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Volume 07 Number 39
Falcons, Panthers Both 3-0
As District Play Kicks Off
The excitement and anticipation to this game was building throughout the BYE
week. The Falcons, perfect in non-district play traveled to Welsaco to face the 3-0
Panthers on September 23.
The Falcons, who won both of their non-district away games earlier in the sea-
son, expected a tough battle on the road against their district opponent, Weslaco
High. The Falcons looked to turn the tables on the Panthers for last year’s 21 to
14 home opening loss.
See our next issue for highlights for that exciting match-up. The Falcons pre-
pare to face the Lobos from Brownsville Lopez High at home on September 30.
The Falcons hope to repeat last season’s 20 to 17 mugging of the Lobos and con-
Falcons tinue improving their district record. Go Falcons!
vs
Brownsville
Lopez
Photos from www.teamfalcon.net
Falcons break free from the Nikki Rowe Warriors
September
30
Homecoming
County Raises Taxes
By 2 Cents As Predicted
As expected, Cameron County com- regular session on Sept. 15. Benavides
missioners have raised taxes by 2 cents, earlier had said she opposed raising the
by a 4-to-1 vote. The new county rate, tax rate.
to begin on Oct. 1, will be 0.384291 per The commissioners for the raise said
Photos from www.teamfalcon.net $100 valuation. it was necessary to increase the rate due
All commissioners except Sofia Be- to a $3 million shortfall for the upcom-
Falcons try to break through the line in the game against Austin Del Valle navides, voted for the increase at their ing $72.3 million budget.
FFA, 4-H New Budget Reveals Cuts in General Fund
Launch The Los Fresnos city at its recent regular ses- no monies from grants, 2010-2011. and emergency medical percent) and travel and
budget’s general fund sion. It will be the sixth compared to $204,806 Biggest cuts were in service expenditures are training (36 percent).
Texas Proud for 2011-2012 is 10 per- year the tax rate has re- in the present budget. police overtime (13 per- only slightly less. Municipal court expen-
of Texas cent less than the budget mained the same. The upcoming budget cent), retirement expense In administration ditures were trimmed by
which ends on Sept. 30. City Manager Mark estimates $885,600 in (65 percent). uniforms expenditures, admin- 8 percent, from $187,946
Agriculture The general fund, Milum had warned the total water revenues and allowance (49 percent), istration salaries were to $172,276.
the largest of the vari- council that he was $936,780 in total sewer workman’s comp (24 trimmed by 13 percent, Completely elimi-
Website ous part of the upcom- working on a “lean” bud- revenues -- grand total of percent) and administra- from $123,095 to the up- nated were costs for city
ing $4,041,937 budget, get. Highest revenues in $1,822,380 in revenues tive supplies (18 per- coming $107,602. hall/police department
pg 2 totals $2,219,497 in the new budget’s gen- and expenditures. A total cent). There is no al- Other cuts, by per- upgrade, air care and a
proposed revenues and eral fund are in property of $132,000 is budgeted location for new police centage, include TMRS Christmas/Thanksgiv-
expenditures. That com- taxes, totaling $872,194. for the Community De- units, maintenance of the retirement expense (69 ing party ( previously a
Salvation pares with the about to However, this is 5 per- velopment Corporation shooting range and state percent), attorney (38 $4,000 expenditure).
be completed fiscal year cent less than what was and $$49,693 for the Se- education money. Fire percent), advertising (40
Army (2010-2011) budget of budgeted ($918,262) in nior Citizens budget.
Providing $2,456,980.
It also is slightly lower
the 2010-2011 budget.
A total of $400,000 is
As usual, police de-
partment expenditures
Los Fresnos Firefighters
Practical
Respond to House Blaze
than the 2009-2010 bud- anticipated in sales tax, make up a sizeable part
get of $2,236,795. a 7 percent increase, of the budget. For the
Assistance The city council ap-
proved the new budget
and $491,300 in fines
and forfeitures, a 1 per-
new budget, they total
$1,061,405, but that is A house fire on Hwy tigators have reported. limited to the attic.
100 west of Los Fresnos Firefighters from the There was a consider-
pg 5 and a tax rate of 71.5
cents per $100 valuation
cent increase. However,
the new budget shows
13 percent less than the
$1,225,247 budgeted for on Monday (Sept. 19) Los Fresnos Volunteer able amount of fire and
was believed caused by Fire Department respond- smoke damage. No inju-
an electrical short, inves- ed to the fire, which was ries were reported.
Olmito Elementary Pupil
Recovering After Struck By Auto
Olmito Elementary ed a fractured ankle, plus ed him to Valley Region-
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Sebastian Cristiano will Sebastian was temporar- the hospital, surgery was
not be riding his bike to ily pinned beneath the performed on his ankle.
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a promise his father, Sil- by Bill Ellis, a Los Fres- did not see Sebastian.
the Back Page vano, has made. nos school district bus However, she told police
The 9-year-old boy is driver, police said. she did not look when
LOOK INSIDE home recovering from in- Silvano Cristiano was she made the turn and she
juries he received when called and he was at the was ticketed for failure to
Fun w/ Etiquette 2 struck by a car while scene in time to see his yield right-of-way.
riding his bicycle to the son still beneath the ve- Silvano Cristiano said
Classified 4 nearby school on the hicle. The boy was given from now on he will drop
morning of Sept. 16. He first aid and calmed him his son off at the school
Cricket’s Corner 4 reportedly is doing quite down until the paramed- and also pick him up af- Jose Lerma gives one of the Los Fresnos Volunteer
well. His injuries includ- ics arrived and transport- ter school. Fire Department’s trucks a ‘bath’
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2 • SEPTEMBER 28, 2011 • LOS FRESNOS NEWS
Wildfire Relief and Recover
Efforts in Bastrop of water until your host
puts his/her napkin on
his/her lap.
Remember to begin
with your utensils from
the outside in.
A formal dinner may
consist of the follow-
ing courses: Appetizer,
soup, salad, sorbet, meat
or chicken dish, dessert,
coffee.
Items should be served
To date more than a trail of debris and Dear Ms. Wolcott, from the left and removed
20,000 wildfires have destruction. These events I was appalled to learn from the right, but do not
broken out in Texas have brought hardship to that several co-workers help the server by stack-
this year. They’ve countless residents and had such bad table man- ing dishes or handing
burned over 3.7 million communities of Texas ners at a recent banquet I them to him.
acres, destroyed over that must be eased. attended. We have a for- Remember your fin-
4,700 structures, forced On Saturday I visited mal gala coming up and ished and resting positions
thousands of people to Bastrop, touring the area, am afraid of the image with your fork and knife.
evacuate their homes, visiting with residents, our company as a whole This should be practiced
and, most tragically, led
to the deaths of at least
and receiving a briefing
on the situation from
FFA, 4-H Launch Texas Proud will give others. I must
admit, I too am not too
daily, by the way.
The soup is eaten with
four Texans. In places
across our state these fires
local, state and federal
officials. The damage of Texas Agriculture Website confident when it comes
to black tie affairs. Are
the spoon going away
from you.
have been a feature of life is devastating, but my there any tips or helpful Remember the sorbet is
for most of the year. In spirits were lifted by the A website that tells the bassadors and a student at ranching families care
suggestions you can give just to cleanse the palate
the past seven days alone, strength, resilience, and credible, proven and hon- Texas A&M University. about their animals and
us as a group? Gala before the main course.
the Texas Forest Service selflessness of the folks orable story of Texas agri- “We will connect con- their land. Heebie-Jeebies Your dessert utensils
has responded to more working day in and day culture has been launched sumers with the food they “Our generation will
Dear Gala Heebie-Jee- are above your plate, so
than 100 fires which out to see to it that their as a joint effort between eat.” blaze new trails in dis-
bie, don’t use these before
have scorched more fellow Texans’ needs are Texas 4-H, Texas FFA and The initiative carries pelling the myths about
If you have an idea of their time.
than 18,500 acres. It is met. The outpouring several Texas farm orga- three main messages: Texas agriculture and
what to expect at a for- And if there is a toast,
currently estimated that of compassion from the nizations.The website is ·Agriculture is critical telling the truth about the
mal gathering, you can be don’t clink the glass. You
more than 1,900 homes local community and part of an initiative called to the life of every Texas. rural way of life that we
more confident and may- may have to pay for an
have been destroyed from people around the Texas Proud of Texas Ag- Without it, we would not love,” said former Texas
be even enjoy yourself. expensive Waterford.
since the beginning state is an inspiration, riculture, where the youth survive. FFA State President Ma-
The key word is predict- The host is the first one
of September, leaving and it was a privilege to of Texas will unite with ·Agriculture is more son Parrish, a student at
ability. The more formal to do the toasting.
lend a hand distributing a common voice to pro- than food and clothing. It Texas A&M University.
it is, the more predictable There are many more
relief supplies with such mote the positive story contributes to your home, The Texas Proud of
it is. rules of formality that re-
remarkable people. of agriculture across the health, lifestyle and econ- Texas Agriculture website
First of all, don’t forget fer to social graces. When
For my part, I’m going Lone Star State. omy. may be found at www.
to greet people as you ar- unsure, let your common
to keep doing everything “Texas Proud of Texas ·America’s farming and texasproudoftexasag.org.
rive. Introduce yourself sense or consideration for
I can to make sure Agriculture is an excit- if you have to. others guide you.
Texans are getting all the ing joint venture of great Wait for the server to E-mail Irma Wolcott,
assistance they need and youth organizations withEnforcement Effort Gets draw the chair for you, Etiquette Consultant
proven leadership,” said with The Etiquette In-
deserve from the federal
government. Senator Chase Vineyard of Ste- Drunk Drivers Off Roads seat yourself from the
left. stitute of Saint Louis.
Hutchison and I sent a phenville, president of Gentlemen-rise when E-mail at: funwitheti-
letter to President Obama the Texas 4-H Council. ladies leave and return to
Texas Highway Patrol were arrested by Troop- quette@aol.com or visit
last Thursday urging an “Our goal is to pro- troopers arrested 2,033 ers working on overtime
the table. web: www.funwitheti-
expedited review and mote trust and encourage intoxicated drivers during paid for by the TxDOT
Do not take even a sip quette.com
consideration of our understanding of an in- a special Labor Day holi- grants.
state’s request to expand dustry essential in main- day enforcement program “By keeping our Troop-
the current Federal taining food security for from August 19 through ers on the roadways lon-
Disaster Declaration millions of Americans.” September 6. Of the ger, we were able to get
so that counties can The website is a hub of 2,033 arrests, 550 were additional drunk drivers
receive support for debris information for 4-H and made by Troopers whose off the road and in do-
FFA youth and includes patrols were funded by ing so saved lives or pre-
Sat. Oct. 8 9am - 6pm
removal and rebuilding
from FEMA. Local a “how-to” toolbox for a special Texas Depart- vented serious crashes,” Sun. Oct. 9 9am - 5pm
officials in Bastrop communicating agricul- ment of Transportation said Chief Luis Gonza- El Centro Mall
told me that, like other ture’s story, messages grant. Troopers focused lez, Assistant Director/ 500 N. Jackson Rd.
affected areas around the for agricultural promo- on looking for intoxicat- Chief of the Highway Pa- Pharr, Tx.
state, the damage there tion and an activity page ed drivers in high-risk lo- trol Division. The next
exceeds their ability to where youth can share cations during the times special impaired driving
adequately address the their experiences. when alcohol-related mobilization is set for
situation. I assured the “Texas Proud youth crashes occur most often. the Christmas/New Year
folks in Bastrop that I will tell positive stories of Production Clerks inspe- Bayview area. These are full time, long term
Now Hiring Shipping &
During the last four the holiday period, as the
won’t stop working on
positions for a Dakota
agriculture,” saidgrowing & locally owned company with average starting pay of $7.25 p/hr Mon-Fri
cial least 2 yrs periods, program enters its second
8:30a-5:00pm. Must have atenforcement experience, bilingual, be able to lift 50 lbs, pass a drug
this until Texans across test & of Troy, a mem- 1,947 intoxicated drivers year.
Flemingcriminal background check. Please call 544-8373.
the state get the help they ber of the Bell County
need. Farm Bureau, Beef Am-
rio grande
underwriters
insurance group, inc.
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Falcon Football Los Fresnos Youth Soccer
Non-District Play Photo Highlights
Erin Encina #5 Anxiously waits to score
her first Indoor Soccer Goal!
vs. PSJA Bears
Olmito’s Bumble Bees battle Port Isabel
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4 • SEPTEMBER 28, 2011 • LOS FRESNOS NEWS
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Notice
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La Feria
(956) 226-9468 Valleywide Service The Town of Bayview will have an Open
Public Meeting on October 20, 2011 at 6:30
PM at the Town Office located at 102 South
San Roman in Bayview.
This meeting will be to discuss the proposed
adoption of two new Ordinances;
• To Restrict Fishing from Bridges
• To Restrict Dumping of Trash
Bayview residents are urged to attend and all
comments will be heard.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
NOTIFICACIÓN DE ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL
To the registered voters of Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District, Los Fresnos, Texas
(A los votantes registrados del Distrito Escolar Consolidado Independiente de Los Fresnos, Los Fresnos, Texas)
Notice is hereby given that the polling place listed below will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on
October 15, 2011, as specified in the Texas Tax Code §26.08 for a special election to ratify the 2011 tax rate
set by the Los Fresnos CISD Board of Trustees for 2011 (Ratification Election), for the purpose of voting LOS FRESNOS HIGH SCHOOL
in a special election to approve or disapprove the adopted tax rate for 2011. “A Texas Education Agency Recognized District”
(Por la presente se notifica que las casillas electorales que aparecen a continuación se abrirán desde
las 7:00 a.m. hasta las 7:00 p.m. del día 15 de octubre de 2011, como está especificado en el Código
de Impuestos de Texas §26.08 para una elección especial para ratificar la tasa impositiva fijada por el CAMPUS
CONNECTIONS
Consejo de Fiduciarios del Distrito Escolar Consolidado Independiente de Los Fresnos para el año
2011 (Elección de Ratificación), con el propósito de votar en una elección especial para aprobar o
desaprobar la tasa impositiva adoptada para 2011. A Report to the Community
ELECTION DAY POLLING PLACE LOCATIONS:
(Ubicación(es) de las casillas electorales:)
Precinct 2, 2ª Las Yescas Elementary School, 23413 FM 803, San Benito
Precinct 4, 14, 48, 54, 68 and 74 Villareal Elementary School, 7700 Lakeside, Olmito
At Liberty Memorial Middle School teachers,
Precinct 3, 50, 59, 65, 66 and 67 Los Fresnos Community Bldg, 204 N Brazil, Los Fresnos students and staff are well on their way to another
Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted each weekday at:
exciting and productive school year.
(La votación anticipada en persona se llevará a cabo de lunes a viernes en:
Los Fresnos Community Building Counselors have been going into classrooms to
204 N Brazil do presentations on Bullying and Harassment and
Los Fresnos, Texas 78566
Disorderly Conduct. Teachers are encouraged to
Between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. beginning on September 28, 2011, and ending on October 11, 2011. discuss the district policies on Bullying and Ha-
(entre las horas de 8:30 a.m. y 4:30 p.m. comenzando el día 28 de septiembre 2011 y concluyendo el día
11 de octubre 2011.) rassment and Disorderly Conduct with students.
Applications for ballots by mail shall be mailed to:
(Las solicitudes para votar por correo postal deberán enviarse a:) Our Back to School Night was very successful we
Rogelio Ortiz, Early Voting Clerk
had over 350 parents who came to visit with their
Cameron County Elections Office children’s teachers. Way to go Liberty Memorial
PO Box 3587 Patriot parents!!
Brownsville, TX 78522
Applications for ballots by mail must be received no later than the close of business on October 7, 2011.
(Las solicitudes para votar por correo postal deberán recibirse para el cierre de operaciones del día 7
Migrant tutoring has begun in the areas of Eng-
de octubre de 2011.) lish, Math and Science. This year each migrant
Additional early voting will be conducted at:
student was fortunate to receive a Kenio that will
(La votación anticipada adicional se llevará a cabo en el:) serve as enrichment in reading and math.
Olmito Elementary School (Villa Los Pinos)
2500 Arroyo Blvd Another fun and exciting activity for teachers and
Brownsville, Texas
students this year is our Zumba club. Students will
Between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4, 2011, and have fun and exercise at the same time. Our Zum-
(Entre los horarios de 6:00 p.m. y 8:30 p.m. el día 4 de Octubre 2011, y)
ba club will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays
Resaca Middle School starting September 26th.
Highway 100 at FM 1575
Los Fresnos, Texas
Between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2011
Mrs. Braga, LMMS Principal
(Entre los horarios de 6:00 p.m. y 8:30 p.m. el día 6 de Octubre 2011)
SEPTEMBER 28, 2011 • LOS FRESNOS NEWS • 5
Salvation Army Providing Practical Assistance
The Salvation Army dously hard to first un- to receiving a gift card operations. As he came to and staff are available to Wildfire Relief. Finan- an evangelical part of
continues to provide load, and then sort, the to help off-set immedi- the last row of the “store”, counsel, and pray, with cial contributions can be the universal Christian
practical assistance in massive amount of do- ate expenses. Salvation the young man came wildfire survivors, at the made by: church established in
Central Texas, more than nations received through Army staff is working across a large sun shelter. Central Texas Wildfire •MAIL – please send 1865, has been support-
two weeks after wildfires the KXAN “Neighbors with several agencies and “This is amazing! Do you Relief Center, Monday- checks to The Salvation ing those in need with-
struck Bastrop County. Helping Neighbors” groups in Bastrop Coun- know what this means?” Saturday, 8:30 AM-4:30 Army, PO Box 36607, out discrimination for
The recovery process is campaign. The Salva- ty to promote the distri- he excitedly asked Cap- PM. Please call (512) Dallas, TX 75235, 130 years in the United
going to be a long-term tion Army Central Texas bution effort to those in tain Mike Morton. “This 476-1111 if you have PHONE at 1-800-SAL- States. Nearly 30 million
effort and The Salvation Wildfire Relief Center, need. means that we’re going to questions regarding The ARMY, or ONLINE at Americans receive assis-
Army is committed to located at 12317 Tech- One visitor to the re- be able to have church on Salvation Army distribu- www.salvationarmytex- tance each year through
supporting the people of nology Blvd. #300, lief center on Friday was Sunday. It’s truly an an- tion. as.org For more infor- the array of social ser-
Bastrop and surrounding Austin, first opened for a Youth Pastor from a swer to prayer!” Volunteers are still mation about The Sal- vices that range from
communities. distribution at 9:00 AM church in Bastrop; re- Later that same evening needed at the facility to vation Army’s disaster providing food for the
More than 2,000 meals Friday, September 16, portedly the only church Captain Morton shared help sort the remaining response effort, please go hungry, relief for disaster
have been served to re- and assisted 32 individu- in the city destroyed by this experience with oth- donated items. The Sal- to www.Facebook.com/ victims, assistance for the
sponders and wildfire sur- als by the end of the day, the wildfire. “Wow, you er Salvation Army staff vation Army is no longer SalvationArmyTexas, disabled, outreach to the
vivors by Salvation Army Saturday. People who guys have got some tools, over dinner. On hearing accepting in-kind dona- www.disaster.salvation- elderly and ill, clothing
crews from mobile feed- have lost their homes I could really use them”, this story Major Shannon tions but monetary con- armyusa.org, or www. and shelter to the home-
ing units, as well as 24,994 are able to freely select he explained to Captain Winters explained that tributions are requested to salvationarmytexas.org. less underprivileged chil-
drinks and 8,664 snacks. household items, clothes, Mike Morton, The Sal- only three days earlier she support the Central Texas The Salvation Army, dren.
Staff and volunteers non-perishable food, and vation Army Officer re- had spent a few moments
have worked tremen- baby supplies in addition sponsible for relief center talking, and praying, with
a lady who had lost her
home in Bastrop. Despite
her own loss, the woman’s
major concern was how
her church, which was
completely destroyed in
the wildfire, would meet
for services the follow-
ing Sunday. Despite the
loss of the church build-
ing, she continued to pray
that that the Lord would
Quality Fast Service provide a way for them
to have church. Little did
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Recently the Ethel L Whipple Memorial Library was given a
book written by local resident. The book “The Boys of
Barranca Alta” by Eva Garcia Hernandez is a lovingly
compiled memoir of growing up in Los Fresnos. Full of
photos and sunshine the book represents a pictorial history
of the Garcia family in work and play. If you are a longtime resident of Los Fresnos
you will be swept up by fond memories of the past and by the rich narrative the author
supplies. This book is available to read as a reference book in the library.
Thank you Los Fresnos for the overwelming responce to our survey. We are still
collecting data in order to set up classes so it is still not too late to fill out a survey. The
Ethel L Whipple Memorial Library will be partnering with Computer Troubleshooters
to offer classes in computer basics. You MUST come into the library and sign up for
the classes. We plan to offer Word, Excel, e-mail basics and internet surfing. These
will be free classes. We also offer free Wi-Fi during business hours.
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