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La Feria Decides on New Superintendent Board Selects Rey Villarreal of Laredo ISD as Lone Finalist by MBWright,LFN Editor

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position as Assistant campuses. “Laredo is an urban After months of appli- Superintendent of Plant cants, meetings and nego- Facilities and Support district and I am grateful for the experience, but with my extensive experience with 3-A and 4-A districts, I look forward to working in the La Feria schools,� commented Villarreal. “The board was unanimous in its decision to hire Mr. Villarreal. We were impressed with his diverse experience in all levels of education and he seems very motivated to make the move to La Feria�, said LFISD Board President Juan Briones. He said he was also in Newly-named La Feria ISD Superintendent Rey charge of safety and it Villarreal with wife and educator, Isabel, and will be good to have grandson Hugo in a photo taken at his recent baptism. someone to see what upPhotos: Courtesy of the Villarreal family. grades the district might tiations, the La Feria ISD Services with Laredo need. President Briones addSchool Board selected ISD. His responsibiliRaymundo (Rey) P. Vil- ties entailed several de- ed that Villarreal will be larreal, Jr. as lone finalist partments and included confirmed at the board for the position of Super- managing construction meeting July 25 and will intendent of Schools for for two large bond issues, then be on the job. He the district in a special curriculum, personnel said the first thing he wil meeting held July 3. and safety officers. The do is evaluate all departVillarreal will be com- Laredo ISD district has ments and see where we ing to La Feria from his 25,000 students and 28 can make adjustments.

“La Feria is a good district, it is not broken; but we need to take it to the next level,� concluded Briones. Before coming to Laredo in 2010, Villarreal was the Superintendent of Schools in Crystal City ISD for two years. Additionally, he was Assistant Superintendent for Personnel and Instruction in Big Spring from 2002-2007. He began his education career in 1978 teaching English and coaching tennis. Villarreal is a cum laude graduate of Angelo State University and received his Masters degrees and Superintendent certificate from Sul Ross State University. “I have never lived in South Texas, but I haveheard lots of positive things and I look forward to working with the kids to build on the successes of past administrations and make it better. I am looking forward to being a part of that and thrilled

The Villarreals have three daughters including Dr. Maria Villarreal, DDS, Attorney Monica Villarreal and Medical Student Veronica Villarreal shown at grandson Hugo’s recent baptism. to have this position,� concluded Villarreal in a phone interview. He has been very active in community activi-

ties and in his spare time enjoys running, tennis, reading, golf and hiking. Villarreal has run 23 â–ş CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

Dominguez Family Honored for Community Service Proceeds from the Dominguez Run/Walks have funded 54 local scholarships

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receipients from over the years at the special city council meeting held July 3 to honor the family. City Manager Sunny K. Philip praised the families’ efforts saying, “We are proud of your efforts each year to organize the race that starts at the Veteran’s Memorial Sports Complex each Saturday before Easter. It promotes healthy habits and you are a good example to the community. We are thankful for what you are doing�. “I want to thank our many volunteer helpers... it is just not our event, it is the community’s event. He remembered how Gloria Casas suggested he start the run many years ago. Dominguez said City Manager Philip is a major key to making the event happen each year along with our great school system. I wish we could do more.� commented Mr. Dominguez about the recognition. Tony, son of Manuel Dominguez, also addressed the large crowd to thank the community City of La Feria Mayor Steve Brewer (holding plaque) presents the Keys to the City to the Dominguez Family for their many years of for their support. community service. Members of the city council are standing behind the family. Photos: MBWright/LFN. For more than 17 years, the Dominguez Family has hosted the Adrian Dominguez Memorial 5K Run/Walk in La Feria to celebrate the life of Adrian who was a student at La Feria High School when he passed. Race proceeds have funded 54 college scholarships for La Feria High School students. To recognize the families dedication to the community, La Feria city leaders presented the family Surrounded by the Dominguez Family, (l-r center)Texas State Representative Oscar with the Keys to the City Longoria presents Mr. Manuel Dominguez with a framed state proclamation and a and State Representative flag flown over the Capital held by Legislative Director Michelle Lee Villarreal. Oscar Longoria presented

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The La Feria City Commission held its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 9th at 6:30 pm. On the agenda for the evening was a review of bids from contractors for the La Feria Fire Station Expansion and Substation, with the contract going to the lowest, most qualified bidder. The Commission voted to award the $979,656 bid to Vision Construction Company of Pharr, TX, though it was noted that the final award was pending for confirmation of bond and insurance information. The project to expand the main La Feria fire station and build a substation in Blue Town will be financed through bonds and a grant. The Commission also voted to approve a resolution to sell two pick up trucks deemed surplus property of the city to the La Feria Independent School District as well as approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the city and the school district of La Feria regarding the establishment of a “higher education facility� at the old Sam Houston preschool

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Obituary Sgt. Alfredo Andres Longoria Sr. CAREGIVERS, STROKE SURVIVORS TO SHARE CHEER AT SUPPORT GROUP MEET IN HARLINGEN HARLINGEN – “Cheer Survival: Providing Helpful Support for Caregivers and Stroke Survivors” will be the topic for a H.O.P.E. (Haven Offering Patient Encouragement) Stroke Support Group meeting on Tuesday, July 16, at 6 p.m. at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen (in the Woodward Conference Center, on the first floor of the hospital’s South Tower). The meeting is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be provided. During the meeting, Vicki Andreatos and Bertha de los Santos, caregivers for a stroke patient, will meet with other caregivers of stroke patients in the Valley. Meanwhile, two recovering stroke survivors will meet with other Valley stroke survivors, to form two separate groups (teams) during the

Sgt. Alfredo Andres Longoria Sr., 66, passed away Friday, July 5, 2013. Mr. Longoria was born and raised in La Feria, Tx. Mr. Longoria, son of Crespin and Adela Longoria was a sergeant of the 25th Infantry Division 4th of the 9th ; and a proud Vietnam War Veteran. Alfredo is survived by his brother, John and Theresa Longoria of Illinois and two sisters, Irma and Jonathan Pickering and Lupita and Enrique Marquez of Illinois. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Crespin and Tino Longoria. Alfredo is survived by his beloved wife and their 4 children: Lupita Longoria, Liza and Javier Juarez of La Feria, Melissa and Jason Mcclenahan of Weslaco, Lori Adel and Erasmo Garces Jr. of Weslaco and his only and beloved son, Alfredo Andres and Brenda Longoria of La Feria; as well as his 9 beautiful grandchildren. Viewing will be held on Tuesday at Heavenly Grace Funeral Home from 3-7pm, with the holy rosary following from 7-9pm. The funeral procession will depart the Heavenly Grace Funeral Home Wednesday morning, July 10th at 9:30am. for a 10a.m. mass at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in La Feria. Burial at Rest Lawn cemetery will follow the mass. Pallbearers will be Alfredo Andres Longoria Jr., Julian Laredo III., Erik Juarez, Jason Mcclenahan, Mike De La Garza, Erasmo Garces III, John Longoria Jr., Funeral services are under the direction of Heavenly Grace Funeral Home.

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BRINGING HOPE & CHEER TO STROKE SURVIVORS Debbie Diehl, founder of a H.O.P.E. Stroke Support Group, gives out a prize during a special “Un-Birthday Party” for stroke survivors and family members which was held recently at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. meeting. The group leaders will facilitate a special interactive time of discussion, discovery, encouragement, and hope, as participants diligently cheer each other forward toward the goal of maximum recovery -- while sharing their own personal experiences. Debbie Diehl, founder of the H.O.P.E. Stroke Support Group, said that each person’s perspective on these two teams of “heroes and heroines” is extremely valuable. “Although devastating changes can affect the whole family’s lifestyle, it is our sincere hope and prayer that caregivers and stroke survivors alike can live their lives to the fullest -- and that each family will find strength and joy in their journey together,” she added. The H.O.P.E. Stroke Support Group provides educational and interactive activities, including lectures from experts in various health-related fields, a seasonal scavenger hunt, and an annual Christmas party for those who come to celebrate life, and to learn of resources that can help in preventing strokes or to recover from a stroke. The group meets the third Tuesday of each month at Valley Baptist-Harlingen, except for November (when the meeting will be held on the special date of Nov. 14) and December (when the meeting will be Dec. 10). For more information about prevention and treatment for stroke, consult your physician and visit www.ValleyBaptist. net. For more information on the Stroke Support Group, please contact Mrs. Diehl at dchords6@gmail.com, call (888) 9025433, or visit www.facebook.com/HopeStrokeSupport.

Church of Christ Minister Gene Head 797-9890 912 N. Parker Rd., La Feria, Wednesday 6pm Bible Study, Sunday 9:30am Bible Study, 10:30am Service, 6pm Evening Service Los Domingos: 12:00 Medio Dia y 7:00pm Los Jueves: 7:00 pm Estudio De Biblia Faith Church of International Christian & MissionWorship Center ary Alliance Church Bishop Ronaldo Ortiz Pastor Oscar Loredo 956-797-1204 797-1739 116 W. Seventh St., La Feria 125 W. First St., La Feria,Tx Services Sunday (English) 9:30am Bilingual Ministry Sunday 10am Domingo (Espanol) 11am, Sunday School, 11am Worship, Miercoles 7pm Wednesday 7 pm Bible Study, Friday Interdenominational Worship 7 pm Prayer. Extreme Youth Sat. 6 pm Santa Rosa United First Baptist Church Methodist Church of Santa Rosa 408 Main Street (Hwy. 107/506) Pastor Harold Parker Santa Rosa, across from High 956-636-1603 School Sunday Coffee and 118 Jesus R. Cruz, Santa Rosa Sun- Fellowship 9:30 AM Worship10 AM day Services 9:30am Bible Study, (Communion first Sunday) 10:30am Morning Worship, Wednesday Prayer Service 7pm Wednesday Evening Worship. 9:00 AM Apostolic Faith Tabernacle Pastor: Carole Lahti Pastor Ramon Zarate (956) 279-3407 357-6384 Casa de Esperanza 621 South Main, La Feria Apostolic Church Sunday School 10am 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 Church Missionary 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. 1st United Methodist Church Pastor Harold Dailey, 797-1393 331 S. Main St., La Feria, Sunday School 10am, Traditional Worship Service 9am, Contemporary Service 11am, UM Youth 5pm.

marathons with a best time of 3 hours and 8 minutes. The new superintendent is married to Isabel Villarreal, a life-long educator currently working with dyslexic children. They have three daughters: Dr. Maria Villarreal, DDS, University of Detroit, Mercy (2005); Monica Villarreal, J.D., Georgetown Univer-

sity Law School (2006); and Veronica Villarreal, a recent graduate of the University of Texas at Austin (2009). Maria is currently practicing dentistry in San Antonio and Monica is a lawyer in New York City. Veronica is currently a second-year medical student at the University of Illinois Medical School, Chicago Branch.

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First Baptist Church of La Feria Pastor: Samuel W. Thomas 797-1214 Magnolia & Main St., La Feria Wednesday 7pm Evening Bible Study & Prayer Service, Sunday 9:45am Sunday School, 11am Morning Worship Service, 6 pm Evening Worship Service.

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Fr. Gabriel I. Ezeh 797-2666, office: 502 S. Canal church: 500 South Canal St., La Feria, Saturday Mass 5:30pm, Sunday Mass 8am Spanish, 10am English, 11:30pm English.

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feature story by Bill Keltner

Valley Prepares for Hurricane Season An Active Tropical Storm Season Forecast

Steve Drillete, Meteorologist-InCharge for the National Weather Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in Brownsville, told a capacity crowd of firstresponders to be ready for an active 2013 hurricane season. He made his sobering remarks during the RGV Hurricane Partners and Integrated Warning Meeting in the City of Weslaco’s Legislative Chambers. Steve Drillete and Barry Goldsmith, N W S / N O AA Warning Coordination Meteorologist, shared the day-long program. The meeting was directed to Valley first

emergency responders, medical support people, and law enforcement agents. It provided an up-dated tropical storm forecast and a review of the enhanced services the NWS will be providing should one of this year’s 12-20 named storms target the lower Texas coast during the 2013 hurricane season. Drillette set the tone for the meeting with his question: Why Are We Here? He promptly answered it. “We are here to build partnerships in preparation for the 2013 hurricane season beginning this month and ending in November,” he said. “We are concerned with making people aware of

weather at present.,” he said, adding, “But because of other factors in the Atlantic basin,, we are predicting up to 1920 this year—five could touch land somewhere.” Barry Goldsmith gave the 2013 Seasonal Forecast, and what it means for us. “Everyone is concerned about “the Big One” making landfall again like Beulah--will this be the year?” he said. Then he said, even with the North American and European Models, “We can only predict twoSteve Drillette makes point during Hurricane Awareness and Preparation three weeks out—If I could predict out beyond Seminar. Photo: Bill Keltner/LFN that, I’d be a billionaire,” the dangers of tropical he told everybody quite storms in the Gulf of frankly. Mexico and Atlantic, so Then he said, to the they can be prepared.” best of our knowledge The top meteorologist at this moment, “The reviewed the history of Northwest Gulf is quiet tropical storms along and has been for some the Texas coast since the 16th century. “There are some weather patterns that are very useful to the National Weather Service in our predictions,” he said. Weather records list memorable un-named, historic storms tracing from the devastated colony of Indianola and the monster storms that struck Freeport, NWS Warning Coordination Officer, Barry Goldsmith, forecasts the 2013 Hurricane Season. Galveston and Corpus Christi over the years. surge at Port La Vaca, worst to touch the Texas Named storms within and Beulah in 1967 that coast and is still studied the memory of many struck the Valley. It was by meteorologists. present, brought back also a Cat-5 storm with “That storm had an 18bitter memories-- Among 688 deaths, flooding and foot surge in Willacy them: The Category-5 over 100 tornados. That county, Drillette said for City of Weslaco hosts NWS Meteorologist-in-Charge, Steve Drillette Legislative Chambers. personally welcomed the invited guests to the storm Carla in 1961 well-documented 1967 emphasis.” with a 22-foot storm storm was one of the Douglas Butts, NWS Emergency Hurricane meeting.

hurricane to make a season memorable— remember that Beulah was only the second storm of that season, and came in midSeptember.” “But,” he warned, “Don’t believe every long-range seasonal forecast because unforeseen factors can and do happen that can suddenly and drastically alter a prediction,” he said. He listed Jet Stream weather pattern changes and “wind shear” aloft from northern fronts, some 25,000 to 36,000 feet.. Another “wild card” affecting seasonal predictions is the water temperature in the Gulf of Mexico and Southern Oscillation in the Atlantic. NWS MeteorologistIn–Charge, Steve

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time, therefore, again he qualified his prediction, the probability of a “Big one” on the Texas coast is low for a direct hit. Most of the storms during the past couple of years have formed in the Caribbean and Gulf and turned to the Northeast; we expect that to continue.” “However,” he added, “it only takes one

Drillette, assured those present that the Brownsville office of the National Weather Service will provide a “Cone of Warning” and a “Track projection” to the public by radio and television to help make intelligent decisions in the face of possible disaster. . For further information, call: (956) 572-1492.

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