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RGC, Camargo Officials Meet for 30th “Abrazo de la Amistad”

Representatives from the City of Rio Grande City and the Mexican city of Camargo Tamaulipas met at the U.S./Mexico border on Sunday morning, May 19, to celebrate the 30th annual “Abrazo de la Amistad” ceremony.

The ceremony, which took place on the Starr Camargo International Bridge, kicked off Camargo’s annual “Dia del Comercio y Tourismo” celebration.

Following the events on the bridge, a delegation of Rio Grande City officials including Mayor Joel Villarreal and members of the RGC Greater Chamber of Commerce, crossed over into Mexico to join in the

day’s festivities which included a parade, and musical performances.

According to a statement from the Rio Grande City Economic Development Corp., the “Abrazo de la Amistad” ceremony commemorates the signing of

the Amistad Dam Treaty by US president Dwight D. Eisenhower and Mexico’s Adolfo Lopez Mateos on October 24, 1960.

Sunday’s event on the bridge marked the celebration’s 30th anniversary.

Registration Deadline Extended for 2019 Miss Freedom Fest Pageant

The Rio Grande City Tourism Department and the Kelsey-Bass Museum announce registration to participate in the 2019 Miss Freedom Fest Beauty Pageant has been extended to May 31.

The pageant is open to all girls from Rio Grande City ages 5-20. The registration fee is $35. Applications are available for pick-up at the Kelsey-Bass Museum located on 101 S. Washington, or online at www. cityofrgc.com.

The 2019 Miss Freedom Fest Beauty Pageant will take place on

Friday, June 7, at the South Texas College Starr County Campus Auditorium. Prizes will include crown, sash, photos, flowers and gifts, and winners will hold their titles until next year’s pageant.

Throughout the year, the Miss Freedom Fest Court is invited to be a part of all major city events including Freedom Fest, Viva Mexico, and all city sponsored holiday festivities.

For more information about the Miss Freedom Fest Pageant residents are encouraged to Herbie Villarreal at 956-352-7476.

RGCCISD Police Dept. attends Fallen Hero Police Memorial Ceremony

On Wednesday, May 15, R.G.C.C.I.S.D. Chief of Police Hernan Garza III, together with some of our R.G.C.C.I.S.D. Police Officers, Department of Public Safety, Grulla Police Department, RGC Police Department and Border Patrol attended the 2019 Fallen Hero Police Memorial Ceremony. Chief of Police Hernan Garza, III was Honored to welcome everyone to our Fallen Hero Police Memorial Ceremony, as this week we honor our fallen heroes that lost their lives in the line of duty while serving and protecting our community.

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Se celebrara una misa el jueves 6 de Junio a las 6:30 a.m. en la Iglesia Inmaculada Concepcion en Rio Grande City, Texas

The family of Gilda Zarate would like to express our sincere gratitude to our relatives and friends for your kindness and sympathy during the loss of our loved one. Our heartfelt thanks to those who came by her side while she was at the hospital and to those who attended the services. Our appreciation goes out to everyone for your expressions of love through prayers, masses, rosaries, �lowers, and food. In our time of sorrow, you have given us much needed strength.

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Starr County Communications Officers Among Dispatchers Recognized for Their Dedication

Grulla Middle School Bands Awarded Superior Ratings at UIL Concert Evaluation

Communications Officers (Dispatchers) from Starr County Sheriff’s Office were among the officers recognized in a 9-1-1 ceremony in Laredo, Texas. Congratulations to all the dispatchers for their hard work and dedication to the residents of Starr County!

The Grulla Middle School Symphonic Band and the Grulla Middle School Concert Band performed at the annual UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Evaluation in Harlingen, Texas.

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and musicality. Ronnie Rios, Fine Arts Director at Harlingen ISD commented, “Beautiful Ensemble Sounds and Blend. WOW!!

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Rio Grande City H.S. Senior Stephanie Anne Garza gets Poem Published

Congratulations to RGCCISD Rio Grande City H.S. senior Stephanie Anne Garza. Her poem John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary 5th Grade students visited Ringgold Middle School. The students got selected to be published at toured the campus, viewed a presentation from the band, mariachi, choir, Taekwondo, and met some South Texas College Interstice.

Interstice is a literary arts journal teachers and administrators. The students are looking forward to attending middle school next year!

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NHTSA estimates suggest that as many as 481,000 drivers are using mobile phones while driving during the day, greatly increasing their own risk of accident as well as the risk that their fellow motorists will be involved in an accident.

The threat posed by distracted driving is not exclusive to the United States, as the World Health Organization notes that drivers using mobile phones are approximately four times more likely to be involved in motor vehicle accidents than drivers who are not using mobile phones.

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They publish poetry, short fiction, and visual art. Below is the poem: She Sat Alone

by Stephanie Anne Garza She sat alone; the only sound coming from the unpredictable beeping machine, the messy scribbling of a pen on an old napkin, the meaningless get better balloons floating, bouncing

together ever so slightly above her cold bed --- so out of reach, so much more full of life than she --the heartbreaking sobs escaping her lips, the melancholy duet of the flat line and the last breath.

Her body sat alone in a room that would only grow colder. Until her health care provider should arrive. Until the old napkin should be read by all the I’ll visit later’s that came a little too late.

-Tell my children that I love them, that I forgive them, that they were the last things on my mind.

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Tips for Students as Graduation Approaches What every caregiver should know about Medicare Graduation season can be an exciting time for college students.

As their time on campus draws to a close, students may be anxious to put their education to use and enter the workforce.

In recent years, newly minted college graduates faced difficult job markets. But a 2017 survey from the online jobs and professional resources website CareerBuilder found that 74 percent of employers intended to hire recent college graduates that year, marking a 7 percent increase from the year prior.

Grads should take steps to bolster their chances of finding work as graduation nears. · Use the resources at your disposal. The final months and weeks of college are filled with

distractions. In addition to final exams, students may be tempted to fill their final weeks with social engagements and extracurricular activities as they try to squeeze every last ounce of fun out of their college experiences. But students also should book appointments with their schools’ career services offices. Such offices can help students prepare their résumés.

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Cities may have especially strong job markets for certain majors. Students who research job markets and how geography factors into their job searching equation can then begin to develop a post-graduation housing plan.

Some companies may prefer local candidates, so it might be to grads’ advantage to move to certain cities. Such students can rely on temporary, part-time or seasonal employment to pay their bills until they find full-time work in their chosen fields.

By Bob Moos/Southwest public affairs officer for the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services The phone call can come at any hour. Your elderly parent has fallen ill and needs your help. If you haven’t gotten the call yet, chances are you will. About 70 percent of our parents will require some kind of personal care during their old age. Sometimes, the care will extend for years.

Caregivers often find themselves at wits’ end, careening from one crisis to another and having little time to confront the problem that cropped up yesterday, let alone tackle the one that just reared its head today. The challenges can quickly become overwhelming.

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Medicare doesn’t have to be a mystery. There are simple ways to get answers to your questions.

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and benefits. It’s also readily available on Medicare’s main website, at www.medicare.gov.

If you have a particular question, you may want to visit with a Medicare customer service representative at 1-800-633-4227.

Medicare also works closely with State Health Insurance Assistance Programs to provide free health insurance counseling. The Texas number is 1-800-252-9240.

Caregivers find Medicare’s secure website – www.my medicare.gov – especially useful.

After setting up a personal account for your parent, you can view the details of your elder’s coverage, track recent health care claims and keep up to date on preventive services your parent qualifies for.

Medicare can also help you locate the right health care providers for your parent. Its “Compare” web pages – at www.medicare.gov – are a good place to begin your search for a nursing home, hospital, home health agency, dialysis facility or physician that fits your parent’s needs.

Medicare can reduce many out-of-pocket medical expenses, but it doesn’t cover everything.

Understanding what Medicare covers, as well as what it won’t cover, can save you time and spare you frustration when navigating the caregiving maze. Here are a few key points: Besides basic hospital and physician services and optional prescription drug benefits, Medicare covers home health care. To qualify, a beneficiary must be homebound, under a physician’s care and in need of part-time skilled nursing care or rehabilitative services like physical therapy.

Medicare also helps pay for oxygen, catheters and other medical supplies that a doctor prescribes for home use. The same

is true for medically necessary equipment like oxygen machines, wheelchairs and walkers.

Medicare covers skilled care in a nursing home for limited periods following hospital stays. But it doesn’t cover long-term stays.

Patients who need custodial care (room and board) must pay out of pocket unless they’re eligible for Medicaid or have private longterm care insurance.

Medicare pays for hospice care for someone with a terminal illness whose doctor expects will live six months or less. The hospice benefit also includes brief periods of respite care at a hospice facility, hospital or nursing home to give the patient’s caregivers an occasional rest.

Besides long-term nursing home stays, Medicare typically doesn’t cover regular dental care or dentures, regular eye exams or eyeglasses, and hearing exams and hearing aids. Likewise, it won’t pay for non-emergency ambulance trips -- unless a doctor certifies they’re medically necessary.

If your parent lives on a limited income, you should check whether he or she qualifies for help with prescription drug costs or with other Medicare-related premiums, deductibles and copayments.

For help with drug costs, contact Social Security at www. socialsecurity.gov or 1-800-7721213 and ask about the “Extra Help Program.” For help with other Medicare costs, go to www. medicare.gov or call 1-800-6334227 and ask about the “Medicare Savings Programs.”

It’s common for caregivers to suffer from stress, loss of sleep, and poor health themselves. So it’s important to eat properly and set aside some time each week to do something you enjoy. You can’t care for someone else if you don’t look after yourself.

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GRULLA MS BAND Continued from page 3 mechanics displayed in your performance today. You sound like a good high school band at times” Chuck Young, retired band director stated, “Super Control of Ensemble Sound. Exemplary Tones with Super Balance and Blend. Great technique and mechanics in this ensemble.

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The Grulla MS Concert Band, under the direction of Roberto Diaz and Emmanuel Garcia, also earned a Superior Performance Rating in the concert portion of the evaluation and drew musical praises from the judges as well.

Chuck Young stated, “Excellent Control of Ensemble Sound; Exemplary Tone and Tuning throughout this fine ensemble.

Great style and very nice musical phrasing. Congratulations on your excellent preparation and fine performance.” Chad Dempsey, Assistant Fine Arts Director at Edinburg CISD wrote, “Welldone today band. Good focus through phrase endings. Very nice ensemble and individual sounds. Congratulations on your performance.”

The Grulla MS Band Program follows the “Team-Teaching” concept and the latest UIL

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Tried-and-true ways to raise a confident kid

Children raised to be confident have the tools to be resilient in a challenging world. Confidence helps children handle peer pressure, stress, obstacles, and much more.

There’s a fine line between developing confidence and raising kids who are overly boastful. Parents, teachers and other influential figures can employ various research-based strategies to start boosting kids’ confidence. · Allow children to make mistakes and learn from them.

Mistakes happen, and children benefit from making mistakes and learning from them. Children who fail, pick themselves up and try again are learning lessons

of resiliency. Their confidence develops as they pick themselves up again, learn from their mistake and ultimately meet with success. · Resist the temptation to “fix” everything. Parents may get hung up on trying to improve on their children’s efforts to make it perfect. This may occur with school work. According to the mental health wellness resource Psychology Today, constant intervention undermines children’s confidence and prevents them from learning for themselves. · Model and teach positivity. It can be easy to fall into a pattern of saying things like, “I’ll never be able to do that” or “It’s too difficult.” But parents must remember that their children take their cues from mom and dad.

Parents who stay positive in the face of adversity will instill the same attitude in their children. · Give praise when it’s deserved.

Praise children when they do their best, but avoid praising kids

when they don’t try their hardest or if they are still working toward solving a problem they haven’t yet figured out. In lieu of praise, provide encouragement and urge youngsters to try again and practice. · Value their ideas. Ask children for age-appropriate advice, suggests the growth mindset company Big Life Journal. Showing kids their ideas are worthy can instill confidence. · Skip the rescue operation.

Parents often are quick to swoop in and try to prevent kids from feeling hurt or discouraged.

However, according to Robert Brooks, PhD, who coauthored the book “Raising Resilient Children,” it’s alright for kids to fail and feel sad or angry. Success is learned by overcoming obstacles rather than having all obstacles removed.

Above all, children who are loved and supported can develop confidence through the years with some well-placed guidance.

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Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that forms naturally when radioactive elements, such as uranium, decay. These radioactive elements can be found in different amounts in soil and rock throughout the world.

Though radon is present outdoors and indoors, it is often

However, the American Cancer Society notes that prolonged exposure to high levels of radon can lead to lung cancer. People who work underground, such as miners, are most likely to be exposed to high levels of radon.

People who work in factories where uranium is processed or

potentially dangerous, levels of radon. Building materials made from substances that contain radon also can lead to unhealthy levels of radon exposure.

However, such substances, which the ACS notes include concrete and wallboard, often give off very low levels of radon.

Public Announcement Starr County Transporta�on Program The County of Starr will hold a public mee�ng at 5:00 pm on May 30, 2019 at the Starr County Courthouse Annex, 100 N. FM 3167 Suite 211, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582. The public mee�ng is being held to promote transporta�on services to the elderly and disabled individuals that are 65 + years of age. For more informa�on please call Marisol De La Garza, Program Manager, at (956) 716-4800.

Anuncio Público Programa de Transportación del Condado Starr

Public Notice Starr County Invitation for Bids May 29, 2019 The County of Starr is requesting bids for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, supervision and performance of all work required for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of single family residential homes. The following house to be rehabilitated or reconstructed is: 414 Las Comas Loop, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 53 N FM 649, Roma, TX 78584 2940 N. Hwy 83, Falcon Heights, TX 78545 601 Chapote St, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 Project Type: Reservation System Participant, RSP Agreement #2017-0040; Starr County Contract Number #1002675/1002676.

El Condado de Starr celebrará una reunión pública a las 5:00pm el 30 de mayo de 2019 en Starr County Courthouse Annex, 100 N. FM 3167 Suite 211, ciudad de Río Grande, Texas 78582. Se celebra la reunión pública para promover los servicios de transporte a las personas de tercera edad y discapacitadas que son 65 + años de edad. Para más información por favor llame a Marisol De La Garza, director del programa, al (956) 716-4800.

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF ROMA TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM 2019-2020

(Published on May 29, 2019):

The City of Roma is giving notice of the city’s intent to submit a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program grant application for a Fire, Ambulance, and Services Truck Funds (FAST), grants request of $442,477 for the purchase of a fire truck and equipment in the community of City of Roma. The application is available for review at the City Hall, 77 Convent Street, Roma, Texas 78584 during business regular hours.

Bid Documents (Project Manual) may be obtained in person from Starr County Court House Annex at 100 N FM 3167 Rio Grande City, TX, between the hours of 8:00a.m. & 5:00p.m.

Monday through Friday (excluding Holidays). Bid packages are limited to one package per contractor. For further information contact Connie Cantu, Project Manager at 716-4800 ext.

8115.

Para obtener una copia en español, comuniquese con Sr. Crisanto Salinas, Administrador al (956) 849-1411.

Sealed Bids will be accepted by the Starr County Federal & State Programs Staff at Starr County Annex suite 220 at 100 N FM 3167 Rio Grande City, TX. Until 3:00 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2019. Bids not received prior to the date and time set forth above will not be accepted for consideration. Starr County will consider the lowest responsible Bid.

AVISO PUBLICO

Bids may be held by Starr County for a period not to exceed 90 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidder’s qualifications prior to the contract award.

Pre-Bid conference will be held at Starr County Courthouse Annex 100 N. F.M. 3167 Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2019. All Perspective Bidders are encouraged to attend.

All Bidders/Contractors must be registered with the Texas Residential Construction Commission. Bidder/Contractor shall be an Equal Opportunity Firm and practice nondiscrimination. All Bidders/Contractors must present proper documentation of capability, adequate staffing and experience to perform the tasks required. Starr County supports the submission of Bids from historically underutilized businesses. All qualified Bidders will receive consideration for selection without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, and handicap or as otherwise provided by applicable law.

Crisanto Salinas, City Manager City of Roma, Texas

CIUDAD DE ROMA DEPARTAMENTO DE DESARROLLO COMUNITARIO PROGRAMA 2019-2020

(Publicado el día 29 de mayo 2019):

La Ciudad de Roma está anunciando su intención de enviar una solicitud al Programa de Desarrollo Comunitario de Texas Camion de Bomberos y Vehiculos de Emergencia para solicitar fondos por $442,477 para la compra de un Camion de Bomberos y Equipo en la comunidad de la Ciudad de Roma. La solicitud esta disponible para su revisión en las Oficinas de la Ciudad en 77 Calle Convent, Roma, Texas, durante horas de oficina.

Crisanto Salinas, Administrador Ciudad de Roma, Texas

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MAY 29, 2019, PAGE 11

TDLR Urges Motorists to Slow Down or Move Over Around Emergency Vehicles Motorists should always slow down or move over when they see emergency vehicles with their lights activated on the roadside.

“First responders and tow truck operators are vulnerable when they’re stopped on the side of the road helping someone. It’s the law that you must decrease your speed by at least 20 miles per hour or move over into another lane to give our fellow Texans some

space. Please help the people who are trying to help us all,” said Brian E. Francis, executive director of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Several Texas tow truck operators and emergency workers have been either injured or killed this year while stopped to help motorists who have broken down on the side of the road.

“Let’s make sure that our first

responders and tow truck operators are as safe as possible – and that all of us get to our destinations and back home,” Francis said.

Law enforcement agencies are participating in the “Click It or Ticket It” seatbelt and car seat enforcement project. Everyone traveling in a vehicle must be properly restrained. If not, you could be pulled over and given a ticket. In 2017, 40.1 percent of

persons killed in traffic crashes were reported as not restrained when the fatal crash occurred.

•Use seatbelts and car seats -every passenger, every trip.

•Slow down and pay attention to what you’re doing.

•Designate a (sober) driver.

Don’t drink and drive, even a little bit.

•Stay off the mobile phone – this includes texting.

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STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MAY 29, 2019, PAGE 12

Vacation Bible School Goes “In the Wild” Alberto & Celia Barrera Elementary Cheer Divas were Treated to a Day of Fun

Gas up the all-terrain vehicle and head out on a wilderness adventure like no other. Get up close and personal with elephants and egrets, polar bears and penguins, cockatoos and crocodiles, and so much more!

This summer kids will focus in on some amazing, real-life encounters with Jesus and discover the most amazing truth of all—Jesus Christ is the Messiah, the Son of God, and by believing, we can have life in His name. Each day kids will make crafts, play fun games, enjoy tasty snacks, sing cool songs, and learn about missions. It’s Vacation Bible School time at First Baptist Church! Children ages five, ready for Alberto & Celia Barrera Elementary Cheer Divas were treated to a day of food and fun at Hype Trampoline kindergarten, through those entering eighth grade are admitted free from 5:30 to 8:30 on Sunday, June 9, Park. This group of amazing young ladies represents our school throughout the year with immense talent, high energy, and most of all PRIDE! through Thursday, June 13.

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MAY 29, 2019 SECTION II, PAGE 1

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1926 W US HWY 83 Rio Grande City, Tx 78582

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RGC: 4370 E. Hwy 83 Ste. B - 956-309-3549 Roma: 834 E. Grant St. Ste. C - 956-570-0701 Arroyo:5065 Hwy. 83 ste. A - 956-570-0702 Escobares: 4522 East Hwy 83 Ste A. 956-429-5625

Steers Average - High 1.46-1.75 1.43-1.68 1.48-1.65 1.14-1.36 1.19-1.35 ------------

Weight 200 – 300 301 – 400 401 – 500 501 – 600 601 - 700 701 – 800

Cow/calf Pairs Bred Cows Replacement Cows Packer Cows Packer Bulls Sheep/Goats

Average $800 $775 $800 .48¢ .62¢ $80

Heifers Average - High 1.42-1.47 1/2 1.28-1.49 1.21-1.45 1.14-1.27 1.10-1.23 .85-1.23 High $1400 $1050 $1150 .61¢ .81¢ $160

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Triple G Livestock wants to say thanks to everyone for their support. Especially to our Veterans on Memorial Day, thank you for the freedom we now enjoy. Hope everyone enjoyed their Memorial Day weekend. See you next Friday at the barn. Please let us know how we can assist you in hauling in your cattle.

Come in and try Zulma’s Mexican Restaurant.

Ph 956-487-5570

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MAY 29, 2019, SECTION II, PAGE 2

V.F.W. HALL RENTALS

FORForPARTIES AND EVENTS info. call or text - Cell Phones:

735-3295 • 487-5050 • 422-8771

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MOVING SALE June 01, 2019 8:00am – 3:00pm

956-821-5336

HELP WANTED 1/2 ACRE LOT FOR SALE Local restaurant looking for:

Assistant Cook

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• DEEP TISSUE • SWEDISH • SPORT Incalls and outcalls

$40 Per Hour Call or Txt Lisandro

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Lot #102 Cardinal St. in Sullivan City. $28,000

Includes water meter & septic tank

For More Info Call German

(956) 500-7448

2- RANCHES FOR SALE

48 acre & 140 acre - with water well, stock tank & electricity Las Lomas Blanca Rd. Call Johnny for more info.

956-966-0777

Se vende dos ranchos uno de 48 acres y uno de 140 acres con noria de agua y electricidad Llame a Juan para mas informacion

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110 S. Aguirre Ave Behind LACKS -RGC

SAN ROBERTO APTS. Spacious 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath with appliances including washer & dryer in units. Walking distance from schools at 399 San Roberto Rd.

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Incluye day care y dinero para transporte.

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NOW HIRING COOK ADULT DAY CARE CENTER

Must have experience. Mon-Fri 6:30am-3pm

Apply in person 5117 E. Hwy 83 Suite A, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582

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Make Kids’ Bedtime a Breeze

Con experiencia. Lunes a Viernes 6:30am-3pm Aplicar en persona 5117 E. Hwy 83 Suite A, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

New parents face many obstacles once they leave the hospital and take their children home.

Parents often find that sleep schedules are a significant challenge, and one that won’t necessarily vanish as children

Job Posting

Medical Technologist - Laboratory Starr County Memorial Hospital, Rio Grande City, TX seeks a full-time Medical Technologist.

Duties: Performs laboratory procedures, interpret results and maintain laboratory instruments. Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, AMT or ASCP or equivalent certification.

Position Type : Full Time Shift : Other Ref Code: Medical Technologist Contact Information Diana Garza - Human Resources HR 128 N FM Road 3167 Rio Grande City, TX 78582 Email: diana.garza@starrcountyhospital.com Phone: 956-487-9036 Fax: 956-487-0332

Job Posting

COOK - DIETARY

JOB SUMMARY: Prepares nutritional food for hospital patients, employees and visitors. Prepares meats, soups, sauces, etc. as determined by the day’s menu. Prepares all special hot food items for the modified diets as determined by the cycle menu. Operates and maintains kitchen equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS: A. Education: Some High School education preferred.

B. Personal Job-Related Skills: Ability to read and write.

C. Licensure, Registry or Certification: None required.

D. Experience: 1. Prior Work Experience: One year of previous institutional food preparation preferred.

2. Technical Training: None required.

E. Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require extended periods of walking and standing. Some bending, stooping, and reaching for food items and equipment. Pushing and pulling of food carts and lifting up to 25 pounds. The ability to comprehend and follow written or verbal instructions and directions.

Position Type : Full Time Shift : Other Ref Code: COOK Contact Information Diana Garza - Human Resources HR 128 N FM Road 3167 Rio Grande City, TX 78582 Email: diana.garza@starrcountyhospital.com Phone: 956-487-9036 Fax: 956-487-0332

JOB NOTICE SUMMER PROGRAM AIDE JOB TITLE & CLASSIFICATION: Summer Program Aide for the Rio Grande City Boys & Girls Youth Club, Full-Time Temporary Posi�on JOB DESCRIPTION: Assist the Youth Instructors to plan, implement, and supervise ac�vi�es provided within a specific program area, such as Educa�on, Social Recrea�on, Arts & Cra�s, and Physical Educa�on, Leadership & Character Development. Employs various teaching methods to promote learning and implement ac�vi�es, in a student-centered environment while ensuring safety and dwell- being of the club members. Perform other du�es as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED. Applicant must have a valid Texas drivers’ license. Applicant must pass a thorough background check (employment and criminal) and a pre-employment drug test. Ideal candidate must be energe�c, imagina�ve, well organized, and capable of func�oning effec�vely in a very independent situa�on.

Considerable verbal, wri�ng, and interpersonal commuta�on skills required, and the ability to meet and deal with the public in an effec�ve and courteous manner.

WAGE & COMPENSATION: Star�ng wage $8.00 per hour.

Applica�on may be picked up at City Hall or Online 5332 E US HWY 83 Rio Grande City, TX 78582 956/487-0672 www.cityofrgc.com City of Rio Grande City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

grow older and become more independent.

Adequate sleep is important for any age group, but especially so for developing children. When kids do not get enough sleep, they have a harder time controlling their emotions and they may have difficulty paying attention and learning. Despite that need for sleep, bedtime seems to be the one time during the day when youngsters seem especially needy and resistant to settling down.

Patricia Cancellier, a former education director at the Parent Encouragement Program in Kensington, Maryland, says it’s typical for behavior issues to be more prevalent when separation from parents is imminent, like it is at bedtime. Parents who emphasize consistency with their children’s sleep routine may find that their infants, toddlers and school-aged children don’t put up too much of a fuss at bedtime. · Establish a bedtime that works. Figure out how much sleep your child needs and make sure they get to bed early enough to reach that goal each night. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers aged-based sleep guidelines that can be accessed at www.aap.org. Parents magazine says children’s internal clocks eventually will adjust to the routine if the routine follows a natural and consistent pattern. · Start winding down. About an hour before bedtime, begin to scale back activities and anything that can rev up energy levels. · Signal that bedtime is close.

Give children a verbal warning or follow a similar routine each day.

For young children, signals such as a relaxing bath, songs, hugs, or other physical cues can indicate that bedtime is coming. · Reinforce structure.

Consistency is essential. Talk about routines at other times of the day, and then implement other structured events. This teaches kids to recognize routines throughout their day, making kids more likely to embrace them at bedtime. · Offer a snack. Some children need more than three meals a day. A light snack before bed can help them stay sated through the night. Good ideas include wholegrain cereal with milk, graham crackers and milk, or a similar carb/protein combination.

Repetition and patience are often necessary as parents try to initiate bedtime routines for their children.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MAY 29, 2019, SECTION II, PAGE 3

Alberto & Celia Barrera Elementary 5th Six Weeks Honor Roll Ms. Nora Rivera, principal at Alberto & Celia Barrera Elementary, proudly announces the honor roll for the 5th six weeks.

PRE-KINDER Miss Victoria Trigo “A” Kimberly L. Banda, Edgar I. Cabello, Jr, Martin A. Galvan, Daniel E. Garcia, Dylan I. Garcia, Josael A. Gonzalez, Victoria E. Gonzalez, Ciara Q. Guerra, Rosita G. Lopez, Raul H. Saenz, Jesus R. Salinas, Leah M. Solis “A&B” Christian A. Castro, Noelia J. De La Cruz, Ivan A. Hinojosa, Ricardo D. Olivarez, Elisandro Reyna Mrs. Veronica B. de Sanchez “A” Juan Carlos Alvarado, Maritza M. Dominguez, Sophia Maltos, Saul Reyna III “A&B” Dyanne L. Castellanos, Dante S. De Anda, Jazmine V. Flores, Annabella J. Morales, Jennifer M. Soto, Devanhi M. Trevino, Juan D. Trevino Mrs. Savannah K. Saenz “A” Montserrat Zuniga “A&B” Oliver Arguello, Jesse Barraz, Kathaleya Briones, Irvin Bustos, Jahir Corpus-Rodriguez, Carlos De La Cruz, Delanie Gaytan, Idani Leyva, Raul Rodriguez-Alanis, Joshua Sanchez-Espinoza, Daniel Tellez, Jesus Trevino, Dylan Zarate KINDERGARTEN Mrs. Cinthia Perez “A” Daney de la Garza, Eiza N. Garcia, Fabian Gonzalez-Barbosa, Laura Gonzalez, Reynold Lucas, Juan Pablo Pena, Robert Ramirez, Brandon Rios, Bridgette Rosales “A&B” Emma Castro, Analia Cruz, Ediel Moreno, Jonathan Reyes Mrs. Raissa Cabello “A” Elizabeth Garcia, Carolina Guerra, Kendra Martinez, Gerardo Oviedo, Romeo Valverde “A&B” Andries Aguilera, Dylan Barrera, Gianna Gonzalez, Kaylee Rincon, Cornelio Camacho, Josiel Gonzalez Mr. Jose F. Garcia “A” Zaniah Cabrera, Hailey Chapa, Angel J. Gonsalez, Jasmin Garcia,

Roel Garza, Ryan Gonzalez, Kaylen Hernandez, Roxann Lara, Joe D. Mijares, America Morin, Samantha Perez, Richard Vasquez “A&B” Isaiah Acevedo, Everardo Gonzalez, Jorge Trevino FIRST GRADE Mrs. Erika Guerra “A” Sofia Barrera, Julian Cabrera, Adalyn Galvan, Chanel Gonzalez, Ivan Leyva, Madison Marks, Cristian Martinez, Bridget Perez, Prissila Rocha, Romeo Rodriguez “A&B” Emilee Sanchez, Jaylah Sanchez, Blake Seale, Angela Vasquez Mrs. Eunice Villarreal “A” Eliseo Garza, Alexa Gomez, Kaydence Hinojosa, Delaney Lopez, Luca Munoz, Brittney Trevino, Kimberly Trevino “A&B” Ithan Maltos, Cesar Villarreal Mrs. Adriana Lopez “A” Alexandra D. Castro, Dannyka D. Diaz, Jacqueline R. Falcon, Eric R. Garcia, Victor Guerra, Kristine R. Roiz, Christian Zurita “A&B” Tatiana Hinojosa, Kimberly Lucatero Mrs. Martha Trevino “A” Nicole Alonso, Eduardo Gonzalez,

Yaima Meraz, Valerie Villarreal, “A&B” Rolando Gonzalez,.

Alfredo Ortiz, Cheyla Salinas, Christina Castellanos SECOND GRADE Ms. Anel Lopez “A” Kendra Lopez, Sophie Vela “A&B” Cyrielle Alvarez Mrs. Carmela Perez “A&B” Adanely Blanco, Catherine Gonzalez, Eduardo Gonzalez, Juan Carlos Lanas, Carlos Luna Mrs. Maria Bravo “A” Nicolas Dominguez, Monica Mendoza “A&B” Luis Gonzalez, Ashanti Gutierrez, Sebastian Solis Mrs. Rhonda Canales “A” Angel Balderas, Crystal Gonzalez, Yaritza Garcia, Lynea Lara, Natasha Mijares “A&B” Ashley Ramos THIRD GRADE Ms. San Juanita Garcia “A” Jasmine Martinez, Tristan Silva, Caridad Villarreal “A&B” Alessandra Briceno, Isayari DeLeon, Cesar Garcia, Destiny

Mejia, Miguel Mendoza, Adaias Tanguma Mr. Adrian Garcia “A” Zantiago Dominguez, Yael Portillo, Nikolai Vera, Ashley Gonsalez “A&B” Kaya Arredondo, Adrian Guerra, Dayana Lazos, Ruben Navarro, Kathlyn Ramos Mrs. Sylvia Vela “A” Marco Trevino, Serapio Trillayes, Jr., “A&B” Sophie Aleman, Kris Flores, Isaac Guerra, Leslie Sanchez, Naytza Mireles, Idany Solis, Gilberto Tello, Jr., Andrea Trevino Mrs. Graciela Garza “A” Jenna Cabello, Karlie Hinojosa, Jose Maldonado, Jose E. Solis, Alejandro Zapata “A&B” Gabriel Alvarez, Alexa Gonzalez, Elian Gonzalez, Miguel Hernandez, Naomi Luna, Alexander Trevino, Kailann Valverde FOURTH GRADE Mrs. Armandina Garza “A” Justin F. Garcia, Clarissa A. Garcia, Kendra A. Gonzalez, Maritza N. Lucatero

“A&B” Isaiah A. Farias, Gael D. Garza, Jesus G. Rodriguez Mr. Castulo Solis “A&B” Ciara Barrera, Jose Castro, Bryan Moreno, Andrea Covarrubias, Ricardo Gonzalez, Annette Reyna, Dozani Rodriguez Mrs. Ana M. Ramirez “A” Robert Cardona, Oscar Garza, Julianne Hernandez, Miguel Martinez “A&B” Sebastian Garcia, Daniela Garcia, Nathan Maldonado Mrs. Mayra Guerra “A” Pedro De la Torre, Abdiel Vazquez “A&B” Karolina Barrera, Aylin Galvan, Jorge Garcia, Steven Martinez, Rhaelyn Ochoa, Carlos Reyes FIFTH GRADE Mr. Ben Benavidez “A” Nadalee Arredondo, Alexa Clarke, Jaylene Gomez, Noe Mijares III, Alfredo Moreno, Ariana Rangel,

Richard Villarreal “A&B” Armando Garcia, Akisha Herrera, Areli-Medrano Gaytan, Yvonne Pena, Jayden Rosa, Karla Vargas Mrs. Lizel Lopez “A” Delilah Mireles “A&B” Pedro de la Garza, Marisol Felix, Janelly Martinez, Mia Siller, Julian Solis, Gerardo Vela, Jose Villarreal Ms. Veronica Perez “A” Adan Bazan, Ana Patricia Gomez, Samantha Gudino, Alfredo Herrera, Dezaree Martinez, Aylin Munoz Gabriela Nunez, Cesar Pena “A&B” Kaitlyn Barrera, Leslie Chapa, Felix Escamilla, Nayelli Perez, Manuel Torres Mrs. Carisa Rangel “A” Lizbeth Carmona, Alexia Lara “A&B” Manuel Chapa, Ashley Gomez, Justice Gutierrez, Luis Lopez, Yaleitzy Mireles, Kristal Ortiz

City of Rio Grande City Exhibit Technician

City of Rio Grande City Fire Chief Full-Time Position

Job Title & Classification: Exhibit Technician, Rio Grande City Administration/ Museum Department. This is a full-time permanent position.

Job Title & Classification: Fire Chief, Rio Grande City Fire Department. This is a full-time permanent position.

Full-Time Position

Job Description: Performs highly complex (senior-level) exhibit technician work.

Work involves designing, constructing, restoring, installing, and maintaining a variety of museum-type exhibits, artifacts, and displays. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements: Individual must has a high school diploma or equivalent some college preferred.

Experience in organizing events and securing sponsors for fund raising.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, or a related field is generally preferred.

Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Must be bilingual English/Spanish Must be able to carry 25 lbs in weight.

Salary & Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience.

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.

Job Description: Individual is responsible for supervising all the activities and personnel of the Fire Department. In addition, the Fire Chief will be responsible for the department’s budget and scheduling. Position requires knowledge of fire suppression, rescue and management.

Individual will be in command of suppression of all fires, delegate and plan all fire drills and prepare all required reports to City, County, State and National Association.

Requirements: Individual must has a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Texas Drivers License (Class B) with satisfactory driving record. Advance firefighter, hold a Department Head of Suppression Certification, and equivalent to 5 years of fire service with a paid fire department. Applicable training in fire prevention, suppression, and Fire Department Management, a minimum of 2 to 10 years supervision (Assit. Chief, Capt., and etc.) or Fire Chief or in a senior management position, familiar with operations of a fire department staff with volunteer firefighter or paid. Applicant must pass a thorough background check (employment & criminal) and a pre-employment drug test.

Salary & Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience.

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.

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College Scholarships Rio Grande wild turkeys are BIG birds Available

W h i l e relaxing and watching the birds at my bird feeders, I was in for a BIG surprise.

Wa l k i n g down the path toward my home came a very large, tall bird. My first thought was that the chachalacas had returned, but no, this was too big and tall. Using my close-focus binoculars, the iridescence of the feathers and a “beard” on the breast became clear. It was a wild turkey!

I was amazed to see how tall it was. As it walked, its head was about four feet from the ground

and, I think, if the turkey stretched, it could have reached about five feet. The long legs looked like they should have been on a heron or stork.

The turkey I saw was a male.

Males have blackish feathers but with the coppery iridescence I noticed. They also grow a beard, up to 9 inches long, on their breast. He wasn’t excited so I didn’t observe some other typical features.

The males head and throat are

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iridescence but females remain a dull grayish-brown.

Wild turkeys are not often seen around Rancho Lomitas.

They prefer more mixed habitat with a combination of grassland and rather open wooded areas with a lake, pond or stream nearby.

They roost in trees and like some open area to watch for predators and for escape.

Their diet is rather opportunistic consisting largely of grasses, insects, herbs, seeds, buds and berries. They love acorns.

Nesting occurs in the spring when the female builds a nest on the ground in a grassy area short enough to allow her to see any predators and yet tall enough to allow the about 10 cream-colored eggs and later the hatchlings to be concealed.

Turkeys are prey to many predators, chiefly raccoons and foxes but also skunks, snakes, owls and hawks. Only about 30% of hatchlings reach adulthood.

Wild turkeys are found throughout about the eastern 2/3 of the U. S. Single turkey colonies (they’re social birds) range over a rather large area. Studies show they may wander over 2,500 to 6,000 acres. Perhaps it’s not surprising that I’ve seen so few.

Turkeys are, of course, gamebirds. Texas has a rather elaborate turkey hunting law that includes such things as zones, hunting weapon, hunter’s age, season, whether the turkeys are roosting and bag limits. Once hunted to near extinction the turkey populations are now stable.

In the future I may see other big surprises walking down my path.

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The Texas Wildlife Association Foundation (TWAF) and the San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Inc. (SALE) have joined forces to offer San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Inc. Scholarships.

Scholarships in the amount of $10,000 will be awarded to incoming freshmen at all Texas universities and colleges.

The scholarship application is available on the Texas Wildlife Association website, www. texas-wildlife.org.

Complete applications (meeting all requirements) must be received

by July 31st. Winners will be announced by August 15th.

“As our population has grown, the strain on our natural resources has grown proportionately,” said TWAF Trustee Charles Davidson.

“Our future depends on our ability to manage our natural resources wisely, balancing the needs of man and nature. It just makes sense to identify our future leaders and support them while they are getting their educations.

We all will benefit from their expertise in the years to come.”

This is the thirteenth year that TWAF and SALE have teamed up to offer scholarships to future natural resource stewards. To date, $550,000 in scholarships has been awarded through this partnership.

Selection Criteria: •Participation in activities, internships, and experience related to the field of natural resource conservation in high school.

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featherless, reddish and lumpy.

The lumps are called caruncles.

From above the bill hangs a fleshy protuberance called a snood and on the throat are some sacks called wattles. When excited all these become engorged with blood and are impressive features. When mating, he can get all puffed up and do a lot of strutting.

The lower legs on toms (males) grow spurs of up to 2”. Hens (females) may have smaller spurs, just as they might have little beards.

Breeding age male turkeys are called gobblers and, on average, weigh 17 pounds. Hens average only 9 pounds.

Turkeys molt 5 times in their life and males develop the lovely

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Eligibility Requirements: Students receiving a San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Inc. Scholarship through the Texas Wildlife Association Foundation, Inc. must comply with the following guidelines: • Must be a citizen of the United States and provide proof of citizenship.

•Must be a Texas high school graduate enrolling in a Texas college within 1 year of high school graduation.

•Must attend an accredited Texas college or university; no online degree programs.

•Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 per semester on a 4.0 scale each semester (not cumulative) of each academic year to remain eligible.

•Must take a minimum of 12 hours per semester. Only one (1) online 3 – 4 hour course, taken at the college or university in which recipient is enrolled full time, will be funded per semester.

The online course must be a curriculum requirement. Any additional online courses will not count towards the minimum 12 hours per semester and will not be funded.

For more information visit www.texas-wildlife.org.

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