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The City of La Feria will hold a public hearing concerning the proposed City of La Feria FY 2014/2015 Budget during a regular City Commission meeting that will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at 6:30 P.M. The purpose of the public hearing is to allow the public to comment on the proposed budget. The public is invited to attend and participate during the public hearing. If you are unable to attend this public hearing, you may address written comments to City Manager Sunny K. Philip, 115 E. Commercial Avenue, La Feria, Texas 78559.

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DIAGNOSING LUNG CANCER EARLIER CAN BENEFIT VALLEY PATIENTS HARLINGEN – “Navigational Bronchoscopy” procedures which are now being performed in Cameron County are helping to diagnose lung cancer in Valley patients at an earlier stage, when treatment is more effective. Dr. Ricardo Martin Schwarcz, Pulmonologist, who performed Cameron County’s first navigational bronchoscopies in the Endoscopy Lab at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, said the procedure could potentially save the lives of cancer patients in the Valley. “The new procedure allows for early detection of lung cancer, which can lead to curative treatments, and this is very exciting” Dr. Schwarcz added. “And it is a less-invasive procedure, which means fewer complications for the patient. This is state-of-the-art technology.” The new technology helps physicians to detect small cancer lesions. When it comes to lung cancer, physicians say the smaller the lesion, the better the prognosis. The navigational bronchoscopy procedure helps doctors to “mark the site,” for potential followup treatment to remove the tumor. During bronchoscopy procedures, doctors use a thin tube with a light to look inside the lungs. With the tube and other instruments, the pulmonologist can retrieve small samples, which pathologists at Valley Baptist use to determine whether or not the patient has cancer. The new “SuperDimension” technology at Valley Baptist works like a GPS road-mapping system inside the lungs, helping physicians to move their instruments deeper within the lungs and to retrieve samples more easily, from places that previously were hard to reach. In addition to Dr. Schwarcz, other pulmonologists who perform navigational bronchoscopy procedures at Valley Baptist include Dr. Jairo Rodriguez, Dr. Indal Seudeal, and Dr. Stanley Sy. For more information on lung cancer and other types of cancer, consult your doctor and visit www. ValleyBaptist.net.

is the main nutrient they contain. “Brown” compostable materials consist of things like dead Leaves, straw, hay, woodchips, sawdust, shredded newspaper, and feathers. If using sawdust, use a very small amount since its carbon content is very high. There are also some things that you should not put in your compost. Do not add dog or cat waste, oil, grease, fat, wood ash, charcoal, invasive plants, diseased plants, and weed seeds. Water is also essential for compost but not too much nor too little. To see if your compost has the right amount of water squeeze a hand full of the compost; it should feel moist, but water should not drip out of it. Compost also needs air. If the compost is too compact it will not decompose properly. Most of the air your compost gets will be though turning the compost pile. Those are the four ingredients you need to make compost - greens, browns, water, and air. In the next article we’ll talk about different types of compost bins. To learn even more and get hands-on experience, join us at Grace Heritage Ranch for our Saturday morning tours. We are located just 30 minutes northeast of Harlingen near Santa Monica. Please visit us at www.GraceHeritageRanch.com or www.Facebook.com/VisitGHR . For a recorded message, please call 1-855-447-8687. We offer both public and private tours.

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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.

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 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. St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Fr. Rodolfo Franco 797-2666, ofﬁce: 502 S. Canal

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Lions Looking to Rebuild

With the start of the new season La Feria looks to rebuild. Many vital positions have been left vacant so coach Oscar Salinas will have his work cut out for him. Firmly in the win column is the fact that a large portion of the teams solid defense is returning so the Lions will still have some bite to them.

Last season the mighty Lions went 6-5 overall and 2-2 in Districe 32-3A earning them a playoff spot. With almost half the D slated to return, the team is starting with a squad of veterans with a lot to build with, but that doesn’t mean that the team is resting on their laurels. The team also has to rebuild their of-

fense starting with the quarterback position. “We have to replace Eric Cuervo, who had a great year last year and was a good leader. But I think we have a kid who we think can do the job,” said Salinas. Salinas is referring to Isaac Galpin, who passed for 500 yards and threw for

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three touchdowns last season playing behind Cuervo. “Isaac Galpin has worked really hard and has played some last year so it’s not like he hasn’t been playing, but it’s up to him to accept the leadership role,” said Salinas. With a good start to the rebuild, look to see the Lions roar as they build.

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Hunting, Fishing Licenses On Sale Since Aug. 15 AUSTIN — New licenses for the 2014-15 hunting and fishing seasons go on sale Friday, August 15. The current year Texas hunting and fishing licenses (except year-to-date fishing licenses) will expire Aug. 31. Every year, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department issues about 2.5 million hunting and fishing licenses through the agency’s 28 field offices, more than 50 state parks and at over 1,700 retailers across the state. Licenses may also be purchased online through the TPWD website at www.tpwd.state.tx.us/ buy or by phone at 1-800895-4248. Call center hours are Monday through Friday, 8 p.m. to 5 p.m. and there is a required $5 convenience fee for each phone or online transaction. The

online transaction system is available 24/7. For online and phone orders, a physical license will be mailed within three business days. During that time period, a transaction receipt will be provided via email that will be sufficient proof of hunting license that can be used for dove hunting, though it will not be allowed for the take of fish or wildlife that require a tag. Hunting and fishing regulations for the new season can be found in the 2014-2015 Outdoor Annual, available at license retailers August 15 and online at www.txoutdoorannual.com. Starting this fall, hunters and anglers can take the Outdoor Annual with them in the field or on the water via a new app available by the end of August for free

download on iPhone and Android platforms. Mandatory Hunter Education Certification In addition to a hunting license, anyone born after Sept. 1, 1971, must successfully complete a hunter education training course or purchase a one-time deferral good for one license year in order to hunt legally in Texas. The certification is valid for life and is honored in all other states and provinces. Hunters who need hunter education certification now have expanded contemporary options including a streamlined, one-day basic course and an option for anyone 17 years of age or older to take the hunting safety training completely online. A combination on-

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Public Notifice Public Notification Of Nondiscrimination In Career And Technology Education Programs Santa Rosa ISD offers career and technology (vocational) education programs in Agriculture and Applied Technology. Admission to these programs is based on current enrollment in the Santa Rosa Public Schools, course requirements, grade level requirements, and prerequisite skills. It is the policy of Santa Rosa ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap or age 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. It is the policy of Santa Rosa ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act 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. Santa Rosa ISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs. For more information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, Heriberto Villarreal, at P.O. Box 368, Santa Rosa, Texas 78593, (956) 636-9800.

Notificacion Publica De Que No Hay Discriminacion En Programas De Educacion Vocacional Y Tecnologia El distrito escolar de Santa Rosa ofrece programas en carreras y tecnologia (vocacionales) en las areas de agricultura, clases domesticas, y tecnologia aplicada. La admision a estos programas se basa en la inscripcion en las escuelas publicas de Santa Rosa, equisitos del curso, requisites del nivel de grado, y destrezas requeridas. Es norma de distrito escolar de Santa Rosa no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, o impedimento, en sus programs, servicios o actividades vocacionales, tal como lo requieren el Titulo VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, segun enmienda; el Titulo IX de las Enmiendas en la Educacion, de 1972, y la Seccion 504 de la Ley Rehabilitacion de 1973, segun enmienda. Es norma del distrito escolar de Santa Rosa de no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, impedimento, o edad, en sus procedimientos de empleo, tal como lo requieren el Titulo VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, segun enmienda; el Titulo IX de las Enmiendas en la Educacion, de 1972, la ley de Discriminacion por Edad, de 1975, segun enmienda, y la Seccion 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitacion de 1973, segun enmienda. El distrito escolar de Santa Rosa tomara las medidas necesarias para asegurar que la falta de habilidad en el uso del ingles no sea un obstaculo para la admision y participacion en todos los programas educativos y vocacionales. Para informacion sobre sus derechos o procedimientos de quejas, comuniquese con el Coordinador del Titulo IX, y/o el Coordinador de la Seccion 504, Heriberto Villarreal, en P.O. Box 368, Santa Rosa, Texas 78593 al telefono 956-636-9800.

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Caption of Ordinance: ORDINANCE 2014-07 ORDINANCE 2014-07 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA FERIA, TEXAS AMENDING SECTION 12.00 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING SECTION 12.02.036 TO REDUCE THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON A PORTION OF PANCHO MAPLES DRIVE AND BY ADDING SECTION 12.05.006 TO SPECIFY THE TYPE OF VEHICULAR TRAFFIC PERMITTED ON A PORTION OF PANCHO MAPLES DRIVE; AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF SIGNAGE RELATED THERETO; ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS RELATED THERETO; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

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Advertisement for Bids ADVERTISEMENT FOR “UNIT 5B - TIO CANO WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT PROJECT” GLO Contract # 12211-000-5511/DRS210089 Sealed proposals addressed to City Manager Sunny K. Philip, City of La Feria (City), TX will be received at City Hall, 115 E. Commercial Ave., La Feria, TX for: Unit 5B - Tio Cano Watershed Improvement Project, in accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by Dos Logistics, Inc., 1002 E Expressway 83, Weslaco, Texas 78596. Bids will be publicly opened promptly at 2:00 P.M., September 4, 2014 at City Hall and any bids received after 2:00 P.M. will not be considered. Specifications and bidding documents may be viewed and obtained from SWG Engineering, LLC, 611 Bill Summers Intl. Blvd., Weslaco, Texas 78596 Phone: (956) 968-2194 on or after August 20, 2014 on deposit of One Hundred ($100.00) per set, which sum will be refundable, provided: (1) All documents are returned in good condition not later than 48 hours prior to the time for receiving bids; or (2) The Contractor submits a bid and all documents are returned in good condition not later than five days after bids are received. All proposals shall be accompanied by a cashier’s or certified check upon a national or state bank in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total maximum bid price, payable without recourse to City of La Feria or a bid bond in the same amount from a reliable surety company, as a guarantee that Bidder will enter into a contract within ten days after notice of award of contract. The bid security must be enclosed in the same envelope with the bid. Bids without check or bid bond will not be considered. The City of La Feria reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to waive any informalities in the bidding. Bids may be held by the City for ninety (90) days from Bid Date for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigation of the Bidders’ qualifications. Bid documents may be examined at La Feria City Hall. Bidders may modify and/or withdraw their bid any time prior to the bid opening, as long as all other requirements of the bid documents have been followed. A pre-bid conference and project site visit will be held at 2:00 P.M., August 28, 2014, at La Feria City Hall. The City of La Feria Section 3 Policy seeks to ensure that to the greatest extent feasible, training, employment and contracting opportunities created by the City’s receipt of federal housing and community development funds are made available to “Section 3 Residents” and “Section 3 Businesses”. The awarded construction contractor will be responsible for meeting the requirements of this policy. The City’s Section 3 Policy is included in the bid documents. Attention is called to the fact that not less than, the federally determined prevailing wage rate (Davis- Bacon and Related Acts) contained in the contract documents, must be paid on this project. In addition, the successful bidder must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age or national origin. The City of La Feria is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible, qualified Bidder who submitted a complete Bid Proposal on or before the time and date, and at the place stated in the Advertisement for Bids. Date: 8-13-2014 Sunny K. Philip, City Manager

Hunting, Fishing Licenses On Sale Since Aug. 15 ► CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 tx.us/outdoor-learning/hunter-education . Bird Hunting Requirements A Migratory Game Bird endorsement and Harvest Information Program (HIP) certification are also required to hunt dove or teal in September. HIP certification involves a brief survey of previous year’s migratory bird hunting success and is conducted at the time licenses are purchased. Duck hunters also need to purchase a Federal Duck Stamp. There are other mandatory endorsements to consider at the time of license purchase. An Upland Game Bird Stamp ($7) is required to hunt all non-migratory game birds, including turkey, quail, pheasant and chachalaca. Big Time Texas Hunts Big Time Texas Hunts provide opportunities to win one or more of eight premium guided hunt packages with food and lodging provided, as well as taxidermy in some cases. The crown jewel of the program is the Texas Grand Slam dream hunt package, which includes four separate hunts for Texas’ most prized big game animals — the desert bighorn sheep, white-tailed deer, mule deer and pronghorn. There are several quality whitetail hunt packages available, as well as opportunities to pursue alligator, waterfowl, upland game birds, wild hog and exotics. Big Time Texas Hunts entries are available online for just $9 each at www.tpwd.texas.gov/ buyentry, or for $10 each at license retailers or by phone. There is no limit to the number of entries an individual may purchase and all proceeds benefit conservation, wildlife management and public hunting. The program is made possible with support from Toyota, Texas Trophy Hunters Association and the Texas Bighorn Society. More details on all eight premium hunts can be found online. Lifetime License Drawing Hunters and anglers can also take care of their licensing requirements for life with the purchase of an $1,800 Lifetime Super Combo, or enter for a chance at winning a lifetime license through the Lifetime License Drawing. Entries for the drawing cost $5 each and may be purchased wherever licenses are sold. There is no limit on the number of entries that may be purchased. Winners will be drawn on Dec. 30, 2014 and June 30, 2015. If you enter by Dec. 27, 2014, you will be eligible for both drawings.

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John Ftacek in the Fast Lane

‘A great car and a great hobby’ La Feria State Farm agent John Ftacek and his 1962 Corvette came home from a NCRS National meet last month with his pristine condition car judged the “best of its class.” The annual gathering of Corvette aficionados from all over the country and the world met in Overland Park, Kansas. “It doesn’t get any better than this,” he said. “It was a dream come true, and I’m still trying to get back to reality.!” Ftacek told LA FERIA NEWS that he has been a “car guy” since his high school days when he purchased his first car, which was a 1955 Ford. “I paid $75.00 for it,” then added, “I purchased my first ever Corvette, a classic 1956 model, when I was on leave from the Air Force in 1968. “Since I did not want to drive it to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in the snow, I left it at home for my 16-year-old brother to drive. The next year, I received orders for Viet Nam. I came home for 30 days leave before going overseas. During that month I can promise you that I drove the tires off that car, and then sold it before leaving. “When I returned from my overseas vacation and started college, I found another good, used 1962 Corvette.” he said. “About the same time, I also found a fellow student, who was to become my future wife. Her name was Judy. She was also attending Illinois State University. Well, I tried to combine my two loves. I tried to teach her how to drive and love a 4-speed Corvette, but that did not happen.” “In time, Judy and I decided to get married and start a family, so the Corvette had to go,” he explained. Whereupon, John promised himself,

“Someday’ I will have my old 1962 Corvette again.” So, from that day on, he said he started saving for his next Corvette, while, at the same time, he was putting all three of his kids through college. ”First things first,” he continued. Now, let’s fast forward the story: Four years ago, Ftacek came across his heart’s desire--a 1962 Corvette on Ebay listed as a one-owner car. “I quickly got in touch with the seller and made an offer he couldn’t refuse,” he said. “The car had been stored under a tarp in a garage in the State of Washington for over 20 years. I couldn’t believe it. When I got it running again, I began to recognize a lot of original parts on the car. Those important details are what qualify a Corvette for national competition.” He next took the car to the National Corvette Restorers Society (NCRS) for evaluation. They found it to be very original and “signed off” on the car to be taken to the NCRS National meet in Overland Park, Kansas. That was four weeks ago. “I didn’t want to go alone,” he said, “so, I called one of my old neighbors, (a car guy) in Round Rock, Texas to see if he was up for a road trip. He said, “let’s go,” and off we went to the national meet in Kansas.” Ftacek explained that he was trying to attain what is called the NCRS Chevrolet Bowtie Award. What that means is, that the car must be 80-85% original for Interior, Exterior, Chassis, and Mechanical--just as it had left the assembly plant in St Louis, Missouri. “My car was VIN#00029, which meant it was the 29th Corvette built for the model year 1962. “The judges scored my car

John Ftacek displays his prestigious award and a photo of his pristine ’62’ Corvette (inset) that took all the awards.

with an average of 90% original in each category,” he said with a big smile. “Therefore, my little, newly-acquired 1962 Corvette was qualified as a Four Star Bowtie car-There is no higher honor or award--It doesn’t get any better.” The judges told Ftacek that his car is the oldest Corvette in the USA Registry and they will be using some photos of parts of the car for the next revision of the Judging Manual. An understandably excited John Ftacek said, “Can you believe it, my car can and will be used as the judging standard to judge all other 62’s against at future Corvette National meets.” He added: “I have called the original owner from time to time and to let him know about the car, and to see if he has any old photos or paperwork. This car was truly a ‘garage/barn’ find!”

Now that you and your award-winning car have made a clean sweep of the 62’ Corvette model awards, will you be attending future meets? “Are you kidding?

We’re already making plans for next year,” he affirmed, adding, “The Corvette is a great car and a great hobby,” Thus, bringing to a close our enjoyable visit

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