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Focus on Family for Playday at 75th T.I.F.T. Skimming Surf For Shark

23rd Annual Texas International Fishing Tournament in 1962. Even then, it was all about the kids. (Courtesy of TIFT)

When the Texas International Fishing Tournament gets underway, Playday will have a new look with competitions under the new leadership of Cleve and Miriam Ford. Participants will be vying for medals and honors during festivities focused on entertaining competing groups of: Under 5-years, â–ş CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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

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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 dessert menu is on the wall; Go by and check it out. As you indulge in your favorite variety of ice cream, you may not be aware that this delightful, frozen mixture of ice, milk and fruits has a history of more than 2,000 years. It can be traced back to 200 B.C in China. The Chinese invented a way of blending snow from the nearby mountains with milk and flavors to produce the delectable, edible dessert we know today as Ice Cream. Chinese silk merchants traveling the “Silk Route� from China to the Middle-East, introduced their refreshing creation to the Persians on their sales trips heading West. Eventually, the art of making the tasty dessert made its way to ancient Rome and Greece. They were nations that all had nearby mountains where they could haul tons of snow for summertime refreshments. The ruins of ancient Pompeii show Romans drinking lemonade and frozen desserts--at least, until the volcano blew its top. On with the story: In the 14th century, this treat became the indispensable confection offered by the elite of French and Italian high society at their lavish parties. Ice cream and books of recipes on how to make and serve it appeared in 18th century England. And finally, ice cream as we know it, was introduced into the American colonies around 1718 by the Quaker colonists-So, there you have it. So, the next time you’re indulging yourself somewhere with your favorite ice cream refreshment, you’re actually joining countless others, who for centuries have been screaming for ice cream during the hot summer months--be it in China, Italy, France or England. It’s the civilized thing to do. Top left: Owner Hector de la Garza and Dept. Manager Crystal Hernandez welcome customers to McDonald’s. Top: right: Manager Mireya Torres and crew ready to help you celebrate National Ice Cream Month. Right: Susie and Mia Reyna take some time to enjoy some ice cream at Bobz World in Los Fresnos. (bottom photo courtesy of Susie Reyna)

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Sonia Fonseca was first invited to attend a Zumba class offered at the LF Memorial Park in June. On her very first day she shared her testimony with several of the ladies. She told us she had suffered a heart attack 6 years earlier and that she had lost close to 80 lbs in efforts to living a healthier lifestyle. Sonia stated, “Although I exercises regularly, I continue to deal with medical issues, but it’s much more tolerable because I exercise.� Sonia is an extremely self driven woman who motivates the woman of LF Memorial Park including myself to give 100% effort every day. A week after getting started Sonia invited both her mother Paula Torres and daughter Abby Fonseca to join her in exercising at the LF Memorial Park. Sonia stated, “This is our first time working out together, we modify our workouts to meet our individual needs, and I highly recommend others to do the same.� Paula is an absolute pleasure to have in class, she’s an active woman who not only supports her family but also encourages the mature woman participating in our group fitness classes to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle by example. Abby is a Los Fresnos varsity cheerleader who also enjoys keeping fit and active, she’s a highly energized young lady who adds tons of motivation to our group of ladies at the Los Fresnos Memorial Park. Role Models are found throughout the community of Los Fresnos! I’d like to commend this family on their efforts to keeping fit and healthy and for sharing their story with the community. Congratulations on all your success Sonia! For more information on group classes contact Christine De La Rosa at 956-407-3348

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Focus on Family for Playday at 75th T.I.F.T. 5-6 years, 7-9 years, 10-12 years and 13-16 years. Never fear, ever popular events like Mullet Relay will remain 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 crowd’s excitement and enjoyment up. “We want to keep Payday fresh with new ideas and new events,� Miriam said. “We also want to remind everyone that your child does not have to be regis-

tered in TIFT to participate in Playday.� The KidFish fish tank will 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. “Playday is a fun event for the entire family,� Cleve says. “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.�

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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.

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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 biology of the insect makes it a “much more serious threat. 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.” For more information, contact your local county office of AgriLife Extension.

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Beef Brisket Bone In Sliced for the Grill

Kool Aid Jammers Fruit Punch Assorted Flavors Mazola Cooking Oil Corn, Veg., Canola

2/$1 89¢ 89¢ $ 1.89 3/$2 2/$1 $ 1.99 $ 2.99

Specials Good July 30, 2014 to August 5, 2014

per lb

per lb per lb per lb each 1 lb box 7.25 oz box 10 count 40 oz

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