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Campaign battle plays out on Facebook (Editor’s note: Progress Times does not give credence to anonymous or fake sources, but with the upcoming election, we wanted to give candidates running for office in La Joya ISD the opportunity to respond to allegations that are being made online.)

By Julie Silva He’s got a mug shot. She has a tax lien. Another’s business has been sued. Two were featured in a controversial video.

If everything on Facebook is to be believed, all the candidates in La Joya Independent School District’s upcoming election have skeletons in the closet.

Anonymous Facebook profiles have made finding the dirt on the six candidates as easy as a few clicks, but deciphering truth from fiction isn’t as easy.

Two slates of candidates have signed up for battle: Team Liberty and The Diamond Pack. Within Team Liberty are the three incumbents: Juan “J.J.” Peña, Place 1; Juan Jose “J.J.” Garza, Place 2; Johnn Valente Alaniz, Place 3. The Diamond Pack consists of three political newcomers: Fernando Torres, Place 1; Irma-Linda Villarreal Veloz, Place 2; Victoria “Vicky” Cantu, Place 3.

Two of the more prom-

inent Facebook pages that have popped up during the campaign season, “Did you Know?” and “El Piojo Anonimo” both appear to support The Diamond Pack.

Outside of Facebook, commercials have come out on both sides, one, presumably from a Team Liberty supporter, accuses Cantu of pulling a child’s hair at the daycare she owns. It also states Torres’s construction business has been sued several times. Cantu has said this never happened, and Torres said the statement that he has been sued multiple times is untrue.

In response, The Diamond Pack released a commercial

stating Alaniz has two siblings in jail on healthcare fraud and a cousin of Peña’s received a lucrative contract while Peña was on the board.

One of the most frequent posts on a few of the pages is a mugshot of Garza with a caption asking how parents can allow him to represent their children.

Garza said the mugshot occurred when he was riding in a vehicle with a friend, and they both had been drinking.

When the officer pulled them over, Garza said he told his friend he didn’t have to take a test to show if he was drunk.

That’s when, Garza said, the

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‘Melo’ faces bribery, organized Citrus-growing legacy to live on criminal activity charges

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smael “Melo” Ochoa, former justice of the peace Pct. 3, Place 2, has been arrested and charged with bribery, money laundering and organized criminal activity.

He was booked Thursday morning at Hidalgo County Jail after he was formally charged in the 332th District Court.

“It’s just sad that we have to do this,” District Attorney Rene Guerra said shortly after the arrest.

According to the indictment, Ochoa allegedly accepted money from Julio

Armando Davila to reduce bonds for inmates once around Nov. 9, 2011, and a second time around June 1, 2012. The indictment states between January 2010 and Aug. 1, 2012, Ochoa allegedly possessed between $20,000 and $100,000 of funds gathered through criminal activity.

Davila, who worked in bail bonds, and his brother, Arnoldo, who also is listed in the indictment, both were convicted in a drug trafficking conspiracy last year.

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Police make arrest in two-year-old homicides

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By Lea Victoria Juarez aw enforcement agencies believe the same man was involved in two homicides that occurred within months of each other in 2012.

Carlos Olvera, 23, has been charged with two counts of capital murder, a criminal attempt at capital murder and an aggravated kidnapping.

Sullivan City PD conducted a traffic stop Oct. 21 and identified Olvera as the passenger during processing and finger printing, according to the city of Mission.

He was initially arraigned at the Mission Municipal Court Oct. 23 and charged with capital murder and ag-

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Carlos Olvera

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By Julie Silva he owners of Klement’s Grove and Country Store are stepping down from its operations, but the shop will live on through the work of fellow citrus-growing family, the Holbrooks.

The store will reopen Wednesday under the name Earth Born Market with a grand opening scheduled Friday.

Dennis Holbrook, whose farmer father moved to the Valley in 1955, has continued the tradition, building his business, South Tex Organics, into one of the largest citrus and vegetable producers in South Texas.

Earth Born Market is the label he uses on the company’s organic vegetables.

“It’s something natural, something that the earth is giving back,” Holbrook said.

The Holbrooks assured that those who have been shopping at the country store, on the corner of Mile 3 and Taylor Road, still will enjoy all the products they’ve come to love, like fresh juice,

Wil Klement, owner of Klement’s Groves and Country Store, shares the secret to making excellent fudge with Emily Holbrook, part of the family that is taking over Klement’s and is opening it as Earth Born Market.

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“That’s the culture we want to create, keep the same homey, country feel, but modernize it with today’s methodology of farming.”

--Russon Holbrook

homemade pies, homemade fudge and nuts and dried fruits.

But they’ll also introduce organic alternatives.

Russon Holbrook, Dennis’ son, pointed to the origin of the Klement’s store and how it started as a way for the Klements to teach their children the value of hard work.

“The same mentality that my grandfather taught my father and my father taught me is the same mentality that I want to pass on to my kids as well,” Russon Holbrook said. “That’s the culture we want to create, keep the same homey, country feel, but modernize it with today’s methodology of farming.”

Russon Holbrook said they’ve dedi-

cated a piece of land as a store garden, where they’ll be able to experiment growing different types of fruits and vegetables that they’ll sell at the store.

He also said they’re looking for other local, USDA-certified growers to sell their wares in the market.

Dennis Holbrook said several events led him to start growing organic produce in 1983, long before people started limiting their diet to the products.

In ’81 and ’82, he said, Texas had an oversupply of grapefruit and was selling a ton of citrus for $15. Nowadays, he said, a 40-pound box sells for more than $15.

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INSIDE

INDEX

4-year-old brings gun to school

It’s down to 3 in volleyball playoffs

La Joya ISD PD aims to balance education with safety of students in rural community.

Veterans Memorial, Sharyland and Mission high schools all have teams still competing.

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Lifestyle | pg. 6A

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Sports | pg. 1B

LJISD has legacy of folkloric success Dance and mariachi program formed 37 years ago continues to rake in honors nationwide.

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Obituaries | pg. 9A

Classifieds | pg. 11A

entertainment

Two-day festival celebrates

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cALLEN – Two days of activities are lined up for the fourth Dia de los Muertos Festival at the International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS). It’s scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2. IMAS is located at 1900 Nolana.

Saturday includes a reception for the exhibit opening of “Memories” honoring Sam Z. Coronado. Visitors can decorate sugar skulls, work with paper maché, hop

into the Catrina photo booth, line up for face painting and more.

There will be dance performances to watch and a sand painting demonstration

by Shinzaburo Takera.

On Sunday, all the activities enjoyed on Saturday continue with a few added features.

Dr. Servando Hinojosa will give a presentation on “Curanderos and Folk Healing in the Rio Grande Valley,” and Prof. Reynaldo Santiago will give a print making

demonstration.

An altar presentation will also be included, and visitors on Sunday are encouraged to come dressed for the Catrina costume contest.

The event is included in the regular price of admission each day, and IMAS members always get in for free. For more information, call 682-0123.

‘Beams of Light’ exhibit opens Nov. 8

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he opening reception for the Upper Valley Art League’s next exhibit, “Beams of Light,” takes place in the UVAL gallery on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 7 to 9 p.m.

UVAL members are submitting works for the themed exhibit to capture the essence of the interplay of beams of light in their creations. Each piece is an original work of art captured in a variety of mediums, including photography.

The public is invited to the free event. Some works will be available for sale.

Light refreshments will be served.

UVAL is located in the Kika De La Garza Fine Arts Center, 921 E. 12th St. in Mission. Call 583-2787 for further information.

Walking for Health Adults and children are invited to join the McAllen Valley chapter of Hadassah at its annual Walk for Health on Sunday, Nov. 2, at 7:30 a.m. at Town Lake at Firemen’s Park, 201 N. 1st St. in McAllen. Registration is $15 and includes T-Shirts and snacks. Sponsorship levels are also available. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., warm-up exercises begin at 8 a.m. and the 5K run/ walk begins at 8:30 a.m. The organization supports medical care and research at the Hadassah Medical Organization in Jerusalem. Committee members, seated left to right, are Rosalie Weisfeld, Andrea Temkin (co-president), Claudia Silberman (co-president) and Dr. Ofelia Averack. Standing, left to right, are Evelyn Tencer, Maggie Vellez, Carla Cantu Ramirez and Gina Algranati.

Not shown are Cora Woloski and Elizabeth Schnaiderman. For more information contact Cora Woloski at 607-8536, pasyour@ aol.com; Elizabeth Schnaiderman, 802-5477, exchnaiderman@ hotmail.com; Claudia Silberman, 655-9580, clausilb@gmail.com; Andrea Temkin, 534-1948, temkinandrea@gmail.com; or Evelyn Tencer, 330-4850, etencer@msn.com. To learn more about Hadassah visit the website at Hadassah.org.

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Coming Attractions

October 31 • Celebrate “Halloween Mysteries at the Boo!seum,” the Mission Historical Museum’s family festival.

Features include a line-up of kids games and prizes, refreshments, cake walk, candy, a Jailhouse Haunted House, activity booths, moon jump and photo booth.

Everyone is encouraged to wear a costume. Admission is free. The museum is located at 900 Doherty. Call 5808646 for more information.

• It’s a day-long event of Halloween fun at the International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 Nolana in McAllen where kids and their parents can visit the “Mad Scientist” science lab, join in the Costume Carnival or compete in the pumpkin carving contest. Show off talents and bring a pumpkin already carved to fit the theme with a movie character. Admission for the day is $1 per person. Call 6820123 for information.

• It’s time for “Freaks, Best & Treats” with DJ BL3ND for an outdoor concert at State Farm Arena in Hidalgo. The party starts at 7 p.m. and runs until 2 a.m.

General admission tickets are $33 or $48 for VIP. Tickets on sale at ticketmaster. com or by calling 800-7453000.

• The 25th Annual “Boo at the Zoo” – a Halloween tradition at the Gladys Porter Zoo, offers an alternative to trick or treating on the streets with over 60 carnival-style games and treat stations and a spectacular Haunted House available for everyone to enjoy. It runs from 6 to 9 p.m.

Tickets are $3.50 per person. Zoo members get in early at 5 p.m. for free. For more information, call 5467187 or visit www.gpz.org.

November 1 Tunes by the Trail returns with a night of music and fun from 7 to 10 p.m. at the WH Heavin Amphitheater, 705 N. Bowie, San Benito.

Members of the Harlingen Performing Arts Theater will perform Broadway hits, Carlos Canas will perform a variety of oldies, and there will be a special appearance by “Elvis.” Admission is free.

November 1- 2 Settle in to “Make A New Friend” in the new Sesame Street Live production coming to State Farm Arena in Hidalgo. Performances are held at different times each date.

Tickets range from $15 to $28 for ages 1 year and up, with packages offering pre-show meet-and-greets and premium seating. Go to ticketmaster.com or call 800745-3000 for more details and to purchase tickets.

November 1-2 The fourth Dia de los Muertos Festival at the International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) is planned

from 9 a.m. to 5p.m. on Nov. 1 and 1 to 5 p.m. on Nov. 2.

IMAS is located at 1900 Nolana.

Activities include the opening of “Memories” honoring Sam Z. Coronado.

Visitors can decorate sugar skulls, work with paper maché, hop into the Catrina photo booth, line up for face painting and more.There will be dance performances and a sand painting demonstration

by Shinzaburo Takera, a lecture on curanderos and folk healing and a print making demonstration. Visitors on Sunday are encouraged to come dressed for the Catrina costume contest.

The event is included in the regular price of admission each day, and IMAS members always get in for free. For more information, call 682-0123.

November 7 • Doors open at 7 p.m. for the John Anderson and Mark Chestnutt anniversary concert at the Pharr Events Center, 3000 N. Cage. Tickets are $20 general admission and $37 for reserved seating. Call 800-745-3000 or go to ticketmaster.com to purchase.

• Los Tigres Del Norte, Joan Sebastian and El Chapo de Sinaloa perform at 7 p.m. at State Farm Arena in Hidalgo. Doors open at 6 p.m. for the 7 p.m. show. Go to ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000 to purchase.

Tickets range from $59.50 to $175 per person.

November 8 The opening reception for the Upper Valley Art League’s next exhibit, “Beams of Light,” takes place in the UVAL gallery on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 7 to 9 p.m. The themed exhibit captures the essence of the interplay of beams of light.

Each piece is an original work of art captured in a variety of mediums, including photography.

The public is invited to the free event. Light refreshments will be served. UVAL is located in the Kika De La Garza Fine Arts Center, 921 E. 12th St. in Mission. Call 583-2787 for further information.

November 8 He’s lovable, he’s huggable and he’s all “fluffy.”

He’s comedic genius Gabriel Iglesias, and he’s performing at State Farm Arena at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets range from $30 to $65 and are available at ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.

November 9 Lionel Richie performs at State Farm Arena in Hidalgo for one night only. Show starts 8:30 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m. Ticket prices range from $75 to $245 and are on sale at ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.

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Pre-K student blows whistle on classmate with gun

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By Julie Silva a Joya ISD Police Chief Raul Gonzalez is thankful for the action of one 4-year-old boy last week.

It was because of that 4-year-old, an assistant teacher was informed that one of the child’s classmates brought a gun to school and the gun was confiscated, Gonzalez said. The incident occurred at Benavides Elementary School in Sullivan City on Thursday.

Gonzalez said Monday morning he planned to take a gift to the family of the 4-year-old who passed on the information on behalf of Crime Stoppers.

That morning, Gonzalez said, the pre-K student with the gun told his classmate he had it in his backpack during PE. When the students went back to class, the classmate told the assistant teacher.

“That’s the impressive part about it because 4 year olds think about a lot of different things,” Gonzalez said.

Within minutes, the assis-

tant teacher confirmed there was a gun in the backpack and took the backpack to the lead teacher, who picked the gun up, hoping it was a toy.

When she felt how heavy it was, she realized it was real. The teacher took it to the principal’s office, where it was locked in a safe and the police department was called.

“That it happened? Yes,” Gonzalez said. “Were we prepared to handle it? Yes. We tell this to all kids: Anytime you hear of someone doing something inappropriate or bringing something inappropriate, especially a weapon, to school, it is very important that you tell somebody.”

The 4-year-old who brought the gun had been dropped off at school, and he hadn’t told anyone else about the weapon, not even his older sibling, who also attends Benavides Elementary. Gonzalez said some of the boy’s family are good members of the community and were disappointed when they heard what happened.

“I personally inter-

viewed him, and I can say this with 100 percent certainty: He had no malicious intent whatsoever. He hadn’t been threatened by anybody, had not threatened anybody.

He didn’t want to harm anybody. He was just curious, bottom line.”

He said the district didn’t call a lockdown because the gun was secured and officials didn’t feel it was needed. Officers with the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office were on campus speaking for Red Ribbon Week, and Gonzalez said he asked them to incorporate gun safety into their presentations.

The chief also pointed out that the Glock wasn’t readily dischargeable, meaning it had bullets, but there was not one in the chamber. A shooter would have had to pull back the slide at the top of the weapon to put a bullet in the chamber, Gonzalez said, demonstrating with his own weapon that he didn’t think a 4-year-old would have the strength to do it.

Gonzalez said the district was still discussing a punishment for the boy, and

tal district.

The 8-cent hospital district tax rate is on the November ballot for approval, and the revenue would be split between indigent healthcare, the medical school and administration fees.

During citizens forum at the county’s Tuesday meeting, there was heated debate on both sides of the issue of funding for the proposed hospital district. Many groups were present to encourage voting in favor of the medical district.

Members of Valley Interfaith, Azteca and other political organizations spoke in favor of the hospital district, pointing out the medical

school would provide better medical care for the poor citizens who live in Hidalgo County.

One speaker said on the initial ballot request of 8 cents per $100 valuation of a home amounts to less than the cost of a movie ticket.

Others, such as Fern McClaugherty, said while the ballot stated 8 cents at first, the wording left the door open for the cost per month to rise as high as 75 cents per $100 valuation, which amounted to $62.50 per month per $100 valuation.

Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa has said he intends to file a bill in Austin during the next legislative session to lower the cap to 25 cents.

Public divided on hospital district

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By Kathy Olivarez embers of the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court said they would consider lowering the tax rate by 2.14 cents next year if the proposed hospital district is approved.

“I think it’s only fair to do that and pass that on to the taxpayer,” Pct. 1 Commissioner A.C. Cuellar said.

County Judge Ramon Garcia said the 2.14 cents would add up to the $6 million the county currently sends to the state each year to help offset the costs of indigent care. He said when people discuss the proposed hospital district, which if approved would take over payments of indigent healthcare to the state, they continue to ask if the county would lower its tax rate to make up for the tax from the hospi-

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it will be in line with the district’s Student Code of Conduct. They’ll look at the totality of the circumstances, he said, and keep in mind that the boy is well-behaved in the classroom and didn’t have the intention of hurting anyone.

“Kids make mistakes.

Some will make some very serious mistakes like this, but at the end of the day, the one thing that we’re never going to do as a school district is turn our backs on the kids because we understand that the only way that you’re going to be successful in life is to have a good education,” Gonzalez said, adding that Superintendent Alda Benavides reminds him that the district is there to educate children, not put them behind bars.

And with the opening of hunting season, Gonzalez said it’s a good time for parents to talk to their children about gun safety.

“It’s important that we never get tired of telling kids they’re not supposed to bring weapons to school, drugs to school,” Gonzalez said. “We had a plan in place, and it worked.”

LJISD has folkloric presentation this weekend

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By Kathy Olivarez

he first performance of the La Joya ISD folkloric dance and mariachi program for the 2014-15 school year will be held Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1-2 at the La Joya Performing Arts Center on Coyote Drive near La Joya High School.

According to Velma Cisneros, events coordinator for La Joya Performing Arts Center, the fall show, called “Three Schools, Once Voice” is a combination of mariachi and folkloric dance students from La Joya’s three high schools. Each dance group will perform for about 30 minutes, doing two dances from Mexico or Costa Rica.

In between presentations while the dancers are leaving the stage and the next group is getting ready, the mariachi students from each school will give a 10-minute presentation.

The fall show is a taste of what will come in the spring when each high school is given a weekend to perform its own show. At that time, they will perform the dances

and songs they have mastered, presenting a show an hour and a half long. Those shows will start in mid-February and run into March.

Groups performing in this show are La Joya’s High School’s Grupo Folklorico Tabasco and Mariachi Los Coyotes, Palmview High School’s Grupo Folklorico Ozo Matli and Mariachi Los Lobos , and Juarez-Lincoln High School’s Folklorico Sol Azteca and Mariachi Sol will also perform.

The dancers from each school will be wearing the full skirts of brightly colored prints for general dances and will also have special costumes for some of the new dances that are being introduced from other Latin American countries.

Tickets are $8 and all seats are general admission.

Cisneros said the performing arts theater also has a balcony for additional seating once the main floor is full and there are no bad seats anywhere. Call 580-5160 to arrange for tickets. Cash or checks only are accepted when paying for tickets.

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Promises, Promises, Promises

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o matter how much you may like them (at least some of them), you just can’t trust politicians.

Remember George Bush’s “Read my lips, no new taxes” promise?

Or how about, “If you like your (health insurance) plan, you can keep it.” (Barack Obama, 2010) In a last ditch effort to cast aside opposition to the ill-conceived Hidalgo County Hospital District tax, the county judge and commissioners are now “promising” to lower the county tax rate if we just pass the hospital district measure (Prop. 1 on the November ballot). Despite the rhetoric of some of the commissioners, this was not their intent or plan.

Several weeks ago, when members of the OWLS (Objective Watchers of the Legal System) argued that the county tax rate should be reduced if the hospital district is approved along with its new taxes. This was met with stiff disagreement.

Now, all of a sudden, this is the Commissioner’s Court’s plan?

Obviously, it is no more than a ploy to offset stiff resistance from the community opposed to yet another tax.

We already pay property taxes to the county, city, school districts, Drainage District #1, South Texas College and South Texas ISD. As it is, Hidalgo County has the highest tax rate of the larger counties in the state. Compare the tax rates: Hidalgo County, $0.59; Travis County (Austin), $0.49; Harris County (Houston), $0.41; El Paso County, $0.40; Bexar County (San Antonio), $0.32; Tarrant County, $0.26; Dallas County, $0.24.

Let’s say you’re okay with increasing your taxes 8 cents for a hospital district.

Do you really think they aren’t going to increase that tax rate in a year or two?

Just as South Texas College recently approved a 25% tax increase this year, we will see costs for this proposed hospital district spiraling out of control.

Hollis Rutledge Jr. expressed it well Wednesday as we chatted about the elections. If we approve the hospital district, it will open the floodgates for illegals to come over here for free medical services.

Anyone with the reasoning ability of a 5th grader knows that’s true. And when that happens, the hospitals will be back at the courthouse asking for more money (there’s your tax rate increase) for indigent care.

This is an idea that clearly has not been thought out, as the effects will be harmful to all county residents. This is not so much designed to help the indigent as it is designed to make the rich richer. The hospitals and their investors are the ones who truly stand to benefit -- from both the hospital district and the medical school, which will also be asking for funding from you and me, using the Hidalgo County Hospital District as a new source of tax funds for them to dip into -- adding to their already fat profits. Do doctors really need any more money? Really?

The Unaffordable Care Act I just received an unpleasant surprise in the mail this week. My insurance carrier just notified me that my private health insurance plan will no longer be avail-

able after December 31, due to the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).

This is just the latest in a series of negative notices I have received concerning my health insurance since the “Unaffordable Care Act” was passed at the midnight hour without anyone reading the bill.

The other notices are all rate increases. The latest in this series of price hikes was a 26.7% increase in March of this year. Mind you, I am in excellent health, with no pre-existing conditions and no medical claims on my insurance since the Unaffordable Care Act was passed.

Overall, since June, 2013, my insurance premiums have gone up 43%. Thanks, Mr. Obama.

So, what do you do? I called my insurance agent and asked, “What’s up? Why can’t I keep my insurance plan?”

Her answer was that Blue Cross Blue Shield (my health insurance provider) is dropping the old plans and replacing them with new ones conforming to Obamacare regulations.

Didn’t Obama say, “If you like your plan, you can keep it?”

We learned immediately when the Unaffordable Care Act provisions began to take effect that millions of people were being bumped off their health insurance plans. But now, it has become personal.

My plan is being cancelled, forcing me to add coverage that I don’t need or want?

I’m closer in age to being a great-grandparent than a parent at this point in time. Why is the government forcing us to not only have health insurance, but the Obamacare version of health insurance?

I went looking for answers and found a website called obamacarefacts.com.

The website states, “A common talking point of supporters of the Affordable Care Act was, "if you like your plan you can keep it….

If you have a non-grandfathered plan that meets the requirements of the ACA, you can keep it. Also if you have a grandfathered health plan that doesn't meet the requirements of the ACA you can keep it as long as the benefits remain relativity unchanged.

However, most grandfathered plans will change and will require people on those plans to move to a new plan that does meet the requirements of the ACA." Okay, so I have to get a new insurance plan. What’s that going to cost me? Adding coverage I don’t want or need, and putting me in an insurance pool with people with pre-existing conditions surely means it’s going to cost me more.

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The website also says, “Everyone is required to have insurance for 2014, allowing some to keep their plans and others to buy new plans with more coverage will unbalance the cost of premiums. It creates two separate pools of healthy and sick people.

“The healthy people would be more likely to stick with the old plans, which cost less and offer less coverage because they don’t expect to need it. Meanwhile, sick people would buy the more expensive, comprehensive plans.”

So, the healthy people who don’t use the insurance are not only required to have it, but they are going to be paying higher premiums to subsidize the cost for other people who do use the insurance. Does the word “socialism” come to mind?

When I asked my insurance agent about rates for the new Obama-approved plans, she said she cannot

quote any rates until open enrollment begins November 15. So, I have no idea what my insurance is going to cost. And, unless you are working for an entity such as a school district or governmental office, you probably don’t know either. And we have no control over many factors that affect the steeply rising cost of health insurance we are being required to buy.

Of course, we won’t know what the price tag will be until after the November 4 elections. Now, that’s no accident!

The price tag that needs to be paid should happen on November 4. Vote out the politicians who voted this healthcare fiasco into place on that midnight run under the cloak of darkness. This includes Congressman Ruben Hinojosa who continues to defend and promote Obamacare in his current re-election campaign.

By Ed Sterling Texas Press Association

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

USTIN — Polls continued to show Republican candidates ahead in top-of-ballot races as Texas moved closer to the Oct. 31 early voting deadline before Election Day, Nov. 4.

Political campaigns continued to work feverishly across Texas, knocking on doors, holding rallies, robocalling, planting signs, flooding mailboxes and barraging email accounts.

Gubernatorial candidates state Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, and Republican state Attorney General Greg Abbott, with their multi-million dollar advertising budgets, redoubled their appeals to television viewers. Abbott, ahead in the fundraising competition to fuel their respective campaigns in the closing days, and Davis were to report

their campaign cash on hand totals to the Texas Ethics Commission on Oct. 28.

Notably, Leticia Van de Putte, a San Antonio state senator and Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, notched endorsements from daily newspapers, such as the Austin American-Statesman, Beaumont Enterprise, Corpus Christi Caller-Times, Dallas Morning News, El Paso Times, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Houston Chronicle, Longview News-Journal, San Antonio Express-News and Wichita Falls Times Record News, and groups such as the AFL-CIO, Emily’s List, Annie’s List and Texas PharmPAC; and by actress Eva Longoria.

Also notably, Van de Putte’s opponent, fellow state Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Hous-

ton, has been endorsed by political action groups such as the Tea Party, National Rifle Association, Home School PAC, Concerned Women for America, National Federation of Independent Business, Texas Oil and Gas Association, Texas Association of Business, Texas Association of Realtors, Texas Farm Bureau, Texas Cattle Feeders Association and Texas Medical Association.

As of Oct. 24, the midpoint in early voting, the Secretary of State’s Elections Division had posted daily and cumulative figures for Texas’ 15 largest population counties. The figures show that of the nearly 9 million registered voters in those counties, more than 726,000 (or 8 percent) cast a ballot in the first five days of early voting.

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Oct ober 31 – The Mission High School Class of 1975 reunion will begin at Tom Landry Stadium at the Homecoming game. Following the game, former classmates will met at the Mission Catholic War Veterans Hall, 500 W. Business Hwy. 83 in Mission. For more information, call Janie Gaytan at 358-0267.

Oct ober 31 – Create a sugar skull pumpkin for “Family Fun Night” at the International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 Nolana in McAllen. It will be held in the old art studio from 4 to 6 p.m. Seating is limited. Cost is regular admission price plus $2 for supplies. Admission for IMAS members is always free. Call 682-0123 for information.

Oct ober 31-November 2 – The Mission High School Class of ’65 will celebrate its 50th reunion during the Eagles’ homecoming weekend. Payment deadline is Oct. 20. The Friday homecoming activities include the MHS exes reception, pep rally and Eagles homecoming game against Lincoln-Juarez High School. An after game party will conclude Friday’s reunion festivities. A dinner and reunion celebration will take place Saturday evening at Balli’s Social Events Center in Mission. Sunday brunch will be at La Casa del Taco. For costs, to register or more information, email MissionHigh65@aol.com or call 424-6381.

Fall is Country Fair time!

Pre-kinder children, their parents and/or grandparents are invited to the Agape Christian School annual Country Fair on Friday, Nov. 7. From 9 to 11 a.m., they can participate with their PK2, PK3 and PK4 students in a variety of carnival type games and rides. This year there will be a hayride, pony rides, a ferris wheel, a pirate ship and the tea cups. Children will toss cowboy hats into a ring, beanbags into a boot, line dance with their parents and along with other games, all topped off with popcorn and slushes. Parents interested in finding out more about Agape Christian School are invited to bring their preschool aged children and join in. Admission is free. Call 585-9773 for more information.

EWBC hosts ‘Campfire with a Naturalist’ series

EDINBURG – The Edinburg World Birding Center begins its “Campfire with a Naturalist,” series exploring the world of night-dwelling wildlife. The first program is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and will focus on “Nocturnal Birds.”

Each week at sunset, naturalists will guide participants through the garden and the center’s wetlands while learning about the spe-

cial creatures that hunt after dark. After the tours, the group will gather by the fire, to enjoy campfire snacks and share stories about wildlife encounters.

The series schedule and topics include bats, Nov. 12; spiders, Nov. 19; moths, Nov. 26; nocturnal mammals, Dec. 3; and a special program on astronomy and the night sky, Dec. 10. The

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Alejandro and Aracely Morales of Mission honored their daughter, Alejandra, in celebration of her 15th birthday.

A church service was held Oct. 25 at Valley Worship Center in McAllen, and a reception followed at Mandingos Ballroom in Mission. She is a ninth grade student at Jimmy Carter Early College High School in La Joya.

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Nov ember 1 – Juan Diego Academy is holding its Fourth Annual Gala fundraiser at the campus, 5208 S. FM 494 in Mission. This year’s theme, “Botanica,” celebrates times gone by.

It begins at 6 p.m. and features a reception with live music, dinner, silent and live auctions and entertainment by the JDA Dance Class. Individual tickets are $100 per person. Proceeds will help with construction of new classrooms. Call the school office at 583-2753 for tickets.

Nov ember 1 – “Dia de los Muertos: Authors’ Night Readings” at the Writers’ Forum begins at 6:30 p.m.at the Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center at 225 E. Stenger in San Benito.

The Forum promotes a creative group of writers, featuring their skills through talent sharing throughout the year. Participation is free. For more information, call 350-3905.

Nov ember 1 – Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame and Museum will host the second annual Squeezebox Boom 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk at the Heavin Resaca Trail. Register online at Magic Valley Events.com. Entry fee is $20 for runners and $10 for walkers. Proceeds benefit the Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Call Rey Avila at 245-1666 for more information.

Nov ember 1 – Dia de los Muertos: Authors’ Night Readings at The Writers’ Forum begins at 6:30 p.m.at the Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center at 225 E. Stenger in San Benito. The Forum promotes a creative group of writers, featuring their skills through talent sharing at performances throughout the year. Participation is free. For more information, call 3503905.

Nov ember 6 – Join the staff at Quinta Mazatlan at 6 p.m. for a screening of the documentary “Birders: The Central Park Effect,” which explores the birds and birders of New York City’s Central Park. Songbirds, most of which migrate at night, concentrate in urban green spaces along their migration route, in order to rest and feed. The program fee is $3 per person; no advance reservation is required. Quinta Mazatlan is located at 600 Sunset in McAllen. For more information, call 681-3370.

Nov ember 6 – Explore the hydrophobic world of moon sand for “Family Fun Night” at the International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 Nolana in McAllen. It will be held in the old art studio from 4 to 6 p.m. Seating is limited. Cost is regular admission price plus $2 for supplies. Admission for IMAS members is always free. Call 682-0123 for information.

Nov ember 6 - Buckets of Fun, “Fun with Leaves,” runs from 10 to 11 a.m. at Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset in McAllen, for preschool children and their parents. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for kids and seniors. There will be a movie night featuring “Central Park Effect,” from 6 to 7 p.m. Admission is $3 per person. Call 681-3370 for more information.

Nov ember 6 – Pharrmers Market will have its first anniversary grand re-opening for the new harvest season with dozens of vendors selling organic or naturally grown fruits and vegetables from local farmers. Other vendors may include cottage food like breads, jams, natural items like soaps and arts and crafts. It takes place from 4 to 7 p.m. at 724 N. Cage Blvd.

Nov ember 8 – The regular monthly meeting of Aglow International Mission Spanish Lighthouse begins at 6 p.m. at Taco Ole Restaurant, 2316 N. Conway, Mission. Juanita Villarreal, pastor at Liberty Temple in Pharr, is the featured speaker. For more information, call Esthela Villarreal at 655-1119 or Connie Escamilla at 279-7887.

Nov ember 8 – Alton Elementary School will host its First 5K Run/Walk/Get Colorful event.

This will be a color run with the first wave starting at 8 a.m. followed by the next at 8:30 a.m. Participants are asked to arrive an hour prior to the wave time. Registration can be done at Alton Elementary School, 205 N. Chicago, Alton. Early registration through Oct. 24 is $10 for ages 15 and up and $5 for ages 7 to 14. After Oct. 24, registration prices increase $5 for each bracket. T-shirts for the event will be $8. For more information, call 323-7600.

Nov ember 8 – The Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild meets 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at South Texas College, 400 N. Border in Weslaco, Building G, Room 191. Use parking Lot 1. For additional information, call Rene Darkis at 812-890-1572.

Nov ember 8 – Market Days in downtown San Benito runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Batts Street & Railroad Tracks with local vendors, live music and food. Call 361-3804, Ext. 302 or 304, for more information.

Nov ember 11 – The public is invited to the Marine Military Academy’s Veterans Day Parade at 4 p.m. on the MMA Parade Grounds. Veterans from all military branches are encouraged to attend and will be asked to join the MMA superintendent for the pass in review.

MMA’s battalion-size parades are always held in front of the historic Iwo Jima Monument.

Although bleacher seating is available, individuals may bring lawn chairs. MMA is located at 320 Iwo Jima Blvd., off Loop 499, and next to the airport in Harlingen. For more information, call 421-9225.

Nov ember 11 – A Veterans Day ceremony begins at 8:50 a.m. when veterans and surviving family members are invited to march down Sam Houston Street with a police escort to the San Benito Veterans War Memorial site (Railroad Tracks and Rowson Street). A patriotic ceremony will pay tribute to all veterans. To participate, or for more information, call Victor Garza at 399-7464.

Nov ember 12 – The Upper Valley Home Owners Association meets at Twin Lakes RV Park, 301 N. Shary Road at 9 a.m. for discussions on tax issues. Owners of RVs and park models are invited.

Nov ember 13 – Volunteers are needed for the Operation Interdependence-RGV organization’s next “Packing Party” scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Salvation Army at 1600 N. 23rd St. (23rd and Pecan) in McAllen.

The event is suitable activity for families, church groups, co-workers and individuals.

To volunteer, become a sponsor for the campaign, make Remember these a monetary or in-kind donasimple safety rules: tion by contacting Jennifer Don’t trick-or-treat alone!

Nava at 632-3589. Every Always go in groups, and penny goes directly to buyyounger children should always ing supplies for the soldiers. be accompanied by an adult.

Refreshments will also be Beware of confining provided. costumes! Avoid masks that Nov ember 13 – Make a perobstruct vision and costumes sonalized hot drink mug that restrict movement. for “Family Fun Night” Be visible! Carry a flashlight, at the International Muand apply reflective strips to seum of Art & Science, your costume, so drivers can 1900 Nolana in McAlsee you at night. len. It will be held in Do not enter! Only accept the old art studio from treats outside the front door 4 to 6 p.m. Seating is never go inside a stranger’s limited. Cost is regular house or car for any reason. admission price plus $2 No eating! Discard any for supplies. Admission unwrapped or suspicious for IMAS members is looking candy. Have parents always free. Call 682inspect all food before eating.

0123 for information.

Nov ember 13– Buckets of This important safety message courtesy of: Fun, “Fun with FeathMission Police Department ers,” runs from 10 to 11 www.missionpolice.org a.m. at Quinta Mazatlan,

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Spreading the words The students and staff at Cavazos Elementary School went all out for a book drive in conjunction with the H-E-B Read 3 School Book Drive Challenge. In just one week, they brought in 2,540 new or like-new children’s books to share with other children. The campus has 520 students currently enrolled at the school, which averaged out to about five books donated per child. The campus held a couple of mini-contests in association with the drive. Irma Solis was recognized for being the teacher to bring in the most books. The class with the most donated books was Genie Valadez’s 4th grade students. Pictured is Mrs. Nancy Ramirez’s fifth grade class as they made their donations Joe Lopez, executive director for state and federal programs at Mission CISD has been selected by the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) to participate in its Superintendents Leadership Academy (SLA).

Only 15 assistant superintendents and administrators from across the nation were selected for the year-long program which is based on leadership and commitment to raise the level of student achievement for students of color and for English Language Learners.

ATTRACTIONS

November 13-23 The Pharr Community Theater presents their production of “Pat & Lyndon” based on a script by Archer Crosley and directed by Luis Moreno. The two-act play will be staged at the Carnahan Elementary auditorium, 317 W. Gore St. in Pharr.

It’s the story of two men who went to Vietnam and died. Pat in body and Lyndon in spirit. Pat was a soldier, Lyndon was the 36th President of the United States. Showtimes are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30

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p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.

Tickets are $7 general admission and $5 for anyone under 18. For more information, call 648-2488 or 655-9308.

November 14-16 The Upper Valley Art League (UVAL) second Mission Celebration of Fine Art show will be held at the Mission Community Center at 1420 E. Kika de la Garza Loop.

Artists will be exhibiting original works of fine art in oil, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, drawing, sculptures, ceramics, jew-

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series is geared toward adults, but families with children ages 10 and up are also welcomed.

Reservations are required as space is limited. The fee is $3 for members and $5 for non-members. The EWBC is located at 714 S. Raul Longoria. To register or for more information, call 3819922.

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elry, fiber art, encaustic and photography. Participating artists will demonstrate their various mediums on site all three days of the event and will also have works available for sale.

Show hours are Friday from 1 to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The show is free and open to the public. Vendors will have food to sell.

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600 Sunset in McAllen, for preschool children and their parents. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for kids and seniors. Erik Bruhnke will speak from 6 to 7 p.m. on “Birds of the Northwoods.” Admission is $3 per person. Call 681-3370 for more information.

Nov ember 15 – A chicken barbecue fundraiser will be held to benefit the new Pioneer Diamond Belles dancers. Plates are $6 each filled with a leg quarter, rice, beans, bread and jalapeño.

Pick-up will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.at the Thompson Fruit Stand, 2409 E. 4 Mile Rd. in Mission. Plates can be purchased in advance from any Diamond Belle or by calling Betty Peña, Booster president, at 802-2994. Plates will also be available that day while supplies last.

To see the complete Events Calendar for the coming weeks, go to www.ptrgv.com.

ocal writer, reporter, storyteller and author Roda Hilenski Grubb presented her book, Rocksann Finds God, Oct. 23 at Oh Kay’s in McAllen. Writing for the Winter Texan Times, the McAllen Chamber of Commerce newsletter, and other publications, Roda found her career’s passion in her writing. Taking it up a notch, she became a published author with her first children’s book and has two more books in the process.

A book for all ages, Rocksann Finds God (illustrated by local artist, Senorina Véliz Roberts) tells Rocksann’s story as the inquisitive girl is sent out in search of the being called “God.” Her whole life, Rocksann has been able to communicate with all of nature but nothing has been able to help her in this quest.

Rocksann finds the path to God through her own determination and unquenchable thirst for answers. And one thing’s for sure - God sure does answer her questions.

Rocksann Finds God is available at Oh Kays in McAllen and at Amazon. com. Autographed copies of the book may also be purchased directly from the author by emailing her at rodathewriter@gmail.com.

To learn more about Roda Grubb and her new books, visit her online at www.rodathewriter.com

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Velma Alvarez ISSION - Velma Alvarez, 53, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014 at her home in Mission after a battle with cancer.

Survivors include her partner, Mirta Espinosa; children, Vanessa Ramirez and Oscar Garza; sister, Diana Barrera; and one grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Esther Alvarez.

A service was held on Saturday, Oct. 25, at Ric Brown Family Funeral Home in Mission. Interment followed at Valley Memorial Gardens in Mission.

Benedict Henry Callanan ISSION - Benedict Henry Callanan, 90, passed away on Monday, Oct. 27, 2014 at his home in Mission.

Mr. Callanan was born on March 2, 1924, in Springfield, Minn. to Edward and Rose Callanan. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was stationed in Australia, New Guinea and The Philippines. He enrolled at Creighton University in Omaha, Neb. and graduated in 1950 with a degree in pharmacy. He married Ethel Mueller on July 23, 1952, in Springfield and owned and operated Ben’s Pharmacy in Winnebago, Minn. from the 1950s until 1978 when he moved to Mission. He was a parishioner of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Mission.

Survivors include his son, Mark Callanan of Mission; daughters; Rebecca Huening of Munich, Germany, Mary Jo Callanan of Mission; sisters, Alice Miller of Roseville, Minn. and Rita Windschitl of Comfrey, Minn.; and nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Ethel Callanan; his parents; brother, Edward Callanan; sisters, Mary Zschetzsche, Agnes Bergee and Ruth Callanan.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, Oct. 31, at 11 a.m. at Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery.

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Elvia Jean Navarro ISSION – Elvia Jean Navarro, 53, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014 in Edinburg.

Survivors include her children, Michael Navarro, Samantha Navarro and Jason Navarro; brother, Eddie Cantu; and seven grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jose Rogelio Cantu.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Oct. 31, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cremation will follow.

Ricardo Quintanilla ISSION - Ricardo Quintanilla, 44, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014.

He was born on April 28, 1970, in Yakima, Wash. to Ramiro Quintanilla and Maria Dolores Villatoro.

Survivors include his wife, Cristina Salas Quintanilla; son, Ricardo Quintanilla Jr.; daughters, Alicia Monique Quintanilla and Jaqueline Cristina Quintanilla; his parents; brothers, Ramon Quintanilla, Ramiro Quintanilla and Juan A. Hernandez Jr.; and sisters, Yvonne Hernandez, Veronica Hernandez, Jennifer Leal, Vanessa Hernandez, Sandra Jean Hernandez and Lisa Marie Quintanilla.

A funeral mass was held on Oct. 27 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Mission. Interment followed at Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Mission.

Guadalupe Sanchez ISSION – Guadalupe (Lupe) Sanchez passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, after a battle with cancer.

She was born in Mission on Dec. 12 to the pioneering family of Tomas and Paula Sauceda.

Survivors include her children, Herminia Wilson, Evangelina Sotel, Elena Rodriguez, Gilberto Sanchez Jr. and Roel Sanchez; brother, Feliciano Sauceda; sisters, San Juana Vasquez and Antonia Rodriguez and 16 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.

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She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilberto Sanchez; parents; daughter, Josefina; brothers, Vicente, Inez and Miguel; and sister Etanislada.

The mass was held on Oct. 30 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Mission. A graveside service followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Mission.

Pallbearers were her grandchildren, and honorary pallbearers were her sons.

Jack A. Stocks ISSION - Jack A. Stocks, 78, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, at his home after a battle with cancer.

Mr. Stocks was born in Arkansas in 1935. After graduating, he served in the U.S. Air Force and then joined Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. He moved up the ladder as an assistant store manager, store manager, and territory sales representative. After 20 years with Goodyear, he and his wife, June, purchased their own business and ran it until retirement. In 1993 they came to the Valley and made it their home.

He helped to start Senior Softball League and played in the league for 15 years.

He played in and helped to start the Joy Norris and Country Sunshine band.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, June; sons, Jeffrey and Eric Stocks; brother, Harold Stocks; and three grandsons.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Riley and Mattie Stocks, and two brothers and a sister.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Notices

Nancy Jo Corn MISSION - Nancy Jo Corn passed away on Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, at her home.

Edward J. Dostal MISSION - Edward J. Dostal, 82, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014, at Mission Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Blanca A. Garcia SULLIVAN CITY – A funeral mass for Blanca A. Garcia was held on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

Religious groups unite to launch ‘Faith Counts’

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ASHINGTON, D.C. – Major faith groups in the United States announced the launch of Faith Counts (www.FaithCounts.net), a multi-faith organization aimed at promoting the value of faith. The nonprofit, nondenominational organization is comprised of many religious communities who represent over 100 million Americans.

The centerpiece of Faith Counts is a social media campaign that tells stories about how faith inspires, empowers, motivates and comforts billions of people to emphasize the significant contributions of faith to individuals and to society. The initiative came about as the leadership of several major religious groups recognized a need, and an opportunity to harness their collective influence simply to remind people that faith plays a positive role in society.

Speaking on behalf of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Archbishop William Lori, states, “Religious faith is an integral part of our society and needs to be lifted up and celebrated. Faith prompts acts of kindness every day, in every community of our nation. It also connects us to God and to each other as members of the human family.”

Kerry Troup, spokeswoman for Faith Counts, adds, “We’re finding that, in spite of a growing sense that faith is not something to talk about, and a culture that marginalizes faith, people

are actually hungry for our message about faith. Our hope is that people who see our work, regardless of what religion they are, will have a better appreciation for the value of faith, feel inspired to share these stories and ultimately feel good about expressing how faith makes them who they are.”

Faith Counts will feature an ongoing series of themed hashtag campaigns, each highlighting a beneficial attribute of faith. The first campaign, #FaithCounts, encourages users to tell why faith counts to them.

One video, for example, features a homeless panhandler with a charitable instinct. Another illustrates how faith can create a series of guideposts to navigate life’s challenging experiences. Future campaigns will include content featuring people whose lives have been shaped by their faith, including Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin, kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart, and others.

Elder Daniel R. Jackson, president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America, states, “Millions of Americans of every religion are motivated by their faith to go and serve the most vulnerable among us. Their gracious acts can be seen in soup kitchens, hospitals, schools, homeless shelters and many other humanitarian causes.

Faith Counts will serve as a gentle reminder about these and other positive and meaningful attributes of faith in society.”

Jasjit Singh, executive director of the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF), notes “Faith Counts has a refreshingly simple message: faith is a good thing. We are drawn to the Faith Counts campaign because it reflects our belief in the tremendous societal value of all faiths, and are excited about Faith Counts' ability to reach, engage, and unite interfaith communities."

All faith communities are welcome and encouraged to join. Current Faith Counts partners: • Hillel International • The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops • The Seventh-day Adventist Church • Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints • Franciscan University of Steubenville • 1st Amendment Partnership For more information, check it out on Facebook. com/MyFaithCounts, FaithCounts.net, or Twitter @MyFaithCounts .

in Sullivan City. Burial followed at Sullivan City Cemetery.

Yolanda Martinez ALTON – A funeral service for Yolanda Martinez was held on Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, at Virgil Wilson Mortuary in Mission. Burial followed at San Jose Cemetery in Mission.

Maria Guadalupe Ortiz MISSION - Maria Guadalupe Ortiz passed away on Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, at her home in Mission.

Guillermo Rodriguez LA JOYA - Guillermo Rodriguez, 18, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, at his home in La Joya.

Pete H. Saenz MISSION - Pete H. Saenz, 96, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014, at LifeCare Hospital South in McAllen.

Robert E. Tomlinson MISSION - Robert E.

Tomlinson, 78, passed away on Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, at Comfort House.

Jose Vargas MISSION - Jose Vargas, 85, passed away on Saturday Oct. 25, 2014, at McAllen Medical Center. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 1 to 9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. rosary at Ric Brown Family Funeral Home in Mission.

ChurCh DireCtory BREAD OF LIFE CHURCH 2820 N. Conway Ave. • 581-1411 CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD 4501 N. McColl. - McAllen CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 29th & Dove - McAllen 618-0884 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Missonaries • 580-2570 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH 911 N. Main - McAllen 686-4241 CONWAY AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH 1 Mi. N. Conway • 585-2413 EL FARO BIBLE CHURCH 15 miles W. of Mission on Exp. 83 Sullivan City, TX • 585-5617 EL MESIAS UNITED METHODIST 209 E. 6th • 585-2334 FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 3 miles N. Shary Rd. • 581-1465 FAITH FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH 1 mile N. Exp. 83 on Tom Gill Rd. 519-6311 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 1300 Doherty • 585-1442 FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 12th and Miller - Mission 585-7281 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1102 Ash St. • 585-4829 for worship schedule.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1101 Doherty • 585-1665

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NORTH PALMVIEW APOSTOLIC CHURCH 7612 W. 6 Mile Ln. Mission • 735-2569

ROAD TO SALVATION ASSEMBLY OF GOD 239 W. 2nd St. - La Joya 1312 Oblate • 585-3261

OUR LADY QUEEN OF ANGELS One-half mile South Leo Avenue La Joya • 585-5223

SAN CRISTOBAL MAGALLANES & COMPANIONS PARISH

3805 Plantation Grove Blvd., Ste. 5

OUR LADY OF FATIMA CHURCH 6634 El Camino Real • Granjeno 279-4159

SAN MARTIN DE PORRES 5 mi. N. Conway, 1/2 Mile West Alton • 585-8001 & 585-8002

ALL SAINTS/ALL SOULS WEEKEND

IGLESIA BAUTISTA BETANIA 851 S. Breyfogle Rd. • 585-5688

OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH 2.5 miles S. Conway (FM 1016) Mission • 279-4159

ST. JOHN OF THE FIELDS CATHOLIC CHURCH 1052 Washington Ave. • 585-2325

MISSION

IGLESIA BAUTISTA CRISTO EL REY 1600 E. Bus. 83 - Mission

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC CHURCH 620 Dunlap • 585-2623

IGLESIA BAUTISTA COLONIAL 3713 N. La Homa Rd. • 585-5332

OUR LADY OF THE HOLY ROSARY CHURCH 923 Matamoros St. • 581-2193

ST. PETER & ST. PAUL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 2310 N. Stewart Rd. 585-5005

IGLESIA BAUTISTA DEL VALLE 217 W. Mile 3 Rd. • 424-1602 Palmhurst

PALM VALLEY CHURCH 1720 E. Griffin Pkwy.

585-3203

SHINING LIGHT BAPTIST CHURCH 6 1/8 N. Doffing Rd. (FM 492) 580-4078

FREEDOM LIFE CHURCH 2214 W. Griffin Pkwy. • 519-7000 Mission GRACIA DIVINA MINISTRY 4122 N. Conway • 584-3112 GREAT OAKS COMMUNITY CHURCH 2722 N. Conway • 451-5500 Mission IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL SEPTIMO DIA 1725 W. Griffin Parkway 581-9008

IGLESIA DEL PUEBLO 7500 West Expressway 83 581-1900 IGLESIA DEL DIVINO REDENTOR 1020 North Los Ebanos Rd 585-5898

PEÑITAS BAPTIST CHURCH 1/3 Mile S. of Exp.83 on FM 1427 583-6236 PRIMERA BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of 6th & Oblate 585-4711

LA RESPUESTA CHURCH 405 W. 12th Street • 585-0787

PRIMERA IGLESIA DEL VALLE APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY 210 St. Marie. • 585-8651

MISSION CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1 mi. E. 495 • 585-6683

PROMISE LAND CHURCH 2300 E. Palm Circle (Corner of 495) Mission, TX 78572 • 624-9307

NEW HOPE AT THE BORDER 905 N. Conway • 585-4122

RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH 901 S. Shary Rd. (Located in the Holiday Inn Express Conference Room) 451-4838

NORTH MISSION CHURCH OF CHRIST 1410 E. 3 Mile Line • 585-0146

Mission • 580-4551

ST. PAUL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH 1119 Francisco • 585-2701

Commercial Lawn Equipment “Since 1954”

915 West Bus. 83 • Mission, tX 78572 • (956) 581-7433

KING, GUERRA, DAVIS & GARCIA

ATTORNEYS AT LAW DAVID H. GUERRA NEAL KING (retired) DARRELL DAVIS ESMERALDA GARCIA (retired) 301 E. Tom Landry • Mission • 585-1622

THE FATHERS: †FR. JIM, FR. PHILION & FR. ROY (†MAGNA, †SENTINEL, †MAGNO, †AUGIE, †DIDYMUS, †CHUNkLY, VALENTINE, NEWLY, BENDITO & FRITZ)

TEMPLO BIBLICO 5 Mile/Conway • 581-4981 or 585-3831 TEMPLO EVANGELICO, M.B. CHURCH La Joya THE DOOR CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

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officer arrested the both of them and charged them with DWI. When it went to court, he said the judge questioned how both could be charged with DWI and the charge was dismissed. He does, however, have a DWI on his record. It happened 25 years ago when Garza was 21.

Meanwhile, Cantu said everything’s been handled in connection to a notice of federal tax lien for nearly $10,000 posted under a fake Facebook profile named Torres Mari. Cantu said she talked to her CPA in August and called the IRS office, and she’s on a payment plan.

“It’s taken care of. The school’s money is not my money,” Cantu said. “Trust me, there will be transparency the moment we step into office.”

Cantu pointed to a series of videos released last year by an attorney who has filed multiple lawsuits against city of Palmview and La Joya ISD officials alleging corruption. Garza and Alaniz both appear in them at different times. The videos, now on Youtube, are clips from a four-hour period at the Palmview City Hall.

The individuals in it discuss campaign contributions and how to balance finance reports as well as jobs at the

school district.

What The Diamond Pack is alleging is fact, Cantu said, while Team Liberty has been throwing out false allegations.

“I don’t have anything to do with that video,” Alaniz said. “That I specifically made any comments about cash or contracts or anything of that nature, no I didn’t.”

Garza said there was confusion when someone in the video mentioned $10,000 in cash. He said he asked if they were talking about his money because Garza had put his own money into the campaign.

“Am I supposed to report my own money?” he remembered asking. “On that video, they were cutting and pasting, and it doesn’t tell the whole story. I knew the camera was there. I saw it.

I wasn’t worried. It all started because somebody made a comment in a restaurant that somebody had donated $10,000 cash, but it wasn’t true and it spread like wildfire.”

Another Facebook post on “Did You Know” only contains a link to a news story in December from when federal investigators conducted searches at both the La Joya Housing Authority and Garza’s garage. Garza, director of the housing authority, said the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development began receiv-

ing complaints about him back when he first started running for office in 2010.

In 2010, he said, a federal agent asked to check some documents and Garza complied. Every year, Garza said, he gets a complaint.

And in 2012, another election year, Garza said another agent showed up and talked to some of the tenants at the housing authority, asking them if they had been promised housing in exchange for a vote in Garza’s favor.

“Then in 2013, they just showed up at my house,” Garza said. “They had like 30 agents. I didn’t know what was going on. They all had their guns pointed at me.”

At that point, Garza said, they took some documents from remodeling work Garza had done for other housing authorities. From the office, he said, they took financial records.

“I don’t know what they’re actually looking for,” Garza said. “I think it’s all complaints of people that hate me, but I’m not worried.”

On allegations that she pulled a child’s hair, Cantu said her daycare wouldn’t be open if that were true. Plus, she said, there are cameras.

At the end of the pro-Team Liberty commercial, a voice says in Spanish, “Vicky, don’t pull my hair.”

“CPS gave me letters of

compliance. I have parents that wrote letters for me. I have nothing to hide,” Cantu said. “It’s all just mudslinging.”

Meanwhile, Torres said a statement that his business has faced multiple lawsuits is untrue. There was one lawsuit in 2012 brought by a woman who added a bunch of changes to a house he was building for her, and then ended up being unable to pay. Torres sold the house to someone else, and she sued him, he said. But the case was settled out of court.

That’s the only lawsuit filed against him, he said.

“I didn’t get mad or anything, but it just looks bad when they accuse you of things,” Torres said. “Our commercial, I approved it.

Everything is true. They try to attack us with personal stuff, which is fine, you know, but get your facts straight.”

Getting personal Cantu said she’s been called derogatory names throughout the campaign and The Diamond Pack’s campaign posters were defaced. Her mother-, fatherand sister-in-law all have been brought into the campaign, she said.

Profiles also attack Torre, who said assertions that he didn’t pay his child support are untrue.

“They’ve attacked me pretty bad,” Torres said.

“Our stuff is personal because we’re not in there yet, and their stuff is what they’ve done, and it’s pretty bad.”

He pointed to a school across the street from the Hidalgo County Precinct 3 offices and said it’s falling apart while the school district is spending $5 million on golf courses.

Alaniz said the district didn’t buy a golf course.

“We purchased land that came with a golf course to build a natatorium, the planetarium, the tennis courts and the tutoring system that we’re going to have there,” Alaniz said. “That tutoring system is very important because of the ACT and SAT testing that we’re going to be offering over there.”

The purchase, Alaniz said, allows the district to offer students in the rural community opportunities they wouldn’t have otherwise.

Finger pointing Neither side claims responsibility for any of the anonymous or fake profiles.

“They want to link us to ‘Did You Know?’ but it’s not us,” Cantu said, adding that if she were in charge of that page, she’d delete some of the comments on posts in which people call her names.

Torres said he’s sure the page’s creator is one of the

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Election day schedule

Tuesday, Nov. 4 • 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Locations Alton City Hall Commission 509 S. Alton Blvd.

Alton Salinas Elementary School 10820 N. Conway Granjeno City Hall 6603 S. FM 494 Kika De La Garza School 5441 S. La Homa Road La Joya Youth Service Center 624 Saloman Chapa Mission Bannworth Boys & Girls Gym 1804 N. Shary Road John H. Shary Elementary 2300 N. Glasscock Kika De La Gara Building 921 E. 12th St. Mission City Hall Community Room 1201 East 8th Mission Fire Department 415 W. Tom Landry O’Grady Elementary School 810 W. Griffin Parkway Veterans Memorial High School 700 E. 2 Mile Road Palmhurst Church of Christ 1410 E. 3 Mile Road Palmview County Comm. Pct. #3 Office, 724 N. Breyfogle Road Palmview City Hall 400 W. Veterans Blvd Penitas Meeting Room Annex, 1320 S. Main St. Sullivan City Fire Station 500 Cenizo Drive

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OCHOA

Ochoa was given a $10,000 personal recognizance bond for each count, two bribery and one each of money laundering and organized criminal activity. He was released from jail just after 10 a.m. Thursday.

Ochoa had served as justice of the peace in precinct 3, which stretches from Sullivan City to Mission, for 24 years.

www.progresstimes.net | www.sharylandtimes.com He submitted a letter of resignation to Hidalgo County Judge Ramon Garcia Friday, Oct. 10, and it was effective immediately. The two-sentence letter did not give a reason for the sudden resignation. Ochoa ran unopposed for reelection to the office in the March primaries.

He also did not have a Republican opponent in the Novem-

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ber election.

Former Peñitas Mayor Marcos Ochoa was appointed to the JP seat. Garcia said because Ochoa’s name is on the ballot, he’ll have to resign again in January.

OLVERA

gravated kidnapping in connection to a crime that took place Dec. 22, 2012.

And then, on Oct. 24, the Hidalgo Sheriff’s Office learned of Olvera’s incarceration and met with him because in September he was implicated in another homicide case that took place Nov. 18, 2012, states a news release. Once Olvera met with sheriff’s investigators, he then implicated himself in the November 2012 crime, the news release states.

The Diaz Ordas, Tamaulipas, Mexico, resident was arraigned a second time in one week at the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office Adult Deten-

LEGACY

At that time, Dennis Holbrook said they weren’t able to sell the citrus for what production costs, and he was looking for a way to make ends meet. That’s when he started researching growing organic, and there wasn’t a lot of information available.

It was also about that time that Texas Tech came to him and asked if they could do a blind study on his employees to test for pesticide residues.

Holbrook agreed, but only if he was tested as well.

Diamond Pack’s supporters because all of the information on it is against Team Liberty, but he doesn’t know who is behind it.

He added he can’t keep up with all the other fake pro-

files, but “It’s them. We just can’t prove it.”

Alaniz said he just laughs when he’s sent screenshots of posts on Facebook.

“I think desperate times call for desperate measures.

I think that’s what they’re doing,” Alaniz said. “These

tion Center Oct. 27, where he was charged with his second count of capital murder and charge of criminal attempt at capital murder.

Deputies responded to 3101 W 5 Mile Line Road for a shooting Nov. 12, 2012. At the scene, 52-yearold Castos De Los Santos, 40-year-old Ramiro Rodriguez, 19-year-old Aurora De La Peña, 13-year-old male and 12-year-old female were shot. Both De Los Santos and Rodriguez died from injuries.

Through DNA analysis, sheriff investigators identified Jose Carlos Campos Martinez, 21, as a suspect to

the murders, states the news release. Martinez was arrested Sept. 8, 2014, and implicated himself and Olvera in the November 2012 crime, the news release states. Martinez was arraigned on a capital murder charge Sept. 9.

In the other homicide case, Mission Police responded to 1204 W. 24th Place in Sullivan City on a report of a murder and aggravated kidnapping Dec. 22, 2014. Officers found Rigoberto Olivarez, 27, dead with multiple gunshot wounds.

Another person was taken by force. It was later discovered Olivarez was shot with an assault rifle. Eyewitness

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“All the times I was a teenager, I was running those kinds of machines, working for a crop duster and mixing chemicals,” he said. “I had the highest (residue) levels of anybody at our company.”

Then in ’83, a 100-year freeze hit. The number of grapefruit acres in South Texas dropped from 75,000 to 35,000.

That’s when Dennis Holbrook made the move to organic, setting five-year goals for himself to decide if it was

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candidates deny that it’s them. We all know it’s them.

It’s funny that these things surface during election time only.

“If it was a legitimate concern, they wouldn’t be hiding behind fake profiles, to be honest with you.” from pg 1A

worth it. He surpassed those goals in three years. Whole Foods was his first customer.

The hundred-year freeze in ’89 put the citrus business out of commission for a couple of years, but Holbrook said they’d already seen that organic citrus could be successful. To pay the bills, they started planting vegetables.

Holbrook said he and his family had talked about starting a market like Klement’s but never moved on it, so when the Klements met with him about taking it over, he thought it would be a good fit.

accounts linked Olvera to the crime, states a news release from the city of Mission.

Jorge Bruno Ruiz, 30, and Erick Alberto Gomez, 28 also have warrants out for their arrest in connection to the December 2012 shooting. Mission PD Spokesman Lt. Jody Tittle said they have no leads on the whereabouts of the two suspects, but officers believe they are in Mexico.

A judge set Olvera’s bail at $1 million for aggravated kidnapping and no bail for the capital murder offense of Dec. 22, 2012. In regards to the Nov. 18 case, Olvera had a bail of $2 million. from pg 1A

“We’ve got kind of an aggressive plan for expansion in our wholesale business, but in the retail as well,” Dennis Holbrook said. “It’s something that will continue to allow our family to grow.”

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Notice of Public Hearing Mission Economic Development Corporation Notice is hereby given that the Mission Economic Development Corporation will conduct a public hearing on November 18, 2014, at 12:00 noon at The Club at Cimarron, 1200 South Shary Road, Mission Texas to consider the following project or projects during the proposed fiscal year 2014-2015: (1) Offsite Infrastructure Improvements off of Conway Street and Kika de la Garza Street, Mission, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $75,000, over a period of two years; and (2) Other Professional Services in an amount not to exceed $75,000.

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Date of publication: October 31, 2014 Anna Carrillo,City Secretary MISSION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION NOTICE OF INTENTION BUDGET AMENDMENT TO FY 2014-2015 BUDGET TAKE NOTICE that the Mission Economic Development Corporation of the City of Mission, (the “MEDC”), shall convene not earlier than 60 days after first publishing this notice and shall consider authorizing a Budget Amendment to the fiscal year 2014-2015 Budget, as hereinafter described, pursuant to the provisions of V.T.C.A. Local Government Code Sections 505.001 et seq. The MEDC is authorized on behalf of the City of Mission, Texas to undertake the Project or Projects by paying the cost of the Project or Projects with sales tax revenues authorized under said Local Government Code sections.

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The Mission City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on November 10, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 1201 East 8th Street, Mission, Texas in order to consider the following: Rezoning: A 9.42 acre tract of land, more or less, out of Lot 18-11, West Addition to Sharyland Subdivision, from (AO-I) Agricultural Open Interim to (C-3) General Business; Rezoning: A 20.67 acre tract of land out of Lot 30-3, West Addition to Sharyland Subdivision, from (AO-I) Agricultural Open Interim to (R-1) Single Family Residential; Rezoning: 0.94 of 1 acre out of Lot 92, Mission Acres Subdivision, from (AO-I) Agricultural Open Interim to (R-1) Single Family Residential; Rezoning: The North 5.75 acres of the South 9.75 acres of the East 20 acres of Lot 22-10, West Addition to Sharyland Subdivision, & the East 80’ of Lot B, Cauthen Commercial Subdivision (aka Central Administration Building), from (C-1) Office Building to (P) Public Zone; and Rezoning: All of Blocks 226-228, & 246, Mission Original Townsite Subdivision, and all of Block 1, Blake Addition, including all roadways and alleys located within these boundaries (aka Mission Jr. High School), from (R-1) Single Family Residential to (P) Public Zone If a zoning is amended during the public hearing, it shall be pursuant to the City of Mission’s Amendatory Zone Policy Statement.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF PALMHURST, TEXAS The City Council and the Planning and Zoning Board of the City of Palmhurst, Texas will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on November 18, 2014 at the City Hall located at 4417 N Shary Road, Palmhurst, Texas regarding a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinances of the city to consolidate the zoning classifications “Residential A and Residential B” into a single classification to be called “Residential.”

The current provisions of “Residential B” zoning now allow, in addition to single family residences, the following uses: A church, school or college, library or hospital, Public park or playground; golf course, excepting a miniature golf course where a fee is charged for playing; public recreation building; public museum; community building, and an institution of an educational nature other than a penal or correctional institution.

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The following described property located within the city from and after the passage of the ordinance from which this article is derived shall be a district called “Residential.” Said district shall consist of: (1) All of lots 32-5, 32-8, 32-9, 32-10, 32-11, 32-12, 33-5, 33-8, 33-9, 3310, 33-11 and 33-12 out of the West Addition to Sharyland Subdivision; (2) All of lots 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 346, and a 33.1 acre tract of land out of lot 356 (described by metes and bounds in Ordinance No. 10 of the city) out of the John H. Shary Subdivision; (3) All of said property being within the corporate limits of the city.

(Ord. No. 43, § 3, 1-20-1993) Sec. 58-81. Uses in Residential district.

No building or premises shall be used and no building shall be erected or structurally altered which is arranged or designated to be used for other than a one-family dwelling including an accessory building or garage when located upon the same lot and not involving the conduct of a business. No commercial or other advertising sign shall be permitted as an accessory use, except that a professional person may display a nameplate not exceeding one square foot in area containing the name and occupation of the resident; and excepting a sign not exceeding eight square feet in area pertaining to the availability of a building or premises on the same lot for lease, rent or sale.

(Ord. No. 43, § 4, 1-20-1993, amended November ___, 2014) Sec. 58-82. Restrictions.

Residential district restrictions are as follows: (1) Front yard. There shall be a front yard along the front line of the lot.

The minimum depth of such front yard shall be 40 feet, except that where existing residences have a front yard depth of less than 40 feet at the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived, then the front yard depth shall conform to that of the majority of the existing residential structures in the same block.

(2) Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard along the rear line of the lot. The minimum depth of such rear yard shall be 25 feet.

(3) Side yard. There shall be a side yard along each line of the lot other than a front line or rear line. The minimum width of the side yard shall be five feet, on the west or north and seven feet on the south or east side.

(4) Lot area. The minimum area of the lot shall be one acre.

(5) Minimum floor space. Each dwelling shall have a minimum of 1,600 square feet of floor space. This is with the exception of garage apartments and accessory buildings. An enclosed porch shall be considered part of the living space. All dwellings must be permanent and be attached to a concrete foundation and must be constructed of brick, block, concrete or stucco.

(6) Sewerage disposal. All residential dwellings shall have indoor plumbing with a proper sewerage disposal unit such as a septic tank.

(7) All buildings must be constructed on the premises and not constructed elsewhere and moved in, and must be attached to a permanent concrete foundation and constructed of brick, block, concrete or stucco.

(8) Repair and upkeep. All buildings shall be in proper repair with proper outside upkeep such as painting or siding.

(9) Permit required. All builders must secure a permit.

(10) Submittal of plans to Building & Planning Department. All plans must be presented to the Building & Planning Department at the time a permit is applied for.

(Ord. No. 43, § 4, 1-20-1993, amended November ___, 2014) Secs. 58-83—58-107. Reserved.

Anyone interested is invited to attend and voice their concerns. Written comments received by 12:00 pm on Tuesday, November 18 will be considered.

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VOLLEYBALL

PLAYOFFS And then there were three

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By Luciano Guerra

t’s playoff time for high school volleyball teams all across the state, and three of the Upper Valley’s Big 7 volleyball teams are looking forward to playing on. The top four teams in each district will play their “second season” in the bi-district round of the state playoffs either Monday or Tuesday.

The three Big 7 teams still alive are Veterans Memorial High School Lady Patriots, Sharyland Pioneer High School Lady Diamondbacks and Mission High School Lady Eagles.

Veterans Memorial Lady Patriots As the undefeated District 31-5A champions, the Lady Patriots have not only quali-

Volleyball Final Standings District 30-6A

McAllen High^ 11-1 McAllen Rowe* 10-2 McAllen Memorial* 9-3 Mission High* 6-6 La Joya High 4-8 Juarez-Lincoln 2-10 Palmview 0-12 District 31-5A

VMHS^ 12-0 Pioneer* 10-2 Roma* 7-5 Vela* 6-6 Sharyland 5-7 Rio Grande City ---Valley View ---*Clinched playoff berth ^Clinched district title

“The one thing we set out to do was to make history for the team by setting the bar for other teams to strive for as they come through Pioneer.”

--Coach Laura Cavazos

fied for post season play, but they have done so as the top seed. They will be playing the fourth seed in District 325A – Mercedes Lady Tigers.

A coin flip has determined that this game will be played Tuesday Nov. 4 at Mercedes High School. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.

After being the No. 1 ranked team in the state for most of last season and having climbed the national rankings to the No. 11 spot prior to their only loss of the year in the regional semifinal round of the playoffs, Coach Diana Lerma’s Lady Patriots have their work cut out for them if they’re going to attain their goal of surpassing last year’s playoff success.

“The girls’ goal is to go further in the playoffs this year than we did last,” said Lerma. “It’s going to be a little bit tougher though because we will be going up against one of the Corpus Christi teams in the second round this year. Flour Bluff and Calallen are loaded with talent as well.”

“With the experience we gained in the playoffs last year and with the tough opponents we went up against in preseason tournaments, I believe that we will be better prepared this year than we were last,” added Lerma.

“We were hoping to schedule Los Fresnos for a warm-up game this Saturday, and take a win back for the defeat they handed us in the preseason, but they won’t be available since they’re tied for first in

Mission’s Emily Alvarado sneaks the ball past two McAllen Memorial defenders during the Lady Eagles’ final district game of the season. Progress Times photo by Luciano Guerra

their district and they’ll have to play a tie-breaker.”

Pioneer Lady Diamondbacks It’s been said that in today’s society instant gratification takes too long. Having qualified for the playoffs in their schools’ very first year is pretty much the equivalent of instant gratification for Coach Laura Cavazos and the Lady Diamondbacks.

As the second seed in District 31-5A, the 10-2 Lady Diamondbacks will be playing the third place team in District 32-5A, the PSJA Lady Bears, at PSJA High School Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m.

As for what her team’s goals were at the beginning of the season and whether or not they have achieved them Cavazos said, “At the beginning of the season we sat down as a team and we decided what our goals and expectations were going to be. The one thing we set out to do was to make history for the team by setting the bar for other teams to strive for as they come through Pioneer.

Seeing as how our record is 30-10, which I consider to be a pretty successful season, I

see that as one of our biggest accomplishments. Hitting the 30 win mark sets the tone as being what we do at Pioneer and hopefully that will be looked at as a minimum standard in the years to come.”

Mission High Lady Eagles The 2014 season has not

gone entirely as planned for Coach Edna Clemons and the 6-6 Lady Eagles volleyball team, but despite their struggles they have qualified for the playoffs as District 306A’s fourth seed. They will be opening their post season play against District 29-6A

champions Laredo United Lady Longhorns Tuesday, Nov. 4.

A neutral site of Roma High School was selected as the location for this game with the start time being either 6 or 7 p.m. If the Roma Lady Gladiators have a home playoff game that same evening, the Lady Eagles' game will begin at 6 p.m. otherwise it will begin at 7 p.m.

While the Lady Eagles’ starting lineup has undergone a major overhaul since the beginning of the season, Clemons believes that her team has emerged stronger as a result.

“At the beginning of the season it was more of a get-to-know-you situation around here,” said Clemons.

“We had to learn what each of our players was capable of so as a result my lineup has changed several times.

In doing so we have become stronger as the season has gone on and we are a tough team.”

“One of my sophomores, Lissete Vela, has really gotten her timing on her blocks and the touch on her tips down so that has really helped,” added Clemons. “I have a young defense in the back so they’re digging, and digging and digging and I applaud them for that. It’s hard for these girls that have come from the freshman team, or that I moved up as freshmen last year and sat on the bench, but are now playing the whole game. But they’ve sure come around.”

Juan Diego Academy TAPPS District 6-1A Volleyball Champs

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Lady Lions Clinch District Crown; Prep for Post-season

he 2014 Juan Diego Academy volleyball team made school history on Monday, Oct. 20 by claiming its second TAPPS District 6-1A championship in as many years. The Lady Lions (30-4, 8-0) defeated the Lady Titans of IDEA Donna (25-12, 25-20, 14-25, 26-16) to complete the historic season at JDA’s gymnasium.

The Lady Lions will travel to San Antonio on Oct. 31 to play the winner of the bi-district round matchup between San Antonio Legacy Christian Academy and the Valley’s own Faith Christian Academy in the regional tournament.

First year coach and Ath-

letic Director Vic Garza was extremely pleased with the outcome last week.

“This was an absolute team win. These girls have been working hard since we opened training camp in early August and to see them celebrate this back-to-back championship brings a big smile to my face. We are truly blessed,” said Garza.

Gang Green, as they’ve been dubbed, established early domination and they never relinquished control of Monday’s game. Led by junior outside hitter Jasmine Long’s 18 kills and 12 digs and sophomore outside hitter Kayla Hickle’s 9 kills, plus the sound, overall performance from the entire team,

the Lions looked well on their way to a serious playoff push. Long, the team’s statistical leader all year, was pleased as well.

“Throughout this season I felt that this team strived to the best it can be. We have a never-give-up attitude and we care about each other like sisters. Today’s game is just an example of how far this team has come and how far we are willing to push ourselves to succeed in the end,’” said Long.

This is JDA’s second full season competing with the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) and they have a combined record of 47-6.

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Rattlers aim to tame Tigers

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By Ed Salas

asking in the glow of their wide-margined victory over little brother Sharyland Pioneer in the Snakeskin Classic, the Sharyland Rattlers made a few tweaks here and there over the course of the past week in preparation for their second-to-last District 31-5A matchup against Valley View at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at Richard Thompson Stadium.

“We have to move on and find areas where we weren’t good at (against Pioneer) and where we can improve,” Rattlers head coach Ron Adame said. “We had a couple of special team’s errors and gave them some good field position. We have to give credit to Pioneer. They had that real good run by Brandon Casas. We’ve got to clean those type of plays up or lack of tackling.”

Sharyland (7-1 overall, 4-0 in district) defeated Pioneer 58-6 on Oct. 24 to win the bragging rights to the historic first-ever Snakeskin Classic and remain undefeated in district play.

The heavily-favored Rattlers will bring their potent

offense and increasingly stingy defense against a Valley View (1-7, 1-3) squad that has dropped their last two games by a combined score of 98-14.

Last week, Valley View suffered their third shutout of the season in a 49-0 loss to Mission Veterans. The week prior, the Tigers were defeated 49-14 by Edinburg Vela.

Sharyland’s attacking game produced 500 yards of total offense, 275 on the ground and 225 through the air, against Pioneer on Oct. 24. Rattler quarterback Lance Madden completed 5-of-7 passes for 144 yards and a touchdown, and he rushed five times for 59 yards. Overall, Madden has passed for 1,039 yards and rushed for 725.

Rattlers senior fullback Mauricio Martínez rushed for 110 yards on eight carries against the Diamondbacks and scored twice. Martínez has accumulated 356 yards on the ground and scored four TD’s on the season.

Through the air, Loredo Guerra and James Cole have been some of Madden’s preferred targets. Guerra has 21 receptions for 230 yards and

a pair of scores. Cole has 17 catches for 367 yards and 4 TD’s.

Defensively over the past three games, Sharyland has allowed less than 200 of-

fensive yards by their opponents. The Rattlers have also held their rivals to 6 points in each of the last two games

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TOP LEFT: Sharyland’s Mauricio Martinez scores the first of his two touchdowns as the Rattlers topped Pioneer 58-6 in the inaugural Snakeskin Classic. LEFT: Sharyland’s Seth Carter reaches for the long pass. ABOVE: Sharyland’s Robbie Gonzalez leaps over Pioneer defender Victor Treviño for the last goal of the night. Progress Times photos by Doug Young

Prep Schedule Friday District Football – Oct. 31 Nikki Rowe at La Joya High (TH) 7:00 p.m.

Rio Grande City at Veterans Memorial 7:30 p.m.

Valley View at Sharyland High 7:30 p.m.

Juarez-Lincoln at Mission High 7:30 p.m.

Sharyland Pioneer at Roma 7:30 p.m.

McAllen Memorial at Palmview 7:30 p.m.

Saturday Cross Country – Nov. 1 UIL Region IV C.C. Meet 9:00/10:30 a.m. at U.T. San Antonio - 6A/5A Tuesday Bi-District Playoff Volleyball – Nov. 4 Mission High vs Laredo United 7:00 p.m. at Roma High School Sharyland Pioneer at PSJA High 7:00 p.m.

Veterans Memorial at Mercedes High 7:00 p.m.

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Crunch time for Palmview

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“It means a lot to be able to go up against a good team like Memorial. We t’s been said that revenge is sweet. It’s also been had some little mistakes against the said that it is a dish best Huskies but we’ll fix them and we’ll be served cold. Seeing as how ready. We’re hoping for a great game.” the same things can be said --Andrew Puentes

By Luciano Guerra

Palmview’s Armando Garcia tries to block the punt by Coyote Ricardo Ornelas during the Lobos’ 23-10 win over La Joya October 10, 2014. Progress Times photo by Doug Young

about ice cream, Coach Mage Requenez and the Palmview High School Lobos enjoyed the equivalent of a quadruple scoop waffle cone last Friday night as they exacted revenge on their cross-town rivals, the Juarez-Lincoln High School Huskies, by a score of 24-19.

Having lost to Juarez-Lincoln the four previous times they met on the gridiron, the Lobos continued their winning ways this season using the same run oriented offensive scheme that’s been working for them all year long. So much so that all three Lobos touchdowns came by way of the run with senior running back Jose Bernal scoring two in the first quarter and junior running back Abel Flores scoring in the fourth.

Still basking in the glory of his team’s fourth district win in as many games, Requenez took a few minutes to share what the win over the Huskies meant to him and his team shortly after the game.

“We finally got the monkey off our back,” said Requenez. “We hadn’t beaten our sister school in the four times we played them. We

just wanted to make sure that we took care of business tonight and we did. We really don’t care about the city championship, we care about making sure we’re in the playoffs and now we’re going after the district title.”

The loss to the Lobos was the eighth loss in as many games for the Huskies this year. However Coach Tomas Garcia’s squad did not look like a 0-8 team last Friday night as they gave Palmview all they could handle.

“We expected a tough game tonight and that’s what we got,” Requenez said.

“They came out and played.”

The fact that his team played the Lobos tough was one of the few positives Garcia took from his team’s most recent loss. However he realized that the outcome of the game could’ve been much different had his defense caused the Lobos to do something they’ve been doing all year long – cough up the ball.

“The football gods are on their side right now,” shared Garcia. “I think that they’ve had something like 23 or 24 fumbles this season but we couldn’t cause even one. We

Big 7 Football Week 9 in Review Mission Eagles 29, Nikki Rowe 34 The 1-7 Mission Eagles were in a position to double their win total for the year when they faced off against the 3-6 Nikki Rowe Warriors last Thursday night but a last minute interception brought their final scoring opportunity to an end giving the Warriors the 34-29 victory.

Defensively Mission allowed 88 rushing yards and 377 passing yards for a total of 465 yards. Senior strong safety Ernest Hernandez led the way defensively for the Eagles with 12 tackles.

Offensively the Eagles ran the ball 25 times for 57 yards and completed 20 of 45 passes for 294 yards for a grand total of 351 yards.

Senior wide receiver Robert Veliz had nine catches for 153 yards and one touchdown against the Warriors.

Mission will be hosting the 0-8 Juarez-Lincoln Huskies at Tom Landry Stadium tonight at 7:30.

Sharyland 58, Pioneer 6 The 4-0 Sharyland Rattlers (7-1 overall) showed their little brothers some tough love en route to a 58-6

victory over the 1-4 Sharyland Pioneer Diamondbacks (3-6 overall) on Friday to take home the trophy of the inaugural edition of the Snakeskin Classic at Richard Thompson Stadium.

Sharyland scored six times in the first half to take a 37-6 lead into halftime. The second half was much of the same.

Sharyland scored three TD’s that started when their defense picked off the second pass of the night when junior defensive end Beto Ruiz returned the interception 35 yards for a score with 10:19 left in the third quarter.

Guerra added a second TD on a 15-yard scamper in the third quarter and senior half back Robbie González plowed in from 9-yards out to close out the Rattler scoring.

Pioneer visits Roma at Gladiator Arena and Sharyland hosts Valley View at Richard Thompson Stadium tonight at 7:30 p.m.

Palmview 24, Juarez-Lincoln 19 The 4-0 Palmview Lobos (6-1-1 overall) used a strong running attack to defeat the

0-4 Juarez-Lincoln Huskies (0-8 overall) by a score of 24-19 last Friday night. With the win the Lobos clinched the first-ever playoff berth in Palmview High School football history and the first for any La Joya ISD football team since the three-way split of La Joya High School in 2008.

Next up for the Lobos will be tonight’s home game against the 4-0 McAllen Memorial Mustangs (7-1 overall) with the winner being guaranteed no worse than co-District 30-6A championship. Juarez-Lincoln will be traveling to Tom Landry Stadium tonight where they will be facing off against the 1-7 Mission Eagles.

Veterans Memorial 49 at Valley View 0 The Veterans Memorial Patriots improved their District 31-5A record to 3-1 and their overall record to 6-2 last Friday night with their 49-0 victory over the 1-7 Valley View Tigers. Patriots’ senior quarterback Santos Villarreal returned to the lineup for the first time since suffering a high ankle sprain against the Sharyland Rattlers Oct. 3.

Villarreal didn’t seem to miss a beat as he completed 26 of 35 pass attempts for 361 yards, three touchdowns and a quarterback rating of 135.5 Villarreal’s top receivers against Valley View were sophomore Roman De Leon with nine receptions for 130 yards and one touchdown, junior Robert Tovar with eight receptions for 90 yards and one touchdown and senior John Garcia with six receptions for 60 yards and a touchdown.

The Patriots other four touchdowns were scored by Garcia (rushing), Tovar (punt return) and Marco Mendiola and Joel Mares (fumble returns).

Defensively the Patriots only allowed the Tigers 37 passing yards and 89 passing yards with junior Hugo Cabrera leading all VMHS defenders with six solo and 20 assisted tackles. Seven different Patriots’ defenders had one sack each against the Tigers.

VMHS will be hosting the Rio Grande City Rattlers at Tom Landry Stadium tonight at 7:30.

needed to have some takeaways but we didn’t have any. But regardless of that, all the credit goes to them.

They have a good coaching staff and I wish them luck.”

As a result of their most recent win, Palmview has not only clinched the first playoff berth in school history but the Lobos are in a position of claiming the District 30-6A title as well. At 6-1-1 overall and 4-0 in district play, Palmview will be going up against the McAllen Memorial Mustangs and their 7-1 overall and 4-0 district record tonight.

The Mustangs, who are also coming off a win over one of their cross-town rivals the McAllen High Bulldogs, have been the odds-on favorites to take the district title even before the first kickoff of the season.

While a Lobos’ win tonight would be considered by most to be a major upset, the game is being played at La Joya ISD Stadium which is the Lobos’ home turf.

Whether or not home-field

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Sharyland senior middle linebacker Rudy Tornero has racked up 87 tackles and 4.5 sacks to lead the defense in both categories. Senior free safety Sean Landez leads the Rattlers with 7 interceptions and is third in tackles with 64. Senior defensive end Ismael García is second on the tackles list with 65 and a pair of sacks.

advantage will make enough of a difference to affect the final outcome of the game, the Lobos will be out to prove that their surprising run thus far this season is no fluke.

Two of the players Requenez and his coaching staff will be depending on heavily tonight are sophomore quarterback Andrew Puentes and senior linebacker Jaime Ybarra.

When asked what it means to him to have the opportunity of going up against the Mustangs with a district title on the line Puentes said, “It means a lot to be able to go up against a good team like Memorial. We had some little mistakes against the Huskies but we’ll fix them and we’ll be ready. We’re hoping for a great game.”

As for Ybarra, he shared what going from a 1-9 team last year to one of the top teams in the district this year means to him.

“It’s a great feeling,” expressed Ybarra. “We’ve worked hard and we’ve improved a lot from last year.

We’re looking forward to going up against Memorial next.”

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“We’re going to be prepared for Valley View and it’s going to be a good game,” Martínez said. “We just have to convert on third downs and hold onto the football.”

A Sharyland victory against Valley View on Friday would at least clinch a district co-championship for the Rattlers and set up next week’s game at Rio Grande City as the 31-5A title clincher.

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