la feria news, may 28, 2014

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LA FERIA HIGH SCHOOL

Awards &

Scholarship Night6 p.m. – 7p.m.

Monday, June 2,2014(LFHS Gym)

GraduationDates

W.B. Green Jr.High School

6:00 p.m.Thursday, June 5,2014

(LFHS Gym)

La FeriaHigh School

7:30 p.m.Friday, June 6,2014

(Lion’s Stadium)

New Commissioners Sworn-inFull House Crowd Celebrates New Leadership for La Feria

City of La Feria Mayor Victor Gonzalez, Jr. cuts the celebration cake as newly seated commissioners (l-r) Commissioners Julian Guevara, Jr., Olga Maldonado and Esmeralda Lozano look on MBWright/LFN Photo

The new commissioners take their seats for the first time along with veterans, Commissioners John Betancourt and John Hernandez

A nice size crowd of friends and supporters attended the commission meeting held recently to canvass the election votes and swear-in the new candidates

Appetizers and cake were served at a reception held at the La Feria Fire Station

after the votes were can-vassed, three new commis-sioners took their seats on the La Feria City Commis-sion at a special meeting held Tuesday, May 20.

as they stepped down from their positions on the council, Lori Weaver and angelica Baldivia wished the best to the new council-men and thanked the com-munity for their support throughout the last eight years of their tenure.

“I have always enjoyed working with my school and city through the years. I have watched the city grow from 4000 to over 8000. God bless you all,” added Baldivia.

Replacing those commis-sioners and filling an open spot on the council are, Olga Hinojosa Maldonado in Po-sition 3; Julian Guevara, Jr in Position 4 and esmeralda Lozano will sit in Position 5. Position 4 was vacant after Victor Gonzalez, Jr. made a successful bid for mayor when the previous mayor Steve Brewer left the office to unsuccessfully run for county commissioner.

The elected candidates

were heavily endorsed by the mayor.

“I want to thank the out-ging commissioners for their dedication to the com-munity,” commented Mayor Gonzalez.

Mercedes Judge Juan R. alvarez officiated for the

swearing-in ceremony for Commissioner Maldonado and Lozano. Commissioner Guevara was sworn-in by longtime Judge arturo Sa-las.

as soon as the new candi-dates took their seats on the council for the first time, the

meeting was adjourned to a reception in the La Feria Fire Station meeting hall.

Guests were greeted with a table loaded with food and a large cake.

addressing the crowd, the mayor asked that ev-eryone work together and move on.

also speaking to the guests and supporters, Com-missioner Guevara thanked his supporters and the May-or for a great campaign. He also told the group how he

has enjoyed working with the two other new commis-sioners.

“I want to thank you all for your support,” Com-missioner Maldonado told the reception attendees and Commissioner Lozano add-ed, “the work starts now, keep us in your prayers.”

The next meeting of the La Feria City Commission will be Tuesday, May 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the commission meeting room located at 115 e. Commercial avenue.

by MB Wright,LFN Editor

Judge Arturo Salas visits with Chamber of Commerce members Robbie Zapata and Reva Ayala

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Correction to LFN School Board story from May 21 edition

High School Roof Repairs Estimatedto Run Near $1.2-1.5 Million

Editor’s note: The La Feria News wants to apologize for errors made in a story written by Shawn Munguia about this topic that appeared in the May 21 edition of the newspaper. The monetary figures were not correct. Again,

our sincere apologies for any inconvenience these errors and typos have caused. If you have any questions or concerns, please give me a call or

e-mail- Thank you, Mary Beth Wright, LFN Editor [email protected] La Feria High School administrators and board members met recently to again

discuss possible solutions for the troublesome roof at the high school facility.Fulcrum and Associates presented an update to the board on the roof project.

The firm has completed drawings and specifications in anticipation of general contractors submitting proposals on this extensive project. Interested contrac-tors had a voluntary walkthrough of the work on May 16 and proposals were due on May 23. The board will approve a contractor for the high school roof project on May 29.

According to estimates, the roof reconstruction could cost up to $1.5 mil-lion.

Editor’s note: At the same meeting, the same reporter quoted a parent who spoke during the Open Forum. The parent felt she was misquoted, so I am printing her talk that she said was read verbatim. Again, our apologies, as

we always try to be fair and accurate with our reporting. Thank you, Mary Beth Wright, LFN Editor [email protected]

“Good evening.Thank you for this opportunity to address the Board and District Administra-

tors. My name is Candace Guillen. I am a La Feria High School graduate and I currently have a sophomore enrolled at La Feria High.

I am here this evening to request an amendment to the District’s mandate- requiring 125 hours of community service to graduate from La Feria High School.

According to TASB, the Board is to be (I quote) “the guardians of the public trust and, through the policies they make, are ultimately responsible for the success or failure of local public education. The Board serves as the advocate for EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE for the community’s youth and puts those interests first.” (end quote) The above named mandate does not promote EDU-CATIONAL EXCELLENCE.

Community service is to be praised! I agree that the District should encourage students to become more involved in their community & should be recognized for it. However, community service does not get our students into colleges & universities GPA’s do!, RANKINGS do!, SAT/ACT scores do!

I suggest that the Mandate be dissolved and that recognition levels be in place for those who do participate in community service. Recognition could be a certificate for up to50 hours of service, a lapel pin for up to100 hours, and a graduation chord for those exceeding 100 hours.

Should the district want to place mandates for graduation then consider TU-TORING....for students exhibiting low daily work grades, low quiz/exam grades, low STAAR scores. This would benefit them towards reaching EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE. What other benefits will tutoring impose? higher GPA’s, higher RANKINGS, higher SAT/ACT scores, higher STAAR scores, and an elevated District academic rating.

After 10 years away from La Feria, I returned to raise my child in a district with a history of EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE and I expect that she gradu-ate from a district that strives to achieve that.

May God guide you as guardians of our student’s education!Thank you again for your time and attention!”

-Candace Guillen

With strong support from both sides of the fence on this issue of mandatory com-munity service hours for LFHS graduates, board members tabled the issue and decided to bring it back on the July board meeting agenda to discuss in depth. -MBW

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Summer Safari is the perfect place for your little one! Each day includes fun-filled activities such as puppet shows, games, stories, crafts, sing-a-longs and tours.

Children will have the opportunity to explore our Zoo in a fun, hands-on and exciting way. Each child will receive a certificate of completion, rewards and mementos for partici-pating.

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Think about this:“The difference between ordinary and

extraordinary is that little ‘extra.’”

“Whatever your hand finds to do, verily, do it with all your might, for there is no activity or planning

or wisdom in the grave where you are going.”Ecclesiastes 9:10

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Traditional Worship Service 9am, Contemporary Service 11am,

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International Worship Center

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Domingo (Espanol) 11am, Miercoles 7pm

Interdenominational Worship Extreme Youth Sat. 6 pm

First Baptist Church of Santa RosaPastor Harold Parker

956-636-1603 118 Jesus R. Cruz, Santa Rosa

Sunday Services 9:30am Bible Study, 10:30am Morning

Worship, 7pm Wednesday Evening

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Apostolic Faith Tabernacle

Pastor Ramon Zarate 357-6384

621 South Main, La Feria Sunday School 10am

Sunday Worship 4pm, Wed. Evening 7:30pm.

All services are bilingual.

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Missionary Church,Inc.

Pastors Frank & Janie Gonzalez 797-0044 4th Street, La Feria,TX

Sunday 10am & 6pm, Monday 7 pm Prayer Service,

Wednesday 7 pm, Friday 7 pm.

Church of ChristMinister Gene Head

797-9890912 N. Parker Rd., La Feria,

Wednesday 6pm Bible Study, Sunday 9:30am Bible Study,

10:30am Service, 6pm Evening Service Los Domingos: 12:00

Medio Dia y 7:00pm Los Jueves: 7:00 pm Estudio De Biblia

Faith Church of Christian & Mission-ary Alliance Church

Pastor Oscar Loredo 797-1739

125 W. First St., La Feria,Tx Bilingual Ministry Sunday 10am Sunday School, 11am Worship, Wednesday 7 pm Bible Study,

Friday 7 pm Prayer.

Santa Rosa United Methodist Church

408 Main Street (Hwy. 107/506)Santa Rosa, across from High

School Sunday Coffee and Fellowship 9:30 AM Worship10

AM (Communion fi rst Sunday)Wednesday Prayer Service

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965-639-4301 Bilingual Services Sunday at 1:00pm

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St. Mary’s Catholic Church

FR. Edouard Atangana, 956-636-1211

101 San Antonio Ave., Santa Rosa Saturday Mass 5pm Bilingual, Sunday Mass 8am Spanish,

10am English.

First Baptist Church of La Feria

Pastor: Samuel W. Thomas797-1214

Main St. & Magnolia, La Feria Wednesday 6:30pm Youth Bible

Study & Mission Friends, 7 pm Eve-ning 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.

Hope in the Word Church

Pastors Jose & Bertha Belmares797-3621,

28354 S. Bixby Rd., La FeriaServices Friday 6pm, Sunday

10am. All services are Bilingual, English & Spanish.

Primera IglesiaBautista956-797-1740

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9:45am Sunday School, 10:45am Worship Service, 5:00pm WMU,

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Pastor Samuel y Magda Cer-vantes, Phone (956) 536-2215 2803 W. Exp. 83 Suite A. La

Feria Sunday Service 10am Bible Study, 11am Worship Service,

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St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

Fr. Rodolfo Franco797-2666, offi ce: 502 S. Canal

church: 500 South Canal St., La Feria, Saturday Mass 5:30pm,

Sunday Mass 8am Spanish, 10am English, 12pm Bilingual.

Christ In Our Midst Missionary ChurchPastor: Rev. Daniel Carrizalez

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Sunday Worship - 11:00 a.m., Wednesday Service - 7:00 p.m.,

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New HopePresbyterian Church

Mary Breden, Interim Pastor208 West Central Ave, La Feria,TX, 423-0348 Sunday Services 10 amCommunion 1st Sunday

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“One of the best defenses against the destructive – and potentially deadly – power of a hurricane or tropical storm is early and adequate preparation, and Texans should start taking precau-tions now for the 2014 hur-ricane season,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “Although residents living along the Texas coast are the most vulnerable, storms can disrupt and endanger the lives of residents throughout the state.”

All Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coastal areas are subject to hurricanes or tropical storms. Because the strongest winds in a hurricane are not located precisely at the center, it is possible for a storm to affect conditions over land even if landfall does not occur.

Hurricanes can cause cat-astrophic damage to coast-lines and areas several hun-dred miles inland, and winds can exceed 155 miles per hour. In addition, hurricanes and tropical storms can also spawn tornadoes, create storm surges along the coast and cause extensive damage from flooding.

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AUSTIN — With 88 percent of Texas Highways magazine readers planning to drive to their summer vacation destinations and events this year, the Texas Department of Transportation reminds motorists to stay alert and well-rested as they travel.

“Family road trips are a great way to make memories, but driving long distances on our busy roadways requires focus and responsibility,” said John Barton, TxDOT deputy executive director. “We remind drivers to pull over and stretch, minimize distractions, buckle up everyone in the car and always obey all traffic laws. Don’t wreck your summer vacation.”

Across the state, TxDOT operates 12 Travel Information Centers where visitors can rest, get directions and stretch their legs. The centers are

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TxDOT reminds drivers also to carefully inspect their cars before hitting the road this summer. Simple steps such as checking your tire pressure and getting your car tuned up on schedule can reduce tailpipe emissions, improve fuel economy and save money at the pump. Proper vehicle maintenance also helps prevent your vehicle from breaking down and leaving you stranded on the side of the road. For more tips on keeping the air clean and saving money on gas, visit the Drive Clean Across Texas website here or at drivecleanacrosstexas.org.

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This is the first year for boys and girls golf at W.B. Green and the students had been working hard the past few months looking forward to this tournament. Myah Salas led the girls team placing 5th over all and Joshua Ruedas and Jordan Caballero placed in the top 10 for the boys.

This was a great opportunity for the students to see what competition will be like when they get to high school said Coach Briones. Many of the students plan to continue to play when they get to high school.

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City of La Feria Advertisement and Invitation for Bids

The City of La Feria will receive bids for Unit 2 Drainage Improvements - North of Tio Cano area to Santa Rosa until Thursday, June 5, 2014 at 115 E. Commercial Ave., La Feria, Texas (City Hall). The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at 115 E. Commercial Ave., La Feria, Texas (City Hall).Bids are invited for several items and quantities of work as follows:1. Crossing of the La Feria Irrigation District Main Canal including but not limited to Coffer Dams for drain ditch and canal, by-passing of drainage as required, open cutting La Feria Main Canal & installing on a gravel bed as required a 128 foot long 54 inch reinforced concrete rubber gasket joint drain pipe line, installing two 6 inch thick reinforced concrete canastas and site clean-up.2. High Canal Road Crossing includes but is not limited to temporary Coffer Dam and by-passing of drain-age flow as required, salvaging existing 78 inch drain pipe installing by open cut72 feet of 54 inch reinforced concrete rubber gasket joint pipe on a gravel bed as required, installing two 6 inch thick reinforced concrete canastas, and repair of High Canal Road.3. Field Road Crossing includes but is not limited to temporary Coffer Dams and by-passing of drainage flow as required, salvaging existing 24 inch culvert pipe, installing by open cut 48 feet of 48 inch reinforced concrete rubber gasket joint drains pipe on gravel bedding as required, two 6 inch thick reinforced concrete canastas, and repair of Field Road.4. Regrading and reshaping of approximately 8,440 feet of the existing drain ditch removing approximately 16,263 cubic yards of soil.5. Preparing a storm water pollution prevention plan for approval including filing a permit.6. Preparing a Traffic Control plan for approval by the Engineer7. Brush Disposal Bid/Contract Documents, including Drawings and Technical Specifications are on file at SWG Engineering, LLC, 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 within 10 days following the bid opening.

A bid bond in the amount of five percent 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.

A pre-bid conference will be held at the City of La Feria City Hall on Thursday, May 29, 2014, at 2:00 PM.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 (Davis-Bacon and Related Acts) wage rate, 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 re-viewing the bids and investigating the bidders’ qualifications prior to the contract award. 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 bid advertisement.

Approved: 5/15/2014 Sunny K. Philip, City Manager All contractors/subcontractors that are debarred, suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for partici-pation in federal assistance programs may not undertake any activity in part or in full under this project.

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Bike Raffle

The Mercedes Lions Club will raffle a bike in August to raise money to provide eyeglasses for students in

the Mercedes school district referred to them by the school nurses. The

red 18-speed, 26 inch mountain bike can be seen at Bill Bunton Auto Supply, and tickets can be obtained there as well as from any member of Mercedes Lions Club for a five dollar

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Desáyuno Y Comida Gratis para ninos y jóvenes 18 años y menor.Niños de la Comunidad (18 años y menor) 2014Lugar: W.B. Green Jr High Cafetería (9 de junio – 27 de julio)

Desáyuno: 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. (lunes – viernes) Comida: 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (lunes - viernes)

Lugar: Noemi Dominguez Elementary Cafeteria (9 –27 de junio) 1 – 10 de julio (cerrado el 4 de Julio) Desáyuno: 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. (lunes – viernes) Desayuno: 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. lunes – juevesComida: 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (lunes - viernes) Comida: 11:00 a.m. – 11:30a.m. lunes –jueves

Lugar: Sam Houston Cafeteria (9 de junio – 2 de julio)Desáyuno: 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. (lunes – viernes)Comida: 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. (lunes - viernes)

Alumnos acudiendo a la academia de verano o programa de recreacion: Estarémos ofreciendo Desáyuno y Comida. El coordinador del programa de verano anunciará el horario. l Fecha y horario es subjeto a cambios si es necesario. l El primer platillo es gratuito. l Para mas informacion, llame al: 956-797-8570

The U.S Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_fil-ing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 In-dependence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at [email protected]. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Revised 5/15/14

La Feria Independent School District

SUMMER SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE MEAL SCHEDULECommunity Children (age 18 and younger) 2014 Place: W.B Green Junior High CafeteriaDates: June 9 – June 27, 2014 Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. (Monday – Friday) Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:00 (Monday – Thursday) Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Monday – Friday) Lunch: 11:00 – 11:30 (Monday – Thursday)

Place: Noemi Dominguez Elementary Cafeteria: Dates: June 9– June 27, 2014 July 1 – 10, 2014 (closed July 4, 2014)Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. (Monday – Friday) Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:00 (Monday – Thursday)Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Monday – Friday) Lunch: 11:00 – 11:30 (Monday – Thursday)

Place: Sam Houston Cafeteria Dates: June 9 – July 2, 2014 Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. (Monday – Friday)Lunch: 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Monday – Friday)

Students Attending Summer Academic or Recreation Programs:Breakfast & Lunch meals will be provided. The school program coordinator will announce time schedule for the meals.l Dates and times schedule is subject to change if warranted.l All first meals are at no charge.l For more information call: Child Nutrition Services at 797-8570

The U.S Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and ap-plicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimi-nation Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. De-partment of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at [email protected]. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Revised: 5/15/2014

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Hello Everyone,

The City of La Feria will be hosting their 4th. Annual SMOKIN Heroes’ Bar BQ Cook Off on Friday, July 4th.

As the cook off chairperson, I’m in search for volunteer judges for the event. The judging times are listed below, should you or someone you know have a preferred time to donate, please let me know. The maximum time needed for judging is two to two & half hours. You may judge in more than one time frame.

9:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.

The perk for being a judge is that you will make new friends and enjoy lots of great tasting Bar BQ...!!

Criteria for being a judge: 1. Must LOVE GOOD BAR BQ2. Must be over 18 years of age3. You do not have to reside in the City of La Feria4. It can be someone you know or recommend5. Can not be an elected official for the city or county6. Can not be married to an elected official of the city or

county7. Can not be related or associated with any Cook Off Team

member8. Must be able and willing to commit to the two and a half

hours for judging9. DID I MENTION YOU HAVE TO LOVE BAR

BQ....!!!!

I look forward to hearing back from you, your friend or family members. With your help we’ll make this years Cook Off a great event.

SincerelyBen GuerreroBar BQ Cook Off [email protected]

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SUMMER Mini-Camps

‘CHEER’ CAMP Dates: June 9-13 Time: 8:30 am – 10:30 am Place: David Sanchez Elem Age: 4yrs & older Cost: $40 (includes t-shirt) Call (956) 797-8389 for more information.

GOLD STARS ‘DANCE’ CAMP Dates: June 16-20 Time: 9 am – 11 am Place: David Sanchez Elem Age: Kinder – 7th grade Cost: $40 (includes t-shirt)

Call (956) 797-8389 for more information.

T.A.A.F. SUMMER TRACK PROGRAM Dates: June 10-July 10 Practices: T/W/TH Place: LFHS–Lions Stadium Meets: Friday Age:6-18 Cost: $10 (includes t-shirt) Call (956) 797-8389 for more information. LION GOLF CAMP

Dates: Saturday, June 14 Time: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm Place: Aloe King Golf Course, Mercedes Age: 6-13 Cost: $20 per child, $15 each - 2 or more siblings (includes snack, lunch & t-shirt) Call (956) 797-8389 for more information.

SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM Dates: June 9-July 10 (Mon-Thur ONLY ) Time: 8 am – 1 pm Place: ages 6-8 – Noemi Dominguez Elem Gym

ages 9-11 – La Feria Recreation Center Gym ages 12-18 – W. B. Green Jr. High Gym

Age: 6-18 Cost: $30 per student (Cash or Money Orders ONLY )

Students will receive Breakfast & Lunch everyday

Optional Field Trips (Additional fees may be required) *Note: Students will be transported to other youth programs:

Cheerleading Camp, Gold Star Camp, & Summer Track Program.

REGISTRATION for Summer Recreation Program May 28 & 29 and June 4, 20144:00 pm – 6:00 pm

La Feria High School Gym Lobby CALL (956) 797-2261 for more information.

The City of La Feria & La Feria ISD 2014 Summer Youth Programs

SOCCER CAMPS Dates: the month of June Time: Morning and Evening Camps Place: Veterans Memorial Park/ Sports Complex Age: 4yrs & older Cost: TBD (includes t-shirt) Call (956) 797-2812 for more information.

Ballet Folklorico Camp Dates: Tuesdays- June 10th-July 28th Thursdays- July 17th & 24th Time: 2 pm – 4 pm Place: La Feria Recreation Center Theatre Room Age: 6-13 Cost: $50 Call (956) 797-2812 for more information.

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City of La FeriaPublic Notice

raBB roaD CLosing for street improvement

the City of La feria is in the proCess of making pav-ing improvements to raBB roaD from Business high-Way 83 north to expressWay 83 as part of the raBB roaD Drainage improvement projeCt. the start of ConstruCtion on this part of the projeCt is tuesDay, may 27, 2014.

We antiCipate that raBB roaD WiLL Be CLoseD to through traffiC from may 27 to miD or Late juLy 2014. hoWever, resiDents of the area WiLL have aCCess to their property. if you have any questions, pLease CaLL 956-797-2261.

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupation-al Safety and Health Administration has an-nounced the launch of its annual Campaign to Prevent Heat Illness in Outdoor Workers. For the fourth con-secutive year, OSHA’s campaign aims to raise awareness and educate workers and employers about the dangers of working in hot weather and provide resources and guidance to ad-dress these hazards. Workers at particular risk are those in out-door industries, such as agriculture, construc-tion, landscaping and transportation.

“Heat-related illness-es can be fatal, and em-ployers are responsible for keeping workers safe,” said U.S. Secre-tary of Labor Thomas E. Perez. “Employers

can take a few easy steps to save lives, in-cluding scheduling frequent water breaks, providing shade and al-lowing ample time to rest.”

Thousands of em-ployees become sick each year and many die from working in the heat. In 2012, there were 31 heat-related worker deaths and 4,120 heat-related worker illness-es. Labor-intensive activities in hot weath-er can raise body tem-peratures beyond the level that normally can be cooled by sweating. Heat illness initially may manifest as heat rash or heat cramps, but can quickly escalate to heat exhaustion and then heat stroke if sim-ple preventative mea-sures are not followed. Heat illness dispropor-tionately affects those who have not built up

a tolerance to heat (ac-climatization), and it is especially dangerous for new and temporary workers.

“Acclimatization is a physical change that the body undergoes to build tolerance to heat, and it is a critical part of pre-venting heat illnesses and fatalities,” said Dr. David Michaels, assis-tant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health. “Over the past three years, lack of acclimatization was the cause in 74 percent of heat-related citations issued. Employers have a responsibility to pro-vide workplaces that are safe from recog-nized hazards, includ-ing outdoor heat.”

Last year, OSHA is-sued 11 heat-related citations. In some of these cases, the em-ployer and staffing agency were cited be-

cause they involved temporary workers.

In preparation for the summer season, OSHA has developed heat ill-ness educational ma-terials in English and Spanish, as well as a curriculum to be used for workplace training,

also available in both English and Spanish. Additionally, a Web page provides informa-tion and resources on heat illness – including how to prevent it and what to do in case of an

emergency – for work-ers and employers. The page is available at: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/heatillness/in-dex.html.

OSHA also has re-leased a free application

Annual Campaign against heat-related illnesses launched‘Water. Rest. Shade.’ and acclimatization are critical in preventing heat illness and fatalities

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City of La FeriaJob Opportunity

The City of La Feria is currently accepting applications for the position of Street Department Mainte-nance Crew. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, have a valid Class “CDL” driver’s license, be bilingual in English and Spanish and have a high school diploma or GED. Must have experience in operating various light-to-medium motorized equipment such as dump trucks, backhoes, lawnmowers and tractors.

Benefits include: retirement program; vacation pay; sick leave pay; health insurance (100% City paid premium); life insurance (100% City paid premium); uniforms provided.

Applications can be picked up at La Feria City Hall or can be downloaded from the City of La Feria Web Site at: www.cityoflaferia.com

For additional information, call (956) 797-2261. The position is open until filled.

The City of La Feria has an adopted Section 3 Policy which 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”. A copy of this policy is available at City Hall during normal business hours.

The City of La Feria is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disabilities.

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for mobile devices that enables workers and supervisors to monitor the heat index at their work sites.

The app displays a risk level for workers based on the heat in-dex, as well as remind-ers about protective measures that should be taken at that risk level. Since its 2011 launch, more than 130,000 users have downloaded the app. Available for Android-based platforms and the iPhone, the app can be downloaded in English and Spanish by visit-ing: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/heatillness/heat_index/heat_app.html.

In developing its in-augural national cam-paign in 2011, federal OSHA worked closely with the California Oc-cupational Safety and Health Administration and adapted materials from that state’s suc-cessful campaign. Ad-ditionally, OSHA is partnering with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis-tration to incorporate worker safety precau-tions when heat alerts are issued across the nation. NOAA also will include pertinent work-er safety information on its heat watch Web page at http://www.no-aawatch.gov/themes/heat.php.

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It was a generally opti-mistic message about the river that the guests at the annual USIBWC Lower Rio Grande Citizens Forum heard from guest speakers on the program.

This year’s report was presented at the Texas A & M Research and Extention Center in Weslaco. The two main concerns of attendees and the staff were water con-trol in the lower Rio Grande Valley and the progress on the levee rehabilitation proj-ects before the arrival of the summer hurricane season.

Leslie Grijalva, Environ-mental Protection Special-ist, USIBWC Texas Clean Rivers Program, gave a reas-suring, but cautious analysis of the various troubles along the river from Falcon Dam to the mouth of the Rio Grande.

The speaker described what happens to the data continuously collected from the TCEQ (Texas Continu-ous Water Quality monitor-ing stations.) They feed information about industrial waste, bacteria, agricultural pollutants, municipal water discharges, surface water with its fecal matter, and mercury in fish. “We have all of that at tolerable limits, but added that the current data does not show increas-ing impairment in the lower stretches of the river.”

She next addressed the recent mysterious fish kill that occurred in the Rio Salado some 8 to 90 ki-lometers upstream on the Mexican side. “As of this date, the USIBWC has not received any adverse reports downstream--no colors,

odors or wildlife affected.” she said. “Based on that,” she continued, “there is no indication of any signifi-cant or immediate threat to Rio Grande residents. It is believed by many that the Mexican Pemex facility is responsible--but they deny it.”

The five-year Texas A & M report shows continued concern about chemical pollution by toluene and benzene, and the recent low oxygen count. “We still don’t know the reason, but we are wrestling with the problem.”

The program continued with a report by Ramon F. Navarro, Civil Engineer USIBWC about the Lower Rio Grande Valley Rehabil-itation Projects in Hidalgo and Cameron Counties. He defined the already finished levee construction projects and a few more that will be

completed in 2015.Navarro reported 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 finished by the end of this year, or by early 2015.

He added that the FEMA system does not own or op-erate the levee system, but regularly inspects to make sure that the levees are up to accreditation. The levee system must meet a 1% annual chance of a major flood.

The well-attended pro-gram concluded with ques-tions from the audience concerning their annual water woes--some that can only be resolved by more participation by the U.S Government and their Mexi-can counterparts. Arrange-ments are being made for the agenda and location of the next Valley meeting of the United States International Boundary and Water Com-mission. The public will be notified and invited.

Citizens Forum Hears the Latest on the River‘Progress, but Alerts

Remain in Place’

Courtesy Texas Parks & Wildlife

Texas A & M Research Center at Weslaco

Photo by Bill Keltner

Congratulations to the Class of 2014 and Staff from Santa Maria ISD Board of Trustees

Maria J. Chavez .. Superintendent of Schools

Mrs. Melissa Aleman ....... Board President

Mrs. Belinda Lugo ... Board Vice President

Mr. Noe Aleman ............... Board Secretary

Mr. Jose F. Gonzales .......... Board Member

Mr. Adolfo Hinojosa ............ Board Member

Mr. Leonardo Martinez ....... Board Member

Mr. Miguel Zavala ................ Board Member

SMHS 32 SENIORSIN CAREER PATHWAYS:

AlondraVillafuerte

Richard IsidroMorales

JosueHinojosa

IsaiGarcia

JoseCarreon Jr.

JoseTorres

MarioMontero

ArturoHinojosa, Jr.

ErnestoGarcia

VivianaCantu

Dinorah JaquelineTorres

Samantha ElizabethMolina

AislinnHinojosa

SusanaFuentes

Justin RyanCantu

Jose ManuelSaldivar

Citlalit SalinasMedeguin

DayanaHernandez

AileenFuentes

KarinaBeltran

VanessaRivera

BriannaLopez

GrasielaGutierrez

JessicaFlores

Joseph MatthewAleman

Jesus CandelarioRivera

JulieJimenez

AlanGonzalez

AlexanderChavez

CarlosAcosta

TSTC/UTPBdUAl ENROllMENT:

Dinorah Torres, Medical, 6 hrsKarina Beltran, Criminal Justice, 6 hrsJose Carreon Jr., Biomedical, 12 hrs

Susana Fuentes, Criminal Justice, 6 hrsAlan Gonzalez, Computer Science, 6 hrsSamantha Molina, Criminal Justice, 6 hrs

Vanessa Rivera, Medical, 12 hrsJose M. Saldivar, Engineering, 18 hrs

Alondra Villafuerte, Criminal Justice, 18 hrsJoseph Aleman, Human Science, 12 hrs

Viviana Cantu, Bilingual Education, 15 hrsArturo Hinojosa Jr., Engineering, 15 hrsCarlos Acosta, Criminal Justice, 18 hrs

Aislinn Hinojosa, Human Science, 18 hrsJosue Hinojosa, Human Science, 18 hrs

Marco Aleman, Kinesiology, 21 hrsStephanie Garcia, Business Marketing, 21 hrs

Mario Montero, Engineering, 24 hrsGrasiela Gutierrez, Dental Hygenist, 21 hrs

Stephanie Alondra Garcia

Salutatorian

MarcoAleman

Valedictorian

TSTC/UTPBDUAL ENRoLLMENT:32 Seniors Class of 2012100% College Accepted

37 Seniors Class of 2013100% College Accepted

32 SeniorsClass of 2014

100%College Accepted

“DREAM, BELIEVE, ACHIEVE...TOGETHER COUGARS FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE”CLASS OF 2014SANTA MARIA HIGH SCHOOL

Medical: 6Business Marketing: 1

Biology: 1Cosmetology: 1

Criminal Justice: 6Biomedical: 1

Human Science: 3

Engineering: 4Kinesiology: 1

Computer Science: 2Automotive: 2

Transportation: 1Bilingual Education: 1

Dental Hygiene: 2

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