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A group of Gladiator Special Olympians competed in a Bowling Tournament at Flamingo Bowl in McAllen. The following students competed and were awarded the following: Jaylene Banuelos, Ramiro Barrera Middle School 2nd Place Gold Medal; Ketzaly Diaz, Ramiro Barrera Middle School 1st Place Gold Medal; Gael Guerra, Ramiro Barrera Middle School 1st Place Gold Medal; Jesus Gallegos, Roma Middle School 1st Place Gold Medal; Yamilex Garcia, Roma High School 2nd

Place Gold Medal; Jose Rios, Roma High School 4th Place Ribbon; Kimberly Garcia, Roma High School 3rd Place Bronze Medal; Gilberto Barragan, Roma High School 2nd Place Gold Medal; Barbara Herrera, Roma High School 4th Place Ribbon; Arlette Olivarez, Roma High School 2nd Place Gold Medal; Gilberto Saucedo, Roma High School 3rd Place Bronze Medal; Alexia Reyes, Roma High School 1st Place Gold Medal; Angel Vazquez, Roma High School 3rd

Place Bronze Medal; Adalberto Garcia, Roma High School 3rd Place Bronze Medal; Jose N. Saenz, Roma High School 2nd Place Silver Medal; Osbiel Flores, Roma High School 1st Place Gold Medal; Melanie Sarabia, Roma High School 3rd Place Bronze Medal; Arlette Mandujano, Roma High School 1st Place Gold Medal; Eduardo Garza-Ortiz, Roma High School 5th Place Ribbon; Chelsey Iracheta, Roma High School 4th Place Ribbon. Congratulations Mighty Gladiators!!

From Left to Right: Alberto Perez, RGC City Manager, Sara Hernandez, Crime Stoppers Board President, Ana Ramirez, Crime Stoppers Coordinator, Imelda Vela, Crime Stoppers Board Member, Elijio Garcia, L&F Distributors Representative, and Noe Castillo, RGC Police Chief.

RGC Crime Stoppers was to give a lending hand, especially presented with a check from L&F when it is for our much loved Distributors in the amount of community” stated RGC Crime $1,000. This donation was used Stoppers Board President, Sara towards the purchase of new toys Hernandez. “It is great to give back which were given away at the to the community and even greater annual Blue Santa Toys for Rio when you have businesses like L&F Kids. supporting your efforts” stated “We have been very fortunate this RGC Crime Stoppers Coordinator, year to receive generous donations Ana Ramirez. Donations helped by our local businesses. L&F Crime Stoppers and RGC Police Distributors has been one of those Department distribute over 1,000 businesses that is always ready new toys to RGC kids.

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La Rosita Fire Department Now Has Seven (7) Operational Fire Trucks

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Starr County Pct. 1 Commissioner Jaime Alvarez would like to announce that La Rosita Fire Department has seven (7) Operational Fire Trucks. When he took office as commissioner two years ago there was four (4) trucks, but only one (1) was in working condition. He worked diligently to repair the other three. He has acquired an additional three (3) trucks since then. All of the repairs have been done with Pct. 1 budget.

It has not been easy but it was important for the safety of the community to have all Fire Trucks available.

Commissioner Alvarez would also like to thank Sheriff Rene “Orta” Fuentes and his staff for providing him with a set of police lights and a set of strobe lights.

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Farm Bureau Leaders Attend TFB Annual Meeting

Agricultural leaders from Starr County Farm Bureau attended the 85th Texas Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Corpus Christi.

They were, l-r, Ronnie Alaniz, Tissa Peterson, Jeannie Anderson, and Douglas Anderson, Starr County Farm Bureau Board President.

They joined more than 850 voting delegates from County Farm Bureaus across the state to discuss the latest agricultural issues, including eminent domain, food labeling, feral hog control and better transportation needs

Roma ISD Elementary School Students Compete in UIL Academic Competitions

Congratulations to all the students and their coaches who participated in the Fall Roma ISD Elementary School UIL Academic Oral and Written Competitions. The students prepare for months for the activities, which help increase important skills like public speaking, oral communication, visual communication, for agricultural commodities; leadership, responsibility, academics, research skills and so much more. We sincerely appreciate the hard the recognition of top county work that many faculty and staff members put into making these activities possible for our students.

Farm Bureaus, their leaders and individuals who make a difference in agriculture and Texas; and evaluation of the organization’s policies.

It was the middle of the night of someone’s County delegates voted on proposed policy changes during the in 2006 when Debra Vasquez was mistake to drink meeting’s business session the final awakened by the heart-wrenching alcohol and drive. day of the meeting. Farm Bureau phone call informing her that her People think ‘oh this policies reflect the needs of local 16-year-old daughter, Erica, and won’t happen to me.’ farmers and ranchers and direct 5-year-old nephew, Elias, had I thought this at one the state’s largest general farm been killed by a drunk driver. time, too. I beg you.

It was later revealed the drunk Don’t drink alcohol organization. and drive.”

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2019 SWEARING IN CEREMONY STARR COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS

Eloy Vera – Starr County Judge

Raul “Roy” Pena, III – Starr County Pct. 2 Commissioner

Ruben D. Saenz – Starr County Pct. 4 Commissioner

Baldemar Garza – 229th District Judge

Orlando Rodriguez – County Court at law Judge

Orlando Velazquez – District Clerk

Romeo Gonzalez – Starr Count Treasurer

Humberto “Bert” Gonzalez – County Clerk

Jesus M. “Chuy” Alvarez – Justice of the Peace Pct. 1

Ramiro Guillen – Justice of the Peace Pct. 2

Eloy Zarate – Justice of the Peace Pct. 3

Roel “Role” Valadez – Justice of the Peace Pct. 4

Veronica “Ronnie” Alaniz – Justice of the Peace Pct. 5

Lamar de la Cruz – Justice of the Peace Pct. 6

Raul Vidal – Justice of the Peace Pct. 7

Jose “Kiko” Perez, Jr. Justice of the Peace Pct. 8

Cornelio Alvarez, Jr. – Constable Pct. 1

Javier Vela II – Constable Pct. 4

Richard Garza – Constable Pct. 5

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WEDNESDAY JANUARY 9TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †FRANCISCO GOMEZ, JR. (35TH AN.)

by Parents †DAVID FELIPE SANCHEZ (35TH AN.)

by Mr. & Mrs. Francisco Gomez THURSDAY JANUARY 10TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE FRIDAY JANUARY 11TH - I.C.C. 8:20 A.M. ICS STUDENTS & STAFF 6:00 P.M. †CRISTELA O. LEAL

by W.O.W. Magnolia Chapter 6167

SATURDAY JANUARY 12TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †CHARLES CHRISTESSON

by Eddie & Sandra Lopez †PEDRITO FERNANDEZ (16TH AN.)

by Fernandez Family †REYNALDO MOLINA, III

by Molina & Bazan Families SUNDAY JANUARY 13TH - I.C.C. 7:00 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE SUNDAY SACRED HEART/LOS GARCIA 9:00 A.M. †RAFAEL CARRERA

by Su Esposa e Hijos †FRANCISCO GOMEZ, JR. “PANCHO” (35TH AN.) by Parents

†EDWARDO HAWKINS by Sanchez Family †JUANA S. SANCHEZ by Sanchez Family SUNDAY JANUARY 13TH - I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †JOEL F. SALINAS by Family †CORNELIA RIVERA

by Perez & Gonzales Families †LILLY LOPEZ ROBINSON

by Israel & Lupita Chapa ACCION DE GRACIAS 54TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF MR. & MRS. ISRAEL DE LA CRUZ 1:00 P.M. †RICARDO H. GONZALEZ

by Wife Blanca 5:00 P.M. †XOCHITL O. ACEVEDO by Family

TUESDAY JANUARY 15TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. †IGNACIA & FELIPE GOMEZ (AN.)

by Mr. & Mrs. Francisco Gomez †ENRIQUE & PAULITA GARCIA (AN.)

by Mr. & Mrs. Francisco Gomez †MARIA ELENA BARRERA

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RGCCISD Librarians Met

Starr County Sheriff’s Deputy speaks at the Annual Zapata Fire Department Awards Dinner Sigifredo (Sigi) Gonzalez, Jr. Retired Zapata County Sheriff and current Starr County Deputy Sheriff and consultant to Starr County Sheriff Rene “Orta” Fuentes, was invited to be a guest

MONDAY JANUARY 14TH – I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †ALBERTO BARRERA, SR. (1ST AN.)

by Wife & Children †TOMAS GARZA (21ST AN.)

by Family †ROSENDO & MARIA PEREZ (AN.)

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speaker at the Annual Zapata County Fire Department Awards Dinner.

Deputy Gonzalez spoke about the importance of maintaining unity and support amongst the

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fire fighters. He also reminisced on his experience as a volunteer fire fighter and Emergency Medical Technician in the late 1970’s. Gonzalez mentioned how happy he was to continue his law enforcement experience, which now totals 42 years, under Sheriff Rene “Orta” Fuentes.

Gonzalez thanked Chief J.J. Meza and all of firefighters and EMS Award recipients for a job well done. The ceremony was very successful and everyone who attended had an enjoyable evening.

RGCCISD librarians met on January 07, 2019 at the recently redecorated library at Grulla Middle School.

Hosting was Mrs. Rosario Ozuna and giving the welcome was Mr. Rene Pena GMS principal. Pictured are Mrs. Sandra Guerrero, Mrs. Jeannie Anderson, Mrs. Rosario Ozuna, Mrs. Cynthia Hinojosa, Mrs. Armandina Villarreal, Mrs. Linda Chapa, Mrs. Cathy Rubio, Mrs. Velma Guerrero, Mrs. Janet Zarate, Mrs. Patricia Montes, Mr. Rene Pena, GMS principal, Mrs. Adelina G. Villarreal - Library Services Director, Mrs. Rosario Ozuna and Mrs. Nancy Garcia. The librarians were in serviced on Follett Destiny configurations, using reports, Destiny Discover and Follett updates.

Working past 65? Here’s what to know about Medicare

By Bob Moos/Southwest public affairs officer for the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services If you plan to work past 65 and keep the health insurance you’ve had from your job, you’re likely to wonder what, if anything, you need to do about enrolling in Medicare.

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workforce beyond what was once the traditional retirement age.

And the number of older workers will only grow over time.

One reason is that Social Security now requires you to be at least 66 to collect your full retirement benefits. Retiring earlier means a smaller Social Security check.

Then, too, a number of sixtysomething workers continue to pursue their careers because they can’t afford to retire. Still others simply prefer to stay engaged and on the job.

Whatever the reason for postponing your retirement, you still need to consider Medicare as you approach your 65th birthday and qualify for the health care coverage.

First, you should visit with your company’s human resources manager to determine how your employer-provided insurance will fit with Medicare. That’s also true for anyone turning 65 and receiving health care through a working spouse’s group plan.

Most workers will want to sign up for Medicare’s Part A, which usually has no monthly premium and covers hospital stays, skilled nursing, home health services and hospice care.

Of course, like most rules of thumb, there’s always an exception. And this one is no different.

If your employer coverage takes the form of a highdeductible insurance plan with a health savings account, you should defer enrolling in Part A. That’s because the Internal Revenue Service forbids you to continue contributing to your taxadvantaged savings account once you have Medicare.

When you sign up for Medicare’s Part B, which covers doctor appointments and other outpatient services, mostly depends on how large your employer is.

If your or your working spouse’s company has 20 or more employees, your employerprovided insurance will remain your primary coverage and will pay your bills first. You can delay

enrolling in Part B until you stop working.

If your or your spouse’s company has fewer than 20 workers, Medicare will become your primary coverage, and your employer coverage will be secondary, so you should sign up for Part B. Assuming that you’re not yet receiving Social Security benefits, you’ll need to enroll in Medicare by contacting Social Security at 800-772-1213 or www.socialsecurity.gov.

Completing the online application is fairly simple and typically takes 10 to 30 minutes.

You should do this during what’s called your “initial enrollment period,” which runs from three months before the month you turn 65 to three months after your birthday month. For example, if your 65th birthday is in September, you can sign up any time from June 1 until Dec. 31.

There’s also the question of whether you’ll need to enroll in Medicare’s prescription drug coverage, also known as Part D, when you turn 65 or whether you can put off that decision.

Again, you should consult with your company’s benefits manager. If your employer plan includes drug coverage that’s at least comparable to Part D coverage, you won’t need to sign up right away.

When you do finally stop working, you’ll be able to enroll in Medicare (Parts A or B) without risking a late penalty during a special eight-month enrollment period. You’ll also have two months to select a Medicare drug plan without a penalty.

To learn more about how your employer health plan works with Medicare, visit www.medicare. gov/publications and view the booklet “Medicare and Other Health Benefits: Your Guide to Who Pays First.” Or call 800633-4227 to request a free copy.

Understanding how your insurance choices fit together as you continue working beyond 65 will help you get the best care for your dollars.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JANUARY 9, 2019, PAGE 5

Starr County Appraisal District Recognized Mr. Anastacio Alaniz, Mr. Reymundo Gonzalez and Mr. Noel P. Benavides

Anastacio Alaniz, Reymundo Gonzalez and Noel P. Benavides were recognized at the Starr County Appraisal Review Board Mee�ng held on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at the Starr County Appraisal District Conference Room by Chief Appraiser Rosalva Guerra. Chief Guerra thanked the outgoing board members for the milestones they achieved and the accomplishments they earned. Thank you for giving your �me with loyalty and dedica�on. (le� to right) Anastacio Alaniz, Reymundo Gonzalez, Chief Appraiser Rosalva Guerra and Noel P. Benavides.

Roma Middle School Cross Country Students Honored

December 27, 2018 is proclaimed as Gloria De La Garza Day in Starr County

Judge Eloy Vera and Starr County Commissioners proclaimed December 27, 2018 as Gloria De La Garza Day in Starr County. Gloria, a Deputy Clerk at the County Clerk’s Office retired after 43 years of service.

“The Starr County Commissioners’ Court would like to recognize Gloria De La Garza for her dedication and outstanding public service to the citizens of Starr County over the past forty-three years; and for the countless number of customers that were served over those years in her various capacities” said Judge Eloy Vera as he read the proclamation.

He also commended Gloria for Congratulations to the Roma Middle School 8th Grade Girls Cross Country District Champions! The her work and wished her a happy students and coaches were honored at the Roma ISD School Board Meeting. retirement.

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Working Toward a Drug-free Community

LEGAL NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a WINE AND BEER R E TA I L E R ’ S O F F PREMISEPERMITby:MI RANCHITO COUNTRY S T O R E L L C dba M I RANCHITO COUNTRY STORE to be located at 1479 N. FM 2360, RIO GRANDE CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. Officer of said Limited Liability Company CRISELDA SAENZ, MANAGER and DOROTEO PENA, MANAGER.

Starr County Youth Coalition-Roma Chapter getting the word out on the dangers of smoking at Roma’s 4th Annual Holiday Kickoff. SCYCRoma Officers and Members did a great job of providing a Community Outreach service by sharing vital information on the dangers of smoking tobacco and using vapes/e-cigarettes. SCYC-Roma reached about 1,500 individuals of all ages with their information as part of their mission: “Working Toward a Drug-free Community”. Picture standing left to right: Abel Ochoa-Member, Leonardo Ponce-Secretary, Janelle GuerraHistorian, Alessandro Garcia-Treasurer, and Sebastian Aguilar-Member.

Sitting are: Leanza Trevino-President, Daisy Guzman-Parlimentarian, and Sebastian Cortez-Vice President.

RR Collision, Car Care1 and Rivera’s Towing Donated Toys RR Collision, Car Care1 & Rivera’s Towing donated toys to RGC and Roma police departments for our very own Starr County Families. Our true value of continued support to our Starr County is a continuous virtue that is conveyed through our local business. Thank you to our Starr County supporters and staff for dedicating the time in assuring that this great deed was a grand success in assuring that we brought forth a smile to our Starr County families in the time of giving!

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For more information, please contact: Estela Hernandez @ 279-3175 or Patricio Hernandez @ 735-9914 1960 W. U.S. Highway 83 (old Grande Garbage truck yard).

Approximately 1/4 mile on the right before getting to Hospital Road if traveling towards Roma.

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2 recámaras, 1 baño, $425 mes, 1 recámara, 1 baño, $300 mes, $200 deposito. Estufa y refrigerador, aire central/calefacción, lavanderia.

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Brush with weather tank, shed, corrals & fenced. Has frontage on FM 649.

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48 acre & 140 acre Las Lomas Blanca Rd. Call Johnny for more info.

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En Roma Tx. Jayco Eagle, modelo 316RKDS 2013, 34’ de largo, excelentes condiciones, top of the line, 1 recamara, (duermen 5 personas) cocina, comedor, sala con TV y sonido, baño completo, lamina con resguardo ante frio y calor.

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Alberto & Celia Barrera Elementary 2nd Six Weeks Honor Roll

Ms. Nora Rivera, principal at Alberto & Celia Barrera Elementary, proudly announces the honor roll for the 2nd six weeks.

PRE-KINDER Miss Victoria Trigo “A” Josael A. Gonzalez, Ciara Q. Guerra, Raul H. Saenz, Leah M. Solis “A&B” Kimberly Banda Gonzalez, Edgar I. Cabello, Christian A. Castro, Martin A. Galvan, Dylan I. Garcia, Victoria E. Gonzalez, Ivan A. Hinojosa, Rosita G. Lopez, Ricardo Olivarez Mrs. Veronica B. de Sanchez “A” Juan Carlos Alvarado, Maritza M. Dominguez, Saul Reyna III “A&B” Dyanne L. Castellanos, Sebastian Castillo, Jazmine V. Flores, Sophia I. Maltos, Jennifer M. Soto Mrs. Savannah K. Saenz “A&B” Kathaley Briones, Jahir CorpusRodriguez, Delanie Gaytan, Anthony Jaramillo, Idani Leyva, Juan Montoya Valadez, Raul Rodriguez, Joshua SanchezEspinoza, Daniel Tellez, Jesus Trevino, Dylan Zarate KINDERGARTEN Mrs. Cinthia Perez “A” Emma Castro, Daney de la Garza, Eiza N. Garcia, Fabian GonzalezBarbosa, Laura Gonzalez, Ediel Moreno, Juan P. Pena, Robert Ramirez, Jonathan Reyes, Brandon Rios, Bridgette Rosales “A&B” Analia Cruz, Reynold Lucas, Jesus Quiroz Mrs. Raissa Cabello “A” Andries Aguilera, Dylan Barrera, Felix Briceno, Cornelio Camacho, Elizabeth Garcia, Josiel Gonzalez, Carolina Guerra, Kendra Martinez, Gerardo Oviedo, Romeo Valverde, Maria Zarate “A&B” Samantha Garza, Gianna Gonzalez, Skylinn Martinez, Kaylee Rincon, Cristabell Rodriguez Mr. Jose F. Garcia “A” Hailey Chapa, Roel Garza III, Jasmin Garcia, Angel Gonsalez, Ryan Gonzalez, Kaylen Hernandez, Roxann Lara, Joe D. Mijares, America Morin, Samantha Perez, Zaniah Cabrera “A&B” Isaiah Acevedo, Everardo Gonzalez, Jorge Trevino Estrada

FIRST GRADE Mrs. Erika Guerra “A” Sofia Barrera, Julian Cabrera, Adalyn Galvan, Chanel Gonzalez, Ivan Leyva, Madison Marks, Cristian Martinez, Bridget Perez, Aubree Reyes, Prissila Rocha, Romeo Rodriguez, Blake Seale “A&B” Yasmin Ortiz Mata, Emilee Sanchez, Jaylah Sanchez Mrs. Eunice Villarreal “A” Eliseo Garza, Alexa Gomez, Kaydence Hinojosa, Delaney Lopez, Luca Munoz, Brittney Trevino, Kimberly Trevino “A&B” Luis Banda, Ithan Maltos, Cesar Villarreal Mrs. Adriana Lopez “A” Eric R. Garcia, Victor Guerra, Jonathan J. Perez, Kristine R. Roiz, Christian Zurita “A&B” Alexandra D. Castro, Dannika R. Falcon, Tatiana A. Hinojosa, Kimberly S. Lucatero, Jacqueline R. Falcon Mrs. Martha Trevino “A” Nicole Alonso, Yaima Meraz, Valerie Villarreal “A&B” Christina Castellanos, Eduardo Gonzalez, Ashley Hernandez, Jessica Orozco, Alfredo Ortiz, Gerardo Tanguma, Jr. SECOND GRADE Ms. Anel Lopez “A” Cyrielle Alvarez, Kendra Lopez, Sophie Vela “A&B” Erika Nunez, Marlon O’Campo Mrs. Carmela Perez “A” Adanely Blanco “A&B” Angel Castro, Catherine Gonzalez, Eduardo Gonzalez, Juan Carlos Lanas, Carlos Luna, Cesar Luna, Cynthia Medina Mrs. Maria Bravo “A” Nicolas Dominguez. Luis Fermin Gonzalez, Ashanti Gutierrez, Monica Mendoza, Edgar Pruneda “A&B” Esteban de la Garza, Eusebio Hinojosa Mrs. Rhonda Canales “A” Angel Balderas, Yaritza Garcia, Crystal Gonzalez, Lynea Lara, Natasha Mijares, Ashley Ramos

THIRD GRADE Ms. San Juanita Garcia “A” Jasmine Martinez, Miguel Mendoza, Tristan Silva “A&B” Cesar Garcia, Destiny Mejia, Adaias Tanguma, Caridad Villarreal Mr. Adrian Garcia “A” Zantiago Dominguez, Yael Portillo, Nikolai Vera, Ashley Gonsalez Alonso “A&B” Kaya Arredondo, Leslie Castillo, Adrian Guerra, Dayana Lazos, Ruben Navarro, Kathlyn Ramos, Daniel Reyes Mrs. Sylvia Vela “A” Marco Trevino, Serapio Trillayes, Jr. “A&B” Sophie Aleman, Valentina De La Cruz, Kris Flores, Isaac Guerra, Naytza Mireles, Leslie Sanchez, Idany Solis, Gilberto Tello, Jr., Andrea Trevino Mrs. Graciela Garza “A” Jenna Cabello, Elian Gonzalez, Karlie Hinojosa “A&B” Alexa Gonzalez, Naomi Luna, Jose Maldonado, Jose Solis, Kailann Valverde, Alejandro Zapata FOURTH GRADE Mrs. Armandina Garza “A” Justin F. Garcia, Kendra A. Gonzalez, Maritza N. Lucatero “A&B” Isaiah A. Farias, Clarissa A. Garcia, Derick E. Ramirez Mr. Castulo Solis “A&B” Ciara Barrera, Jose Castro, Andrea Covarrubias, Ricardo Gonzalez, Bryan Moreno, Aztrid Reyes, Annette Reyna, Dozani Rodriguez Mrs. Ana M. Ramirez “A” Sebastian Garcia, Oscar Garza, Nathan Maldonado, Julianne Hernandez “A&B” Robert Cardona, Daniela Garcia, Audrey Gutierrez, Miguel Martinez Mrs. Mayra Guerra “A” Abdiel Vasquez “A&B” Graciela Briceno, Pedro De La Torre, Jorge Garcia, Steven Martinez, Jorge Negrete Rhaelyn Ochoa, George Perez, Carlos Reyes FIFTH GRADE Mr. Ben Benavidez “A” Noe Mijares III

“A&B” Nadalee Arredondo, Alexa Clarke, Jaylene Gomez, Yvonne Pena, Ariana Rangel, Jayden Rosa, Karla Vargas, Richard Villarreal Mrs. Carisa Rangel “A” Lizbeth S. Carmona “A&B” Manuel Chapa, Justice Gutierrez, Luis E. Lopez, Kristal Ortiz Ms. Veronica Perez “A” Ana Gomez “A&B” Kaitlyn Barrera, Adan Bazan, Samantha Gudino, Alfredo Herrera, Dezaree Martinez, Ailyn Munoz, Gabriela Nunez, Cesar Pena, Manuel Torres Mrs. Lizel Lopez “A” Gerardo Vela “A&B” Marisol Felix, Delilah M. Mireles

Did you know?

Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, is often mistaken as something that only affects aging men and women. While the Alzheimer’s Association® notes that age is the biggest risk factor for Alzheimer’s, the group also warns that even men and women nowhere close to retirement age can develop the disease.

In fact, the Alzheimer’s Association reports that, in the United States alone, roughly 200,000 people under the age of 65 have early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, many people with early-onset are in their 40s and 50s.

Recognizing that Alzheimer’s is not just for retirees but capable of affecting younger men and women with families and careers is important, as the Alzheimer’s Association points out that health care providers typically do not look for signs or symptoms of Alzheimer’s in young people.

In such people, symptoms of Alzheimer’s may be incorrectly attributed to stress.

Adults who suspect they might be suffering from earlyonset Alzheimer’s should have a comprehensive medical evaluation, which may include a neurological exam and/or brain imaging, conducted by a physician who specializes in Alzheimer’s disease.

Space includes beautiful wooden tables to accommodate 80 people plus a 12x7 stage.

El espacio incluye hermosas mesas de madera para 80 personas mas un escenario de 12x7.

Price/Precio: 4hrs $350.00 Includes plenty of FREE ICE for your refreshments.

Incluye HIELO GRATIS para sus refrescos.

Call 487-1331 • 735-6873 • 573-6588

YEAR END BLOW OUT SALE

LOTS FOR SALE

HURRY ONLY 5 LOTS AVAILABLE PRICED TO SELL!!!

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Alto Vista Subdivision For more information call:

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Ringgold Elem 2nd Six Weeks Honor Roll Ms. Idani Salinas is proud to announce the Honor Roll for 2nd Six Weeks for Ringgold Elementary PRE KINDER Mrs. M. Martinez A Honor Roll Mario Galvan, Leanne Guajardo, Ruben Hernandez, Paola Lopez, Ian Luna, Justin Nguyen, Heriberto Rodriguez, Krystal Sanchez, Audrey Urrutia A & B Honor Roll Thiago Aguilar, Abdiel Alvarez, Alvaro Gomez, Alexander Hernandez, Damian Islas, Alexander Ramos, Miranda Rodriguez, Allison Trevino Mrs. L. Villarreal A Honor Roll Leilani Contreras, Valerie K. Dela Garza, Terra E. Delgado, Jossaley Garza, Ximena Gonzalez, Dylan Lopez, Genisis K. Luna, Azalia X. Martinez, Alfredo R. Olivares, Aliyah I. Pena, Kylie A. Pena, Jaden Reyes, Mariajose Rodriguez, Ares H. Saenz, Haven R. Saenz, Jonathan Lee Saenz, Amy M. Valdez, Aliyah Zamora KINDER Mrs. G. Gonzalez A Honor Roll Santos Chapa, Ava Dela Torre, Jennessa Elizondo, Bridgette Garza, Valerie Guerrero, Marilyn Hernandez, Carla Pena, Julio Robles A & B Honor Roll Brittney Garza, Martha Moreno, Emmanuel Ramos Mrs. L. Guerrero A Honor Roll Ruby Bazan, Gerardo Portillo III, Julian Saenz, Richard Vazquez, Damian Velez A & B Honor Roll Yaretzi Chapa, Jose Roberto Garza, Nathan Lopez, Assilen Vela, Jocelyne Pena Mrs. N. Trevino A Honor Roll Aaron Cruz, Rebecca Landa, Kayla Oviedo A & B Honor Roll Emmanuel Flores, Tamara Garza, Jose A. Hernandez, Iker G. Lara, Belen Muniz, Gael A. Navarro, Ryan Perez, Joe A. Vela, Jesus A. Villarreal 1ST GRADE Mrs. L. Garcia A Honor Roll Marisol Estrada, Isaiah Guzman, Steven Lopez, Davian Martinez, Osiel Moreno, Jose Pena, Arlenne Rodriguez, Kalobe Rodriguez A & B Honor Roll Julian Gamino, Melanie Valdez Miss. M. McGuffin A Honor Roll Drake Dela Cruz, Romeo Garcia, Isabella Gutierrez, Brandon Ramirez A & B Honor Roll Edwin Flores, Amy Lopez, Jayden Pina, Anastacio Rios Mr. R. Rios A Honor Roll Andrea Coronel, Miguel Ortiz, Lunna Ramirez A & B Honor Roll Juan Alvarez, Hilario Gualbert,

Guadalupe Rios, Angeli Torres, Damian Villavicencio 2ND GRADE Mrs. C. Alvarez A Honor Roll Dafne Moreno A & B Honor Roll Yahir Acevedo, Jacklyn Galvan, William Gazca, Kenny Ortiz, Audrey Ruiz, Justin Valdez Mrs. R. Leal A Honor Roll Manuel Arevalo, Jose Hernandez A & B Honor Roll Jade Ojeda, Luis Ramos, Uriel Lara Ms. P. Weiler A Honor Roll Delilah Barreiro, Dante Ruiz, Isaac Villarreal A & B Honor Roll Hailey Duarte, DeeAndra Garza, Thailyn Miranda, Valerie Pena, Heriberto Ruiz, Yaretzi Segundo, Jesus Ediel Vargas, Yessenia Vasquez, Lexis Villarreal, Alan Zamora 3RD GRADE Mrs. M. A. Gonzalez A & B Honor Roll Kimberly Gallegos, Cesar A. Gonzalez, Jose M. Guerra III, Kaylee N. Rodriguez Ms. M. Macias A & B Honor Roll Jennifer Chapa, Hector Hernandez, Julia Leick, Dayana Moreno, Minerva Perez, Carlos Ramos, Aram Rodriguez, Kendra Ramirez, Rossmery Saenz Miss. J. Salinas A Honor Roll Nahum Ramirez A & B Honor Roll Angel Barron, Brandon Castillo, Diana Dela Cruz, Elizabeth Morin, Maria Fernanda Rodriguez, Nathan Sepulveda, Alexis Ruiz, Jose Manuel Amaya, Camila Zurita, Victoria Riojas 4TH GRADE Miss. C. Guerrero A & B Honor Roll Hailey Paige Dela Torre, Anthony Lopez, Alexa Moreno, Gerardo Morin, Alexa Rocha, Yamilet Varela Mrs. M. Hernandez A & B Honor Roll Luis Becerra, Betsy Garcia, Isaac Garcia, Karina Gaytan, Rogelio Gaytan, Melanie Resendez, Yaritza Segundo Ms. J. Zamora A & B Honor Roll Mildred Ortiz, Regina Villarreal 5TH GRADE Mrs. A Dela Garza A & B Honor Roll Lesly Blanco, Idani Flores, Betzaida Lopez, Naydeen Marmolejo, Graciela Pena, Yaretzi Ramirez, Sharleen Rojas, Darlyn Sanchez, Karla Suarez, Lorenzo Villarreal Mrs. D. Lopez A & B Honor Roll Rene Chavez, Jose Morin, Ruhan Ruiz Mrs. S. Rios A & B Honor Roll Dayza Adame, Jery Arevalo, Dayna Barraz, Issac Guzman, Hillary Landa, Walter Lieck, Kimberly Reyes, Dilan Salinas

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Students Rewarded for Making Honor Roll at Roma Middle School

Congratulations to all the Roma Middle School students who made it to the A Honor Roll for the 2nd Six Weeks! The students enjoyed a special breakfast with the principal as a reward.

Job Announcement For a Billing & Collections Clerk Rio Grande City Public Utility Department JOB TITLE & CLASSIFICATION: Billing & Collections Clerk, Rio Grande City Public Utility Department. This is a permanent, full-time position.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The individual performs a variety of cashier, clerical and bookkeeping cashier functions and other duties as assigned by supervisor. The job does not have any supervisory responsibilities. Individual must have a working knowledge of clerical and cashier practices and procedures. Employee has daily contact with the public.

REQUIREMENTS: A High School Diploma or GED is required with additional vocational business courses desirable. Valid Texas Drivers License (Class C) with satisfactory driving record. Position requires at least 1 year of experience in clerical cashier work and working knowledge of clerical and cashier practices and procedures. Other specialized job requirements include excellent public relations ability. Individual must be bilingual English/Spanish. Applicant must pass a background check (employment & criminal) and a pre-employment drug test.

SALARY & COMPENSATION: Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include retirement, health insurance, holiday, sick and vacation leave.

Application may be picked up at City Hall 5332 E Hwy 83, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 Valerie Brown-Garza, Personnel Director 956/487-0672 www.cityofrgc.com City of Rio Grande City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JANUARY 9, 2019, SECTION II, PAGE 4 Drivers under the influence of alcohol not only risk killing or seriously injuring themselves or others, but also face up to $17,000 in fines and fees, jail time and loss of their driver’s license.

As always, TxDOT urges drivers to visit SoberRides.org to

find alternatives to drinking and driving, such as: •Contacting a cab or ride-share service.

•Using mass transit.

•Asking a sober friend or family member for a ride home.

•Spending the night.

There have been cockroaches for 320 million years The history of our ancestors goes back some 20 million years but our subject for today has been around for about 320 million years! Talk about staying power. Cockroaches have been found in the fossil record as far back as the Carboniferous period in forms similar to those found in today’s world. Only a very successful and adaptable design could have survived the violent upheavals of so many millions of years. Let’s take a look at this remarkable insect.

It’s estimated that there are about 3,000 species of cockroaches, several of which are found in Texas. We’ll concentrate on the one called the American cockroach while remembering that there are several others in Texas including the relatively common German cockroach.

The American cockroach is one of the largest, growing up to 2 inches in body length; the German cockroach is less than half that length. The American’s antennae are longer than its body. There are four wings, two pair. The forewings are rather tough and leathery while the hindwings are membranous.

The body color is brown with the wings being a lighter tint. The body shape is a long, flat oval, like a deflated football. Since it’s an insect, there are three pairs of legs.

The front part of the body seen from above, is called the pronotum.

It’s actually the second body part but you can’t see the first part, the head, which is concealed beneath the front of the pronotum. The

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Roaches have predators just as other insects do but they have some good defenses. For one, they’re fast. One study clocked them at 3.4 mph which, if they were human size, would be 210 mph. WOW! A good friend of mine once informed me that they also respond very quickly to changes in air currents and pressure. So if you try to swat them, the air pressure of your swatter, before it hits, will send them scurrying.

In homes, roaches are real pests. They produce an unpleasant odor and leave excrement on exposed food. They also attack books, carpets, leather goods, and clothing. Some people are allergic to them but, fortunately, it’s rare for them to carry human diseases.

If you have a roach problem, one author suggests making a mixture of two parts flour, one part boric acid and one part sugar.

Moisten the mixture and form little balls. Place them in infested areas and remoisten as needed. Keep children and pets away! You can of course call a pest exterminator.

While cockroaches are serious pests indoors, outside they are beneficial by helping with the removal of wastes. There are two sides to most stories.

They’ve been around for a long time and will be around a lot longer, so, we have to learn to live with them.

Did you know? According to estimates from the United Nations, across the globe there are 101.8 men for every 100 women. However, in several areas of the world, particularly former Soviet republics, female populations significantly outnumber male populations.

In fact, many former Soviet republics have been predominantly female since at least World War II. By contrast, the United States has 100 women for every 98.3 men.

According to the World Atlas, Latvia, Lithuania, Curacao, Ukraine, Armenia, Russian Federation, Belarus, Estonia, and El Salvador are countries in which there are considerably more females than males.

In Latvia, there were 84.8 males for every 100 females in 2015.

Conversely, the United Arab Emirates, which has only a 26.7 percent female population, boasts a very low number of women compared to its male population. Many of the professions in this region are maledominated, accounting for the higher influx of male immigrants.

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One identifying feature of the American cockroach is that the pronotum has two dark, reddish spots surrounded by a yellowish area. It’s adult, large size is also a clear indication of its identity.

Most cockroaches live outdoors but, if food is scarce, the weather is too hot, dry or cold, and your home has cracks in the foundation or around windows, doors and utility entrances, cockroaches are happy to take up residence inside.

They prefer moist places and like the same foods you do. They typically hide during the day and then forage for food at night. In addition to food scraps, they eat glue, bookbindings and leather.

One reason for their success is that, like us, they’re omnivorous.

That is, they eat both meat and vegetable matter.

People have reported seeing white cockroaches and think they’re albinos. Not so. These are cockroaches which have just molted, which they do about a dozen times as they grow, and the new exoskeleton has not yet darkened. Their life span is about 2 years.

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