FEATURE STORY

Your Community Newspaper, Serving the Heart of the Rio Grande Valley

WEEK OF AUGUST 26, 2015 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Classified ............... pg. 5Cricket’s Corner...... pg. 5

www.laferianews.net

Rudy Garza Funerals, Inc.

La FeRIa317 S. MaIn

(956) 797-3122800-425-8202

Family Owned and Operated by

The Rudy Garza Family

Packages starting at $2995 with casket

Our Family Serving your Family

VOLUME 92 NUMBER 35

page 7

► CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

956-565-9222WHERE TOGETHER

We Stay Connected

Page 4

Page 2

Page 8

Javier Trevino D.D.S.

• Digital X Rays• Dentures

• TeethWhitening

Welcoming New Patients Dentistry for all Members of the Family

100 S. Main Street La Feria, TexasPh: (956)797-4444

Now Open Monday - Saturday

• Crowns• Bridges

Call for an Appointment Today!

Formerly known as HATCU

Same great quality service!

Great Loan RatesLocal Decisions

Community Involvement

This Credit Union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration.

(956) 423-5792www.rgvcu.coop

Formerly known as HATCU

Same great quality service!

Great Loan RatesLocal Decisions

Community Involvement

This Credit Union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration.

(956) 423-5792www.rgvcu.coop

Formerly known as HATCU

Same great quality service!

Great Loan RatesLocal Decisions

Community Involvement

This Credit Union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration.

(956) 423-5792www.rgvcu.coop

Member FDIC

The only Community Bankwith locations in

Cameron, Hidalgoand Willacy Counties

(956) 365-1000 harlingenmedicalcenter.com5501 S. Expressway 77 Harlingen, TX

Consul Quilantan Arenas Celebrates Diez y Seis de Septiembre in Harlingen

2015 Lions Varsity Football Team

The La Feria School System

HaRLInGen, Texas – In celebration of Mexico’s Independence Day, the City of Harlingen is hosting t he a n nu a l “ Mex ica n I n d e p e n d e n c e D a y Celebration,” an evening f i l led with music and pageantry of the Mexican culture from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2015, at the Harlingen Municipal auditorium, 1204 Fair Park Blvd., Harlingen, Texas.

The public is welcome to attend and there is no admission fee. The event will conclude when Consul of Me x ic o , M i n i s t r o R o d o l f o Q u i l a n t á n arenas, will initiate the traditional “el Grito De Delores” ceremony, “The Shout for Independence,” representing one of the most iconic Mexican civic celebrations. It recalls the moment in which Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a parish priest in the Village

of Dolores, rang the bell of the parish on the morning of September 16, 1810, and called Mexicans to rise against the Spanish crown and fight for independence.

“This year, Mexico, friends of Mexico and all Mexicans around the world commemorate the 204th anniversary of the most important date in Mexico’s history – its birth as an independent nation,” Consul Quilantán arenas said.

“ I lo ok fo r wa rd t o continuing our tradition of celebrating Diez y Seis de Septiembre in Harlingen,” Mayor Ch r i s Boswel l said. “This event is a great opportunity for our community to recognize the importance of our nation’s relationship with Mexico and our bi-cultural heritage here along the border.”

For more information, please contact the Harlingen Convention and Visitors Bureau at (956) 423-5440.

Folkoric dancers will be part of the entertainment during the annual celebration of Mexican independence ceremony planned at the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium, 1204 Fair Park Blvd., from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2015. The “Diez y Seis de Septiembre” holiday recognizes the beginning of Mexico’s war for independence in 1810 and pays tribute to the nation’s cultural achievements. Photo: Special to LFn.

DPS Enhances Patrols for Labor Day Enforcement PeriodWeSLaCO – The Texas

Department of Public Safety (DPS) is increasing DWI patrols aug. 21 – Sept. 7, which includes the Labor Day holiday weekend. During this period, DPS troopers will focus DWI patrols in high-risk locations at times when alcohol-related crashes are most frequent.

“Impaired drivers who take to the roadways put other t ravelers in har m’s way, and these increased patrols during the Labor Day holiday are designed to save lives by getting these dangerous drivers off the road,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “The Department urges all drivers to

do their part to keep our road and highways safe by obeying traffic laws and not drinking and driving.”

The increased patrols that target impaired driving are funded through a grant from the Texas Depar tment of Transportation (TxDOT).

DPS offers the following tips for safe travel during the Labor Day holiday:• Don’t d r ink and dr ive.

Designate a driver or take a cab.

• el iminate dist ract ions, including the usage of mobile devices.

• Buckle up everyone in the vehicle – it’s the law.

• Slow down – especially in bad weather, construction areas and heavy traffic.

• Slow down or move over for police, fire and eMS vehicles as well as tow trucks and

TxDOT vehicles stopped on the side of the road with emergency lights activated – it’s the law.

• Don’t drive fatigued.• Drive defensively, as holiday

travel may present additional challenges.

• Make sure your vehicle is properly maintained before your trip begins.

The Texas Department of Public Saftey will have an increased presense August 21st through September 7th targeting impaired drivers. Photo: Jason Spears/flickr.com

Two new reports show Texas leads the nation in producing wind energy – in locations such as the Green Mountain Energy Wind Farm (pictured) near Fluvanna. The reports found the Lone Star State produces more than twice the output of California, the next-highest state. Photo: Leaflet/Wikimedia Commons.

by Eric Galatas/TNS

Texas Leads Nation in Wind Power

aUSTIn, Texas - Texas leads the nation in total output of wind energy, according to two new reports from the federal Department of energy.

The Lone Star State has installed more than 14,000 megawatts of power - more than twice as much as California, the next-highest state. The studies also show Texas has more wind capacity than all but five countries worldwide.

Luke Metzger, director of environment Texas, said wind energy is not only

good for the environment but also good for business.

“But also potentially export that clean power to other states that are looking for ways to reduce their carbon emissions as well,” he said, “and really could help position Texas as an exporter of wind power.”

according to the energy Department, the continued growth in wind power solidifies the United States as a global leader in the sector. The reports conclude that with increased output, growing demand and the

lowest pr ice points the nation has ever seen, the domest ic wind-energy market remains strong.

Metzger said Texas is not only number one in wind energy, but the Lone Star State also leads the nation in climate pollution. Wind power is a key component of t he env i ron ment a l P r o t e c t i o n a g e n c y ’s recently announced Clean Power Plan to reduce carbon emissions. Gov. Greg abbott and other state leaders have

City Parks Program a Winner forLa Feria

“Something for Everybody”

Report: New Overtime Rule

Would Help Texas Women, Families

Basic Ingredients Shine in This Old-Fashioned Banana Cake

Sharing Hometown Recipes, Cooking Tips and Coupons

It’s hard to imagine not falling passionately in love with Audra LeNormand’s moist,

may need to adjust the quantity. But to me, the

thousands more from home cooks nationwide at: www.justapinch.com/familybananacake

pinch”...

www.justapinch.com/familybananacake

What You NeedCAKE2 sticks butter2 c sugar4 eggs1 c milk3 c ßour3 tsp baking powder1 tsp Mexican vanilla

SYRUP2 1/2 c sugar1 c water1 lemon juiced12 bananas sliced

Directions¥ Preheat over to 350 F.¥ Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs; mix well. Add milk; mix well.

Banana Cake

¥ Add ßour and baking powder; mix well. Finally, add Mexican vanilla; mix well.¥ Grease and ßour two 9-inch round cake pans.¥ Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool on wire racks.¥ While cake is baking, combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan.¥ Heat until syrupy, then add lemon; allow to cool.¥ Place one cake on a cake platter and prick holes in it with a fork.¥ Place half of the sliced bananas on the 1st layer and pour 1/2 of syrup over the bananas and cake.¥ Place 2nd cake layer on top of the 1st. Prick holes, layer bananas, then use the last of the syrup.¥ Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

“This recipe is over 100

years old!”

By Janet Tharpe

- Janet

Brought to you by American Hometown Media

Audra LeNormand Liberty, TX

(pop. 8,397)

Submitted by: Audra LeNormand, Liberty, TX (pop. 8,397)

Queen City Services

546 South Illinois ♦ Mercedes, Texas 78570

Quality Linens & Uniform Rental

Quality Linens & Uniforms

1-888-955-0666 956-565-0666 Fax:956-565-6865

1st United Methodist Church

Pastor Harold Dailey, 797-1393

331 S. Main St., La Feria, Sunday School 10am,

Traditional Worship Service 9am, Contemporary Service 11am,

UM Youth 5pm

International Worship Center

Bishop Ronaldo Ortiz 956-797-1204

116 W. Seventh St., La FeriaServices Sunday (English) 9:30am

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

Worship.

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.

Iglesia Oracion en Su Presencia

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

10:30am Service, 5pm 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

9:00 AMPastor: Carole Lahti

(956) 279-3407

Casa de Esperanza Apos-

tolic Church416 W. Spruce La Feria

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

Daniel Martinez - Pastor

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

Jerry Johnson, Interim Pastor797-1214

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

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 Cer-vantes, 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 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

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 HopePresbyterian Church

Richard J. Hartsfi eld, Pastor208 West Central Ave, La Feria,TX, 423-0348 Sunday Services 10 amCommunion 1st Sunday

Cowboy Church11235 Swift Ln. Santa Rosa, Tex.

Service at 11:00am Sunday6:30pm pm Monday

956-975-6144 www.westernoutreach.org

St. Paul Lutheran Church

Pastor Nathan WendorfSundays 8:00AM (Traditional)

HC fi rst, third & fi fth10:30AM (Contemporary)HC second, fourth & fi fth

(956) 423-3924602 Morgan Blvd.

Harlingen, TX 78550church@saintpaulharlingen.

com

Templo GetsemaniPastor Julio y Claudia Mendoza

Phone (956) 589-501611418 Fifth St. La Feria

Servicios: Tuesday & Thursday 7pm

Friday Pray at 7pm Sunday Bible Study at 10am

& 6pm

The Country VetJohn G. Montalbano, DVMA Large & Small Animal Practice

Licensed Veterinarian

Harlingen, Tx 78552956.423.BARK(2275)

JohnMontalbano@msn.com

Automotive • Agricultural • Hydraulic • Machine Shop

Bill BuntonAUTO SUPPLY & MACHINE SHOP

Serving the Valley for Three Generations!

1101 W. Bus. 83 • Mercedes, TX • (956) 565-2473 • sales@buntonauto.com

Need a hose? Can’t find it? Call us today, we can make itfor you!

Need a hose? Can’t find it? Call us today, we can make itfor you!

.

YOU’RE GETTING NEW NEIGHBORSOR HADN’T YOU HEARD?

Government officials are required to publish their intentions in the newspaper – including their intent to build a facility down the

street that you might not want. But that could change.

Some politicians want to bury public notices on little seen, rarely visited government websites. Don’t let government put you in the

dark. Public notices should be published by the newspaper.

If it is not in the newspaper, you won’t know about it.

TexSCAN Week of August 23, 2015

REAL ESTATE4.1 ACRES north of Kerrville, paved roads, electricity, live oak trees, Harper schools, $790 down, $337/month, (9.9%, 20 years) 1-800-876-9720 or www.ranchenterprisesltd.comLOOKING TO SELL land? Reach over 2-million readers for one low price in the Texas Statewide Advertising Network. Contact this newspaper or call 1-800-749-4793

DRIVERSDRIVER TRAINEES - PAID CDL TRAINING! Stevens Transport will cover all costs! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Earn $800 per week! Local CDL Training! 1-888-589-9677 or drive4stevens.com

DRIVERS - NO EXPERIENCE? Some or LOTS of experience? Let’s Talk! No matter what stage in your career, its time, call Central Refridgerated Home. 1-844-945-3509 or www.CentralTruckDrivingJobs.com

MEDICAL SUPPLIESSAFE STEP WALK-IN Tub. Alert for Seniors.Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less than 4 Inch Step-In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors. American Made. Installation Included. Call 1-800-606-8052 for $750 Off.GOT KNEE PAIN? Back Pain? Shoulder Pain? Get a pain-relieving brace - little or NO cost to you. Medicare Patients Call Health Hotline Now! 1-800-518-0173

TRAINING/SCHOOLAIRLINE CAREERS begin here - Get started training as FAA certifi ed Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Aviation Institute of Maintenance. 1-800-475-4102.

Extend your advertising reach with TexSCAN, your Statewide Classifi ed Ad Network.

NOTICE: While most advertisers are reputable, we cannot guarantee products or services advertised. We urge readers to use caution and when in doubt, contact the Texas Attorney General at 1-800-621-0508 or the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-FTC-HELP. The FTC web site is www.ftc.gov/bizop

Run Your Ad In TexSCAN!

To Order: Call this Newspaperdirect, or call Texas Press Service

at 1-800-749-4793 Today!

Statewide Ad ..................$550288 Newspapers, 844,050 Circulation

North Region Only ......$25095 Newspapers, 297,505 Circulation

South Region Only .....$250101 Newspapers, 366,627 Circulation

West Region Only .......$25092 Newspapers, 205,950 Circulation

may occur 30 to 50 years after ex-posure to asbestos. Many work-ers were exposed from the 1940s through the 1970s. Industrial and construction workers, along with their families (second hand expo-sure) are among those at risk for mesothelioma, lung cancer or gas-tro cancer (throat, stomach, colon). Call us for professional insight.

Mesothelioma EXPERIENCE COUNTSLawyers with more

than 100 years combined expertise.

1-800-460-0606www.Asbestos Law.com

Ryan A. Krebs, M.D., J.D.Doctor-Lawyer in Full-time Law Practice

Richard A. Dodd, L.C.Timothy R. Cappolino, P.C.

Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

NO FEE FOR FIRST VISITOFFICES IN HOUSTON/CONROE, TEMPLE AND AUSTIN,

PRINCIPAL OFFICE IN CAMERON

CITY OF LA FERIA REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

FOR DELINQUENT AD VALOREM TAX COLLECTIONS

The City of La Feria is seeking to enter into a contract with a competent Law firm with experience and verifiable history of delinquent tax collection and appropriate license to practice in the State of Texas. The chosen firm will assist the City in delinquent collections as authorized under Sections 6.30 and 33.07 of the Property Tax Code.

The City of La Feria is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to attain goals for Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u) as amended. A copy of the qualification package can be obtained by contacting the address below.

Please submit seven (7) copies of your proposal to: Sunny K. Philip, City Manager

La Feria City Hall 115 E. Commercial Ave. La Feria, Texas 78559

Contact information: skphilip@cityoflaferia.com(956) 797-2261

Deadline for Submission Extended 2:00 P.M., September 1, 2015

August 21, 2015

TTHMMandatory Public Notification Language

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has notified the CITY OF LA FERIA TX0310003 that the drinking water being supplied to customers had exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for total trihalomethanes. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) has established the MCL for total trihalomethanes to be 0.080 milligrams per liter (mg/L) based on locational running annual average (LRAA), and has determined that it is a health concern at levels above the MCL. Analysis of drinking water in your community for total trihalomethanes indicates a compliance value in quarter two 2015 of 0.086 mg/L for DBP2-02 and 0.094 mg/L for DBP2-01.

Trihalomethanes are a group of volatile organic compounds that are formed when chlorine, added to the water during the treatment process for disinfection, reacts with naturally-occurring organic matter in the water.

Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidney, or central nervous systems, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

You do not need to use an alternative water supply. However, if you have health concerns, you may want to talk to your doctor to get more information about how this may affect you.

We are taking the following actions to address this issue: The City’s distribution system is still under construction. New water lines have been added to adjacent areas of the City’s distribution water system. A new ultra violet (UV) disinfection system is under construction at the La Feria Water Treatment Plant for purposes of controlling/reducing the TTHM’s levels as per TCEQ Mandatory Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) standards.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may contact Heriberto Ureste at 956-797-2261.