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VOLUME 89 NUMBER 18 Commission Discusses Election Date Dilemma Look over options to move election date to November or purchase ballot machine At the city commission about $16,000. To lease elections to November. a discussion in a future rently being conceptual- ing for bids. The bid meeting Tuesday night the machine costs about For the city to also make meeting. ized. One idea brought opening will occur May (April 24th), the commis- $6,000. the change to November, The city commission forth is to the possibility 15th with a decision on sion discussed the pos- “We have a three year a resolution will need also authorized the sale of getting equipment that who is awarded the bid sibility of moving elec- term, so it is hard to line to be passed before De- of the house located on is handicapped acces- to hopefully be made by tion dates for the general up with other elections,” cember 2012. No action the property located on sible. June. The March 2012 Citizens Committee city election for the year Commissioner Victor was taken that night, and the corner of 4th and West On the library expan- fi nancial statements and Hears Update on 2013. Gonzalez noted. the city will have further Street that is to become sion project, the city has the minutes from the Texas Clean Rivers The county has changed The school board has discussion, get staff rec- the Northwest Park. As received permission from April 10th meeting were Program their election from May decided to change their ommendation, and make of now, drawings are cur- USDA to begin advertis- also approved. pg 7 to November, and due to a shortage of ballot ma- chines used for voting, Ground-Breaking Ceremony the city would be unable to use the ballot machine on certain election years. Held for Sunﬂ ower Estates To keep the elections STCHD brings 80-unit multi-family rental housing development to La Feria in May, the proposed solution is for the city to simply purchase their own ballot machine. The NaTIONaL Day other option is to move OF PRayER the elections to Novem- annual ber with the county. “If we do decide to buy La Feria Prayer the machine, we will also Ceremony need to make sure there is Thursday, someone in the area who May 3, 2012 knows how to service 9 a.m. them in case it needs re- LOCaTION: pair,” City Manager Sun- ny K. Phillip said. Flag Pole in Depending on other front of the elections going on, the Municipal ballot could include those Complex running in federal, state, Everyone is county, and then those welcome!! running for city elections. For the city to buy its own machine would cost LFN Photo by MBWright Shown in the photo are: (l-r) John Ftacek, LFISD Superintendent Dr. Nabor Cortez, Jr., Mayor Steve author and Former Football Star Brewer, City Commissioner Victor Gonzalez, Jr., City Attorney Rick Talbert, Commissioner John Hernandez, First United Methodist Pastor Harold Tim Green Visits LFISD Dailey, Betty Jo Dunlap, General Contractor for Students of W. B. suspense novels, many of Plan A, Plan B, and Plan readers wanting to know Concept Builders Mark Gross, STCHD Board member Green Jr. High and Noemi them best sellers. C. Tim Green stressed what happens next. The Teacher Appreciation Week Emma Martinez, STCHD Executive Director and City Dominguez Elementary Tim spoke about his that as much as he loved sports topics appeal to Manager Sunny K. Philip, STCHD President Luis See Page 9 On How You School in La Feria were football experience, shar- sports, education always boys but also have won- Garza, Lance Elliott of TIRZ Consultants, Grantor and treated to a visit by Tim ing humorous stories came before sports. He derfully strong female Can Show Appreciation To Developer Dan O’Dea of Dephi Affordable Housing, Green, best-selling author while relating to students did add that there some- characters with plots that S Williams HCDC Consultant Valery Kedroff, former Your Favorite Teacher and former linebacker and that dreams are attainable; thing more important focus more on relation- Mayor Carlos Cantu, Salomon Torres, Commissioner defensive end for the At- they do, however, require than education—your ships and character than Angelica Baldivia, City Engineer Joe Winston and lanta Falcons. Mr. Green hard work and sometime, character. What you the sport itself. Juan Gamez of Sigler Winston Greenwood Engineers has written over twenty even then, require luck. do--how you treat other Tim donated over three and Jose Gonzalez of Urban Consultants. sport books sports and It is best to always have a people—your regard for hundred and fi fty books others—is most impor- to the two campuses to The ground-breaking ceremony for Sunfl ower Es- tant. Mr. Green spoke given away to students tates Apartments was held last Thursday afternoon. about character in each of and to be placed in the The 80-unit top quality multi-family project is spon- his presentations , and in schools’ libraries and sored by the South Texas Collaborative for Housing his interaction with stu- classroom. Students were Development, Inc. (STCHD). The development will dents and adults through- very excited to receive be located off of north FM 506 on Lion’s Lane and out the day, he lived what copies of their own to is being developed through the Low Income Housing Democrat & Republican he preached. read. His visit was a huge Tax Credit Program. Primaries Tim Green says that success and the librarians With construction already in progress, the complex EARLY VOTING reading is weight lifting have not been able to should be completed within about eight months. The May 14 – Friday May 25 for the brain! Students keep copies of his books apartments will offer 1,2 and 3 bedroom designs, a ELECTION DAY only need to read twenty on the shelves since. You community building, a children’s play area, patios, TUES., MAY 29 minutes a day to receive may visit his website at gas appliances and sprinkler systems. The top of the Times & locations next the brain-boosting ben- timgreenbooks.com and line construction will be a green certifi ed project week efi ts! Tim also suggested visit his facebook page. which will include rainwater collection. More info students give a book four He said is always happy This is phase one of the project with more on the www.co.cameron.tx.us/election or fi ve chapters before to answer questions from drawing board. Look for more on this project in a deciding if they like it or student readers via email. future issue. not. Not every book is for every reader. One of San Benito Harlingen Los Fresnos Brownsville Michael Lamm...... pg.2 the appealing aspects of 399-3331 428-4100 233-4100 832-5100 Classifi ed...... pg.5 Tim’s sports books is the Cricket’s Corner...... pg.5 Author Tim Green surrounded by La Feria short chapters with cliff- FIRST COMMUNITY BANK Feature Story...... pg.7 students during a recent visit to the district hanger endings leaving

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For- and a suitable transmis- you don’t have the cash, tunately for me, the car sion. As it happened, Mr. ask the wait staff where did come with 1940 Ford Miller had a friend who the nearest ATM machine hydraulic brakes, 1934 owned a wrecking yard in is located and run up there Ford 17-inch wire wheels the next town, Harlingen, quickly without being and a 1932 grille shell and he arranged for me to Q. Dear Ms. Eti- noticed. You can then (but no radiator). The gas buy an engine, transmis- quette, announce to your clients , tank and battery stood in sion and radiator at a very What does a person do “There, all taken care of.” the trunk. The instrument decent price. when hosting a business Just DON’T get embar- panel came out of a 1941 My good buddy and luncheon and everything rassed and flustered. Ford pickup, the steering high-school classmate, seems to be going ex- If the scenario gets wheel from a 1949 Nash J.D. Cole, who him- tremely well until the bill worse and you have no and the veed windshield self owned a cutdown comes and you hand the cash in your bank account from a motor-boat. 1932 Ford and worked waitress your credit card and no credit, call up a The owner/builder had at Carter’s Garage across and she comes back only friend and ask her to get split the front wishbones town, helped me pick up to tell you that it has been you out of a jam with a and bolted the ends to the the engine, transmission declined in front of your promise to repay and she frame. He’d also installed and a suitable radiator. business prospect? I was can give the waitress a tube shocks all around We pulled the engine, a so totally embarrassed credit card number over and fabricated a longer 59AB, out of a 1947 Mer- but I run a small business the phone. STC, UTB sign academic articulation and my money flow is The very worst thing agreement for education majors tight, so this might hap- is to ask your guest or pen again. What to do? client for money. If you The leadership teams Denied CC absolutely must do this, from South Texas Col- A. Dear Denied CC, explain the situation very lege’s Education Program Oops! What an embar- clearly to your client, ex- and The University of rassment. But even rich press embarrassment, and Texas at Brownsville’s girls can forget to pay let them pay. But send him College of Education gath- their bills leaving them the money the very next in pretty sticky situations, ered at UTB recently to day along with a thank- sign an articulation agree- especially when trying to Instrument panel came from a 1941 Ford pickup. you note and a promise to ment that will provide for impress somebody im- Buick clock was later replaced by a Sun electronic have dinner another time, the seamless transfer of portant. Well you’d bet- tach. Mike had the cracked right windshield replaced. on you! (yeah, right--like STC education students to ter think quick. Get up he will!) Good luck! continue their studies to- pitman arm to make the cury. The trans came from immediately, saying to To comment on this col- wards a bachelor’s degree steering quite a bit quick- a 1936 Ford, and I think your clients, “I’d better umn or to ask a question, at UTB. er than stock. Notably ab- the same car donated the go take care of this, I’ll be please e-mail Irma Wol- “I want to say, on be- sent were any vestige of a radiator. just a moment.” Although cott at funwithetiquette@ half of President Garcia seat and interior niceties: Before I started assem- hopefully, the restaurant aol . You may also visit her affairs. “Many of our physics, chemistry, en- and I, how important door panels, kick panels, bling the hot rod, I sanded will be discreet enough website: www.funwitheti- students want to con- gineering and mathemat- not to announce it pub- these agreements are to carpeting, etc. down the body and towed quette.com tinue their education at ics. I cannot express to you it over to Carter’s garage, Irma is certified with UTB as we move forward “The signing of these as an independent autono- The University of Texas how high I felt when this where J.D.’s boss painted The Etiquette Institute of at Brownsville, and our agreements is another hot rod came my way: it. Mr. Carter was a crack- St. Louis. mous university,” said respective chairs and signal of how impor- thrilled, elated, giddy, erjack painter, and he shot Dr. Alan F. J. Artibise, tant our students are to Ho m e Ow n e r s faculty are making it overwhelmed and thor- everything, inside and out: UTB provost and vice The University of Texas INSURANCE possible through their oughly pleased with my the firewall, beneath the Pa y Le s s ....Ch e c k president for academic System,” continued Me- collaborative work to- luck. I already had visions decklid, everything. The √o o r h e s In s u r a n c e Ag e n c y affairs. “I trust that you jia. “Both UTB and The of what the car would colors I chose were those 518 N. 1st St. • Harlingen wards seamless trans- (956)428-7475 • (800)880-0938 see these agreements University of Texas-Pan look like when I gathered I’d admired on the new as important as we do fer through these types American are working all the missing parts and 1952 Hudsons: metallic to the future of educa- of articulation agree- impressively alongside put everything back to- Texas tan and Boston ivo- tion in the Rio Grande ments.” He added, “We our college to ensure gether. I was ecstatic as ry. The body was tan and Valley.” are delighted to be your our Valley students have only a craven teenager the wheels ivory. I would Last spring, more than partners.” access to a quality edu- can be. never paint a hot rod those At that time, I was still colors today, but back then 400 students earned as- In September 2011, cation that is affordable and with the promise driving the 1931 Hudson I thought it looked great. sociate degrees through UTB and STC signed agreements in criminal of a better quality of and still worked two jobs, Continued next week STC’s Education Pro- justice, anthropology, life. Together we are gram. Editor’s note: Michael Lamm grew up in La Feria, Texas. psychology, sociology, working to impact the Michael has invited the La Feria News readers to enjoy “We share in the sen- social work, music, gov- future of our regional some memories of his cars and growing up in the Valley. The timent, and clearly see ernment, history, com- economy by increasing columns will appear each week for your enjoyment. He’s the opportunity for col- munication, architecture, educational attainment, always loved cars and, after graduating from Columbia Uni- lective impact as we forensic investigation, building workforce ca- versity in New York in 1959, took a job as editor of Foreign work together,” said pacity, and making the Car Guide, a magazine about VWs. In the mid 1960s, Mike visual arts, modern lan- became managing editor of Motor Trend and, in 1970, he Juan E. Mejia, STC vice guages, biology, en- region more attractive co-founded Special-Interest Autos magazine in partnership president for academic gineering technology, to industry.” with Hemmings Motor News. In 1978, Mike began to publish his own line of automotive books. For more information, go to www.Hemmings.com. Welcome back, Michael!

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May 8, 2012 5:15 PM 2012 Utilities Board Meeting Commission Meeting Room at Elk Lodge Club 1426 S. Commerce 115 E. Commercial Avenue La Feria, TX. Harlingen 956-428-3555 May 2, 2012 • LA FERIA NEWS • 3 Health Care Crisis for the Rio Grande Valley A torrent of changes their Medical Transporta- cy changes, but pledges to have besieged the Rio tion Program (MTP)… continue his work to fi nd Grande Valley’s health The fi rst of which disal- a compromise that will care delivery system, lows transportation to offer relief. causing treatment clinics therapy clinics for chil- At a recent meeting with to curtail their services, dren under 15 years of HHSC Executive Com- By Pastor Samuel Thomas pharmacies to close, and age unless accompanied missioner Tom Suehs, creating an access to care by a parent or guardian, Senator Juan Hinojosa, First Baptist Church, La Feria issue that has left thou- and secondly, once at the Rep. Muñoz, and Suehs sands of Medicaid patients therapy center, allowing mutually agreed that a Encouragement for the Week without healthcare. therapy only if a parent, regional approach has to Think about this: At a news conference guardian, or eligible con- be taken when consider- “It is good to be a Christian and know it, recently at the Mission sented adult is present. ing such important state but it is better to be a Christian and Chamber of Commerce, This change has created policy. District 36 Representa- a devastating effect on “A one-size-fi ts-all ap- show it.” tive Sergio Muñoz, Jr. patients and providers proach is not appropriate ------explained the new poli- alike. in this case,” continued “By this shall all men know that you are cies that the Health and “The new interpretation Muñoz. “The health care my disciples; if you have love one for Human Services Commis- of existing laws and rules of our children is much another.” sion (HHSC) has adopted by HHSC has created a too critical of an issue regarding their Medical hardship for many of our to hastily develop state John 13:35 Transportation Program. residents in Deep South policy that effects a cer- The state’s re-interpreta- Texas,” explained Rep. tain sector of the state tion of the law and per- Muñoz. “With the stroke much more than another. I La Feria High tinent rules have caused of a pen the agency has wholeheartedly agree that a major curtailment to sent therapy providers the rules for MTP should access to care for children into a crisis mode to fi nd be “tweaked” to allow for School To Host who are served by chil- a way to restore the access regionalization… allow dren’s therapy centers. to this type of care for the for a specifi c region’s set Qualifying Tournament For Fox Sports The first blow came children who need it most. of dynamics including the Southwest 7-On-7 State Championship with a legislative change The policy was changed local public transportation that cut reimbursement from one day to the next system (or lack thereof), La Feria High School ment, the 64 qualifying for physicians who serve without any prior notice the culture, and the his- hosts a qualifying tour- teams will divide into patients eligible for both and without any regard to torical practice be taken nament Saturday, June 16 groups of four teams Medicaid and MediCare. our unique set of dynam- into consideration before 23rd for the 6th annual each and compete in Then, on March 1, the ics here in the Rio Grande the rules are adopted.” Division II (Class 1A- pool play (three games new health care delivery Valley. The absence of Rep. Muñoz has called system for Medicaid pa- an effective public trans- for HHSC to suspend the 3A) Fox Sports South- per team). The top two tients was rolled-out in portation system and the new MTP policies, but to west 7-on-7 State Cham- teams from each pool South Texas, known as number of eligible Medic- date the agency has no pionship Tournament advance to a 32-team “managed care,” whereby aid recipients compounds plans to do so. He and oth- presented by adidas and single elimination cham- a set of managed care the effects of the policy er Valley legislators are Academy Sports & Out- pionship tournament, organizations have been for Valley.” also calling for the agency doors. while the remaining 16 named to administer the Rep. Muñoz has had to cease any new policies The top two schools teams are entered into a Medicaid program. An es- several meetings with the or rules that would cause in the 16-team qualify- single elimination con- timated 400,000 residents Commission to look for a disruption in services, ing event advance to the solation championship. are being impacted. solutions to the challenges saying that our medical state tournament July The state championship Within weeks of the that the changes have cre- community requires a 19-20 at Texas A&M. tournament is scheduled controversial transition to ated. Regarding changes chance to stabilize. The La Feria tournament to begin pool play at 1 managed care, the Man- to the MTP, Muñoz en- Meetings will continue is one of 16 qualify- p.m. on Thursday, July aged Care Organizations courages all providers to until a set of solutions can ing events, held on high 19. The championship through their Pharmacy abide by the current poli- be agreed upon. school campuses around games will be played Benefi t Managers allowed the state, to determine at Kyle Field and are the reduction of a set of the 32 teams that will tentatively scheduled at reimbursement rates for Come See Us! play in the state champi- 4 p.m. on Friday, July pharmacists, forcing many Tues. thru Fri. 9:00 - 4:00 onship tournament. 20. (Schedule subject to of our local pharmacies to Come See 7-on-7 football is used change.) close their doors. Betsy, & Mirna The latest of these by Texas high schools as When referencing the Stylist an off-season workout tournament, please refer changes are two mid- Spa •Clipper Cuts/Style Cuts program to promote and to as the “FOX Sports March Health and Hu- Wax • Color • Hi-Lites man Services Commission improve the quality of Southwest 7-on-7 State Appts. & Walk-Ins Welcome quarterbacks, receivers, Championship presented (HHSC) policy changes to 122B W. 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Notice is hereby given that the Town of Combes is now calling for sealed bids for a Diesel Generator System for Town of Combes New Town Hall. All sealed bids must be clearly marked “SEALED BID-DIESEL GENERATOR AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMIS- SYSTEM for Town of Combes New Town Hall” and returned to the Town SION OF THE CITY OF LA FERIA ABAN- Secretary’s offi ce, Town of Combes, 306 Templeton Street, Combes, Texas on May 11, 2012; at 4:00 p.m. at this time Sealed Bids will be publicly opened DONING AN EXISTING 5.00 FOOT ELEC- and read aloud. The Town of Combes reserves the right to reject any and all TRICAL EASEMENT AND A 29.74 FEET bids received. SQUARE UTILITY EASEMENT WITHIN

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The FTC web site is www.ftc.gov/bizop Extend your advertising reach with TexSCAN, your Statewide Classified Ad Network. 6 • May 2, 2012 • LA FERIA NEWS First Texas Distracted Driving Summit Draws National Participation Summit participants plan to continue efforts to reduce distracted driving statewide National Distracted the keynote address at the this behavior, and we look takes a unique perspec- 81,000 Texas crashes an opportunity for many Chicago. “As a world- Driving Awareness month event. “I am grateful to all forward to working with tive on distracted driving, involved some type of different organizations to leader in pediatric spinal may be drawing to a close, of the advocates who are our private sector partners highlighting the fact that distraction or driver inat- share information about cord injury rehabilita- but safety experts from working tirelessly here in to increase awareness some populations, such tention, and 361 of these distracted driving. tion and management, we around the state are mak- Texas to remind drivers around the state.” as some veterans post-de- crashes were fatal. Nearly “Distracted driving is are committed to doing ing sure the conversation to keep their eyes on the At today’s summit, ployment, may be dealing one in four crashes in Tex- a completely preventable our part to prevent inju- continues. road, their hands on the experts and advocates with unique distractions as involves driver distrac- yet widespread problem,” ries and fatalities on the Today, the Texas De- wheel and their focus on against distracted driving on our roadways. tion. TxDOT is continu- said Maj. Gen. Kevin road by promoting safe partment of Transporta- driving.” are sharing experiences, “The tremendous in- ing its Talk. Text. Crash. Bergner, retired, and pres- driving practices through tion (TxDOT) joins other More than 200 partic- insights and knowledge terest in today’s event is campaign launched last ident, USAA Property and education and awareness traffi c safety partners— ipants—including physi- to keep the consequences proof the people of Texas year to increase aware- Casualty Group. “It’s in- efforts. We see a large including law enforce- cians and businesses—are of distracted driving in are committed to putting ness of distracted driv- cumbent on all of us with number of patients from ment and federal, state attending the event and the national conversation. an end to the state’s dis- ing. Throughout April, a stake in highway safety Texas, so we are thrilled and local officials—to have pledged to be a part Participants have much to tracted driving epidemic,” TxDOT is running radio to be indignant about this to participate in the state- participate in the first of the effort to curb dis- discuss. said Jennifer Smith, who PSAs statewide to remind behavior so it becomes as wide Distracted Driving Texas Distracted Driving tracted driving. In fact, a Victims’ families are has advocated against motorists to refrain from socially unacceptable as Summit.” Summit in San Anto- key participant, the Insur- sharing personal stories, distracted driving since engaging in non-driving drunk driving.” Additional information nio. USAA is presenting ance Council of Texas, academics are discussing her mother was killed by activities while on the “Motor vehicle col- on distracted driving may the event, in association plans to facilitate a meet- the science and research someone talking on his road, especially cell phone lisions are the leading be found at www.distrac- with TxDOT and Shriners ing of summit participants behind the behavior; and cell phone while driv- use and texting. The sum- cause of spinal cord inju- tion.gov. For more infor- Hospitals for Children®. to review lessons learned physicians are weigh- ing in 2008. “Too many mit is a new aspect of this ries,” said Dr. Lawrence mation on TxDOT’s Talk. “Today’s Texas Dis- as well as discuss future ing in on the traumatic families have lost loved year’s Talk. Text. Crash. Vogel, MD, Shriners Text. Crash. campaign, tracted Driving Summit plans to reduce distracted injuries distracted driv- ones in 100 percent pre- campaign that provides Hospitals for Children® visit www.txdot.gov. is a reminder of how far driving in Texas. ing crashes cause. Also, ventable crashes, and we we have come in just the “Today’s dialogue is summit attendees are dis- are going to take the mo- last three years in combat- an important step for the cussing broader aspects of mentum from today’s ting America’s distracted state of Texas in fi ghting distracted driving, such summit to chart a path driving epidemic—and distracted driving,” said as how corporations can forward to keep the road- Is Available At The Following Merchants: how far we still have to Carol T. Rawson, Tx- help address the issue of ways of Texas safe from Texas Tourist Bureau La Feria Mc Donalds/ Shell go,” said U.S. Secretary DOT’s Traffi c Operations distracted driving through further distracted driving City of La Feria Ofﬁ ce 10-10 Mercedes of Transportation Ray division director. “Each of their own policies. Fur- crashes.” Robles Country Market Borderland Mercedes LaHood, who delivered us has a role in changing ther, one presentation In 2011, more than La Feria News ofﬁ ce Bill Bunton Mercedes Harlingen Chamber MVEC Mercedes Stripes Main&83 Weslaco Library Letter To The Editor Don Beto’s Moreno’s Feed Weslaco Whataburger Barbee Neuhaus Weslaco of the documentary “Bul- sources needed to educate Rio Market Stripes Main&Exp.83 Bullying ly”. This movie chronicles the parents and children Fiesta Tex-Mex Stripes Stuart Pl.Rd Dear Editor, suicide as a result of bul- the life of a bullied indi- why it’s not ok to bully. El Centro Market Farmer’s Ins. Stuart Pl. Bullying has been an lying was that of Tyler vidual and the effects not At the Rio Grande Valley Weslaco Chamber Su Clinica Santa Rosa ever present problem in Clemente which occurred only on the victim but the Council our prevention Valley Chamber 797-9920 our country for years. at Rutgers University. In victims family. In lim- resource center(PRC11) is Recently the problem the time between these ited release since dedicated to educating the has been exacerbated by two court cases there have March 30th The movie public on this and other trends in youth suicide. been other suicides re- has slowly made its way prevention topics. The Phoebe Prince case lated to bullying. There to Austin, Texas. The next is among the first high is even a term to describe date of release is tenta- Jose M. Garza profi le cases in which the this tragic phenomenon tively scheduled in May Tobacco Education State of Massachusetts called “bullycide.” Holly- for the Corpus Christi Specialist Rio Grande legal system became in- wood has even attempted area and perhaps even the Valley Council, Inc. volved. The most recent to address this national Rio Grande Valley. This [email protected] court case dealing with problem with the release documentary is one of www.prc11.org among many important re- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEaRING

On Monday, May 14, 2012, the Zoning Board of Adjustment for the City of La Feria will hold a public hearing on the request by Nicholás Chávez for a variance from City of La Feria Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14 (Zoning Ordinance), Section 4 D, which requires that houses located in Zoning District R-3 to provide at least 1,000 square feet of living space. The applicant wishes to move his existing, 440 sq. ft. house to Lot 22, Block 39, Raleigh Court Subdivision. The property is also known as 817 West Spruce Street.

The public hearing will be held at 6:30 pm in the City Commission Meeting Room, 115 E. Commercial Ave., La Feria. All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing to testify for or against the grant of the variances:

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New Subscriber Renewal feature story by Bill Keltner May 2, 2012 • LA FERIA NEWS • 7 Citizens Committee Hears Update on Texas Clean Rivers Program ligated both sides of the border to protect the water ways and work together— It has worked very well.” “In its simplest defi nition, we are saying to Mexico; ‘you keep your garbage on your side of the border, and we’ll keep ours on our side of the border.’” “Where we had flood control, the system has worked well,” he said. He cited the hurricanes and fl oods over the past few years and commented that there is still much to do, but that the river has been providing suffi cient drinking water (after processing by city water systems) Commissioner Drusina presents Service Plaque to Citizens Forum Chairman Rodolfo Montero (left) and USIBWC Commis- and adequate water for Citizens Forum member John Wood. sioner Edward Drusina deliver report to Lower Rio Grande Citizens Forum agriculture and commer- there are 91 water quality ville section of the river if infections of the skin, The Texas Legislature drinking water, manufac- already done, then, paus- cial needs. “The whole inspection stations along due to the fi rst waste water the throat, eyes, nose or passed the Texas Clean turing, agricultural inter- ing and smiling, said, “and system had to be changed the river. Their job is treatment facility going ears result. Rivers Act (Senate Bill ests, and flood control. for the service you are after the to monitor bacterial and online in Matamoros in A question and answer 818) in 1991. A provision It also provides for com- going to do in the future.” devastating hurricane other contaminants in the 2008. session ended the an- of the law was that regular mercial barge traffic he He then ended by saying of 1967 and the incredible water. Remember that High bacteria counts nual report. The Citizens reports would be shared explained. The Interna- to each as he handed out growth the Valley has seen one city’s waste water are one of the biggest Forum presentation was with the affected public tional Boundary and Water the plaques, “Thank all since that wakeup call,” is another city’s drink- water quality issues of well received. Montero along the states affected Commission, U.S. Section of you for giving your he said. ing water down stream. the Rio Grande. For that asked members and visi- in Texas and Mexico. is responsible for collect- valuable time for the work The fi nal speaker, Leslie “Salinity was higher in reason, ingestion of con- tors for suggestions for The latest meeting took ing water data throughout you do on this clean river Grijalva, USIBWC Envi- some stretches of the river taminated water from any next year’s meeting. Any place last Wednesday at the Texas portion of the project.” ronmental Protection Spe- last year, but bacterial (E. area should be avoided additional suggestions the USIBWC Conference Rio Grande Basin. Gabriel Duran, En- cialist, changed the subject coli) and fecal percentages when swimming. Pets and from the public can be Room in Mercedes. The Edward Drusina, USIB- gineer Planner for the completely. She gave the were steady or improved people should be discour- submitted by visiting report was encouraging WC Commissioner, next Master Planning Office, Citizens Forum the An- in some areas,” she said. aged from drinking raw, www.ibwc.gov/CRP/infor both sides of the bor- spoke about the expecta- traced the history of the nual Water Quality Update Grijalva cited improved untreated river water. A dex.htm. der. tions for the Lower Rio Treaty for flood control for the entire length of conditions in the Browns- doctor should be consulted Rodolfo Montero, Low- Grande Citizens Forum. with Mexico. It goes the Rio Grande—from er Rio Grande Citizens Fo- “You are the eyes and ears back to February 3, 1944 Pecos headwaters in New rum Co-Chair, USIBWC; for the Texas Clean Rivers when an agreement was Mexico to Brownsville, welcomed everyone and program,” he said, “ you signed by USIBWC and Texas. recognized each of the are on the scene and know the Mexican correspond- She asked the question: members present. He then what is happening—keep ing agency. “Basically,” How’s the Water?—then introduced the speakers. carrying our message of he said, “the contract ob- answered it. She reported The program covered a clean water wherever you wide-ranging list of mat- go.” He outlined how his ters of mutual interest offi ce was going to save to users of Rio Grande money and resources by water. combining three Federal Jaime Flores, Arroyo agencies together. Colorado Watershed Co- Next on the program, ordinator from Texas A & Commissioner Drusina M, described how critical awarded service plaques and essential the CRP is to long-time members of to all users of the river the Citizens Forum for water. It provides for their service they have

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