La Feria News September 3, 2014

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Your Community Newspaper, Serving the Heart of the Rio Grande Valley VOLUME 91 NUMBER 36

$13.4M General Fund Budget Proposed for Commission Approval More than $9.2 Million in Intergovernmental Grants in Revenue Column By Mary Beth Wright, LFN Editor

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Four LFISD School Board slots open, Briones unopposed

Four slots have become available for LFISD School Board trustee positions - Places 4, 5, 6, and 7. La Feria will be having a trustee election on November 4, Classified................ pg. 4 2014. The first day to file for the La Feria ISD Trustee election was Cricket’s Corner...... pg. 4 on July 19, 2014. The deadline to Same great quality service! Same great quality service! Formerly known as HATCU

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Feria beginning on October 20th. Jose Juan Medeles and Lisa Ayala Montalvo will be running for the position Place 4 Incumbent Pancho Cobarrubias left open when he stepped down. Place 5 Incumbent Javier Loredo will be running for reelection challenged by Robert “Ve-

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HOW TO SUBSCRIBE: 1 year subscription delivered by U.S. Postal Service‌ $27.95 or can be purchased at several convenient locations throughout the cities of La Feria, Santa Rosa, Santa Maria & Blue Town for 50¢. The La Feria News is mailed and delivered Tuesday, September 2, 2014 and published weekly by Wright Ventures, Inc., President Donald R. Wright, Secretary Mary Elizabeth Wright. Periodical Postage Ratespaid at La Feria, TX., Post Office. Advertising deadline is noon Thursday at the office at 102 S. Main St., La Feria, TX 78559. (POSTMASTER send address changes to La Feria, P.O. Box 999, La Feria, TX 78559.)

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John Drawe Appointed to the La Feria Planning & Zoning Commission

NEW HEART PROCEDURES, EQUIPMENT BENEFITTING VALLEY PATIENTS HARLINGEN – New procedures which are now available in Harlingen are benefitting Valley patients needing various treatments for heart conditions and stroke. A second “bi-plane� Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory recently opened at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, giving the Valley increased capacity to treat heart patients, including those needing “electrophysiology studies� for problems with their heartbeat. The “G.E. Innova IGS 630� bi-plane lab also enhances treatment for stroke patients; including through“3D road mapping�of the brain. With the addition of the second bi-plane suite, the growing Harlingen-La Feria area now has the ability to treat two heart or two stroke patients at the same time using advanced dual-camera technology (Valley Baptist has a total of four cath labs, and two of those labs are now “bi-plane� suites). Dr. Frank Mazzola and Dr. Luis Eguia, Cardiac Electrophysiologists, conduct specialized electrophysiology studies – to help determine how to treat problems with the rhythm of the heart -- in Valley Baptist’s first bi-plane lab. During these procedures, electrodes on the end of a flexible tube are threaded into the heart, to gather information on the electrical activity of the heart, and to treat abnormal heart rhythms. Dr. Farley Neasman, Cardiologist, said the catheterization laboratory is able to

La Feria resident, John Drawe was appointed to serve on the La Feria Planning and Zoning Commission at a meeting of the city commission held Tuesday, August 26. Drawe will fill the place 3 position of George Hernandez who recently resigned. He is an Agricultural Research Project Supervisor and has lived in the city for eleven years. This appointment still leaves place 5 open on the commission. Other members of the board include: Manuel Briones, Bishop Ronaldo Ortiz, Mary E. Garcia, Reyes Rodriguez and Glenn R. Sowers.

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By Pastor Samuel Thomas First Baptist Church, La Feria

Encouragement for the Week Think about this: “The grass may look greener on the other side, but it still has to be mowed.â€? â€œâ€Śbeing content with what you have; for He Himself said, ‘I will never leave you, nor will I ever forsake you, so that we can confidently say: The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What can man do to me’?â€? Hebrews 13:5b-6

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It’s a fun way to find hidden “caches� (prize-filled containers) that are placed all over the world by fellow geocachers. Using a free, easy-to-use app on your Smartphone, you’ll receive satellite signals that show the latitude and longitude of where a cache is hidden along with easy-tofollow directions of how to get there – to within a distance of 12 feet! You can also use a Global Positioning System (GPS) Device, but it is not necessary. Equipment used in “bi-plane� cardiac catheterization laboratories at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen feature two camera arms instead of one, which allows physicians to see inside tiny blood vessels from two angles. better serve Valley patients not only because of advanced technology, but because of an experienced support staff of nurses and cardiovascular technicians. Earlier this year, Dr. Neasman inserted the Valley’s first miniature heart monitoring device -- about the size of a “triple-A� battery -- into a heart patient, in Valley Baptist’s cath lab. In another case, in April, a 62-year-old Harlingen man became the first patient in the Valley to undergo a procedure using a new type of technology, in which a waxy substance called plaque and calcium deposits are “sanded away� from inside his blood vessels by a new type of high-speed spinning device. Dr. Charles Mild, Cardiologist, performed the Valley’s first procedure using a “Diamondback 360Ž Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System� at Valley Baptist. For stroke treatment, the Valley’s only two endovascular neurologists, Dr. Ameer Hassan and Dr. Wondwossen Tekle, use Valley Baptist’s bi-plane lab to perform treatments of stroke and brain aneurysm patients with stroke-reversing medications and tiny medical devices delivered through a catheter (thin tube inserted through the blood vessels going to patient’s brain). For more information on heart and stroke treatment, consult your physician and visit www.ValleyBaptist.net. Valley Baptist Medical Center (VBMC) Vocational Nursing Program is an equal opportunity educational institution and complies with all federal and Texas laws regarding affirmative action requirements in all programs and policies. In compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Equal Opportunity Act of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Older Americans Amendment of 1975, this institution does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap in administration of its education policies, admission policies, and other school administered programs.

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wednesdays 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 6pm Bible Study, Sunday School 10am, Sunday 9:30am Bible Study, Traditional Worship Service 9am, 10:30am Service, 6pm 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 ďŹ rst 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.

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, ofďŹ ce: 502 S. Canal

St. Paul Lutheran Church Pastor Nathan Wendorf Sundays 8:00AM (Traditional) HC ďŹ rst, third & ďŹ fth 10:30AM (Contemporary) HC second, fourth & ďŹ 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

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Lions beat Bulldogs in scrimmage Thursday, August 21, The La Feria High School Lions bite proved too much for the Lyford High School Bulldogs as the Lions Varsity took the win. With a strong tradition behind them, the La Feria Football department is looking to have another great year and are off to a good start with great showings in two scrimmages in a row. You can follow the Lions’ football team by following the schedule provided in your La Feria News, below. Make sure to head out and support our student athletes as they take the field seeking more wins and higher accolades for the La Feria Sports Program.

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A Pair of Verified Fishin’ Tales This is a confirmed “BIG fish tale”! TWO TIFT CARES (Catch A Redfish Educational Scholarship) tagged redfish were caught August 8, 2014! Prior to this year’s 75th anniversary of the Texas International Fishing Tournament (TIFT), tagged redfish were released into the Laguna Madre between the Brownsville ship channel and Port Mansfield. The first five of the tournament’s registered junior anglers who catch a TIFT tagged redfish from now until 5:00 p.m. May 31, 2015 will be awarded a $10,000 college scholarship. Hector Perez (show) caught the first fish, #18 tag, 500 feet from where it was released. He was so excited that he called it in while he was still on the water and then graciously released it so one of TIFT’s registered junior anglers would have the opportunity to catch it and win one of the five $10,000 scholarships. Manuel Ochoa, a South Padre Island police officer, caught the second tagged redfish, tag #19. Hunger got the best of Manuel, so tag #19 was served up for dinner. These confirmed “BIG fish tales” are a great incentive for our TIFT 2014 registered junior anglers. Head out to the Laguna Madre and “catch” a scholarship! TIFT CARES is proudly sponsored by Genco Energy Serives, Breakaway Cruises, Dargel Boats, Mitch & Clarise Heidenheimer & Sea Ranch Restaurant/Laguna Bob. To learn more about Hector’s and Manuel’s fish tales or about TIFT CARES, please contact Kristi Collier at 956802-3475 or visit www.tift.org.

New Pilot Reporting Program Aims to Ensure Texas Anglers Get Share of Red Snapper

AUSTIN– Red snapper are a favorite among anglers for its tenacious fight and, arguably, as the tastiest fish in the Gulf. But management of the species over the years has been challenging and controversial. In light of those challenges, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Coastal Fisheries Division staff is asking recreational anglers for assistance to help manage red snapper. Beginning June 1, Texas anglers (with the exception of party boat anglers) have been asked to report their red snapper landings via a short online survey at www.tpwd. texas.gov/snapper. At the end of each day’s trip or soon afterwards, parties that land red snapper are asked to submit basic information about the trip’s total red snapper catch, the date it occurred, number of fish landed, etc. Only one person needs to report for the entire angling party. Anglers fishing from party boats are exempt from reporting as the captain reports for then. Party boats are generally larger boats where people pay per person, as opposed to paying a single fee (for one or more persons) for a guided trip. This data will be used in conjunction with current harvest monitoring programs, and will be useful in designing future harvest monitoring programs. It will also serve as an indicator of the health of the red snapper fishery off Texas shores. “Anglers are strongly encouraged to report their landings,” said Robin Riechers, TPWD Coastal Fisheries Division Director. “Not only does it help manage the fishery, but it allows all red snapper anglers to get involved in the management of the species.” Texas state waters (less than 9 nautical miles from shore) are open year-round for red snapper with a four fish bag limit and a minimum size limit of 15 inches. Regulations in federal waters (greater than 9 nautical miles from shore) may differ from state regulations. This year, the recreational season in federal waters will run June 1-9 with a two fish daily bag limit and 16-inch minimum length limit. For more information on federal fisheries regulations go to www.gulfcouncil.org or call toll-free 888-833-1844. If you have further questions regarding red snapper management and/or the reporting program, contact the TPWD Coastal Fisheries office at 361-825-3356.

H A R LI NGEN- The R i o G r a n d e Va l l e y WhiteWings completed a three-game sweep to down the Ft. Worth Cats 6-4 in game three of the United League Championship series Tuesday night at Harlingen field. After trailing early 3-0 after three innings, the Wings were able to post a five run third inning. Tyler Krobetzky and Jason Mer ja no h ig hlighted the five run inning both K robetzk y and Merjano drove in a pair of runs to give the Wings a 5-2 lead after three innings. RGV was able to add to their lead on a throwing error scoring Roger Burnal making it a 6-3 lead. Ft Worth scored on an RBI single from Edwin Gomez trimming the score to 6-4.

The Wings’ held the Cats from there to finish off the Cats in a 6-4 win.

RGV completed a three game sweep to claim the United League Championship for the first time

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Student Transfer Policy Expanded La Feria ISD Expands its Student Transfer Policy Do you work within the La Feria ISD boundaries and want to transfer your child to La Feria ISD? Have you moved away from the district, but you want to keep your child in the La Feria Independent School District? This year you have that choice. La Feria Independent School District is accepting out-of-district transfer students based upon the following criteria: 1. Parent is an employee of the La Feria ISD. 2. Parent is an employee of a company or workplace within the La Feria School District boundaries. 3. Child indicated in the application has attended school in the La Feria ISD for at least one school year and currently resides outside of the District. 4. Child indicated in the application has not attended school in the La Feria ISD for at least one school year, but the student’s sibling(s) did attend for at least one school year. The application for request for transfer can be located on the District website at www.laferiaisd.org, or the application can also be obtained at any campus in the district. The FDA (Local) exemption policy was adopted by the Board of Trustees in July 2014. By following the above guidelines, you can become a part of our La Feria ISD family. The La Feria ISD is proud of its efforts to expand our educational opportunities for its students. This year we our expanding our high school agriculture program as well as the certification opportunities for the medical professions. We have also added a choir program in 6th – 12th grade as well as opportunities for students to participate in a cosmetology program. If you have any questions concerning this policy, please contact a campus principal or central office at 797-8300.

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IBWC Officials Present Plans at Citizens’ Forum River History and Flood Control Reviewed USIBWC central offices just south of Mercedes. The well-attended meeting drew a slate of local dignitaries, commission members and concerned citizens to listen and learn what the future holds for citizens directly affected by the vagaries and vicissitudes

The International Boundary and Water Commission met with members of the public to lay out what the state and federal governments are doing to protect the citizens’ interests on both sides of the Rio Grande. The meeting took place Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at the

of the Rio Grande River--the life-blood of the Valley. After welcoming those present and introducing dignitaries in the crowd, Rodolfo Montero, USIBWC Citizens’ Forum Co-chair and USIBWC Area Operations Manager, set the tone of the meeting. The program would focus on the

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national agreement. Historically, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo signed in 1848 ended the Mexican War and designated the main channel of the Rio Grande as the official boundary between the United States and the Republic of Mexico. Thus, with the Convention of 1899 and the Treaty of 1944 there finally existed a legal reference point to settle obligations, benefits and disputes arising along the river originally known by Mexicans as the Rio Bravo. Operations Manager Montero continued the informative program discussing lessons learned from the 2010 Rio Grande flood and how the Lower Rio Grande Valley Flood Control Program (LRGVFCP) is progressing well and is on track

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the fun. When you get home, you can join the free online geocaching community and swap trail stories, pictures, location hints, etc. online at several sites including www. Geocaching.com.

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for completion soon. It had been reported earlier that 250 miles of levee construction projects have already been completed earlier than the contracts called for. There are three more stretches that will be completed by the end of this year, or by early 2015. These current conditions mean that we are better equipped for tropical weather systems than ever before. Montero has been with the USIBWC since 2008. “My wife Roxana and my family are very happy to be living in this exciting part of the country,” he said,

adding, “We are originally from Puerto Rico where I got my Engineering degree in Science and Civil Engineering. After I got my Bachelor’s degree in Biology at Penn State, we accepted this opportunity with the USIBWC, and couldn’t be happier.” Then he said something very significant: “I’ve learned a very important lesson during those years of dealing with our citizens and local, state and federal officials, he said, I‘ve seen how Valley cities grow and expand, yet come together in times of need to meet

the same challenges--be it floods, hurricanes or other disasters.” He added, “It is impressive to see local, state, and federal agencies pull together and forget party-lines during a shared crisis.” Arrangements are being made for the agenda and location of the next meeting of the LOWER RIO GRANDE CITIZENS FORUM of the United States International Boundary and Water Commission. The public will be notified and invited. For more information , call 956565-3150.

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Notice of Public Hearing Notice of Public Hearing City of La Feria Zoning Board of Adjustment On Monday, September 15, 2014 at 6:00 PM the City of La Feria Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding one request for a variance from the City of La Feria Zoning Ordinance. The following property is requesting a variance from the requirement of the City of La Feria Zoning Ordinance Section 8E that each residence have a covered carport or garage for at least one vehicle. The property which is the subject of the request for a zoning variance is: 512 S. East Street, Lots 3 & 4, Block 22, Original Townsite of the City of La Feria. Cameron County, TX. The public hearing will be held at 6:00 PM. in the City Commission Meeting Room, 115 E. Commercial Ave, La Feria, TX. All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing to voice their opinion regarding the granting of the requested variance. Interested persons may also submit written testimony to: City of La Feria Attn: Planning Department 115 E. Commercial Ave. La Feria, TX 78559-5002 To request additional information, please contact Paula M. Rodriguez, City of La Feria Planning and Community Development Director at (956) 797-2261.

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Advertisement for Bids City of La Feria Advertisement and Invitation for Bids GLO Contract #12-211-000-5511/DRS210089 The City of La Feria will receive sealed bids for Unit 3 C: Drainage Improvements for the AN 47 Drainage Canal at the Evans and Wilson Canal Crossings until Monday, September 15, 2014, 2:00 PM at 115 E. Commercial Ave., La Feria, Texas (City Hall). The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 PM on Monday, September 15, 2014 at City Hall. Bid/Contract Documents, including Drawings and Technical Specifications are on file at 611 Bill Summers Intl., Blvd., Weslaco, TX 78596, (956) 968-2194. Copies of the Bid/Contract Documents may be obtained by depositing $100.00 with SWG Engineering, LLC, for each set of documents obtained. The deposit will be refunded if the documents and drawings are returned in good condition with 10 days following the bid opening. Bidders must be registered with the Engineer of record to obtain any addenda which may be issued for these plans. A bid bond in the amount of 5 percent (5%) of the bid issued by an acceptable surety shall be submitted with each bid. A certified check or bank draft payable to the City of La Feria or negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (as par value) may be submitted in lieu of the Bid Bond. The City of La Feria strongly recommends bidders attend the pre-bid conference scheduled for 2:00 PM on Wednesday, September 3, 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), as issued by the U.S. Department of Labor and 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 City of La Feria reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informality in the bidding. Bids may be held by the City of La Feria for sixty (60) days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidders’ qualifications prior to the contract award. Approved 8/20/2014

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