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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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Sugarcane Aphids Identified West of I-35
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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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