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Trustees adopted the Los Fresnos CISD budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year, and also approved setting the same tax rate as last year. Chief Financial Officer David Young presented the board with the proposed $104.2 million budget. Young said the total, which is $2 million less than the amended 2012-13 budget, could increase slightly with amendments. “We wanted to stay competitive in salaries for our teachers, and this ensures that we will have the best quali-
fied teachers for our students for years to come,” Superintendent Gonzalo Salazar said. Salary increases were also included in the budget across the board for employees who worked at least 90 days in the 2012-13 school year – including manual trades employees, paraprofessionals, teachers and administrators. The raises were five percent of midpoint for each level. “Los Fresnos CISD continues to be recognized as a leader in student
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achievement and is often held up as a model in the area of finance,” Salazar told the board. “The leadership you have provided over the years has resulted in the adoption of balanced budgets, a tax ratification election that has yielded the funds we need for the expansion of the ninth grade campus.” Los Fresnos United is scheduled to expand to include a sophomore class by Fall 2015. “We’re also working within our means to make improvements in facilities throughout the district,” Salazar said. At the start of the meeting, trustees held a public hearing to discuss the budget and tax rate that was to be adopted. Board members previously approved a proposal for a tax rate of $1.17 per $100 valuation for Maintenance and Operations, plus .02 for the Interest and Sinking Fund. The total tax rate of $1.19 per $100 valuation total is the same tax rate set since 2011. For five years prior to that, the tax rate was $1.20 per $100 valuation. “This hearing fulfills a legal requirement of providing our community with an opportunity to share comments and feedback on this topic.” Later in the meeting, trustees approved setting the tax rate. Salazar also thanked the board publicly for its support. “The stability we have had on the board and that you have provided
should be credited with the healthy position of our district,” Salazar said. “You continuously stress the fiduciary responsibility that we have to our community and have kept our focus on student achievement.” 2013-14 Budget Expenditures by Object Code •Personnel: $68,836,293 •Contracted services: $6,910,269 •Supplies and materials: $8,956,826 •Miscellaneous: $2,889,307 •Debt service: $4,917,207 •Capital outlay: $9,728,059 •Other uses: $1,994,576 •Total: $104,232,537 Construction Projects Proposed in 2013-14 Budget Projects under way: •Los Fresnos United: Band Hall, Locker Room, Chiller Upgrade, Parking Projects budgeted for 2013-14: •Los Cuates Middle School: Roof Replacement Projects in planning stages for 201314, but not in budget: •Texas Safe Shelter Initiative/Gym and Classroom Expansion •Los Fresnos High School: Welding Shop Expansion •Leo Aguilar Memorial Stadium: Field House/Weight Room/Practice Pool •Liberty Memorial Middle School: Tennis courts
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Los Fresnos Mayor Polo Narvaez presents a proclamation to the founder of International Education Services, Ruben Gallegos Ph.D ,(right) to honor the organization’s 25 years of service to the community. LFN Photo: MBWright The Los Fresnos City Commission presented a proclamation of recognition to International Education Services IES, Inc. for their many years of service to the community. IES, Inc. is a nonprofit and founded in 1984 by Ruben Gallegos, Ph.D. IES, Inc. operates a residential shelter and foster care programs in South Texas. The operation officially opened its doors in 1988 and is located in Cameron County. “On July 1, twenty-five years ago the first shelter for children opened its’ doors in Los Fresnos. We have helped children from Russia, Africa, China, Bosnia and many more. We have hired 283 employees from this community and we run a shelter, human resource office and training office here,” said Gallegos. The IES is currently working with approxi-
mately 600 children and has 600 employees in Brownsville, Los Fresnos, Harlingen and Driscoll. The non-profit organization operates on a $10.5 million budget. “We just want to thank the community of Los Fresnos for our good relationship through the years,” concluded Gallegos. The council concurred, noting that the organization brings many visitors into the community to eat and shop. The main focus of the IES,Inc. care and services is the normal, safe, and family-structured environment provided through several components. The purpose and overall concept of the IES Programs is to provide a life as normal as possible for the children in care. The children participate in normal living activities such as education, student coun-
cil, chores, recreation, religious, while learning to accept other responsibilities. Achievement of services provided is afforded through the following programs: The Emergency Shelter The Los Fresnos City Commission room was full of representatives from is a large residential facili- International Education Services as they were honored for their work in Los Fresnos and the Valley providing short-term emergency shelter and foster care ► CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 for unaccompanied alien children.
Commission Approves Service Contracts and Holds Budget Workshop The Los Fresnos City Commission held a special meeting Tuesday, August 27 to approve service contracts for the coming year and to hold a 2013-14 Budget Workshop. Contracts were awarded to the Los Fresnos Ambulance Service for $100,000, the Los Fresnos Volunteer Fire Department for $37,000, the Boys & Girls Club for $2000 and to the Chamber of Commerce for $12,000. In other business, the City Manager Mark Milum reviewed the proposed $4.9 million budget for 201314. The city operates under a $2.57 million budget, in addition to the utility budget of $2.36 million. The city approved the same tax rate of $0.711 and will see a small increase in revenues due to new construction
and some annexation. Milum noted some salary adjustments, but did not recommend across the board increases at this time. He explained the vehicle replacement plan for the city and recommended the purchase of one new patrol car for the coming year. Staff recommended expenditures for a virus protection software to help with computer down-time and the installation of automatic gates at the water and wastewater plants to increase security. Milum also said that the city street sweeper needed repair and they would look into the cost of fixing it or replacing the equipment. Another budget workshop is planned September 10 with approval scheduled before the end of the month.
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orders anything straight off the menu. Now, not that you’re against diets or anything; you know those weeks when you want to fit into that killer dress and you go on a diet. Well, that’s not what I’m talking about. Her only conversation is about diets, calories, what she will or will not eat today, and on and on and on. She feels like you have an obligation to count calories before ordering or eating and makes a big deal of it in front of her girlfriends. Well boring! Tell her she needs to stop that and no one is obligated to counting calories when socializing with females. Tease her if you have to, or eventually, tell her more firmly to knock it off. If her eating habits are really strange, you may want to talk to her about it more gently. The difference between someone who is merely diet obsessed and someone with an eating disorder is fear. A person with an anorexic spectrum will have very real anxiety about food and it’s usually palpable. The way she looks at food, the way she puts it on her fork in tiny amounts, the way she chews will all tell you that you’re not just dining with a dieter. You must tread very carefully here; eating disorders are complicated and serious. Ask your friend, in private, if everything is okay. Let her know that you’ve noticed she seems uncomfortable around food. If she seems open to the conversation you might offer her your help in the way of research. Maybe she hasn’t known where to get help and you could go online and look for a doctor in your area who deals with adults with eating disorders. You may also discover that she is well aware of her situation and all you’ll be able to do is offer your support. So you are not really off base here. It’s nice she has you as a friend and are so concerned about her. Well done, fabulous friend. Some of the informational
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Lady Falcons 2013 Port Isabel Tournament Champions! 2013 Varsity Volleyball Schedule
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The Los Fresnos High School Lady Falcons’ Volleyball program is under the direction of head coach Becky Woods. Woods has been a head coach for 29 years, and enters the 2013-14 season with 500 career victories.
Date Opponent Site Aug. 10 Sharyland Away Aug. 15-16 McAllen Tournament Aug. 15 PSJA Memorial Neutral Aug. 15 Brownsville Porter Neutral Aug. 15 P-SJ-A Neutral Aug. 16 Edinburg Vela Neutral Aug. 16 McAllen Memorial Neutral Aug 16 Laredo Alexander Neutral Aug. 17 McAllen Memorial Neutral Aug. 17 Edinburg Vela Neutral Aug. 17 McAllen Rowe Neutral Aug. 20 McAllen Rowe Home Aug. 22-24 Port Isabel Tournament Aug. 22 Neutral Aug. 23 Neutral Aug. 24 Neutral Aug. 27 Brownsville Hanna* Away Aug. 29-31 Sharyland Tournament Aug. 29 Neutral Aug. 30 Neutral Aug. 31 Neutral Sept. 3 Brownsville Rivera* Home Sept. 7 Brownsville Lopez Away Sept. 10 Harlingen* Home Sept. 14 Port Isabel Away Sept. 17 Brownsville Pace* Away Sept. 21 Brownsville Veterans* Home Sept. 24 Brownsville Porter* Away Sept. 28 Harlingen South* Home Oct. 1 Brownsville Hanna* Home Oct. 5 Brownsville Rivera* Away Oct. 8 Brownsville Lopez* Home Oct. 12 Harlingen* Away Oct. 15 Edinburg Economedes Away Oct. 19 Brownsville Pace* Home Oct. 22 Brownsville Veterans* Away Oct. 26 Brownsville Porter* Home Oct. 29 Harlingen South* Away *District Games Head Coach: Becky Woods Varsity Assistant: Johvonne Hernandez Howard Assistants: Cindy Wareham, Cyndi Treviño Trainers Marty Castillo, Rey Buendia
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City Champs! During the 2013 Brownsville City League summer season, the Grizzlies JV team went undefeated for the season. Top Row: Manny Perez (Veterans), Daniel Garcia (Los Fresnos United), Abraham Magdaleno (Los Fresnos High School), Jose Mansillas (Los Fresnos High School), Kenny Soto (Hanna H.S.), BOTTOM Row: Jordan Riojas (Los Fresnos H.S.), Coach Noe Perez, Cody Perez (Hanna H.S.), Eric Garcia (Hanna H.S.). Missing from picture are Chris Ramirez (Pace H.S.), Jaime Gonzalez (Hanna H.S.), Armando Izaguirre (Hanna H.S.) and Jesus Ramos (Hanna H.S.). The team is sponsored by Marsletta Knapp of TipO-Tex Chevrolet and Dr. Otis Bouwsma of ABC Family Dental Care.
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ANSWERED by ERIC VALLE Yes. Gingivitis is an early stage of gum disease. It is reversible, but if neglected it can lead to periodontitis and consequently, loss of teeth. Gingivitis not only is controllable, it is preventable. The culprit is plaque, the colorless, sticky film that forms on the teeth. The bacteria found in plaque irritates the gums. It’s estimated that more than half of all people over 18 have at least the early stage of gum disease. Most become aware that something is wrong when their gums become red, swollen or tender, and/or bleed easily. The best defense against getting gingivitis is consistent removal of plaque—brushing properly twice a day and using floss daily to remove plaque and food particles from between teeth. Plaque buildup is persistent, and even the most faithful home care can’t remove it all. It takes professional cleaning in the dentist’s office to remove plaque at the gum line, where the gingivitis process starts. Scheduling regular checkups and cleanings provides another plus: The dentist may detect the beginning of gingivitis even before the patient becomes aware of swelling or other symptoms. The earlier gingivitis is recognized, the easier it is to treat. Don’t wait until it hurts. We can help.
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September 2013
As students head back to school, we encourage parents to visit the Ethel L. Whipple Memorial Library and make sure their children and teens sign up for the most important school supply of all – a library card. September is Library Card Sign – up Month, a time when the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country remind parents and caregivers that a library card is the smartest card you own. Eighty-four percent of Americans agree that the public library is important to education. When it comes to achieving academic success, a library card provides students with access to a world of both print and electronic resources. Students can access free Wi-Fi and internet. This September, open the door to a world of possibilities for the student in your life, and sign up for a library card today. To get a library card, bring current photo identification and proof of address.
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tional professionals consultants specializing in educational training. In 1988, IES, Inc. was awarded a Cooperative Agreement by the Department of Justice to provide shelter, basic care and services to unaccompanied alien children. An Emergency Shelter Program in Los Fresnos, Texas was established to provide temporary shelter care and other related services to children in ORR custody. Thereafter in 1989-1992 IES was awarded other Cooperative Agreements for UAC programs in Los Frensos, Raymondville and Mission, Texas. Services are provided for the period beginning when children are placed in the programs and ending when the child is released from custody by ORR. Services are provided in a least restrictive setting appropriate to the age and special needs. In 1988, the IES Emergency Shelter officially opened its doors as a shortterm, residential Emergency Shelter for unaccompanied alien children (UAC). In 1989 IES opened it door to a Child Placing Agency (foster care program) for unaccompanied alien children. Both programs are licensed as a private child care facility by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Since the first child came to the IES Programs in 1988, IES has cared for over 3,000 children between new borns and 17 years of age, pregnant and parenting teens, primarily from Central and South America, and other countries. The IES UAC Programs are situated in Harlingen, Los Fresnos and Brownsville, Texas and primarily serve the South Texas Region, but may accommodate any child referred
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by ORR nationwide. One hundred percent of the children served are exclusively for the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). The majority of UAC remain in care for an average of 45 days or shorter, with few staying longer periods. The IES Programs have been successfully providing services for over 24 years, and are a model program for other UAC programs providing similar services. For more information on the organization go to http:// www.iestex.org/.
Hey seniors! I know you all must be very excited about senior year. It will definitely be a very exciting and interesting year. While you all are thinking about what colleges you will be applying to and how you will be funding your college education, I wanted to take an opportunity to encourage all of you to apply for the Coca-Cola Scholarship. Every year, the Coca-Cola scholars foundation awards 250 high school seniors with a 10,000 or 20,000 dollar scholarship. It is entirely merit based, and the application asks questions about leadership, community involvement, and academic achievement. However, besides the monetary award that this scholarship offers, it also offers you access to an invaluable community of scholars. Every scholar is flown up to Atlanta for a weekend, where you are given the chance to meet and hear from people who have accomplished amazing things in their life. Not only was it one of the best weekends of my life, but I also left with amazing friends who I still talk to today. The reason I wanted to inform you about this scholarship is because the preliminary application is due October 1st. I cannot stress how easy this application is and how worthwhile it is to fill it out. After the preliminary application they choose approximately 2000 semifinalists who are then given a more detailed application to fill out. I had never even dreamed that I would be one of the people chosen, but I am so glad that I was pushed to apply. Applying can never hurt, and good luck to all of you!
First Ever Bulls on the Border Championship Bull Riding Coming to Rodeo Grounds
Less than 20 miles from the Mexico border sits the town of Los Fresnos, Texas, the site for the first ever Don Johnson Ram CBR Bulls on the Border Bull Bash. The event happens Saturday, September 14, 2013 at the Los Fresnos Rodeo Grounds in Los Fresnos, Texas. New to the Championship Bull Riding (CBR) tour the event will be a cross-cultural blend of bull riding and music. Gates open at 6 p.m. with bull riding action starting at 7:30. Following the bull riding will be a concert featuring Country up-and-comer Brett
Eldredge and Mexican Tejano sensation Siggno. Competitors from Mexico and Brazil will join Americans hoping to win a championship. The bull riding will follow the CBR’s very popular tournament style of competition. The first round will feature 24 of the brightest stars. Making it to the eight-second mark and getting a good score is the goal of every bull rider, but it’s critical for these riders who are attempting to advance to the next bracket in the tournament. The semifinals will see 12 riders trying to be among the top four who compete
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in the finals where a big bonus will be paid to the Bulls on the Border Champion. Along the way, riders are accumulating points in the CBR World Standings. The Bulls on the Border is the second event on the Road to Cheyenne Tour, so winning here will give the champion an early leg up in the standings and momentum for the rest of the season, which concludes next July at Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days where the world champion will be determined. Tickets for the Don Johnson Ram CBR Bulls on the Border Bull Bash can be purchased at www. di r t roadt ickets.com. There is a variety of ticketing options available starting with reserved seats at $20 pre-sale. Fans will want to come early and join riders at the Kick Off Party at Winks Saloon on Friday the 13th featuring Texas Music artists Miller Row live at 9 p.m. More information can be found at www. cbrbull.com or by calling 903-576-5963.
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6 • SEPTEMBER 4, 2013 • LOS FRESNOS NEWS
Los Fresnos Area Chamber of Commerce Holds Luncheon The Los Fresnos Area Chamber of Commerce met for their luncheon on Tuesday, August 27 at Arnies’ Winghouse. Mrs. Badeaux welcomed guests and the following new members: Los Fresnos Fitness Center, Little Caesars and Directory Publishing Corporation, Sandra Roberts of Rodeo Dental , Noemi Escalante of Wells Fargo. She also announced the relocation of Easy to Go Tacos, Team Graphics and The Flower Gallery. Rev. Feliberto Pereira from Southwest Good Samaritan Ministries introduced his guest, Reynaldo Segura from Cuba. Tony Lopez of Lone Star Bank introduced himself as a guest. New members announced included: Los Fresnos Fitness Center, Little Caesars and Direc-
tory Publishing Corporation. The program this month was given by the Members themselves. The floor was opened for discussion and ideas on how to improve business and on ways that The Chamber can better serve its members. Sandra Roberts of Rodeo Dental passed out toothbrushes and floss to all those present. She talked about the growth in The Valley and how businesses needed to support each other and their community. Mark Milum, Los Fresnos City Manager, spoke about growth in Los Fresnos. New businesses will be McDonalds, Wal-Mart, Church’s Chicken and a new apartment complex. Sergio Rodriquez, representing Accion Texas, discussed how this non-
profit organization provides tools needed to grow a small business: credit and training. Anyone interested in assistance or wanting more information can contact the organization on the web at www.acciontexas.org or by calling 1-888-215-2373. Jennifer Lozano, public relations, presented the group with an advertisement being sponsored by The Chamber in The Los Fresnos News. The advertisement will be to encourage people to shop locally in Los Fresnos. Each advertisement will run once a month at a cost of $20.00 a month with a different business profile rotating each month into the featured spot. She will be contacting businesses personally and offering them an opportunity to purchase an advertisement.
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Los Fresnos Chamber members enjoy their luncheon at Arnie’s Winghouse. Photo: Nereses “Neno” Kechkarian. Mrs. Badeaux pre- office. The new Office sented members with the Manager is Regina Taychanges in The Chamber lor. She will be taking care of the running of the office itself thereby enabling Mrs. Badeaux and Jennifer Lozano to visit with each of the present members to discuss how The Chamber can improve services to its members and also they will be recruiting new members. The following new Chamber Board Directors were announced, Joe Aquilar, Cynthia Sellers and Val Champion. Upcoming events, which are listed on the website, were discussed. The next event will be Octoberfest on October 31, 2013 at Memorial
Park. Mrs. Badeaux reminded everyone of the start of the Los Fresnos football season and the girls’ volleyball season. Drawing for the disaster fund gifts was held. Gifts were provided by, Pana Scott, Regina Taylor, Feliberto Pereira, Carmen Amaya of Wells Fargo Bank, Amalia Saldivar of The Flower Gallery, Barbara Collum, Diana Salazar of First Community Bank, Carlota Narvaez and O’Reilly Auto Parts. Mrs. Badeaux announced that the next meeting will be held at the new Judge Luis Romero Annex Building.
Upcoming events in the area include: CBR (Championship Bull Riding) event September 14, Octoberfest, Christmas Parade December 14, Elvis Festival January 11&12, PRCA Rodeo January 31-February 2, and Miss Los Fresnos Pageant April 5.
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