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Cool Confection Commemorated July Declared National Ice Cream Month Story and photos by Bill Keltner

he month of July has been declared National Ice Cream month everywhere, It’s an easily overlooked cause for celebration, so LA FERIA NEWS sought out an authority on the event and the delicious product being so honored. McDonald’s in La Feria turned out to be the best place locally to celebrate this notable occasion.

Hector de la Garza is the owner of the La Feria McDonald’s. He and his staff have a variety of Ice Cream cones and Ice Cream Sundays on the menu to satisfy anybody’s craving for this ancient--yes, ancient-- yummy dessert. The desPHWRZQ 5HFLSHV &RRNLQJ 7LSV DQG &RXSRQV sert menu is on the wall; %\ -DQHW 7KDUSH Go by and check it out.

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but new events are coming including The Maze, The Meltdown and The Wading Belt Relay. There will be non-competitive events like a sandbox dig and the big slide. The Fords also have a few surprise features to keep the crowdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s excitement and

enjoyment up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to keep Payday fresh with new ideas and new events,â&#x20AC;? Miriam said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We also want to remind everyone that your child does not have to be registered in TIFT to participate in Playday.â&#x20AC;?

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be included as well.

Playday has been a tradition for more than twenty years and the Executive Board, then and now, want to highlight the importance of family involvement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Playday is a fun event for the entire family,â&#x20AC;? Cleve

says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have been blessed with a great group of volunteers and parents and we count on their support to keep Playday growing.

We invite all of their TIFT registrants to be a part of this tribute to our junior anglers.â&#x20AC;?

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Kathleen Phillips COLEMAN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sugarcane aphids have been identified on sorghum in San Saba and Coleman counties, marking the first time the insect has been found west of Interstate-35, according to Dr. Charles Allen, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service statewide integrated pest management coordinator, San Angelo.

AgriLife Extension agents Rick Minzenmayer of Ballinger, Neal Alexander of San Saba and Michael Palmer of Coleman have found sugarcane aphid in sorghum fields near San Saba and Coleman, Allen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Finding sugarcane aphid further west does not necessarily mean that the aphid will move into the large grain sorghum producing areas in the Rolling Plains and High Plains, but growers need to be aware that sugarcane aphids have been found west of where they were seen last year,â&#x20AC;?

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SBA Announces $1.5M Grant Funding Opportunity for Innovative Projects to Help Small Disadvantaged Businesses

CHAPLAINS OFFER BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS TO CONSOLE THOSE GRIEVING LOSS OF A LOVED ONE

The Chaplains at the Valley Baptist Department of Pastoral Services also offer three Bereavement Support Groups, which are free and open to the public, for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one: • BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP This group is designed to give tools and support to those who are grieving. The group meets at Valley Baptist Medical Center – Harlingen, in the Boggus Education Pavilion, across the street from the Emergency Room, in Room 1 on the first four Tuesdays of every month, at 6 p.m.

• BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP F O R PA R E N T S W H O H AV E EXPERIENCED THE LOSS OF A BABY - This group is for parents who are experiencing the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death.

• C O M PA S S I O N AT E F R I E N D S SUPPORT GROUP - This group is for parents who have lost a child / children, no matter the age of the child. The group meets the 1st Tuesday of odd number months (January, March, May, July, September, and November) from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Boggus Education Pavilion, Room 5.

For more information on any of the support groups, please contact Valley Baptist Pastoral Services at (956) 389-1194.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it is seeking grant proposals to award up to $1.5 million in grant funding to for-profit and non-profit service providers including, but not limited to, universities, trade and professional associations, firms, and other organizations for special projects to promote the development, success, and long-term survival of small disadvantaged businesses that participate in the agency’s 8(a) Business Development Program.

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Harlingen Chosen For New Hospital A 72-bed psychiatric hospital under management by Strategic Behavioral Health LLC will break ground for construction late this summer, city officials announced Wednesday, July 2.

Mayor Chris Boswell told a news conference at City Hall that capital expenditures for addition of the new hospital are estimated at more than $10 million.

Strategic Behavioral Health LLC will strengthen Harlingen’s prominent position in the health-care industry which includes a cluster of nationally recognized facilities and specialists. The new psychiatric hospital planned near the intersection of Hale Avenue and Victoria Lane will make mental healthcare more easily accessible to residents in Cameron, Willacy and Hidalgo counties.

“Our health industry cluster in Harlingen will be a valuable resource for the medical school that will open with the new University of Texas Rio Grande Valley,” Boswell said. “High paying jobs for professionals is one aspect of the new hospital that makes this a great project to advance

“Our health industry cluster in Harlingen will be a valuable resource for the medical school that will open with the new University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. High paying jobs for professionals is one aspect of the new hospital that makes this a great project to advance our community’s economic base.”

– Mayor Chris Boswell our community’s economic base.”

Raudel Garza, chief executive officer of the Harlingen Economic Development Corporation, said Strategic Behavioral Health plans to aid patients of all ages seeking mental and behavioral services. The company contacted the EDC in February after conducting research in more than 100 markets with populations of more than 300,000 residents before the company began a specific site analysis in the Harlingen area. Groundbreaking for construction tentatively is scheduled for Aug. 28.

Strategic Behavioral Health will expand the employment base and private investment in Harlingen, Garza said. Projected employment within three years for Strategic Behavioral Health in Harlingen is 200 to

225 employees with salaries ranging from $10 per hour for basic jobs to more than $60,000 annually for registered nurses, managers and directors.

The parent company is based in Memphis, Tenn., and operates seven psychiatric hospitals through subsidiaries in Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and North Carolina. A new psychiatric hospital in College Station opened in April.

City Manager Carlos Yerena said the new business will help lower transportation costs for families by providing health services closer to their homes. The new hospital will benefit therapists and public safety agencies, he added, by reducing transportation time and expenses.

Harlingen continually provides economic leader-

ship for the region and the state due to its affordable cost of living, education and training opportunities, and an excellent quality of life, Yerena said. He praised the EDC, private business officials and city personnel who cooperated with Strategic Behavioral Health to develop the project.

Cameron County Precinct 4 Commissioner Dan Sanchez said Strategic Behavioral Health in Harlingen will serve as an advocate for those requiring mental health care. Its local site will be convenient for families and friends to visit patients, he said.

Bob Dunkin, chairman of the EDC board and president of the EDC, complimented the local and regional government and business partners that offer ongoing support to promote economic progress. He concluded, “This community makes things happen and gets things done.”

For more information about Strategic Behavioral Health’s new psychiatric hospital in Harlingen, contact Harlingen EDC CEO Raudel Garza at (956) 216-5081 or rgarza@ harlingenedc.com.

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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.

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First Baptist Church of La Feria Pastor: Samuel W. Thomas 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.

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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 Mary Breden, Interim 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.

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WhiteWings Week in Review The Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings remain atop the United League with a (38-16) record. RGV is currently in a six game series versus the Ft. Worth Cats (29-26) the Wings took game one of six game series 3-1 Tuesday night.

RGV is coming off a tough week long road trip at San Angelo. The Colts were able to hand the Wings their first series loss of the season.

Over the week long road trip San Angelo managed to belt two Grand Slams and two home runs.

Ryan Bonnot was the bright spot in the starting rotation. Bonnot earned his fourth win of the year going all seven on four hits, one run and eight strikeouts.

RGV was able to split a double header, game one was all Wings’ in a 12-1 win. The Wings put together 15 hits while Tyler Krobetzky, Roger Burnal and Alex Llanos all had three hits.

Game two went the Colts way in a 6-2 win. RGV was held to just two runs on three hits.

The Wings continue their week long home stand versus the Cats. The Cats will be I town till Sunday, July 27th.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game Carlos Cisneros with a big female bull shark at 6’5” Was caught with a Penn Spinfisher V 8500 and a Penn Prevail Surf Rod.

Skimming the Surf for Shark

Story and photo by JP Cantu

UPCOMING GAMES July 29 -- @ Fort Worth July 30 -- @ Fort Worth July 31 -- @ Fort Worth August 1 -- @ Fort Worth August 2 -- @ Fort Worth August 3 -- @ Fort Worth All games at 7:05 p.m. except doubleheaders Doubleheaders (DH) begin at 6:05 p.m.

I first got introduced into Land Based Shark Fishing a few years ago. Landed my first Spinner Shark at 6ft.

Took a lot of research and dedication, and questions like when and where to go catch a shark.

Obviously I was new to surf fishing and the sport of catch and release, and I wasn’t planning on keeping my catch. I first decided to get a Penn Senator 9/0 reel, and a 6ft 6inch Penn Senator

meet the

LIONETTES

Angling fun can be beneficial

line, all depends on what reel you are using. Ready to deploy some baits would be by kayak or perhaps swim your baits out. Kayak anywhere beyond 150 yds depending on surf conditions.

Preferred baits would be stingrays, jack cravelle or any kind of fresh non game fish.

We currently use cable leaders up to 20ft in length.

Mono leaders are good but we never want to take the chance of loosing a fish.

Sharks can cut right through mono leaders like nothing.

For these leaders we use 1 lb surf spider weights and up to 20/0 circle hooks. We stay away from J-hooks because sharks will get gut hooked and survival rate on the release goes down. With circle hooks, sharks will get

9/0 rod. Great combo and it did its job landing my first shark.

Since then I have evolved more in what gear to use.

Let’s start off by talking about reels.

Penn Senators are great anywhere from 4/0 to 14/0.

Of course the bigger the reel, the more line capacity will fit. If you plan to fish anywhere in Texas, you need a lot of line capacity.

Other great reels that you can use are Shimano Tiagra’s and Avet Reels. I have and now use Avet Reels, I highly recommend for you to look into them. As far as rods go, some heavy action 50-130lb class rods will do the job.

Roller guides are optional, all depends on your preference.

Some custom rods would be better off at 10ft in length.

Use anywhere from 50-130lb

hooked on its side of the mouth.

Once your hooked and ready to land a shark, a good tail rope, bolt cutters, dehooker or pliers will come in handy.

We always take full measurements from head to tail, fork length and girth length when tagging our sharks.

Male or female and what type of shark species too.

All info is then submitted to Harte Research Institute in Corpus Christi.

Shark Fishing is getting very popular here in the South Texas. Always be safe when out fishing for sharks.

As always ... Fish On!!

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Notification of Nondiscrimination in Career and Technical Education Programs La Feria Independent School District Public Notification of Nondiscrimination in Career and Technical Education Programs 1. La Feria Independent School District offers Career and Technology Education programs in the areas of: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications, Business, Management, and Administration, Education and Training, Hospitality and Tourism, Health Science Technology, Information Technology, and Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security. Admission to these programs is based on interest and aptitude, age appropriateness, and class space available.

2. It is the policy of La Feria Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services, or activities as required

by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

3. It is the policy of La Feria Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

4. La Feria Independent School District will take steps to ensure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.

5. For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Mrs. Jane Castillo, 956-797-8430 and for concerns regarding disability discrimination contact the Section 504 Coordinator, Dr. Esequiel Garcia, 956-797-8340. ________________________________________ Distrito Escolar Independiente de La Feria Notificación Pública de No Discriminación en los Programas Educativos de Planeación Profesional Tecnológica 1. El Distrito Escolar Independiente de La Feria ofrecen Formación y programas de tecnología educativa en las áreas de: Agricultura, Alimentación y Recursos Naturales, Artes, Technologia de Audio/ Video y Communicaciones, Educacion y Formacion, Empresas, Gestión y Administración, Hotelería y Turismo, Tecnología de Ciencias de la Salud, Tecnologías de la Información y Derecho, Seguridad Pública , Correccionales y Seguridad. La admisión a estos programas se basa en interés y aptitud, edad apropiada, y espacio de la clase disponible.

2. Es política del Distrito Escolar Independiente de La Feria el no discriminar por razones de raza, color, nacionalidad, género o discapacidad en sus programas, servicios, o actividades vocacionales según los requisitos del Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según la enmienda prevista; Título IX de las Enmiendas de la Educación de 1972; y la Sección 504 de la Ley de la Rehabilitación de 1973, según la enmienda prevista.

3. Es política del Distrito Escolar Independiente de La Feria de no discriminar por razones raza, color, nacionalidad, género, discapacidad, o edad en sus prácticas de empleo según los requisitos del Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según la enmienda prevista; Título IX de las Enmiendas de la Educación de l972; y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según la enmienda prevista.

4. El Distrito Escolar Independiente de La Feria tomará medidas para asegurarse de que el no hablar el idioma inglés no sea una barrera para la admisión y participación en todos los programas educativos y vocacionales.

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Public Notice La Feria Independent School District Campus Registration Schedule – August 2014 La Feria High School – 901 N. Canal St. – 797-8370 *New to District Monday August 4, 2014 Seniors Monday August 11, 2014 Juniors Tuesday August 12, 2014 Late Registration: Srs/Jrs (Only) Sophomores

7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (A-L) 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (A-L) 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (M-Z)

Tuesday Wednesday

August 12, 2014 August 13, 2014

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August 14, 2014

Late Registration (all grades)

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August 14, 2014

3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Late Registration (all grades)

Friday

August 15, 2014

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Freshman

La Feria Academy – 614 S. Main St. – 797-8360 Seniors Monday August 11, 2014

3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (A-L) 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (M-Z) 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (A-L) 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (M-Z)

Freshman, Sophomores & Juniors Tuesday

August 12, 2014

7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Late Registration for: Seniors/Juniors/Sophomores/Freshman Tuesday

August 12, 2014

3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

W. B. Green Junior High *New to District

501 N. Canal St. 797-8400 Thursday August 7, 2014

7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

8th Grade 7th Grade Evening Registration

Monday Tuesday Tuesday

7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

August 11, 2014 August 12, 2014 August 12, 2014

Noemi Dominguez Elementary – 600 Pancho Maples Drive – 797-8430 6th Grade Tuesday August 12, 2014 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

5th Grade Wednesday August 13, 2014 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. *New to District Thursday August 14, 2014 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Late Registration Thursday August 14, 20144:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m *Registration for C. E. Vail will be held at the cafeteria* C. E. Vail Elementary – 209 W. Jessamine Ave. – 797-8460 3rd Grade Monday August 11, 2014 4th Grade Tuesday August 12, 2014 *New to District Wednesday p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Late Registration Wednesday August 13, 2014

7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

August 13, 2014 11:30

David G. Sanchez Elementary – 1601 S. Main St. – 797-8550 1st Grade Wednesday August 6, 2014 2nd Grade Tuesday August 5, 2014 New to District/Late Thursday August 7, 2014 Registration

7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Sam Houston Elementary – 500 N. Beddoes Rd. – 797-8490 PreK-3/Head Start Tuesday August 5, 2014 (martes) Pre-K-4 (Includes Paid Tuition) Wednesday August 6, 2014 (miercoles) Kindergarten Thursday August 7, 2014 (jueves) *Late Registration/New to District

7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

La Feria Independent School District Registration Guidelines 1. All registrants must bring proof of residency, such as original utility bills that show a physical address. An exhibit C Form is needed if the utility bill is not under child’s parent’s name.

2. Drivers Licenses will not be acceptable as proof of residency.

3. A parent or legal guardian must attend registration with their child. If a family has more than one student at the Jr. High and Dominguez Elementary, they may register at the same time.

4. New to District must provide: birth certificate, Social Security Card, Up-to-date immunizations record.

5. Parents or guardians of Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 students must provide 2011 income tax return with child’s name and W-2 attached or current Food Stamp or Medicaid letter with child’s name.

6. Parents or guardians of Pre-K 4 Paid Tuition students must bring a copy of their acceptance letter.

7. Parents of Pre-K3 students must qualify through the Head Start Program, prior to registering. For questions about Head Start, please contact Mrs. Chavez at 956797-1582.

8. Returning students must be in compliance with dress code to register.

9. Students registering for the La Feria Academy must have a referral letter from a La Feria High School counselor.

Directrices de registro del distrito escolar de La Feria 1. Todos registrantes necesitan traer prueba de residencia, como los cobros originales que enseñan el domicilio. Una forma del objeto expuesto C es necesaria si la cuenta para servicios públicos no está bajo nombre del padre del niño.

2. Licencias de conductores no serán aceptables como prueba de residencia.

3. Un padre o guardián legal debe asistir a registro con su/s hijo/s. Si una familia tiene más de un estudiante en la escuela W.B. Green Jr. High o Noemi Dominguez Elementary, pueden registrar al mismo tiempo.

4. Nuevos al distrito deben proporcionar: certificado de nacimiento, tarjeta de Seguro Social, registro de vacunas actualizado.

5. Los padres o guardianes de los estudiantes de Pre-K3 y Pre-K4 deben presentar su declaración de impuesto federal con el nombre de su/s hijo/s o la carta de las estampillas o carta del Medicaid con el nombre de su/s hijo/s.

6. Los padres o guardianes de los estudiantes de Pre-K4 Programa Pagado deben presentar su carta de aceptación.

7. Los padres o guardianes de los estudiantes de Pre-K3 necesitan cualificar para el programa de Head Start antes de registrar. Preguntas tocantes el programa de Head Start, llame a la Sra. Chavez al 956-797-1582.

8. Los estudiantes que regresan deben ser en cumplimiento con el código de vestimenta para registrar.

9.Los alumnos que quieren inscribirse en la Academia de La Feria deben tener una carta de remisión de un consejero de la escuela secundaria de La Feria.

Sugarcane aphids identified West of I-35 ► CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2

Like most aphid species, it is parthenogenetic, meaning populations are all female and don’t require a male to reproduce. When populations become overcrowded, some develop wings and fly off to other fields or plants to colonize there. They don’t lay eggs; they simply give birth to new female aphids — and very quickly. That’s one reason why populations can quickly spread and increase to critical levels.”

leaves,” he explained.

Growers had difficulty controlling this aphid with labelled insecticides last year, Allen said.

Studies in Texas and Louisiana in 2013 determined that Transform insecticide could provide effective control. The Section 18 emergency label granted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency earlier this year for Transform allows for application rates from 0.75 to 1.5 ounces per acre.

“Good spray coverage is essential. Treatments can be made up until 14 days before harvest,” Allen said.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture-National Agricultural Statistics Service reports 3 million acres of grain sorghum in Texas — about 1.9 million acres of which are west of I-35.

This year, the Rio Grande Valley already has harvested about 400,000 acres of the crop. Most of the rest of the state’s sorghum is still maturing in the field. The East Texas crop will be harvested in a few weeks. The West Texas crop is usually harvested in late-August through early October.

The sugarcane aphid was first reported in Texas in 2013 near Beaumont in sorghum fields. It was first detected in 1977 in Florida sugarcane. Some 22 years later, it was found in Louisiana sugarcane, Villanueva said.

Villanueva said the biolNOTICE ogy of the insect makes it a “much more serious threat.

For more information, contact your local county office of AgriLife Extension.

Populations of the sugarcane aphid are seen on the underside of grain sorghum leaves. They decrease yields and secrete a sticky waste called honeydew that gums up combine harvesters. (AgriLife Extension photo by Dr. Raul Villanueva)

If Roses grow in Heaven Lord, please pick a bunch for me.

Place them in my Mother’s arms and tell her they’re from me.

Because remembering her is easy, I do it every day, But there’s an ache within my heart that will never go away.

October 25, 1944 – July 30, 2013 In Loving Memory of My Mother

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL ATHLETIC OFFICE AT 797–8389 OR COACH BRIONES 793-–8238

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SBA Announces $1.5M Grant Funding Opportunity used by small businesses themselves as a source of funding to grow or otherwise expand their individual enterprises.

John Shoraka, Associate Administrator for Government Contracting and Business Development, noted that “One key strategic goal of the SBA is to genuinely broaden and deepen entrepreneurial education and counseling resources for small businesses.”

He added “This initiative is directly linked to that goal. The services we are now looking for will increase opportunities for potentially high-growth small businesses, especially small firms that do business with the government.”

Through these projects, the

► CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 SBA intends to increase the range of services available to eligible firms by addressing many issues facing them including, but not limited to: l teaming with other businesses; l mastering the process of federal contracting; l reversing declines and turning around businesses; and l securing loan financing or private equity funding.

To submit a proposal for funding under this initiative, an applicant: l may be a for-profit or not-for-profit entity

(including, but not limited to small businesses; othe r-than small businesses; trade and professional associations, and educational institutions); l must have been in existence continually for at least three years; l must demonstrate substantive experience dealing with issues relating to small business; and, l must demonstrate that it has the capacity to provide assistance to small businesses.

For more information, go to the www.Grants.gov website, and search keyword ‘GCBD-7J2014-01.

La Feria Independent School District

Public Announcement

“Ah, it’s going to be an excellent day on the beach with children playing, building their castles, delightful. I’m Captain Crab and we’re going to have some fun. Yes! “Come play in the sand and along the way put the trash in the can...man. Make the beach pretty for all to see; do it together, do it for you, do it for me. Put the trash in the can...Man.”

To schedule a performance of the Captain Crab puppet show, or to request a Captain Crab appearance, contact the Valley Proud office at (956) 412-8004 or visit ValleyProud.org

The La Feria Independent School District is pleased to announce that all children in the district will be receiving meals at no charge through the 2014-2015 school year. All children will receive a free lunch and a free breakfast regardless of income or family size. Additional servings may be purchased at moderate prices at all school cafeterias.

Any questions regarding the Child Nutrition Programs should be directed to the Child Nutrition Program at P.O. Box 1159, La Feria, Texas 78559 or call (956797-8570).

The U.S Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 202509410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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