www.laferianews.net
WEEK OF AUGUST 26, 2015 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 Rudy Garza Funerals, Inc.
Packages starting at $2995 with casket
La Feria 317 S. Main
(956) 797-3122 800-425-8202 Family Owned and Operated by
The Rudy Garza Family Our Family Serving your Family
WHERE TOGETHER
We Stay Connected
956-565-9222
Your Community Newspaper, Serving the Heart of the Rio Grande Valley VOLUME 92 NUMBER 35
Consul Quilantan Arenas Celebrates Diez y Seis de Septiembre in Harlingen
Folkoric dancers will be part of the entertainment during the annual celebration of Mexican independence ceremony planned at the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium, 1204 Fair Park Blvd., from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2015. The “Diez y Seis de Septiembre” holiday recognizes the beginning of Mexico’s war for independence in 1810 and pays tribute to the nation’s cultural achievements. Photo: Special to LFN.
HARLINGEN, Texas – In celebration of Mexico’s Independence Day, the City of Harlingen is hosting the an nual “Mexican Independence Day Celebration,” an evening f i l le d w it h mu sic a nd pageantry of the Mexican culture from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2015, at the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium, 1204 Fair Park Blvd., Harlingen, Texas. The public is welcome to attend and there is no admission fee. The event will conclude when Consul of Mex ico, M i n ist ro Rodolfo Quilantán Arenas, will initiate the traditional “El Grito De Delores” ceremony, “The Shout for Independence,” representing one of the most iconic Mexican civic celebrations. It recalls the moment in which Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a parish priest in the Village
WESLACO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is increasing DWI patrols Aug. 21 – Sept. 7, which includes the Labor Day holiday weekend. During this period, DPS troopers will focus DWI patrols in high-risk locations at times when alcohol-related crashes are most frequent. “Impaired drivers who take to the roadways put other t ravelers i n har m’s way, and these increased patrols during the Labor Day holiday are designed to save lives by getting these dangerous drivers off the road,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “The Department urges all drivers to
TxDOT vehicles stopped on the side of the road with emergency lights activated – it’s the law. • Don’t drive fatigued. • Drive defensively, as holiday
The La Feria School System
Page 2 2015 Lions Varsity Football Team
of Dolores, rang the bell of the parish on the morning of September 16, 1810, and called Mexicans to rise against the Spanish crown and fight for independence. “ T h is ye a r, Mex ic o, friends of Mexico and all Mexicans around the world commemorate the 204th anniversary of the most important date in Mexico’s history – its birth as an independent nation,” Consul Quilantán Arenas said. “I look for wa rd to continuing our tradition of celebrating Diez y Seis de Septiembre in Harlingen,” M ayo r C h r i s B o s wel l said. “ T h is event is a great opportunity for our community to recognize the importance of our nation’s relationship with Mexico and our bi-cultural heritage here along the border.” For more information, please contact the Harlingen Convention and Visitors Bureau at (956) 423-5440.
DPS Enhances Patrols for Labor Day Enforcement Period
Page 4
FEATURE STORY
City Parks Program a Winner for La Feria “Something for Everybody”
page 7
do their part to keep our road and highways safe by obeying traffic laws and not drinking and driving.” The increased patrols that target impaired driving are funded through a grant from the Texas Depar tment of Transportation (TxDOT). DPS offers the following tips for safe travel during the Labor Day holiday: • Don’t drin k and drive. Designate a driver or take a cab. • Eliminate dist ractions, including the usage of mobile devices. • Buckle up everyone in the vehicle – it’s the law.
• Slow down – especially in bad weather, construction areas and heavy traffic. • Slow down or move over for police, fire and EMS vehicles as well as tow trucks and
travel may present additional challenges. • Make sure your vehicle is properly maintained before your trip begins.
Texas Leads Nation in Wind Power
Report: New Overtime Rule Would Help Texas Women, Families
by Eric Galatas/TNS
Page 8
Classified................ pg. 5 Cricket’s Corner...... pg. 5
The Texas Department of Public Saftey will have an increased presense August 21st through September 7th targeting impaired drivers. Photo: Jason Spears/flickr.com
Two new reports show Texas leads the nation in producing wind energy – in locations such as the Green Mountain Energy Wind Farm (pictured) near Fluvanna. The reports found the Lone Star State produces more than twice the output of California, the next-highest state. Photo: Leaflet/Wikimedia Commons.
Same great quality service!
Same great quality service! Formerly known as HATCU
AUSTIN, Texas - Texas leads the nation in total out put of wind energy, a ccord i ng t o t wo new reports from the federal Department of Energy. T he Lone St a r St ate has installed more than 14,000 megawatts of power - more than twice as much as California, the nexthighest state. The studies also show Texas has more wind capacity than all but five countries worldwide. Luke Metzger, director of Environment Texas, said wind energy is not only
good for the environment but also good for business. “But also potentially export that clean power to other states that are looking for ways to reduce their carbon emissions as well,” he said, “and really could help position Texas as an exporter of wind power.” According to the Energy Department, the continued g row th i n wi nd power solidifies the United States as a global leader in the sector. The reports conclude that with increased output, growing demand and the
The only Community Bank with locations in Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy Counties
lowest price points the nation has ever seen, the dome st ic w i nd- e ne rg y market remains strong. Metzger said Texas is not only number one in wind energy, but the Lone Star State also leads the nation in climate pollution. Wind power is a key component of t h e E nv i r o n m e nt a l P r o t e c t i o n A g e n c y ’s recently announced Clean Power Plan to reduce carbon emissions. Gov. Greg Abbott and other state leaders have ► CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 • Teeth Whitening • Crowns • Bridges • Digital X Rays • Dentures
known as HATCU Great Formerly Loan Rates Same great quality service! Local Decisions Formerly known as HATCU Community Involvement Great Loan Rates Loan Rates Local Decisions Great Local Decisions Community Involvement Community Involvement
(956) 423-5792 www.rgvcu.coop (956) 423-5792 www.rgvcu.coop
Javier Trevino D.D.S. Dentistry for all Members of the Family
(956) 423-5792 www.rgvcu.coop
Welcoming New Patients Now Open Monday - Saturday
5501 S. Expressway 77 Harlingen, TX
This Credit Union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration.
This Credit Union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration.
This Credit Union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration.
Member FDIC
(956) 365-1000 t harlingenmedicalcenter.com
Call for an Appointment Today! 100 S. Main Street
Ph: (956)797-4444
La Feria, Texas
Sharing Hometown Recipes, Cooking Tips and Coupons By Janet Tharpe
Basic Ingredients Shine in This Old-Fashioned Banana Cake “This recipe is over 100 years old!�
I
tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to imagine not falling passionately in love with Audra LeNormandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s moist, GHOLFLRXV %DQDQD &DNH $OO RI WKH Ă&#x20AC;DYRUV EOHQG SHUIHFWO\ ZLWK MXVW WKH ULJKW SXQFK RI EDQDQD 'HSHQGLQJ RQ KRZ ODUJH \RXU EDQDQDV DUH \RX may need to adjust the quantity. But to me, the PRUH EDQDQDV WKH EHWWHU 6HH VWHS E\ VWHS SKRWRV RI $XGUDÂśV UHFLSH SOXV thousands more from home cooks nationwide at: www.justapinch.com/familybananacake <RXÂśOO DOVR ÂżQG D PHDO SODQQHU FRXSRQV DQG Audra LeNormand FKDQFHV WR ZLQ (QMR\ DQG UHPHPEHU XVH ÂłMXVW D Liberty, TX pinchâ&#x20AC;?... (pop. 8,397)
- Janet
Banana Cake Â&#x2021; $GG Ă RXU DQG EDNLQJ SRZGHU PL[ ZHOO )LQDOO\ DGG 0H[LFDQ YDQLOOD PL[ ZHOO Â&#x2021; *UHDVH DQG Ă RXU WZR LQFK URXQG FDNH SDQV Â&#x2021; %DNH IRU WR PLQXWHV &RRO RQ ZLUH UDFNV Â&#x2021; :KLOH FDNH LV EDNLQJ FRPELQH VXJDU DQG ZDWHU LQ D PHGLXP VDXFHSDQ Â&#x2021; +HDW XQWLO V\UXS\ WKHQ DGG OHPRQ DOORZ WR FRRO SYRUP Â&#x2021; 3ODFH RQH FDNH RQ D FDNH SODWWHU DQG 2 1/2 c sugar SULFN KROHV LQ LW ZLWK D IRUN F ZDWHU Â&#x2021; 3ODFH KDOI RI WKH VOLFHG EDQDQDV RQ OHPRQ MXLFHG WKH VW OD\HU DQG SRXU RI V\UXS EDQDQDV VOLFHG RYHU WKH EDQDQDV DQG FDNH Â&#x2021; 3ODFH QG FDNH OD\HU RQ WRS RI WKH Directions VW 3ULFN KROHV OD\HU EDQDQDV WKHQ Â&#x2021; 3UHKHDW RYHU WR ) Â&#x2021; &UHDP EXWWHU DQG VXJDU $GG XVH WKH ODVW RI WKH V\UXS HJJV PL[ ZHOO $GG PLON Â&#x2021; 6WRUH OHIWRYHUV LQ WKH UHIULJHUDWRU PL[ ZHOO What You Need CAKE 2 sticks butter 2 c sugar 4 eggs 1 c milk F Ă RXU WVS EDNLQJ SRZGHU 1 tsp Mexican vanilla
Submitted by: Audra LeNormand, Liberty, TX (pop. 8,397)
www.justapinch.com/familybananacake Brought to you by American Hometown Media
The Country Vet John G. Montalbano, DVM
A Large & Small Animal Practice
956.423.BARK(2275) Harlingen, Tx 78552 JohnMontalbano@msn.com
Licensed Veterinarian
1st United Church of Christ Methodist Church Minister Gene Head Pastor Harold Dailey, 797-9890 797-1393 912 N. Parker Rd., La Feria, 331 S. Main St., La Feria, Wednesday 6:30 pm Bible Study, Sunday School 10am, Sunday 9:30am Bible Study, Traditional Worship Service 9am, 10:30am Service, 5pm Evening Contemporary Service 11am, Service Los Domingos: 12:00 UM Youth 5pm Medio Dia y 7:00pm Los Jueves: 7:00 pm Estudio De Biblia International Worship Center Faith Church of Bishop Ronaldo Ortiz Christian & Mission956-797-1204 ary Alliance Church 116 W. Seventh St., La Feria Pastor Oscar Loredo Services Sunday (English) 9:30am 797-1739 Domingo (Espanol) 11am, 125 W. First St., La Feria,Tx Miercoles 7pm Bilingual Ministry Sunday 10am Interdenominational Worship Sunday School, 11am Worship, Extreme Youth Sat. 6 pm Wednesday 7 pm Bible Study, Friday 7 pm Prayer. First Baptist Church of Santa Rosa Santa Rosa United Pastor Harold Parker Methodist Church 956-636-1603 408 Main Street (Hwy. 107/506) 118 Jesus R. Cruz, Santa Rosa Santa Rosa, across from High Sunday Services 9:30am School Sunday Coffee and Bible Study, 10:30am Morning Fellowship 9:30 AM Worship10 Worship, AM 7pm Wednesday Evening (Communion first Sunday) Worship. Wednesday Prayer Service 9:00 AM Apostolic Faith Pastor: Carole Lahti Tabernacle (956) 279-3407 Pastor Ramon Zarate 357-6384 Casa de 621 South Main, La Feria Esperanza AposSunday School 10am tolic Church Sunday Worship 4pm, Wed. 416 W. Spruce La Feria Evening 7:30pm. 965-639-4301 Bilingual Services All services are bilingual. Sunday at 1:00pm Daniel Martinez - Pastor Iglesia Oracion en Su Presencia St. Mary’s Catholic Missionary Church Church,Inc. FR. Edouard Atangana, Pastors Frank & Janie Gonzalez 956-636-1211 797-0044 4th Street, La Feria,TX 101 San Antonio Ave., Santa Rosa Sunday 10am & 6pm, Saturday Mass 5pm Bilingual, Monday 7 pm Prayer Service, Sunday Mass 8am Spanish, Wednesday 7 pm, Friday 7 pm. 10am English.
Quality Linens & Uniforms
First Baptist Church of La Feria Jerry Johnson, Interim Pastor 797-1214 Main St. & Magnolia, La Feria Wednesday 6:30pm Youth Bible Study & Mission Friends, 7 pm Evening Bible Study & Prayer Service, Sunday 9:45am Sunday School, 11am Morning Worship Service, 6 pm Evening Worship Service. St. Albans Episcopal Church Reverend Scott Brown 956-428-2305, 1417 E. Austin, Harlingen,TX Holy Communion 8am, Sunday School 9:15, Holy Eucharist 10:30am.
church: 500 South Canal St., La Feria, Saturday Mass 5:30pm, Sunday Mass 8am Spanish, 10am English, 12pm Bilingual. Christ In Our Midst Missionary Church Pastor: Rev. Daniel Carrizalez 956-742-6311 1 mile N. of FM 506, La Feria Sunday School - 9:45 a.m., Sunday Worship - 11:00 a.m., Wednesday Service - 7:00 p.m., Monday Prayer - 7:00 p.m. New Hope Presbyterian Church Richard J. Hartsfield, Pastor 208 West Central Ave, La Feria,TX, 423-0348 Sunday Services 10 am Communion 1st Sunday
Hope in the Word Church Cowboy Church Pastors Jose & Bertha Belmares 11235 Swift Ln. Santa Rosa, Tex. 797-3621, Service at 11:00am Sunday 28354 S. Bixby Rd., La Feria 6:30pm pm Monday Services Friday 6pm, Sunday 956-975-6144 10am. All services are Bilingual, www.westernoutreach.org English & Spanish. Primera Iglesia Bautista 956-797-1740 519 N. Main, La Feria Bilingual Services: Sunday 9:45am Sunday School, 10:45am Worship Service, 5:00pm WMU, 6:00 pm Evening Worship Service, Iglesia Generacion En Conquista Pastor Samuel y Magda Cervantes, Phone (956) 536-2215 2803 W. Exp. 83 Suite A. La Feria Sunday Service 10am Bible Study, 11am Worship Service, 7pm Wednesday Family Service. St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Fr. Rodolfo Franco 797-2666, office: 502 S. Canal
St. Paul Lutheran Church Pastor Nathan Wendorf Sundays 8:00AM (Traditional) HC first, third & fi fth 10:30AM (Contemporary) HC second, fourth & fi fth (956) 423-3924 602 Morgan Blvd. Harlingen, TX 78550 church@saintpaulharlingen. com Templo Getsemani Pastor Julio y Claudia Mendoza Phone (956) 589-5016 11418 Fifth St. La Feria Servicios: Tuesday & Thursday 7pm Friday Pray at 7pm Sunday Bible Study at 10am & 6pm
Queen City Services Quality Linens & Uniform Rental
956-565-0666 Fax:956-565-6865 1-888-955-0666 546 South Illinois ♦ Mercedes, Texas 78570
Bill Bunton AUTO SUPPLY & MACHINE SHOP Serving the Valley for Three Generations!
Automotive • Agricultural • Hydraulic • Machine Shop
Need a hose? Can’t find it? Call us today, we can make it for you! 1101 W. Bus. 83 • Mercedes, TX •
(956) 565-2473 • sales@buntonauto.com
Mesothelioma may occur 30 to 50 years after exposure to asbestos. Many workers were exposed from the 1940s through the 1970s. Industrial and construction workers, along with their families (second hand exposure) are among those at risk for mesothelioma, lung cancer or gastro cancer (throat, stomach, colon). Call us for professional insight.
EXPERIENCE
COUNTS Lawyers with more than 100 years combined expertise.
Ryan A. Krebs, M.D., J.D. Doctor-Lawyer in Full-time Law Practice
Richard A. Dodd, L.C. Timothy R. Cappolino, P.C.
Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
NO FEE FOR FIRST VISIT
OFFICES IN HOUSTON/CONROE, TEMPLE AND AUSTIN, PRINCIPAL OFFICE IN CAMERON
1-800-460-0606 www.Asbestos Law.com
YOU’RE GETTING NEW NEIGHBORS OR HADN’T YOU HEARD? Government officials are required to publish their intentions in the newspaper – including their intent to build a facility down the street that you might not want. But that could change. Some politicians want to bury public notices on little seen, rarely visited government websites. Don’t let government put you in the . dark. Public notices should be published by the newspaper. If it is not in the newspaper, you won’t know about it.
TexSCAN Week of August 23, 2015 REAL ESTATE 4.1 ACRES north of Kerrville, paved roads, electricity, live oak trees, Harper schools, $790 down, $337/month, (9.9%, 20 years) 1-800-876-9720 or www.ranchenterprisesltd.com LOOKING TO SELL land? Reach over 2-million readers for one low price in the Texas Statewide Advertising Network. Contact this newspaper or call 1-800-749-4793
DRIVERS - NO EXPERIENCE? Some or TRAINING/SCHOOL LOTS of experience? Let’s Talk! No matter what stage in your career, its time, call Central AIRLINE CAREERS begin here - Get started Refridgerated Home. 1-844-945-3509 or training as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job www.CentralTruckDrivingJobs.com placement assistance. Aviation Institute of MEDICAL SUPPLIES Maintenance. 1-800-475-4102. SAFE STEP WALK-IN Tub. Alert for Seniors. Run Your Ad In TexSCAN! Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less Statewide Ad .................. $550 288 Newspapers, 844,050 Circulation than 4 Inch Step-In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors. American Made. Installation Included. North Region Only ...... $250 Call 1-800-606-8052 for $750 Off. 95 Newspapers, 297,505 Circulation
GOT KNEE PAIN? Back Pain? Shoulder DRIVERS Pain? Get a pain-relieving brace - little or NO DRIVER TRAINEES - PAID CDL TRAINING! cost to you. Medicare Patients Call Health Stevens Transport will cover all costs! NO Hotline Now! 1-800-518-0173 EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Earn $800 per week! Local CDL Training! 1-888-589-9677 or drive4stevens.com
South Region Only ..... $250 101 Newspapers, 366,627 Circulation
West Region Only ....... $250 92 Newspapers, 205,950 Circulation
To Order: Call this Newspaper direct, or call Texas Press Service at 1-800-749-4793 Today!
NOTICE: While most advertisers are reputable, we cannot guarantee products or services advertised. We urge readers to use caution and when in doubt, contact the Texas Attorney General at 1-800-621-0508 or the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-FTC-HELP. The FTC web site is www.ftc.gov/bizop
Extend your advertising reach with TexSCAN, your Statewide Classified Ad Network.
CITY OF LA FERIA REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR DELINQUENT AD VALOREM TAX COLLECTIONS The City of La Feria is seeking to enter into a contract with a competent Law firm with experience and verifiable history of delinquent tax collection and appropriate license to practice in the State of Texas. The chosen firm will assist the City in delinquent collections as authorized under Sections 6.30 and 33.07 of the Property Tax Code. The City of La Feria is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to attain goals for Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u) as amended. A copy of the qualification package can be obtained by contacting the address below. Please submit seven (7) copies of your proposal to: Sunny K. Philip, City Manager La Feria City Hall 115 E. Commercial Ave. La Feria, Texas 78559 Contact information: skphilip@cityoflaferia.com (956) 797-2261
Deadline for Submission Extended 2:00 P.M., September 1, 2015
August 21, 2015 TTHM Mandatory Public Notification Language The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has notified the CITY OF LA FERIA TX0310003 that the drinking water being supplied to customers had exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for total trihalomethanes. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) has established the MCL for total trihalomethanes to be 0.080 milligrams per liter (mg/L) based on locational running annual average (LRAA), and has determined that it is a health concern at levels above the MCL. Analysis of drinking water in your community for total trihalomethanes indicates a compliance value in quarter two 2015 of 0.086 mg/L for DBP2-02 and 0.094 mg/L for DBP2-01. Trihalomethanes are a group of volatile organic compounds that are formed when chlorine, added to the water during the treatment process for disinfection, reacts with naturally-occurring organic matter in the water. Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidney, or central nervous systems, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. You do not need to use an alternative water supply. However, if you have health concerns, you may want to talk to your doctor to get more information about how this may affect you. We are taking the following actions to address this issue: The City’s distribution system is still under construction. New water lines have been added to adjacent areas of the City’s distribution water system. A new ultra violet (UV) disinfection system is under construction at the La Feria Water Treatment Plant for purposes of controlling/reducing the TTHM’s levels as per TCEQ Mandatory Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) standards. If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may contact Heriberto Ureste at 956797-2261.