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Vol. 34, No. 40 WEEKLY WEDNESDAY • OCTOBER 2, 2019 Office (956) 487-6544 - Fax (956) 487-6165 - E-Mail: sctc78582@aol.com - www.starrcountytowncrier.com
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Roma Middle School Symphonic Winds Band Named Rio Native Promoted National Mark of Excellence Winner for 7th Year to Lieutenant Colonel
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For the seventh consecutive year, the Roma Middle School Symphonic Winds Band, directed by Corey L. Graves, has been selected as a National Winner in the Mark of Excellence/National Wind Band Honors Project. The project is funded by The Foundation for Music Education. The Mark of Excellence Project
recognizes and awards outstanding achievement in performance by high school and middle school bands, choirs and orchestras from across the United States. A unique competitive environment is created which allows ensembles to compare their performance quality to other outstanding groups from across the country. The
ensemble submits a CD recording of their ensemble from the current school year. The world-renowned adjudicators listen to the entries and provide detailed recorded comments and brief written comments. The top ensembles are recognized as National Winners. All entrants receive a compilation BAND, page 2
Lieutenant Colonel Melinda (Lopez) Latting recently got promoted to LTC in a September 3rd, 2019 in a ceremony at the Heroes Hall – The Pentagon, Alexandria, Va. LTC Latting is from Rio Grande City, TX, daughter of Juan and Mary BrownLopez. She is an alum from Rio Grande City High School, Class of 1996. In 2000, she graduated from Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences. Major Latting received her commission as a Chemical Officer from Officer Candidate School, Fort Benning, Georgia in 2002. She is a graduate of the Chemical Officer Basic and Advanced Courses. She earned a Masters of Science in Environmental Management from Webster University, St Louis, MO in 2007. Mindy as she is known by her family and friends has a vast background in assignments all over the United States and the World. Lieutenant Colonel Latting’s operational assignments
include Assistant Operations Officer, 296 Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Stryker Brigade, Fort Lewis, Washington, deployed in Operation Iraqi Freedom; Joint Response Team Leader and Executive Officer, 22nd Chemical Battalion, Edgewood, Maryland. She also served as the Nashville Recruiting Company Commander and Battalion Operations Officer for the 3rd Recruiting Brigade, Nashville, Tennessee. In 2011, Lieutenant Colonel Latting assessed into the Army Acquisition Corps. Her Acquisition MAJOR LATTING, page 2
Sheriff Rene “Orta” Fuentes Announces It is Time To Enroll 4-H that the Starr County Jail Passes Inspection
ALFREDO SPACE GARCIA JR.
Make sure you are current with your 4-H enrollment!! The new year began in September, must enroll or re-enroll. Enrolling ensures that families will receive important 4-H related communications, especially as it relates to new opportunities and project specific information and remember current and annual enrollment is “required” for 4-H
OPEN MON-SUN 7AM-7PM
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participation. Call the County Extension Office at 956.487.2306 if you have additional questions. Starr County Commissioner’s Court and the Rio Grande City Commissioner’s and Mayor Proclaimed October 6-12, 2019 as National 4-H Week in Starr County. 4-Her’s addressed both groups and thanked them for their support to our County 4-H
BIG DOOR SALE LARGE SELECTION
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Program. The 4-Her’s read and presented the National 4-H week Proclamation. The official 4-H emblem is a green four-leaf clover with a white H on each leaf standing for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. The stem of the clover always points to the right.
Texas Commission on Jail Standards Inspector- Ms. Jennifer Shumake met with Starr County Sheriff Rene “Orta” Fuentes, Starr County Judge Eloy Vera, Precinct 4 Commissioner Ruben D. Saenz, Detention Chief Jose R. Molina, Lieutenant Brenda Perez, Captain J. Rodriguez and detention staff to affirm the state certification. The certification visits are held
randomly (Officials are never notified of inspection date) and the certification is based on inspecting all aspects of the center such as; cleanliness, functionality and review of operational records. Sheriff Fuentes would like to commend all of the Detention Center staff for a job well done! The Center is under the direction of Sheriff Fuentes and Detention Chief Jose R. Molina.
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