggling operation. Homeland Security Investigations agents arrested six suspected drug smugglers in El Paso, Texas, but Elsie Hernandez was arrested in Farmington Hernandez and her son were part of the ring, but he was ar-

First line of defense

TASERs not always 100 percent effective DEBRA MAYEUX Tri-City Tribune

Homeland Security agents take drug smuggling suspects into custody. Hernandez was arrested in Farmington. – Courtesy photo

rested earlier by Region II Narcotics. “That was our case. We worked that with Homeland Security. It was a heroin case,”

said Lt. Neil Haws, director of The Region II Narcotics Taskforce. Hernandez and her son

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Electronic control weapons often are a law enforcement official’s first go-to device to avert a dangerous situation. These weapons, more commonly known as TASERs, are recommended by the U.S. Department of Justice as a first choice when trying to restrain a suspect. The most common model is the X-26 TASER, which is used by both Farmington Police and the San Juan County Sheriff ’s Office. Both organizations provide training to their employees on the use of TASERs before equipping them with the device. The Sheriff ’s

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New middle school grading system

Point-based system will be used in Farmington classrooms next year A new point-based grading system will be rolled out in Farmington’s middle schools next year. The proficiency scale grading style pinpoints where

students are excelling and where they need improvements, according to local teachers who presented the system to the school board during an April 25 meeting. The proficiency scale is based on a 1 through 4 point system,

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where the points are used to determine if students understand the material being taught in the classroom. This point system is different from a percentage grading style because the point system is a “learning style” and using percentages is a “grading

style,” explained Nicole Lambson, a teacher at Mesa View Middle School. The proficiency scale shows “their growth continuously. In this process, they have to understand the material.” Lambson is one of six Van-

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guards at her school. “Vanguards are action researchers. We attempt new things in our classroom to show student learning and student growth, and we try to make sure things work out the way we envisioned before

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TASER Office and Farmington Police require an eight-hour class that outlines all aspects of TASER use and technology. “TASER provides us with a PowerPoint, and we do scenario-based training on how, when and where to use it,” Farmington Police Lt. Taft Tracy said. Officers also receive updated training during in-service classes. This includes “reality based” training that puts the officers in a situation where they have to decide which tool to use. Training at the Sheriff ’s Office includes everything from technological descriptions on how the TASER works to each officer being exposed to the TASER. This way they understand what it feels like to be hit by a TASER, and “they can see how different people are affected by the use of the TASER. This gives them first-hand knowledge of how a subject should react to a TASER,” said Sgt. Dave Pixton, a San Juan County Sheriff ’s Office trainer in TASER use.

Farmington Police also expose their officers to TASERs, and many have felt the result of the electrical shocks going through their bodies. “It is a neuromuscular incapacitation,” Tracy said. “The TASER interrupts the muscles’ ability to communicate with the nervous system,” Pixton added. The problem with the TASER, however, is its effectiveness. In a Department of Justice-commissioned study by the Florida Gulf Coast University Research Institute the TASER was 69 percent effective the first time it was deployed. It became more effective in its second and third iteration. There are a number of reasons for the TASER’s failure – the most common is that both probes do not make it directly into the subject’s skin. This was the case in the Jan. 1, 2013, incident, where Farmington resident Mark Chavez was hit by one TASER probe when he was coming at Sgt. Shawn Scott

with a metal pipe. The TASER did not stop Chavez. Both probes did not make it into Chavez’s skin, according to Tracy. “He received a partial effect from the TASER but not a full effect.” Chavez was not subdued and deadly force, or firing a gun, was the only option. In an April 4 case, drunken driver Ladell Light, 35, was struck by a TASER after he got out of his vehicle to pump gas in it. The TASER did not work. “The officer then deployed his TASER in an attempt stop Light. However, the TASER was ineffective. Light was able to fight his way back into the driver seat of the vehicle and fled the scene west bound on Broadway,” a press release from the Farmington Police Department stated. “The probe placement appeared too close and too high on the body,” Tracy said, adding That the officer tried to follow up with a “drive stun,” where the electric connection

erational fund must be used to fund maintenance and technology. The operational fund is money used for teacher salaries. “Trying to take 1.4 million out of the operational fund is not good. Our teachers haven’t had a raise,” in several years, Carpenter said, adding that close to 30 positions have been cut in the past five years. “When we are older and the world is run by our kids we want them to be educated and responsible and it is ridiculous not to invest in their future,” said Christa Romme, Aztec Chamber of Commerce director, adding that new businesses will not open in the area if “people think the quality of education is poor here.” Aztec Schools Maintenance Director Charlie Lee said the money generated from the mill levy accounts for 93 percent of the maintenance department’s budget. “(The mill) is a major

thing for our school district and our department depends on it as well as the technology department.” Lee said mill money is used to fix air conditioning units, fire alarms and fire extinguishers, and to hire services such as electricians, plumbers, or pest control. “If we make repairs to a pothole or have to put in a new sidewalk, we use the mill money,” Lee explained. The mill levy money is also used to purchase computers and new desks for the students. “If you don’t have that funding, what will go undone are things that are necessities,” Carpenter said. “You can block a hole in the wall, but you can’t put a kid on the floor.” Residents living in the Aztec School District may vote for the continuation of the mill levy from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, at the Aztec Schools administration building at 1118 W. Aztec Blvd.

mill levy taxable value, or a third of an individual’s total property, and it accounts for $2 of every $1,000 of net taxable value. The mill levy increase was a result of fluctuating property values. Aztec Schools has decided to lower the mill rate to $1.886 of every $1,000 of net taxable value, meaning property taxes will not increase for residents and businesses in Aztec if the continuation of the tax is approved by voters this upcoming election. When the mill levy originally did not pass, “people were absolutely devastated. That is why we redid what we did with the mill so there is no increase,” Carpenter explained. The mill levy provides Aztec Schools about $1.4 million every year to maintain school buildings and upgrade classroom technology. Carpenter said if the mill levy does not pass, then money from the op-

on the TASER is applied directly to the skin instead of through wired probes. This also did not work. Light drove away and caused a crash at the intersection of West Main Street and La Plata Highway. He died from injuries he received in the crash. “The most effective place for a TASER probe to hit is one probe above the belt and one below the belt with a spread of a foot or more,” Tracy said. Clothing can get in the way of probes making contact with the skin. The probe can come loose, and the probes can be shot too close together. “A lot of times the top

dart misses or the bottom dart misses,” Paxton said. The top probe has a laser sight on it and is fired directly, while the second probe is fired at an angle. Firing it from a distance usually means a better spread of the probes, but “the probability of missing is increased by distance.” It also is difficult to hit a moving target. If the probes are not shot directly into the subject, the TASER is difficult to reload. “The TASER X-26 is limited to one deployment at a time,” Tracy said. While the cartridge can be dropped and reloaded, “reloading is difficult under stress.” Both the police depart-

ment and sheriff ’s office provide law enforcement with practice hitting moving targets with TASERs. It is a regular part of the initial training as well as ongoing training within the departments. Another way to ensure the TASER works is to test the batteries prior to letting the equipment hit the streets. “We do spark tests before every shift to make sure it is operating properly,” Paxton said. Every Farmington Police Officer on the street has a TASER, and this department also tests the devices to ensure they are in working order.

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calendar ONGOING EVENTS LIVE HORSE RACING SunRay Park & Casino brings live horse racing to Farmington each week through June 23rd. Races are held on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Tuesdays. Simulcast horse racing year-round. SunRay Park & Casino is located off Hwy. 64 between Farmington and Bloomfield. Information: 505.566.1200 or www.sunraygaming.com AROUND THE PARKS IN 8 SATURDAYS WALKING PROGRAM The City of Farmington Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Affairs invites walkers to participate in this free program over 8 Saturdays between May 4th and June 22nd from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. During the program we will visit 8 of the parks listed in the “Farmington Trails and Walking Guide.” Everyone is welcome to participate at any time during the program. Come walk the designated park with family, friends and pets. Register online at www.fmtn.org. Information: 505.599.1484 BIRD WATCHING RIVERSIDE NATURE CENTER Enjoy bird watching and a beautiful walk through Farmington’s riverside trails every Tuesday morning. More than 100 species of birds have been noted throughout Animas Park and new birds fly

in each season. Meet at the Riverside Nature Center, located in Animas Park off Browning Parkway, to join the friendly RNC staff for leisurely walk of 1-2 miles. Information: 505.599.1422 or www.fmtn.org/museum

FRI MAY 3 SUNGAZE See sunspots, prominences, flares and other daytime astronomy in the San Juan College Courtyard from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Information: 505.566.3361 or www.sanjuancollege.edu/Planetarium/i ndex.htm TEA PARTY The SJC 9-12/TEA Party Patriots Luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Los Hermanitos East restaurant in Farmington. This is a forum where all present can discuss matters of interest. For more information call Bruce Higgins 505.324.1102.

TUES MAY 7 TEA PARTY The SJC 9-12/TEA Party Patriots General Meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Totah Theater. The principal speaker will be Paul Gessing of the Rio Grande Foundation, a New Mexico based conservative organization working to protect our freedoms. For more information call Bruce Higgins 505.324.1102.

FRI MAY 10 CROWNPOINT RUG AUCTION 300 to 400 hand woven Navajo rugs are auctioned off each month at the Crownpoint Elementary School, 72 miles south of Farmington on Hwy. 371. Native American art and craft vendors also onsite. Auction sponsored by Crownpoint Rug Weavers Association, rug viewing 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and auction begins at 7 p.m. Information: 505-785-7386, 505-610-6797 and Christinae2011@Live.com

FRI MAY 10 SUN MAY 12 BLOOMFIELD DAYS Bloomfield celebrates with live entertainment, food, arts and craft vendors, a parade, family games, Duck Race, four wheeler trail rides and more. Events take place in various locations throughout Bloomfield. Call for specifics! Information: 505-632-0880 or www.bloomfieldchamber .info

SAT MAY 11 SPRING MINI-CONTEST POW-WOW This outdoor activity is held on the Farmington Indian Center grounds, 100 W. Elm St. The Spring Mini-Contest Pow-Wow provides an opportunity for local dancers, singers and spectators a chance to socialize in a re-

laxed setting. Information: 505-327-6296. CYSTIC FIBROSIS WALK The 25th Annual Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis will be Saturday at Berg Park. Cystic Fibrosis is the most common genetic killer of children and young adults in the United States. For more information or to donate call 505.326.2529 or 505.486.5695.

FRI MAY 17 ASTROFRIDAY “Path of Totality” will be shown at 6:30 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. in the San Juan College Planetarium. A stargaze follows, weather permitting, at 8:30 p.m. The Planetarium reser ves the right to substitute shows. This is a free event, but seating is limited. Information: 505.566.3361 or www.sanjuancollege.edu /Planetarium/index.htm

FRI MAY 17 SAT MAY 18 FRI MAY 24 SUN MAY 26 GOD OF CARNAGE Theatre Ensemble Arts presents “God of Carnage” at 7:30 p.m. in the San Juan College Little Theatre. God of Carnage (originally Le Dieu du carnage) is a play by Yasmina Reza. It is about two pairs of parents, one of whose child has hur t the

other at a public park, who meet to discuss the matter in a civilized manner. However, as the evening goes on, the parents become increasingly childish, resulting in the evening devolving into chaos. Information: 505.326.2839

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SAT MAY 18 DUTCH OVEN BAKING For a real treat during camping or backyard cooking, try baking in a cast iron Dutch oven. If this is a new type of cooking for you, come to a demonstration and get some hands-on experience, recipes and tips from an expert at the Farmington Museum at Gateway Park Museum & Visitors Center. Donna Thatcher will be demonstrating several recipes from start to tasting during a twohour outdoor session at 9 a.m. Bring a lawn chair and dress to spend the time outdoors around the fire in the sun and breezes of spring. Registration is required for this pioneer skill. Information: 505.599.1422

FRI MAY 24 SUN MAY 26 RIVERFEST Area rivers are celebrated with a festival of music, food, entertainment, a 10K and 5K run & walk, riverside trail walks and river raft rides. Festival takes place at the River Reach Terrace, corner

RIVERFEST 10K & 5K RUNS AND 2-MILE WALK Register in advance at the Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd., or online at www.fmtn.org/prca, for this annual Fun Run and Walk. This beautiful cour se weaves throughout Animas and Berg Par ks during Riverfest. There will be no race day registration, register by Friday, May 24th at 2 p.m. Information: 505.599.1184

THURS MAY 30 SUN JUNE 2 AZTEC FIESTA DAYS Celebrate the ar rival of summer in Aztec with the Hot Spot Car Show, a parade, live music, vendors, food, the Bennett’s Amusements Carnival (May 31June 3) and the Burning of Old Man Gloom. Call for specifics! Information: 505334-7646 or www.aztecchamber.com

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calendar RACHAEL CARSON: THE WOMEN OF NATURE BY ANN BEYKE Rachael Carson was a marine biologist when few women dared to tread water. Her life-long love of nature and science led to her research on how uncontrolled chemical use devastated wildlife and food sources. Her bestselling book, Silent Spring, detailed this devastation and led to the eventual ban on DDT in the United States. Ann Beyke has performed in local theater, film, television for nearly 25 years. She is pleased to bring to life one of the most influential women in modern history at the San Juan College Little Theatre at 7 p.m. This free event is part of the Chautauqua Learning Series. Information: 505-3349325.

EVENTS FOR ADULTS THE BONNIE DALLAS SENIOR CENTER 109 E. La Plata St. and 208 N. Wall Ave. Farmington, New Mexico 87401 Information Numbers: Main Building: 505.599.1380 or 505.599.1390 Senior Center Annex: 505.566.2256 Senior Center Activity Center: 505.566.2288

The Silver Fitness Center: 505.566.2287 50+SATURDAY NIGHT DANCES 7– 10 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. May 4 – Forever Young May 11 – Off the Interstate May 18 – Ramblin’ Fever May 25 – NO DANCE – MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY Info: 505.599.1380 50+ FREE WEDNESDAY DAYTIME DANCE 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. May 15 – Country Jammers Info: 505.599.1380 HILLBILLY BAND ENTERTAINS 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. May 9 – Led by Bobbe Bluett Info: 505.599.1380 50 +AARP DRIVERS’ SAFETY CLASS 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Thursday, May 2 Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. Discount on your insurance can be good for 2 to 3 years, check your policy. Cost: $14 - $12 for card carrying AARP Members. Pre-registration is

required by calling 505.566.2256. Payment is due to the instructor on the day of class. SENIOR OLYMPICS AWARDS PICNIC 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 3 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. Let the fun begin with a potato relay, balloon popping chair competition, water balloon toss, and a delicious hamburger on the grill for lunch. Cheer and applaud for our Olympians who placed. For information or registration call 505.599.1390 BENEFITS COUNSELING Starting at 9 a.m. by appointment only Friday, May 3 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. The Northern Regional SHIP Coordinator will be available to offer individual one-onone assistance with Medicare issues, and other public assistance programs. For information or appointments call 505.566.2258. SAFETY IN THE HOME 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 8 Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. This class will help you eval-

uate your physical abilities and your physical environment to identify risks and help you find solutions and modifications which will make you safer and ensure your independence. The class is taught by Basin Home Health. Call 505.566.2287 for more information. MOTHER’S DAY DINNER 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. Friday, May 10 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. Please join us in celebrating our mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, and women who are like mothers to us for this special dinner. Lunch is a $3 suggested donation for anyone 60+ years of age and a $6 fee for anyone younger than 60. We ask, if it is your first visit to our nutrition program, that you complete a client assessment with one of our staff members before getting a lunch ticket. This makes it easier for you to come in and register to eat on a regular basis. For more information please call 505.599.1390. PRESENTATION BY THE LAWYER REFERRAL GROUP 10 – 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 14 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. Workshop will cover Wills,

FOOT CARE AND DIABETES 10 – 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 22 Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. This class will help you learn about proper nail care, proper footwear, and how to prevent or delay problems with your feet. Class is taught by Basin Home Health. Info: 505.566.2287

Trusts, Power of Attorneys, Health Directives, Transfer on Death Deeds, and other topics. There will be a question and answer period at the end of the presentation. In the afternoon, free 30minute consultations will be available with answers to questions, and offer you a referral to a local attorney who can assist you. For more information, or to sign up for a free consultation, call 505.599.1390.

ACTING 101 – NEW CLASS! 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, May 28 through July 23 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. Are you a character? Or do you want to be one? Join us Tuesdays for excitement and creativity at Acting 101. This is a beginner class for 50+ wanting to learn and create through acting. The basics of acting will be taught through improvisation, games, monologues, and scene work. Have lots of fun crafting new scenes and making new friends. We will also attend the Sandstone Theater Production of “Grease” on Thursday, July 11. The class will put on a performance during the final session, showcasing scenes worked on throughout the course. Come expand your mind and create with us! This is an Encore Class brought to you by San Juan Community College and taught by Melissa Souers. For information and registration, call 505.566.3121.

CELEBRATE OUR MAY BIRTHDAYS Noon. Tuesday, May 14 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center, Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. Birthday treats provided by “The Bridge” of Farmington. Info: 505.599.1380 JUNKIN’ WITH JUDI IN DURANGO Depart at 7:30 a.m. Friday, May 17 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. Bring money for shopping and a bag to carry all your treasures home. We will stop at a few yard sales and continue on to visit thrift stores in Durango, Colo. Buy your own lunch in Durango. Cost is $5 and you must be 60+ years of age. Info: 505.599.1390

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Reverse psychology vs. the nanny state Get this: New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg wants to ban the sale of cigarettes — now legal to people at age 18 – to people younger than 21. Yeah, that ought to work! Bloomberg, as you may know, has become the nation’s poster child for nanny-state policies. He wants to ban the sale of sugary drinks over 16 ounces – but a judge overturned the proposal. The city is appealing. He has already banned, or tried to ban, trans fats, smoking in public places and salty foods. And now he wants to prevent anyone under 21 from legally buying cigarettes within New York City. I know the mayor has good intentions. Our modern food supply, much of it

processed to taste good, is filled with unhealthful things. There is a reason obesity is at epidemic levels in America. But the mayor’s attempts at outright bans will not resolve the problem. He is going about it all wrong. Look, government has never done well in the banning business. Remember when it tried to ban alcohol? That effort turned millions of ordinary citizens, including my Irish ancestors, into lawbreakers. They had to make their own hooch in homemade stills. Prohibition also resulted in the growth of massive organized-crime syndicates. Not-so-nice fellows, such as Al Capone, became bloody rich selling illegal booze to thirsty customers. Cigarettes offer another

TOM PURCELL CAGLE CARTOONS example. Every time a government body increases tax rates on smokes – Bloomberg is trying to increase the cost of a pack to nearly $11 in New York City – all it does is grow the black market for tax-free cigarettes. So I have a proposal for Mayor Bloomberg – a reverse-psychology proposal. Rather than ban the behaviors he wants to stop, government should promote them. Bloomberg should establish programs and committees tasked with encouraging 18year-olds to smoke if they

haven’t yet started. The city could conduct seminars on the benefits of a good puff and explain how cigarette purchases generate tax revenue that supports many government causes. He should reintroduce smoking in public places, including restaurants and pubs. Heck, why not make smoking mandatory in these places and establish an undercover police force to fine those who fail to light up? Once he has that smoking initiative under way, he can begin to encourage use of salt and trans fats in city

restaurants. Better yet, he can require high levels of each be used in every dish. And rather than ban large sugary drinks, he ought to go the other way: Ban the small ones, require food providers to sell drinks by the bucket, and fine those unable to drink it all. It wouldn’t be long before the public would be going out of its way to break every rule – by not smoking, by eating low-fat, low-salt foods and by eschewing sugary drinks of every kind. Of course, such an approach would never happen. That is because most of the nanny programs coming out of our cities and states, and now the federal government, often have little to do with getting actual results. What they are mostly

about is busybodies’ need to make the rest of us bend to their will under the might of government power – as is the case with many government programs that produce unintended consequences. There is widespread agreement that the American food supply and American vices are causing a world of woe, and we need to debate ways to resolve it. One thing is for certain: Nanny-state government policies will never work. I’d suggest we ban them, but that would only get us more of them. Tom Purcell is a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review humor columnist and is nationally syndicated exclusively by Cagle Cartoons Inc. Send comments to Tom at Purcell@caglecartoons.com.

How well is U.S. balancing security and liberty? How well is the United States balancing security versus liberty? More than a decade after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the American commitment to both security and liberty came under scrutiny again with the deadly bombings at the Boston Marathon on April 15. The surviving suspect, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, was not initially read his Miranda rights, because investigators chose instead to question him about possible other attacks, officials also quickly rejected any suggestion that he face justice before a military commission instead of a civilian court. Is the U.S. putting too much emphasis on security? On civil liberties? Or neither? Joel Mathis and Ben Boychuk, the RedBlueAmerica columnists, debate the issue. MATHIS: The headlines on April 16 were — understandably — so full of the news about the previous day's bombings in Boston that an important bit of information slipped through the cracks. The Constitution

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Project had completed its report on how the U.S. treated detainees during the first years of the so-called “War on Terror,” and the news was not pretty. The United States, the panel concluded, clearly and unequivocally tortured terror suspects during the Bush Administration. “In the course of the nation’s many conflicts, there is little doubt some U.S. personnel committed brutal acts against captives, as have armies and governments throughout history,” the nonpartisan, independent panel reported. “But there is no evidence there had ever before been the kind of detailed and considered discussions that occurred after Sept. 11, directly involving a president and his top advisers on the wisdom, propriety and legality of inflicting pain and

torment on some detainees in our custody.” The good news? There’s no evidence anybody was waterboarded or otherwise abused during the search for the Boston bombers. Diligent, persistent police work brought the men to justice fairly quickly. The bad news? There’s plenty of bad news. You can’t go through the airport without being subjected to invasive body scanners. President Barack Obama has decided he has the authority to assassinate American citizens abroad, without review, if they’re suspected of terrorism. Gitmo – the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba – remains open. Warrantless wiretapping is now legal. The National Security Agency is probably capturing – if not directly peeking at – every

single one of our electronic communications. Civil libertarians, who celebrated the night of Obama’s election, have instead kept taking it on the jaw ever since. Asked to balance liberty and security, our leaders have chosen security just about every time. Boston showed us there’s still room for things to get worse — but the margin remains extremely narrow. Patrick Henry, a famous patriot, once said, “Give me liberty or give me death!” America has chosen the little-known third option. BOYCHUK: America isn’t quite as free today as it was before Sept. 11, 2001. The country is somewhat safer for the bargain. True, after nearly 12 years and hundreds of billions of dollars, the FBI, the New York Police Department, and other law enforcement agencies have foiled dozens or perhaps even hundreds of terrorist plots. Yet the nation’s security remains vulnerable to simple incompetence. From time to time, we still hear about toddlers who

appear on the government’s secret “no fly” list. Yet a typographical error allowed Tamerlan Tsarnaev to travel freely to Russia, where he did heaven knows what in advance of his plan to bomb the Boston Marathon this month. It’s too much — and much too dangerous — to expect the government to know everything. But don’t they have fact checkers at the Department of Homeland Security? Meanwhile in Boston, federal, state and local authorities shut down the entire city of 1 million people to conduct houseto-house searches for Tsarnaev’s younger brother in a small section of Watertown. Officials assured the public that the searches were “voluntary.” Yes — in precisely the same sense that our income tax system is “voluntary.” Either comply or face the consequences. And so YouTube is replete with cellphone videos of heavily armed SWAT officers frog-marching dowagers

from their homes, hands on their heads, as they searched for a wounded 19-year-old boy who was hiding just outside their 20-block perimeter. We should rejoice that the surviving bomber was taken alive, and we should honor the victims. Let’s also take some consolation that things could be worse, and indeed were much worse during the first and second world wars. We remain free to watch YouTube videos of our government in action. The president isn’t using the Federal Communications Commission to shut down opposition radio stations, as President Franklin Roosevelt did. Dissenters have nothing to fear. Perhaps because the government today is so large and so powerful it has nothing to fear from dissent. Reach Ben Boychuk at bboychuk@city-journal.org and Joel Mathis at joelmmathis@ gmail.com or www.facebook. com/benandjoel. Distributed by Scripps Howard News Service, www.shns.com.

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budget “Given our cash position I don't think we are anywhere near promoting a tax increase,” Councilor Dan Darnell said. “We need to stay competitive in a retail market. We need to maintain that gross receipts tax sector. People come here to shop based on the fact that they can get a good product and services at a low tax rate. I'm not ready to go there.” A ¼ percent GRT increase could bring in $4 million of revenue to the city, unless shoppers decide to spend their money elsewhere. Farmington has been a shopping hub for years, but because it has one of the state’s lowest GRTs, an increase could change that. But now, the plan is off the table. Mayor Tommy Roberts

stated that while he did not have a “dogmatic opposition to a GRT referendum,” he also believed the cash reserve would make the need for it a difficult sell to Farmington residents. While he believed that dipping into the cash reserve was a good option to offset the budget shortfall, it would not be a permanent fix to the city’s spending problem. This was a point Councilor Jason Sandel tried to drive home when he stated that there has been a 15percent spending increase since FY2011, and therefore the city simply should return to the same budget it had in FY2011 to alleviate the problem. “My point is looking at our operation in FY2011, were we able to

sustain and provide the same services to the community,” Sandel said. City Manager Rob Mayes said Sandel’s assumption was incorrect. “We did not maintain our computers, our uniforms, our guns, our bullets, our vehicles, our training,” he said, adding that the actual budget increase was 12.9 percent. Sandel wanted the Council to look at the private sector and learn how local businesses dealt with a decrease in revenue after the oil bust in the mid 2000s. “We’ve been expected as an industry or a community to shrink back to levels of 2006 and 2007,” he said. “I don’t think the increase in the budget is justified, regardless of what it was spent

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everybody has to live with this. I object to budgeting using fear,” Sandel said. Roberts said it didn’t have to do with fear; it just has to do with allowing the public to know the “consequences” of the Council’s decisions. “In the general sense it is important to recognize that if we spend at 2011 levels there will be consequences.” Sandel stated that he believes the city should return to its 2011 spending levels, and Councilor Mary Fischer agreed. Roberts said he would feel comfortable with a 5 percent reduction. “I am comfortable going forward on this 5 percent projection. It is a very important number to us because it does impact cuts that would be necessary,” he said. “I don't want to get too reactive and have to advocate for additional cuts.”

Both Darnell and Councilor Gayla McCulloch agreed with that. The Council also gave Mayes the opportunity to dip into the $19 million cash reserve where necessary. McCulloch said she would like to see a combination of cuts in programming as well as a use of cash. Sandel did not like the idea. “I for one will fight vigorously against using the cash policy, because you are putting off tomorrow's problems. … To use cash to pay for salaries is foolhardy. Those decisions are part of the budgeting process.” Mayes stated he would use the GRT funds to pay salaries and use cash for other needs. “I want to get to you a balanced budget. It is expected, even though that is not the 20-year history of this organization.”

Mexico school districts to phase in Common Core State Standards in order to ensure that all teachers understand what should be taught, according to Valerie Tulley, Title One Director. In 2010, New Mexico adopted Common Core State Standards with the goal of better preparing students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in college and careers. Forty-five other states have already adopted and implemented these standards. Tulley said the proficiency scale was developed to “align grading and reporting with the (Common Core State Standards) as measured by consistent and accurate student achievement data and common criteria.” Other area school districts have not implemented the proficiency scale in the schools. “We still give the traditional report cards,” Aztec Schools Superintendent Kirk Carpenter said. “When it comes to a grade, it is not reported based on the proficiency scale it is reported based on a letter grade.” Bloomfield Schools Curriculum and Assessment Director Chuck Culpepper said kindergarten through sixth grade teachers use skills-based report cards that relate to the Common Core Standards. This grading method is similar to the

proficiency scale. “We have debated on whether or not to roll this into the middle schools, and that is something we will explore over the years,” Culpepper said. For now, “junior high school and high school students are graded traditionally” with a letter grade. The proficiency scale grading style is nothing new to Farmington middle school teachers, according to Heights Middle School Principal Janet Hunter. “All the teachers have been preparing for this, and not just the Vanguards. They have had training all year on the proficiency scale and how it is used. (The teachers) are not starting from scratch next year.” Schumacher asked if there is a way teachers could avoid using the proficiency scale if they are “not as enthusiastic.” “There is no way for subpar teachers to hide,” said Hunter. “When you go in for observations you will see what they are teaching.” Mesa View Principal Kim Salazar said these observations also will help principals receive student feedback about the new grading system. Salazar added the proficiency scale will be a constant learning process, especially when the district hire’s new teachers, “but I like where we are and we are further along than we ever have been.”

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grades we set the foundation for changes in the (school) district,” Lambson said. School Board President Sandy Schumacher asked if using the proficiency scale takes up more time. “This has to be more time consuming than what you were doing before.” “I think it takes less time because no longer are we creating filler time because our motivation and direction is targeted,” Lambson explained. “It is a lot easier for me as a teacher to plan my lessons because I have that target in mind and I know what I need to do to have my students hit that target.” The implementation of the proficiency scale in the schools is not required, however the New Mexico Pubic Education Department expects all New

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Piedra Vista High School concert band gets award LAUREN DUFF Tri-City Tribune The Piedra Vista High School concert band received state recognition last week after it placed third in the New Mexico band championships among other high schools in the Class 4A division. The two-day competition was held at Cleveland High School in Rio Rancho on Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27. “I think this is good for the band program,” said Douglas Brown, Piedra Vista band director. “We have now placed in the top three at state level for marching and concert bands for the last two years and I think it shows the growth and consistency of our program here.” The pieces of music the Piedra Vista concert band performed were Aces of the Air by Karl King, Blue and Green Music by Samuel Hazo, and Undertow by John Mackey. Deming High School placed first and Valencia High School placed second among the 13 Class 4A high schools that competed in this year’s state championship. “I think we are starting to become a force to be reckoned with in a competition that has been heavily dominated by Albuquerque and Las Cruces schools for decades, so we are happy about that,” Brown said.

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(Above) Janet Burns “Mary Jane 2” (Left) Michael Billie “Navajo Rug No.13 (Above right) Debra Blair “Outspread” (Right) Debra Blair “Colony”

College art show features works of Billie, Blair and Burns Three local artists will combine their different talents, skills and techniques in the Three Rivers Fusion art show by Michael Billie, Debra Blair and Janet McHaley

Burns. The show will be on display from May 3 to May 31 in the Henderson Fine Arts Center Gallery. An opening reception will be held on Friday, May 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. Working with wax and natural materials, Billie incorporates sand, beads and horsehair into his art. Through his world travels to India, Egypt and South America, he has collected pigments from these locations and has made most of the colored wax that he utilizes in his art. Adding to the global aspect, he has also has incorporated copper batiks from Asian countries and the Chakpur tools from Tibet. Blair’s work is abstract and can be seen as aerial views, maps, or the layers of infrastructure in our communities such as roads, utility lines, bridges, or waterways. In this exhibit, she shows prints and paintings depicting various fictitious locations viewed from above at a variety of distances. She displays how our presence in a place or our memories can impact our perceptions and relationships. Burns strives to “Make a Beautiful Noise” with her work. Incorporating bits and pieces of board games, colorful candy wrappers and quilt pieces, the color and patterns appeal to her sense of play. Her paintings reference memories of childhood and express her belief in the ultimate goodness of this life. For more information about the show, call Cindy McNealy at 505.566.3464.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You've set a fast pace for yourself. But as you approach your goal, you might want to slow down a bit in order to take time to reassess your situation and make changes while you can. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Patience continues to be a virtue for the Divine Bovine. So as eager as you might be to get things moving, remember that time is on your side. Make good use of it. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) There's a wee bit of uncertainty in the early part of the week. But things clear up as more facts come to light. Spend quality time this weekend with family and friends. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) An old friend's return could open new possibilities for both of you. But don't let yourself be rushed into anything. There could be some factors you haven't yet explored.

U.S.T.A. Junior Team Tennis League Attention kids high school through elementary school, register NOW through May 29 to play tennis at the Farmington Sports Complex, 2301 Piñon Hills Blvd. Connect together in teams to play singles, doubles and mixed doubles against other teams within the league. Players may register online at the Northern New Mexico U.S.T.A. w e b s i t e , www.nnmta.usta.com, click on “tennis” and then “Junior Team Tennis.” You can also attend one of the on-site registration days at the Sports Complex from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on three Saturdays, April 27, May 18, and May 25. Match dates start June 6 and run through July 31.

The cost is $20 per player. For information about eligibility, team requirements, age groups, match days, and any other information, call 321.262.8754.

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Burgers and balloons! It’s a big day on Friday, May 3, at the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center, 109 E. La Plata St. Start out at 10:30 a.m. for the final Senior Olympic games – Water Balloon Toss, Potato Relay, and Balloon Seat Popping game. Stay for the hamburgers-on-the-grill picnic lunch and applaud our Olympians as they receive their ribbons. Some will qualify to go on to the state games and then to nationals. Awards will be presented for first and second place in all events. Play, laugh, eat and even throw a few water balloons at our esteemed facilitator Larry

Farmington’s Own Johnny Appleseed Do you know who actually began the apple-growing tradition that supported Farmington in the first half of the 20th century? Bart Wilsey, director of the Farmington Museum, will dramatize the pioneer who started it all from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, as we enjoy the Heritage Orchard, east of Harvest Grove Barn in Animas Park off Browning Parkway. Come prepared to be outdoors – and bring a chair if you wish – for this presentation, which is designed for all ages. For more information call 505.599.1422 Let’s talk trash! Let Dumpster Weekend help you get a jump on

spring-cleaning from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5. This semi-annual event is brought to you by Farmington Clean & Beautiful, sponsored by many local businesses. Farmington residents only, please. Proof of Farmington residency is required. We will be located in Berg Park at the intersection of San Juan Boulevard and Scott Avenue. Bring your yard trimmings, metal, household non-hazardous trash, yard waste, and electronic waste, including televisions. Do not bring items such as motor oil, paint, liquids of any kind, air conditioning units, tires, batteries, or Russian olive and pyracantha trimmings, which make the mulch unusable. Please keep your yard trimmings to 5 inches or less in diameter and free of any foreign objects. Refrigerators will not be accepted at this time. For more information call 505.599.1426.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) This week offers a challenge you're raring to take on. And while eager to get started, do so slowly so that you can focus those sharp Cat's Eyes on every detail. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Put your skepticism aside and listen to advice from colleagues who've been where you are now. What they say could be helpful as you get closer to a decision. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A family matter might again require your reassuring touch. Handle it, as always, with kindness and fairness, even if some of your kin prove to be especially difficult. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your ability to tackle even the most intricate details of a project is likely to impress some very important people. A relative shares news later this week. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) The Archer's aim might be focused on the big picture this week, but don't overlook checking for those details you might have missed. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You might feel awkward asking for assistance, but who would refuse the charming Goat's request? Do it, then go ahead and enjoy a musical weekend. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Pour some cold water on that simmering misunderstanding before it boils over. The sooner things settle, the sooner you can move ahead with your plans. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You're in a highly productive period, which you feel can go on forever. But you could be courting exhaustion. Take time out to relax and restore your energies. BORN THIS WEEK: You can combine a sense of adventure with a penchant for practicality. Have you considered a travel-related field?

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Your vet has answers

Confusing world of pet parasite prevention Most dog and cat owners understand the importance of keeping their pets safe from deadly parasites, such as heartworms and intestinal worms. But, our stores are now being flooded with generic products, and these new brands are creating confusion. In addition, some other better known products, have disappeared leaving everyone even more confused. Exactly what parasite control products should you be using for your pets? According to PetsAndParasites.com, a website devoted to tracking the occurrence of parasites in our pets, the prevalence of deadly heartworms continues to cause problems. More than 1 percent of dogs tested will be positive for heartworms in the U.S. every year. That is almost a million pets suffering from a preventable disease! Rates are even higher for parasites such as roundworms and hookworms. San Juan County is actually an endemic area in the Southwest. We see a lot more heartworm positives than our neighboring counties and states, likely because we have three rivers converging in our basin surrounded by

PAWSITIVELY PETS Darren Woodson a lot of unprotected and infected dogs as well. Thankfully, we have had safe and effective parasite treatment and preventive products available for many years. So why are we still seeing so many cases? There are many theories. Despite the claims of Internet sites that say rising resistance among heartworms or massive failure of preventives is to blame, the reality is probably a little closer to home. Dr. Sheldon Rubin, a past president of the American Heartworm Society, is quoted as saying that human error or forgetfulness is probably the biggest reason for pets developing heartworm disease. His comments are echoed by research in Mississippi, Arkansas and Louisiana that reviewed cases of presumed heartworm preventive failure and found that owner compliance was actually much lower than originally reported.

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But, uncertainty among pet owners about which product to use (market confusion), as well as economic factors, are fueling at least some of the issue. Generic heartworm preventives can now be found in many human pharmacies and online pet pharmacies are offering six to ten different medications to the public. Frankly, it’s hard for a pet owner to choose. Experts from the American Heartworm Society recommend giving heartworm preventive year round. Just be sure you are using a prescription product that contains one of these known compounds; ivermectin, milbemycin oxime, selamectin

or moxidectin. Then your pet needs to receive a dose once monthly, every month, all year long. Some of these medications are also effective against intestinal parasites, such as roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms. A few of these preventives are also now using compounds to treat tapeworms in addition to the other parasites. Part of consumer confusion is whether to buy the least expensive product or the one that covers every possible parasite. Veterinarians do understand how this can be such a confounding problem. It’s even possible to get heartworm preventive that also includes means to help control fleas!! The 6-month injectable heartworm preventive, Proheart6, is again available through your veterinarian and is a great alternative to monthly dosing.

In fact, certain parasites are less common in some areas of the country and your pet’s risk factors vary quite a bit. These risk factors also include exposure to parasites through trips to dog parks, hiking or camping, interstate travel or even the presence of other animals in the household. Veterinarians follow these trends every year. They couple this information with their understanding of the different life cycles, knowledge of your pet’s specific medical conditions, the reputation of the drug manufacturers, and your region of the country. They are ideally equipped to help you understand more fully exactly which product provides the best parasite protection for your pet and your family. Also it is so important for you not to fall for advice in online forums that

recommend oddball alternative methods of protecting your pets against any parasite, especially heartworm disease. Many of these simply fuel speculation about diminishing effectiveness of heartworm preventives and they are not well researched. These sites often misinterpret data or are actively promoting products that have not gone through proper testing and safety research. This is an area of pet care where we have made great advances, but bad advice and a confusing market have created unnecessary risks and vulnerabilities. Trust your pet’s healthcare advice to your family veterinarian and team. You will be advised on your pets parasite needs by having a consultation relating to your pets lifestyle and your ability to give the medications routinely as needed.

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(Above) These two gorgeous females are named for their sweetness and the happiness they give you when your around them. Their names are Skittles and Sweet-tart. Skittles is a 5-year-old Pomeranian mix. Sweet-tart is a 1 þ-year old Heeler/Border Collie mix. Both are good with other dogs and kids. These girls make perfect family members. If you have the attention and love to give them, then rush on down and adopt today. (Right) Bolt and Spot are brothers who do well with older kids. They love running, exploring and getting attention. Rawhides and Milkbones are a must. Bolt is a 4-year-old, Husky mix. Spot is a 7-month-old, Heeler Pit mix. These good boys really would love to go anywhere in the car with you. How about the doggie park? Picnic? Or the local drive-thru? Life would be great for these sweeties if it was with your active and loving family.

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Bud and Jingles are 6-month-old teenagers looking for a home where there is an abundance of love. Bud is a male Lab/Pit mix. Jingles is a shy but friendly Border Collie/Lab mix. These two have great personalities! Very playful, good with other dogs and they would love to have any kid for a best friend. We invite you to come on down and play with them. We know you will fall in love and want to adopt.

(Right)These are Thug and Thor. These handsome brothers are extremely loving and cuddly. They both love to be held and gushed over. Thug is 8 years old and Thor is 10 years old. Both are neutered, litterbox trained, awesome with kids and other cats, and probably don't mind dogs. If you’re looking for quiet lap kitties, these are your boys. Don’t miss out on what these Shorthairs have to offer. Super young at heart.

farmington pets of the week The Farmington Animal Shelter Hours are Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. to 5:30p.m.; Sat. and Sun. noon to 3p.m. Also on Sundays at PETCO from noon to 3 p.m.

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by a vet.) Adoption Prices (Cats): $10 is refundable when the Rabies shot is given by a vet; 6 wk. to 6 mo. $70; 6 mo. to a 6 yrs $60; Over 6 yrs. $50. Senior Citizen Costs: Adopter must be 50 or older and the cat must be over the age or 6 yrs. $33 ($10 is refundable when

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How much does Alford really owe UNM? THIS WEEK IN SPORTS JP Murrieta Was it $200,000 or $1,000,000? How much does Steve Alford owe UNM after leaving the Lobos for UCLA? That’s the daily double question surrounding the University of New Mexico coffers. Here’s the latest on the buyout saga. This week Alford officially informed UNM he has no intention of paying $1 million. For the first time since his departure, Alford formally contacted UNM this week to tell the school he intends to comply with the terms of his previous contract. Here’s the dilemma, Alford’s old deal included a $200,000 penalty if he left UNM for another school. In March, Alford agreed to a new contract Last week of district play, the spring sports season comes to a sudden end with a pair of winner take all matches. Piedra Vista and Farmington play for the district baseball title and PV and Aztec play for the softball district championship. State tournaments begin at the end of the week with tennis and first round baseball action. Last Week… In baseball action this week, wins by Farmington and PV sets up this weekend’s championship matchup. On Saturday, PV knocked off Aztec 16-0 and Farmington whipped Kirtland Central 11-1. On Tuesday, Farmington pulled away late from Aztec 9-5 while Piedra Vista blew out Kirtland Central 23-0. Bloomfield took a pair from Wingate. Track winds down to district as most teams participated in the Bloomfield Invite where the Farmington’s boys and the Aztec girls placed first. PV headed to the Richard Harper Invite at Albuquerque Academy where the girls placed 4th

extension that contained a $1,000,000 buyout. The new contract would have gone into effect on April 1, 2013. Alford announced on March 30 he was leaving for UCLA. Here’s the letter Alford sent to UNM this week. I understand that UNM is taking the position that my resignation was not effective on March 30 and that I will continue as a University employee until April 29 or 30. I also understand that UNM intends to deposit money into my account representing salary from March 30 through April 29 or 30. My resignation as Head Coach was effective March 30. I performed no services after that date and am not entitled to any salary for services rendered after March 30. I will

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not accept any such payment. The Term Sheet of March 18 never became effective because UNM and I never reached agreement on a final written employment contract including those terms. My ob-

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Rick Hoerner out of the 20 schools there and the boys finished behind only Los Alamos in 4A schools. Softball is down to its final weekend with last year’s champions and state runner-ups heading for a showdown. Piedra Vista swept Farmington 15-0 and 5-1 last week as Aztec took a pair from Kirtland Central 13-0 and 16-0. Navajo Prep swept a pair from Zuni. Bloomfield took two from Wingate and knocked off Thoreau. On the tennis courts, Farmington defeated PV in boys and girls play to claim the district team titles. Prep Action This Week … Friday, May 3 Baseball Bloomfield hosts Aztec at 4 p.m. Softball Piedra Vista hosts Aztec at the Complex at 5 p.m.

and 7p.m. for the district championship. Farmington hosts Kirtland at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tennis Farmington and Piedra Vista play in the district championships. Saturday, May 4 Baseball Farmington hosts Piedra Vista at 1 p.m. – Knothole Day begins at 11 a.m. Aztec hosts Kirtland Central at 11 a.m. Track Aztec hosts the Penny McKnight Memorial. Navajo Prep is at the District 2AA championships. Tennis District championships conclude. Softball Navajo Prep hosts Santa Fe Indian in a doubleheader.

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ligations and those of UNM are governed by the agreement in place before the Term Sheet. I am not entitled to any additional deferred compensation payments from UNM. Although I performed the conditions that Forgetfulness is a musthave quality. Multi-tasking in today’s society is a must. To multi-task effectively you must have a sharp memory to keep on schedule with the day’s activities. Those that forget seem to fall behind in today’s fastpaced world. In golf, the opposite is true – to get ahead and play your best you must possess the quality of forgetfulness. Possessing the ability to forget about what has just happened is almost as important as swinging the golf club. Whether you make a bad swing, get a bad break or make a round-wrecking score, the immediate reaction to that adversity will dictate the type of player you are and the success you will have. For example, a player is in the middle of a “career” round and just posted the best 9-hole round of his life. On the 10th hole, the player hits a great drive in the middle of the fairway only to walk up to the ball and

would have entitled me to receive additional incentive salary, my contract with UNM provides that I am not entitled to receive such incentive salary because of my contract termination. I will not accept any unpaid de-

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FIRST TEE Tom Yost see it lying in a huge divot that was not replaced. Said player is overcome with emotions such as anxiety, anger and disbelief to the point that the positive thoughts of their best round are now a distant memory. The player hacks the ball out of the divot, hits his third shot over the green into a bush and then proceeds to take three shots to advance it onto the green. He then three-putts from there and posts a 9 on his scorecard. The smoke is now pouring out of his ears as he is seething mad. The rest of the back nine is a series of catastrophic blunders resulting in a score higher than what he normally shoots. Sound familiar? The game of golf is a series of tests on how one handles success and adversity. The players that

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are the most successful at these tests are the players who can control their emotions and put the past behind them. Players who can react the same whether they make a birdie or a triple bogey possess the skill of forgetfulness. These players forget about what just happened and concentrate on the only thing that they can control at the present time. Mastering this craft of forgetfulness will not happen overnight. This skill takes months and years of practice to perfect with the end result being success – both on and off the golf course. Because golf mirrors life, those that possess the skill of forgetfulness often are able to move on quicker from catastrophic life events to the present, and

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tee to the future as well. Learning from those past mistakes is also, but dwelling on what went wrong will only cause pain 1. Who is the only player other than Harmon Killebrew to have 40 or more home runs in a season in Twins franchise history? 2. In 2012, Jose Reyes tied the second-longest hitting streak in Marlins history (26 games). Who also had at least a 26-game run for the Marlins? 3. New England's Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez set an NFL record in 2011 for most combined receptions by tight ends (169). Which team had held the mark? 4. Name the five coaches to have led Kentucky men's basketball to a total of eight national championships. 5. When was the last time a 40-year-old NHL player scored on a 40-yearold goalie before Philadelphia's Mike Knuble did it against New Jersey's Martin Brodeur in 2013? 6. In 2012, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. became the sixth driver to win consecutive titles in NASCAR's Nationwide Series. Name three of the first five.

and suffering going forward. As a golf professional and junior golf instructor, I have mastered the skill of

forgetfulness all too well from years on the golf course, and try to pass that quality on to my students. It has served me well

through years of competitive golf, and in dealing with past successes or failures. Where it doesn’t serve me well is when my wife

has to repeat instructions four or five times because I have forgotten what she has said – or maybe I just don’t listen very well.

42. First, even though I’m not a movie critic, in memory of the late Roger Ebert I say two thumbs up. Harrison Ford is great as Branch Rickey and Chadwick Boseman is more than believable as Robinson. The film covers the beginning of Robinson’s breaking the color barrier from his year in the minors with Montreal through the end of his rookie campaign with the Brooklyn Dodgers ending with the National League pennant. While the film strongly hits the Robinson story of breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball, it is a short part of the whole Robinson story. Jackie Robinson was a foursport athlete at UCLA, integrating the football team and participating in bas-

ketball, track and baseball. Robinson was drafted into the Army in 1942 and was in officer training in 1943. Robinson’s involvement in civil rights begins here, when in 1944 Robinson refused to sit in the back of a military transport at Fort Hood, Texas, 11 years before Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott. For his refusal to move to the back of the bus, Robinson was court-martialed, the backdrop on another great Robinson biography, The Court Martial of Jackie Robinson, starring Andre Braugher. Robinson’s life had set him up for that monumental moment in 1947. Jackie Robinson was not the only family member to be a part of civil rights history. Jackie’s older broth-

er Mack Robinson was at the 1936 Berlin Olympics famously known for Jesse Owens’ four gold medals. Mack Robinson won the silver medal in the 200meter, finishing four-tenths of a second behind Owens. After Robinson’s retirement in 1957, he remained active in the civil rights movement, actively supporting candidates that supported his views. On the 25th anniversary of his breaking the color barrier, just days before his death in 1972, Robinson again tried to push Major League Baseball forward. At Game 2 of the World Series he graciously accepted congratulations on his silver anniversary, but also challenged baseball saying, “I’m going to be tremendously more pleased and more

proud when I look at that third base coaching line one day and see a black face managing in baseball.” Robinson would not live to see Frank Robinson, two years later, do just that. This past week Jason Collins came out as the first openly gay player in the four major American sports and the inevitable comparisons to Jackie Robinson began to flow. I for one respect and applaud Jason Collins for what he did. However, in an age where athletes are more concerned with their wallets than their moral or political principles, it will take more than coming out for Jason Collins to be mentioned in the same breath as Jack Roosevelt Robinson.

The World University Games will be held in Russia this July. Poll Position This week the UNM baseball team moved up to 17th in the latest Baseball America poll. The Lobos were riding a 10-game win streak before falling to Texas Tech on Tuesday. The loss didn’t seem to bother head coach Ray Birmingham much. “We play these mid-week games to fix people. You can’t throw your best pitchers all the time. This isn’t fast pitch softball.” The Lobos have a commanding lead in the Mountain West standings as they host Air Force this week-

end. Birmingham wants more than a five-game lead in the conference. “I think we can be better than that,” said Birmingham. “Our starting pitchers have been pretty good, but our bullpen is scaring me a little bit.” Birmingham says he’s been trying to keep his team levelheaded through all the national publicity. “It’s been hard keeping their heads on straight. Guys are getting goofy and giddy.” Birmingham would get his team back on track by telling them, “Come on, man. You haven’t arrived. You’re still the same guy with a bologna sandwich and name tag on your shirt.”

DJ Peterson is likely a high round pick in the MLB draft this summer, but lately it’s been tough for one of the top hitters in the game to get something to hit. “I think he’s had a hard time getting walked all the time,” explained Birmingham. “That’s made it hard

to hit. If you’re in your fourth at bat and you’ve been intentionally walked three times, it makes it harder to get a hit. He can’t get in a rhythm of the game. He’s also got the pressure of general managers and scouts from just about every ball club being at the park every day. “

picks Monday, May 6 Golf District golf championships. Wednesday, May 8 State tennis in Albuquerque runs today through Saturday. Thursday, May 9 Softball Navajo Prep plays two at Rehoboth. Sports on the Radio Prep Sports Weekly with Rick Hoerner & Walter Dorman every Saturday at noon on KENN 1390 and kennradio.com. Piedra Vista at Farmington at 1 p.m. Saturday on 107.9 KPRT and 1079pirateradio.com. Extra Innings … This past week I had the pleasure of seeing the new Jackie Robinson biopic

sports the sum of $200,000. I hereby offer that amount to UNM. Steve Alford UCLA gave Alford a $200,000 bonus when he signed on to coach the Bruins. That figure was likely to accommodate any buyout. Alford isn’t winning over any Lobo fans by refusing to pay the seven-figure buyout. The case will likely go to arbitration as UNM looks to get the full $1 million. U-S-A! U-S-A! UNM’s Kendall Williams and Alex Kirk were both invited to try out for the USA Basketball Men’s World University Games team. Tryouts start next month in Colorado Springs.

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SkillsUSA

College, 4 FHS students bring home awards from national competition LAUREN DUFF Tri-City Tribune Local college and high school students competed in a state SkillsUSA competition in Albuquerque on April 4 through April 6. Many of them received high honors and will compete in the national Skills-USA championship this summer in Kansas City, Mo. San Juan College students involved in trade and technical courses and four Farmington High School students involved in the welding program participated in the state competition. More than 20 San Juan College students received top scores and three FHS students received first place in the welding fabrication category. “It is quite an accomplishment,” said FHS Welding Instructor Edward McHenry Jr. San Juan College students competed in various trade categories at this year’s competition including auto body (collision repair), automotive technology, carpentry, cosmetology, nail technology, esthetics, diesel technology, fire science, machine shop, and technical drafting. San Juan College Welding Instructor Shannon Wilmer said San Juan College students did “outstanding” during the competition. “I am almost positive we placed

From left, FHS Seniors Aaron Mangum, Brett Pash, and Jacob Mihelich build a welding positioner during the SkillsUSA competition on April 5.

San Juan College Students Bart Humphrey, left, and Michael Howe, right, receive second and third place medals in the welding category.

in every category that we took students down for. It was great. San Juan College did very well as a whole.” Eleven San Juan College students who placed first in their category have the opportunity to go to the national SkillsUSA championship in Kansas City in June. FHS seniors Aaron Mangum, Jacob Mihelich and Brett Pash also will travel to the national championship after they received first place in the welding

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fabrication category. FHS junior Wyatt Young took home the silver medal for the single welding category. “It’s a great opportunity for them to learn, and also they have a chance for getting scholarships to Tulsa Welding School,” McHenry said. The FHS welding program has traveled to the national Skills-USA championship for the past four years. At the state competition, San Juan College welding students had to take a written test and complete shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, and gas tungsten arc welding sections and an oxy-fuel cutting project. “It was beneficial for the students and it was a great learning experience for them to attend and compete,” Wilmer explained. “It was good for them to go and see the different

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competitors from around the state and how they compare.” FHS welding students also had to complete a written test at the state competition and their project was to build a welding positioner. McHenry said students were given a set amount of materials to use for the project and they then “had to design it and draw the blueprints.” SkillsUSA is a national

From left, FHS Seniors Aaron Mangum, Jacob Mihelich, Brett Pash, and FHS Welding Instructor Edward McHenry Jr. traveled to the 2013 SkillsUSA competition in Albuquerque and came home with a first place medal in the fabrication welding category.

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San Juan College results Auto Body (Collision Repair) 1st place – Sameul Betts 2nd place – Edmond Taylor 3rd place – Steven Jones Automotive Technology 2nd place – Tyler Scott 3rd place – Gerald Benally Carpentry (Building Trades) 1st place – Lenard McKenzie Cosmetology 1st place – Kerleigh Tsosie (Post-secondary) 2nd place – Katrina Begaye (Secondary) Nail Technology 1st – Kensie Guillory (Post-secondary) 1st – Kylie Eckstein (Secondary) Esthetics 1st place – Teirra Draper (Post-secondary) 2nd place – Rebecca Dwyer (Post-secondary)

3rd place – Hailey Tafoya (Post-secondary) Diesel Technology 1st place – James Murphy 2nd place – Austin Brookshier Fire Science 1st place – Matthew Pickren 2nd place – Tyler Housley 3rd place – Casey Thompson Machine Shop – Secondary 1st place – Garrett Burress (Secondary) 2nd place – Rory Eavenson (Secondary) 3rd place – Alan Blake (Secondary) Technical Drafting 1st place – Ryan Jim 2nd place – Kelsey Scott Welding 2nd place – Bart Humphrey 3rd place – Michael Howe

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Isolated incident

Mall shooting suspects had history of drug-related crimes DEBRA MAYEUX Tri-City Tribune Brothers with a lengthy criminal history added murder to the list of crimes for which they have been charged, after shooting and killing a Farmington man in the parking lot of the Animas Valley Mall. Police suspect that Alejandro Ramirez, 22, and his brother, Luis Ramirez, 28, planned to kill Benjamin Vialpando, and acted on that plan the afternoon of April 27. Vialpando was sitting with his wife and children in a parked car in the Animas Valley Mall Parking lot around 4:48 p.m. on April 27, when the Ramirez brothers fired several shots into the car hitting Vialpando. The family transported Vial-

pando to Urgent Care across the street from the mall, while the Ramirez brothers fled the scene in a separate car. Vialpando received treatment for his wounds, but had to be transferred to San Juan Regional Medical Center, where he later

died. “This was an individual who was sought out and executed in his car,” Farmington Police Lt. Taft Tracy said. “It was in the middle of the day and there were lots of witnesses.” The witnesses assisted police by describing the vehicle in

which the Ramirez brothers fled. “We had good information given to us by witnesses – that allowed us, in cooperation with the San Juan County Sheriff ’s Office, to bring them in,” said Tracy, who encourages people to be “vigilant and aware of their surroundings” at all times. The Ramirez brothers were arrested and charged with an open count of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, discharge of a firearm at or from a motor vehicle, child abuse, tampering with evidence and aggravated assault. They had their first appearance in Magistrate Court on April 30 in front of Magistrate Stanley King. Preliminary hearings for the Ramirez brothers are set for May 8 in front of King. This is not their first run-in

Hernandez, were charged with conspiracy to import a controlled substance and conspiracy to possess a controlled substance with intent to distribute. Several of the defendants attempted to smuggle loads of marijuana into the United States

through the El Paso ports of entry between Feb. 28, 2009, and July 13, 2011. Still others made smuggling attempts through Aug. 10, 2012, according to court records. It is believed they attempted to smuggle approximately 4,500 pounds of marijuana through the

El Paso ports of entry. “These arrests send a strong message: El Paso will not be a transshipment point for criminals seeking to smuggle drugs into the United States,” said Dennis A. Ulrich, special agent in charge of HSI El Paso. “HSI and its

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with the law, according to New Mexico court records. Alejandro Ramirez has a history of drug-related crimes, gun crimes and assault on a peace officer. Luis Ramirez has a history of trafficking drugs and aggravated battery. He was out on bond for a February charge of receiving stolen property. Both men are being held on $1 million cash only bonds. They are in the San Juan County Detention Center. Tracy said the public should be aware that this was an isolated incident, and no one else was injured in the shooting. It is an ongoing investigation. “We’re still trying to determine what the exact reason – what their motives were for this incident,” he said.

federal and local law enforcement partners are committed to working together to stop the flow of illegal narcotics into our country." If convicted, these seven defendants face a maximum sentence of 40 years in federal prison and a $5 million fine.

Hernandez “were responsible for a lot of heroin here.” Those arrested in El Paso were David Villanueva, 23; Martin Belmontes, 30; Mary Ann Briseño, 20; Elvis Medina, 23; Jesus Eduardo Palacios, 19; and Gustavo Garcia Jr., 20. They, along with

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New sick leave policy College board OKs policy to help with catastrophic illness LAUREN DUFF AND DEBRA MAYEUX Tri-City Tribune Changes to a sick leave bank policy will allow for more San Juan College employees to take time off from work if they become severely ill or injured. The revised policy was unanimously approved by college board members during an April 30 meeting. The changes in the policy will make it easier for employees to become members of the sick leave bank. The sick leave bank is available for employees who are dealing with catastrophic illnesses or injury. The policy provides for the alleviation of a hardship caused to an employee that forces the use of all accrued leave hours. “This is just another way to ensure that they can

continue as an employee,” said Human Resources Director Stacey Allen, adding the sick leave bank has been effective since 2007. There are 199 members that have paid 6,431.41 hours into the bank, and it has been used by three employees that withdrew 848.40 hours, according to Allen. Under the revised policy, employees no longer are required to have a leave balance of 60 hours before they are eligible to join the bank. “The reason why we made the change in the policy was because some of our employees were prohibited from being members of the bank because we had the requirement of 60 hours they had to have accrued with an additional 16 hours” they put into the bank, Allen said. Increments of 2.17

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Peggy’s legacy lives on

New sculpture honors Macaluso’s dedication to libraries LAUREN DUFF Tri-City Tribune When residents pull up at the drive-thru book return at the Farmington Public Library, they will see four large metal letters that spell “READ,” but may not know the heartfelt story behind the sculpture. Peggy Macaluso was a huge advocate for the local library. She served on the Farmington Public Library Foundation and was appointed to the Farmington Library Council by former Mayor Bob Culpepper. Two years ago, Peggy passed away, but her legacy lives on through the “READ” sculpture that sits against a brick wall at the library to which she was devoted for many years. “It is a very nice structure and very good taste and something that the community doesn’t know about,” said Peggy’s husband, Frank Macaluso. The Foundation received several donations in Peggy’s honor, so family members and the library staff decided the best way to honor her legacy was with an outdoor sculpture. “When you talk to her family, one thing that comes across is how much Peggy loved to read,” Farmington Public Library Director Karen McPheeters explained. “That stuck in my mind and I proposed we do the giant letters for

READ.” The READ sculpture was designed by Tim Downing, an artist from Chaparral, N.M. The letters are made from perforated stainless steel and stand 6 ½ feet tall. At night, the letters are lit up by various colored LED lights. “We wanted to take advantage of this great site and enhance it and Tim Downing’s READ sculpture was the right thing to do,” McPheeters explained. Peggy had been dedicated to libraries since she was young and worked for the Wyoming State Library in Cheyenne. She later became a member of the New Mexico Advisory Council of Libraries and served at the state level for eight years. In December 2012, the library’s “Let There Be Light Award” was presented to Peggy. The award was accepted by Frank. “This award we give out during the event goes to someone who has made significant contributions to the library,” said Library Program Coordinator Jenny Lee Ryan during a December interview. The READ sculpture was installed at the library in January and a dedication ceremony will be held in the near future. The Farmington Public Library is located at 2101 Farmington Ave.

The READ sculpture at the Farmington Public Library is lit by LED lights and glows various colors in the evening.

A team installs the 6 þ feet tall READ sculpture in January.

2013 Mayor’s Ball Event raised money for Big Brother Big Sisters DEBRA MAYEUX Tri-City Tribune There are 105 children who need mentors in San Juan County, and Big Brothers Big Sisters is trying to make a perfect match. This is done by seeking and finding adult volunteers who are ready and willing to make a change in a child’s life. “As a mentor you help the advancement of youth in our community,” said Rick Wallace, board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Juan County. He spoke during the second annual Mayor’s Ball, a black tie event on April 27 at the Farmington Civic Center. The mayors from the tri-city area turned out to promote the event and they even spoke about the importance of an organization such as Big Brothers Big Sisters in this community. “I am very honored to be a part of the Mayor’s Ball,” said Bloomfield Mayor Scott Eckstein, a retired law enforcement official. “The city of Bloomfield encourages our employees to be Bigs, because it makes a whole lot of sense to catch kids on the front end rather than on the tail end.” The event included a private wine reception followed by a public reception and a formal dinner. There was a silent and live auction with all proceeds benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Juan County. This was the second

year in row that the organization reaped the benefits of this event, and it will next year as well. “All of you are here this evening supporting a worthy cause. Chris Martinez and all of her crew at Big Brothers Big Sisters – we appreciate you as well,” Farmington Mayor Tommy Roberts said. “It’s difficult in these days to generate the income to run these programs, and Big Brothers Big Sisters will be the beneficiary of the Mayor’s Ball next year as well. In the fourth year, other non-profits will have an opportunity to be the beneficiary of the Mayor’s Ball.” Those in attendance also had an opportunity to hear a story about how one Big helped mentor a Little and provide him with the guidance and support he needed to succeed. Aztec Mayor Sally Burbridge said she too could have benefited from such mentoring as a child. “I was a youth who would have qualified for such a program,” she said, adding the ball was a great opportunity for the community to support this organization and change a child’s future for the better. Burbridge was lucky enough to find the mentors she needed. They taught her to reach for her dreams and find them. “They told me the opportunities out there were unending – you just have to dream it,” she said. “Big Brothers Big Sisters – the work you do – you can never get enough thanks for it.”

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dollars. What the car show didn’t tell you was that you need to be a certified, licensed and experienced mechanic in order to repair it and spray paint isn’t the paint of choice for an old Studebaker, which NN found abandoned on a dirt road outside of Vegas one time when she was MIA from her probation officer and actually lived in for several weeks. The Stude was a comfortable car, with a “glove box” that was big enough to put a body in – not that NN would have put a body in it, but she kinda sorta thinks maybe someone else did. . . . – and a trunk that somebody used as a cooler for prob’ly adult beverages and little sausages for pigs in a blanket), one storage unit a friend from the Big House asked NN to keep until the Statute of Limitations runs out, and an old vault that NN got as a “gift” from a big time

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owner/operator of the Big Money Casino/Wedding Chapel/Rest In Peace Mortuary, whose body just may have been the one in the Studebaker. Anyway, NN watched one of the HGTV shows last weekend that was called something like “It’s Your Yard, Let’s Make a Party Out of It!” NN doesn’t have a big yard, but any yard can be a party, the show’s host said. (The show’s host looked similar to the big time owner/operator of the Big Money C a s i n o / We d d i n g Chapel/Rest in Peace Mortuary, so maybe Trust Me Tommy just slept in the glove box and has gone on to bigger and better things.) Trust Me Tommy’s look alike or the for reals TMT suggested viewers go to garage sales, looking for tiki torches and huts, hot tubs (or in case money is an object, kiddie pools), used Tilt-A-Wheels and

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should, be used against them in a court of law, at a legal convention or during a parole hearing. Just sayin’. . . .) NN went “home” where she visited her old venues, where she did most of her best work, which put her on the Vegas map and on law enforcement’s radar. Good times, they were, good times. Anyway, she found an old Tilt-a-Wheel, an old Ferris Wheel, and a coupla old carnival games, which were guaranteed to earn you millions from unsuspecting people who actually think if they put five bucks into a machine, they’ll hear a Fortune Teller tell ’em they will win big money if they go to the Big Money Casino/Wedding Chapel/Rest in Peace Mortuary and invest 3,000 bucks in stocks. Whatever. NN rented a U-Haul to bring her treasures home with her (she had to take the back roads on accoun-

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ta some of that equipment didn’t have titles/insurance/or registration and may have been sold to NN under suspicious circumstances, but if NN doesn’t KNOW that, she can’t be charged with transporting old, illegal carnival rides and games across state lines. She doubled checked with Slick Harry, Vegas’s best attorney, before she left. She hadda talk to SH on a phone from the visitors center at the Little House, but Slick Harry knows his stuff and he’s the “go to” attorney all of us Vegas showgirls use. Just so’s ya know. When NN got all that wonderful equipment home, it didn’t fit in her garage. Or her yard. Or in the neighborhood. Someone called 9-1-1 and said a carnival had come to the neighborhood without a license or a certified,

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Purchasing the ordinary

There are many misconceptions about the two-mill levy When I was deciding on what to write about for this edition of the Tri-City Tribune, what came to mind was an article that our former Superintendent, Dr. Linda Paul, wrote on the mill levy. There is such a misconception about the mill, how it is utilized, and more specifically what we use the money for in our district. I have heard some people refer to things like the new sports complex, the new Koogler building, and the work done at Fred Cook Stadium, but none of these projects have been done with mill money. It was the previous bond money that funded all this work. The other thing that some people believe is that the mill levy money is used to purchase extraordinary things that are unnecessary or frivolous.

AZTEC SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT Kirk Carpenter As the title states above, mill money is really used to purchase the ordinary. The mill revenue allows a school district to purchase the ordinary everyday things that help us clean our buildings, do upkeep on the buildings and the grounds, and provide necessary equipment for our classrooms and schools so they can continue to serve our number one customers – the 3,150 students who come through our doors each day. The following scenario is one that Dr. Paul used in an article that she wrote about the mill levy over six years ago.

“Though times have changed, the manner in which we used the mill levy funds has not,” she said. “Every day 3,150 students cross the threshold of their school in Aztec and take their seats at 8 a.m. Their teacher takes attendance and begins the day’s lessons. In the short 30 minutes they have been in the building, they have eaten breakfast in the school’s cafeteria, walked the halls and entered their classroom. Already they have used equipment purchased by the two-mil levy. They picked up a plastic breakfast tray, sat at a cafeteria table, walked through carpeted halls and sat at their desk. Each of these items has been purchased using two-mill money. The ordinary items needed to furnish a school are bought with these funds.

The computer used to take attendance, the conductivity and pH probes for the Science labs, the pottery wheels and the tubas, the drill press and the food warmer, the push mowers and the overhead projectors and the hundreds of other ordinary items needed every day to feed, house and educate 3,150 students are purchased with this important revenue. We have great schools and a big reason for this has to do with the ordinary things we purchase with the much needed mill money.” Clean well-kept schools are not an option for our students and staff, and because of the mill money we are able to purchase the supplies needed to keep very clean schools. This helps provide for a great learning environment. We are charged in our district to improve learning for all students and make them ready for the 21st century. This is a tough challenge. The technology demands related to providing a 21st

century education cannot be met without the ability to purchase the equipment and items necessary. Mill money is the funding that makes those purchases possible. As you can see from the above scenario, there is nothing extraordinary about what we use mill money for in our district. It is used to provide everyday necessities. This is a continuation of the mill levy that has been going on in this district for over 70 years. Voting in favor of this mill levy will not increase your taxes. What it will do is allow us to continue to support our need for ordinary items in our schools for the students and staff. These dollars cannot be used for salaries and they cannot be used for paper and pencils; this funding must be used for ordinary items, but it provides for our extraordinary students and staff. These funds may seem like an extra, but they

are a necessity. Without the mill revenue we will have to change drastically how we do business and it will lead us eventually to have to reduce programs and staffing, because we will still have to provide the ordinary, but we will have to use operational funding to do it. That means less funding to pay for staff and programs. Remember, this is not a new tax. It will not raise your property taxes, and the money that comes to our district helps us purchase the ordinary things we need to do business. There are those out in our community who have produced and have put out information that states taxes will go up – and that is not true. If you have questions, please call me or check out our website at www.aztecschools.com. Thank you for all your support over the years, and please vote on May 7 at Central Office.

they arrived and made NN take it all back, citing a whole long list of “infractions” NN “violated” when she left Vegas, then left Mexico, then came home. Whatever. So NN’s It’s Your Yard, Make a Party Out of It, is on hold, but just for a little bit. NN’s gonna take that old vault, put disco balls and black lights in it, hire a band and have a disco party every Friday night from 5-7 and serve adult beverages and pigs in a blanket from the back of the Studebaker. It will be classy and by invitation only, so if you’re not on Slick Harry’s “client” list, you may not be invited. Just sayin’. . . . There were parties all over town this past week, though. Birthday parties. Maybe NN should open up the Party in the Vault for birthday parties, coming out parties and Got Outta Jail Today, Finally parties. Anyway, the wonderful and good and kind and sweet and not-on-any-law-enforcement-officer’s-radar, Judy Hale, celebrated a birthday, as did Deb Cutler,

who is the bomb and fun and the perfect grandmother; Pat Cordell, Debbie Israel (who NN worked with a gazillion years ago in Aztec and who will always be one of NN’s most fav’s), Brigitte Thomas, Karie Gabaldon, Sydona (who’s like Farmington’s Cher or Beyonce or Andy Dick – ’K , maybe not Andy Dick, who shouldn’t have gotten voted off the Dancing with the Stars dance floor until he, one time, actually danced ,on accounta she goes by one name and everybody knows her), Mark Allenbaugh, Dylanne Lockey, Travis Spruell and Clete Berens (who is known as “Clete” in his private circle of friends – sorta like Sydona, Cher, Beyonce, but maybe a tad more like And Dick). NN hopes they all had wonderful birthdays and will accept reservations for their next party at Disco Balls R Us, if they’d like to put down a $300 deposit. Just sayin’. . . . NN also noted that Molly Merrion, Sydney Schumacher and Riley Coleman won “singles matches” during a tennis tournament

recently. NN keeps up with tennis, kinda, but not much, but does know those three ladies rock the court and will be bigger than Selena Williams (who has to go by her full name, sadly, until she becomes big in the sports world). NN also congratulates Kaitlin and Kelli Ferre, gorgeous twin daughters of Martin and Terri Ferre, for graduating from Brigham Young University. NN had dinner with one of her BFFs, Adam Kinney, this week. They enjoyed fine wine, junk food and lotsa laughs as they planned their presentation for Navajo Ministries Roast of Janel Ryan next week. Janel is the bomb, as are Jim and Kay Baker and Eric and Terry Fisher of Navajo Ministries, and NN and AK are planning some surprises for Janel and she’ll be so happy. Or maybe not. Stay tuned. NN is appearing under an assumed name, on accounta she’s still in the Witness Protection Program with Slick Harry. Just sayin’. . . .

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New York Times Crossword Puzzle FRONT FLIPS By Jonah Kagan / Edited by Will Shortz

Across 1 Solar panel spots, sometimes 6 Coolidge’s vice president 11 Hollywood hrs. 14 Grammar concern 19 “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” composer Morricone

45 Academy for criminals?

99 Top Qatari

51 Journey from the nest to the kitchen, say?

101 It might be right under your nose

53 “Arrested Development” character Fünke 54 “Harry Potter” librarian Pince 55 Itty-bitty battery

100 Lifeguard’s act

105 Maligned merchandise? 109 Cartoon boy with an antenna on his cap 110 Lover of Lancelot

20 Dramatic response to “Who’s there?”

56 Cactus features

111 Actor Hirsch of “Speed Racer”

58 Had an appetite

112 “Victory is yours”

21 Neighboring bunkers?

60 Take in or take on

113 Wolfgang Puck restaurant

23 Biting

64 Hidden drug habit, maybe?

114 Part of a reactor

24 Tammany Hall corruption, e.g.?

67 Torture

115 One of the Ephrons

68 Accidentally reveal

26 Patisserie offerings

70 Psychologist Jean known for his theory of cognitive development

116 Like some blood and articles

28 Sunflower State capital 29 Starting stake 30 Bona fide 31 Poetic pause 33 Sign that means “Do not disturb” 34 Try to see what you’re getting for Christmas? 38 Something a model should be in 39 Up, as an anchor 40 Piazza parts? 41 Way to go 42 What much can follow 43 Is in the works

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71 Laugh syllable 73 Prefix with -plasm 74 Pitchers to publishers 76 Drink greedily? 81 Playground apparatus of the Apocalypse? 83 Game for players with steady hands 85 ___ deck (part of a cruise ship)

16 Like some noise music 17 “___ the Dinosaur” (pioneering cartoon short) 18 Gravelly ridge

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22 ___ culpa 25 Sub ___ 27 Series

31 Captain’s command 55

32 Stupefies 33 Ear-related

59 67

34 Two threes, for one 35 Site of Cyclops’s smithy 36 “It was,” in Latin 37 O.T. book

38 Pert

41 No. between 0 and 4 Down

43 Support provider

1 Librarian’s urging

44 Gather

2 “When I was young …” 3 A lot of binary code

45 Puerto Rican city that shares its name with an explorer

4 Memorable romantic moment

46 “Awake in the Dark” writer

5 Regain clarity, say

47 Increase

6 Got rid of the waist?

48 Yes ___

7 Relatives of dune buggies, for short

49 You might see one in an eclipse

8 Something to connect to a TV

50 Margaret Thatcher, e.g.

9 U.S. alien’s subj.

52 “Catch ya later!”

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107 108

110 113

62 Good name for a car mechanic? 63 Commitment signifier

114

78 Work the land 79 “What’s the big ___?”

66 Tough 69 Reflexes said to be contagious

13 Hasbro brand

57 Exams for would-be Natl. Merit Scholars

82 Dipsos 83 Title fellow in a Beatles song

97 Some tennis play

14 Affiliate of the A.F.L.-C.I.O.

59 Family name in the Old West

98 All that and ___ of chips

15 1989 John Cusack romantic comedy

60 Undercover?

88 Cooler, to LL Cool J

11 Support

89 Comes to

12 Actress Suzanne

91 Be a lenient judge?

53 Supermodel Cheryl

61 Some ’30s design

72 Like 75 They’re not vets yet 76 Bother, with “at” 77 Under the table, maybe

56 Police setup

10 They’re shaken in kitchens

99 105

65 Amenable (to)

87 Vibe

96 Hayride seats

80 Land on the Arctic Cir.

86 Plasma constituents

30 34

84 Figure with arrows 87 Supposed 88 “Eww, no!” 89 Was mentioned

102 103 104 109

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90 Lover of Cesario in “Twelfth Night”

96 Arctic Circle sights

91 Set of software components packaged for release, briefly

100 Excite, with “up”

92 Moved like a caterpillar 93 Possible flu symptom

97 Annual dinner 101 Roman 1551 102 Wheat or corn 103 It might fill a kiddie pool 104 Carefully saw? 106 Rex of the jungle

94 Possible flu symptom

107 Kipling’s “Follow Me ___”

95 “Conan” channel

108 It can be refined

thought for the week “Authentic happiness isn’t something we can go out and get, buy, beg, borrow or steal, it’s only something we can be, and it’s a choice we make with every breath we take.”

— Dennis Merritt Jones

Answers to this week’s puzzles are on page A23

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at the movies 42

IRON MAN 3

Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: Hero is a word we hear often in sports, but heroism is not always about achievements on the field of play. "42" tells the story of two men-the great Jackie Robinson and legendary Brooklyn Dodgers GM Branch Rickey-whose brave stand against prejudice forever changed the world by changing the game of baseball. In 1946, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford) put himself at the forefront of history when he signed Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) to the team, breaking Major League Baseball's infamous color line. But the deal also put both Robinson and Rickey in the firing line of the public, the press and even other players. Facing unabashed racism from every side, Robinson was forced to demonstrate tremendous courage and restraint by not reacting in kind, knowing that any incident could destroy his and Rickey's hopes. Instead, Number 42 let his talent on the field do the talking-ultimately winning over fans and his teammates, silencing his critics, and paving the way for others to follow.

Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: Marvel's "Iron Man 3" pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy's hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man?

THE BIG WEDDING Rating: R Synopsis: With an all-star cast led by Robert De Niro, Katherine Heigl, Diane Keaton, Amanda Seyfried, Topher Grace, with Susan Sarandon and Robin Williams, THE BIG WEDDING is an uproarious romantic comedy about a charmingly modern family trying to survive a weekend wedding celebration that has the potential to become a full blown family fiasco. To the amusement of their adult children and friends, long divorced couple Don and Ellie Griffin (De Niro and Keaton) are once again forced to play the happy couple for the sake of their adopted son's wedding after his ultra conservative biological mother unexpectedly decides to fly halfway across the world to attend. With all of the wedding guests looking on, the Griffins are hilariously forced to confront their past, present and future - and hopefully avoid killing each other in the process. Screenplay by Justin Zackham. Directed by Justin Zackham.

HOME RUN Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: Baseball all-star Cory Brand knows what it takes to win in the big leagues. But off the field, with memories of his past haunting him, his life is spiraling out of control. Hoping to save her client's career and reputation after a DUI and a team suspension, Cory's agent sends him back to the small town where he grew up. Forced to coach the local youth baseball team andspend eight weeks in the only recovery program in town, Cory can't wait to return to his old life as quickly as possible. As his young players help him experience the joy of the game, Cory discovers his need to find freedom from his past and hope for his future ... and win back the love he left behind. With this unexpected second chance, Cory finds himself on a powerful journey of transformation and redemption. Based on thousands of true stories, HOME RUN is a powerful reminder that with God, it's never too late ...freedom is possible.

PAIN & GAIN

Rating: R Synopsis: Michael Bay directs this ripped-from-the-headlines tale of a group of bodybuilding criminals in this Paramount Pictures production starring Mark Whalberg and Dwayne Johnson. Anthony Mackie, Ed Harris, and Rob Corddry co-star.

Answers to this week’s puzzles R E A D

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SCARY MOVIE 5 Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: The latest installment of the SCARY MOVIE franchise includes send ups of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY, MAMA, SINISTER, THE EVIL DEAD, INCEPTION, BLACK SWAN and pop culture featuring Ashley Tisdale, Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Lohan, Snoop Dogg, Katt Williams, Molly Shannon, Terry Crews, Simon Rex, Jerry O'Connell, Sarah Hyland, Katrina Bowden, Tyler Posey, Shad Moss aka Bow Wow, Kate Walsh, Heather Locklear, Mac Miller and Mike Tyson. SCARY MOVIE V is directed by Malcolm Lee who teamed up and worked side by side with legendary comedy director David Zucker (AIRPLANE, THE NAKED GUN franchises). Zucker wrote and directed SCARY MOVIE 3 and 4 and also co-wrote and produced SCARY MOVIE V. The SCARY MOVIE franchise, which lampoons the greatest in horror and genre fare, has grossed over $800 million worldwide.

JURASSIC PARK Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: Steven Spielberg's phenomenally successful sci-fi adventure thriller is graced by state-of-the-art special effects from the team of Stan Winston, Phil Tippett and Michael Lantieri from George Lucas's Industrial Light & Magic. The film follows two dinosaur experts -- Dr. Alan Grant (Sam Neill) and Dr. Ellie Sattler Laura Dern) -- as they are invited by eccentric millionaire John Hammond (Richard Attenborough) to preview his new amusement park on an island off Costa Rica.

THE CROODS Rating: PG Synopsis: The Croods tells the story of the world's first family road trip. When their cave is destroyed, the Crood family must embark on a comedy adventure into strange and spectacular territory in search of a new home. As if patriarch Grug (Cage) didn't already have enough to handle, it goes from bad to worse when they encounter an imaginative nomad named Guy (Reynolds.) With Guy's help the Croods conquer their fear of the outside world and discover that they have exactly what it takes to survive - each other.

OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN Rating: R Synopsis: When the White House (Secret Service Code: "Olympus") is captured by a terrorist mastermind and the President is kidnapped, disgraced former Presidential guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped within the building. As our national security team scrambles to respond, they are forced to rely on Banning's inside knowledge to help retake the White House, save the President and avert an even bigger crisis. Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) directs an all-star cast featuring Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman, Angela Bassett, Melissa Leo, Ashley Judd and Rick Yune.

OZ: THE GREAT AND POWERFUL

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Rating: PG Synopsis: Disney's fantastical adventure "Oz The Great and Powerful," directed by Sam Raimi, imagines the origins of L. Frank Baum's beloved wizard character. When Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he's hit the jackpot-fame and fortune are his for the taking-that is until he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone's been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity-and even a bit of wizardry-Oscar transforms himself not only into the great wizard but into a better man as well. When small-time magician Oscar Diggs (James Franco) pulls one flimflam too many, he finds himself hurled into the fantastical Land of Oz where he must somehow transform himself into the great wizard-and just maybe into a better man as well.

OBLIVION

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Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: TTom Cruise stars in Oblivion, an original and groundbreaking cinematic event from the visionary director of TRON: Legacy and producers of Rise of the Planet of the Apes. On a spectacular future Earth that has evolved beyond recognition, one man's confrontation with the past will lead him on a journey of redemption and discovery as he battles to save mankind. 2077: Jack Harper (Cruise) serves as a security repairmen stationed on an evacuated Earth. Part of a massive operation to extract vital resources after decades of war with a terrifying alien threat who still scavenges what's left of our planet, Jack's mission is almost complete. In a matter of two weeks, he will join the remaining survivors on a lunar colony far from the war-torn world he has long called home. Living in and patrolling the breathtaking skies from thousands of feet above, Jack's soaring existence is brought crashing down after he rescues a beautiful stranger from a downed spacecraft. Drawn to Jack through a connection that transcends logic, her arrival triggers a chain of events that forces him to question everything he thought he knew. With a reality that is shattered as he discovers shocking truths that connect him to Earth of the past, Jack will be pushed to a heroism he didn't know he contained within. The fate of humanity now rests solely in the hands of a man who believed our world was soon to be lost forever.

G.I. JOE: RETALIATION Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: In this sequel, the G.I. Joes are not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra; they are forced to contend with threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence. Movie information and ratings are from Rotten Tomatoes. Ratings are based on 0 - 100%; each star represents a 20% rating.

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