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EDCOUCH • ELSA • LA VILLA • MONTE ALTO • RAYMONDVILLE By Irma Ayala LA VILLA-After we have left high school behind in the last decade, we start asking ourselves, “What ever happened to all the brains and beauties, the jocks, the popular crowd, the loners? Are the winners still winners? Are the dreamers successful, or are they still dreaming their lives away? Do we stay away because we are afraid the bullies or the snobs who once brought daily torment will continue decades later? Or are they now humbled by advancing years and the hard school of life? The best way to find out is to have a class reunion. And that is just what the La Villa eighth grade graduating class of 1975 did. Joe Cisneros commented that this unique reunion was five years in the making. The actual planning took seven months according to Adelaida Leal. Joe Cisneros had often commented to his friend, Adam Saldivar, that they needed to have this reunion. Saldivar said, “It began with Joe and me discussing a small get-together, originally under a tent somewhere. However, soon after we shared our idea with Adelaida Leal, it blossomed into a dinner and dance!” Cisneros confirmed, “Adelaida just took the ball and ran with it.” Cisneros stresses the uniqueness of their reunion from other typical school reunions. He states, “As far as I am aware, I think we are the only junior high class who has done something like this. Nobody ever has an eighth grade reunion.”
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Cisneros and his classmates consider their graduating class unique because they were the last class graduating from La Villa Junior High going to different schools. Previous graduating classes had the option to attend high school in Santa Rosa, Edcouch or Mercedes. After that year, no bus routes were available to Santa Rosa, and the following year, the bus routes to Mercedes were also terminated. They wanted all sixty- four or so alumni to attend the reunion; they used multiple ways to find people. During this process, the planning committee discovered that while they knew of two alumni who had passed away, their
class has actually lost four classmates. Leal comments, “Our goal was to locate as many classmates as possible. As we contacted each other, for me, it was a little emotional. I realized so much time had passed! Many of us are neighbors, and we just passed each other as if we had all the time in the world to catch up later.” The reunion was held at the Community Center in La Villa next to city hall on July 19, 2014. Cisneros laughingly said, “It was hard to get a DJ to play music from our time – Chicano once known as the “brown sound” and late sixties and early seventies music.” He thinks it turned out great! Cisneros added that their reunion was so successful that he has heard an eighth grade class from the 1960s is inter-
ested in planning one too. Others involved in the planning believe the reunion was a great success. At least twenty-five alumni attended plus some came with their spouses. Leal states, “I am happy to say some of us are getting together in October.” Adam Saldivar still raves, “People we hadn’t seen in over 39 years showed up; it was so memorable to all of us! We had such a blast that come October 4, we will again gather for an informal pool party!” Don’t avoid high school reunions. They are usually interesting. You may get to see your first love and now wonder why? It is an opportunity to catch up with people who were once your best friends. Maybe they can be again.
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nizations will be selling food and drinks in an effort to raise money for their yearly expenses which include t-shirts and trips. Other clubs, such as FFA and construction students, will be selling items constructed in their vocational classes. Students are working industriously to ensure their merchandise, such as BBQ Pits, picnic tables and swings are ready for that day. The cosmetology department will also be providing their services during this event. In addition, to raising funds for their club or organization, this event will showcase the many programs available to students free of charge. According to board member , Hugo de la Cruz, who has steered this endeavor, the festival committee has received donations from businesses in the community ranging from $500 to $3000. Their banners will be seen flying at the festival. He says that any money left over from this festival after expenses are paid, will be used for next year’s festival. He hopes to showcase something new every year. This year’s festival is obviously showcasing the Fine Arts Building. He says, “Now that we have it open, we need to use it as much as possible.” De la Cruz wants to stress the importance of the arts in our lives. He goes on to state that it is his belief that “if students participate in the fine arts, such as playing guitar, the art will provide an escape for the child.” The festival sounds like a real treat for the Delta Area ; bring your appetite and be prepared to enjoy yourself with the family. There will be something of interest for everyone.
Revival Night By Irma Ayala
Edcouch-Elsa ISD will be hosting a Revival Night next Wednesday, September 10, from 5 to 10 PM at the Fine Arts Auditorium and El Mercado area. Edcouch-Elsa High School, with assistance from central office, board of trustees and various community member sponsors and organizations, is hosting the First Annual Fine Arts Festival. The school is “hoping to bring together our students, faculty, family and community members for a night full of entertainment, food, and lots of fun for people of all ages,” according to Edcouch-Elsa High School, Jaime Garcia. Outside the Fine Arts Building top name Tejano bands who have volunteered their time and talent for the district will be performing. The public can expect to see Solido, Freddie Martinez, Ruben De La Cruz, Los Delta Boyz, Lucky Joe and a special appearance by Ramon Ayala. The inside of the Fine Arts Building will be a cooling station. There will be a nominal fee to enjoy student lead performances by the EE High School Band, Mariachi, Estudiantina, Gold Brigade Dance Team, UIL solos and duets, Folklorico, RCR Dance Team, Genesis Nava and Anikka Garza. The festival will have a carnival atmosphere with such favorites as funnel cake and turkey legs. Various clubs and orga-
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myotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease," is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Motor neurons reach from the brain to the spinal cord and from the spinal cord to the muscles throughout the body. The progressive degeneration of the motor neurons in ALS eventual-
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ALS? ly leads to their death. When the motor neurons die, the ability of the brain to initiate and control muscle movement is lost. With voluntary muscle action progressively affected, patients in the later stages of the disease may become totally paralyzed. A-myo-trophic comes from the Greek language. "A" means no or negative. "Myo" refers to muscle, and "Trophic" means nourishment–"No muscle nour-
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rom neighborhood driveways and city streets to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, people everywhere can be seen dumping buckets of ice water on their heads to raise awareness and funds to fight ALS. Children, adults and celebrities alike are joining the social media phenomenon to fight back against a disease that currently has no treatments or cures. “We have been moved beyond words by the power of one family’s ability to make such a meaningful difference in the fight against a disease that has taken too many lives,” said MDA President and CEO Steven M. Derks. “All of us at MDA are incredibly grateful to everyone who has taken the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness and donations for ALS. It will take all of us working together to find treatments and cures, and MDA will not rest until we end ALS.” Take a video of yourself dumping a bucket of ice water over your head. Post it to your social media pages and nominate someone else to do the same. Then Donate at MDA.org
ishment." When a muscle has no nourishment, it "atrophies" or wastes away. "Lateral" identifies the areas in a person's spinal cord where portions of the nerve cells that signal and control the muscles are located. As this area degenerates it leads to scarring or hardening ("sclerosis") in the region. As motor neurons degenerate, they can no longer send impulses to the muscle fibers that normal-
ly result in muscle movement. Early symptoms of ALS often include increasing muscle weakness, especially involving the arms and legs, speech, swallowing or breathing. When muscles no longer receive the messages from the motor neurons that they require to function, the muscles begin to atrophy (become smaller). Limbs begin to look "thinner" as muscle tissue atrophies.
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Edcouch-Elsa High School Academy a success By Irma Ayala EDCOUCH-Elsa High School had a problem. Administrators and teachers realized that many of the high school’s students were slipping through the cracks. The district recognized its dilemma, pondered solutions and created the E-E Academy. This past school year, was the first year that the academy was operational. The academy encourages students to graduate at their own pace and become productive members of society. The academy has been successful because “When most of society had given up on these students, we were just starting with them,” according to E-E Academy ELA teacher, Arturo Mata. The academy’s goal is to provide students with extenuating circumstances the opportunity to successfully complete high school requirements in a different envi-
ronment other than the traditional classr o o m . EE Academy is a high school program of choice offered to all Edcouch-Elsa High School students who qualify and wish to attend. However, there are some prequalifying standards that must be met. The academy caters to students who have earned seven or more credits. Students who are at least two years behind their graduation plan are definitely welcome. Students who are attempting at least their third year of high school would certainly benefit attending the academy. The faculty at the academy ask that participants show motivation, be committed to daily attendance and demonstrate an ability to work at an accelerated pace. In return for the students’ whole-hearted participation and cooperation, the
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teachers at the academy gave it their best shot. Their sole goal was to help these students graduate. “We had high expectations of them, and we did not give up on them, and we encouraged them not to give up on themselves,” said Mata of the teachers’ attitude. Edcouch-Elsa Academy offers an environment that is different from the current high school structure, an environment that works “outside the box.” “We adapted our schedule to fit their schedule,” commented Arturo Mata when asked about the success of the academy which had forty seven stu-
dents graduate, forty-seven students who believed that they were failures but who made a complete reversal in their lives which led to graduation and hopefully a successful life with the proper tools to face the future. It is Mata’s opinion that the program was also a success because of the academy’s supervisor, Lydia Gonzales, “who helped plenty by providing us with all her support.” The program was ultimately very successful because parents, teachers, students and administrators worked as a team.
An alternative TO TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS By Irma Ayala
RAYMONDVILLE-As a nation, America is concerned about its education system because at its best, the educational “system” is not successful and desperately needs to be reorganized. What worked for our parents and many of us is not working for many of our students today. The solution to our dismal ranking in education in comparison to the rest of the word may be charter schools. Charter schools offer more flexibility in hiring, firing schedule and curricula which may be the secret to their success. Raymondville is fortunate enough to have Ignite Public Schools available to students in the area since 2002. Ignite Public Schools was first granted in 1996. The name of the charter school is symbolic of the positive energy of high expectations that is expected of the students, parents and staff. Ignite prides itself that the school attracts impassioned educators and staunch staff who are willing to create a unique educational environment which caters to students who are not as motivated as they need to be in a traditional setting. What can Ignite Public Schools offer students that perhaps the more traditional setting cannot? The school can offer a more flexible program for those students who need it. It can also provide a more intimate and personal learning environment for those who thrive better in such surroundings. Ignite actually specializes in reaching the “at risk” high school students. It is able to break down barriers that imprison these students in a life with little or no chance for success. The school also provides staff who can help students prepare for the ACT and
SAT college readiness tests. If students want to enter the workforce, the school will help them complete their resume and assist them with job placement. This is a service that is not found at other high schools. Something else Ignite does that public schools don’t is offer high school students three sessions: morning, afternoon and evening. Students believe that Ignite is more advanced which aids in their success. Ignite also offers in-house state certified programs which some high schools don’t. The administration partners with Texas Workforce Solutions so students can graduate with several certifications such as a certified nursing assistant, radiology technician, a medical assistant, A+ certification, network certification and Cisco certification. In the school’s website in the “Superintendent’s Corner” section, Ignite Public School Superintendent, Fernando Gomez , assures the parents of Ignite students, “As Ignite improves a one of a kind educational program, and excitement is in the air as to what the future has in store for all students and staff. Ignite staff will go through an intensive staff development summer to incorporate “Mockingbird Education” pedagogical strategies for our 2014 -15 school cycle. The bilingual (English-Spanish) education program will be developed into a full-fledged dual education program starting in the elementary level and gradually moving to the upper grade levels.” Parents cannot ask for more assurance than the words of the Ignite Superintendent.
Monte alto cheerleader to perform in Thanksgiving Day parade Anita Loredo, a Varsity Cheerleader from Monte Alto High School in Monte Alto, TX is one of more than 300 elementary, junior high and high school cheerleaders and dancers from across the U.S. who will perform in the 63rd H-E-B Holiday Parade on Thanksgiving Day in Houston, Texas, one of the oldest Thanksgiving Day parades in the country. The individuals invited to perform in the parade are cheerleading and dance All-Americans selected from Varsity’s summer camps throughout the country, including Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA), Universal Dance Association (UDA), National Cheerleaders Association (NCA), National Dance Alliance (NDA) and American Cheerleaders Association (ACA). All-Americans were selected via tryout based on the superior cheerleading or dance skills they showed at camp. Only the top 12% of the cheerleaders and dancers who attended Varsity camps have earned the chance to march in a holiday parade of this caliber. Anita Loredo will perform with the
Varsity All-American group in the annual Thanksgiving Day festivities through the heart of downtown Houston for tens of thousands of spectators lining the parade route. The event is televised in the Houston area, and syndicated throughout the U.S. The Varsity All-American program is celebrating its 26th year of choosing camp standouts. For more information, visit www.varsity.com or contact Ginger Hauser at (800) 238-0286 or ghauser@ varsityspirit.com.
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Community coming together to benefit our youth On behalf of the Raymondville (Communities Against Substance Abuse) C.A.S.A Coalition committee, and the Behavioral Health of South Texas, we would like to extend our sincere thanks and acknowledge to all those who helped make this year’s 15th annual “Christmas in August” event held at Eddie Stark park on August 15, 2014 a huge success. C.A.S.A. Coalition could not have done this event without the assistance from leaders in Business, Law Enforcement, Education, churches and local agencies and civic groups and the time and talent given by our local citizens. A special thank you for all those that participated in our 1st Annual Christmas in August Gala held at the Raymondville Historical Museum on August 9, 2014. It is through this consolidated and dedicat-
Senator Lucio discusses public school finance ruling
AUSTIN - On August 28 (Thursday), Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. (D-Brownsville), Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education and member of the Senate Committee on Finance, releases the following statement responding to Austin state district court Judge John Dietz's updated school finance ruling, in which he ruled that the state's public school finance system is unconstitutionally inadequate for students and districts: "I am grateful for the release of today's ruling. This long-anticipated decision comes as no surprise to those of us in the legislature who have for years fought to ensure our state faces its major challenges in ensuring public schools are adequately and equitably funded. In 2011, I strongly opposed an appropriations cut in the billions of dollars from public education, resulting in devastating consequences to schools in my Senate district. While I was happy to see some of those funds restored last legislative session, the fact remains that our school finance system is unacceptably broken. "Today's ruling means the school
funding issue must return to the Legislature. We must seize this opportunity to revise the entire school finance system, including our antiquated calculations for weighted per-pupil funding, especially for the economically disadvantaged students who now comprise the majority of Texas school children. We must also thoughtfully address disparities in revenue raising for public education. It is absolutely vital to ensure property-poor school districts are able to raise similar revenue for similar effort, and are not forced to raise taxes up to the limit to keep pace with property wealthy districts. The promise of American education is that every child, regardless of where they come from, can get the same opportunity to achieve personal success. I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure we keep that promise."
ed effort that 750 students were provided with the necessary supplies to assist them in furthering their academic goals. It is in this manner that a brighter future
is secured for our children as well as our communities. Once again thanks to all who assisted in making this year’s event a reality.
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New Creating a hospital district investment with Angels An tremendous benefits
in Heaven Elena Flores
ELSA-Elena Flores, 94, entered eternal rest Tuesday, August 12, 2014. Elena was born on May 15, 1920 to Bruno Flores and San Juanita Rodriguez Flores. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Adrian Campos, sister Maria De La Luz Gonzalez. She is survived by her sons Reyes (Sofia) Campos, Daniel Campos, Jose Angel (Josefina) Campos, Adrian (Rachel) Campos, Guadalupe Campos, daughters Carmen (Alfonso+) Cardenas, Maria (Ruben+) Martinez, Lydia (Joe) Wesolowski, Rosa (Bill) Avey Yolanda (Dana) Styve, and Trinidad (Rey) Salas. Also surviving are brothers Roberto, Guillermo, Seferino and Jose Luis Flores, 24 Grandchildren, 45 Great-Grandchildren and 12 Great-Great- Grandchildren. Visitation were held on Thursday and Friday, August 14 & 15, 2014, from 12:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Funeral service was held on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Weslaco, TX. Arrangements were under the direction of Guerra Funeral Home 304 E. Edinburg Ave. Elsa, TX 78543 PH: 956-262-2971.
By State Senator Juan ‘Chuy’ Hinojosa
An incredible opportunity has recently energized our communities with the creation of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley that will provide endless healthcare and educational benefits for our families. A major component of UTRGV is the creation of a medical school, a concept our region has envisioned for decades because of the unquestionable need. But the transformation of the Rio Grande Valley through a medical school requires an investment. An investment into healthcare, education, our business community, our workforce, and most importantly, our children. By creating a hospital district we will provide a stable financing source for years to come and be able to take advantage of the tremendous economic benefits that a medical school will bring to this region. For the first time, we have an opportunity to inject billions of dollars into our local economy, bring thousands of new jobs to our community, and simultaneously provide a healthy educated workforce. We need only look to our neighboring medical school to the north, the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, for confirmation of the enormous benefits and advances that a medical school brings. Working together, the medical school and hospital district would trigger a financial boom in the medical industry and healthcare related businesses that would
ensure our newly produced doctors and new medical breakthroughs stay here in our own community. Greater research opportunities and connections to the private sector will bring countless new jobs, technology and businesses. Our tax base will expand and new development will be added to the rolls generating significant revenue. As a medically underserved area, our fast-growing communities have a severe physician shortage, very limited resources and critical health epidemics. Moreover, Hidalgo County has the highest percentage of adults lacking health insurance
in the entire country, and is the largest county in Texas without a hospital district. Expanding access to medical education and residency slots is a huge step towards solving these critical problems. There will be more doctors, more medical centers, more access to healthcare, fewer chronic diseases, fewer ER visits because of preventative healthcare, and an overall healthier population. Creating a hospital district would also let us take advantage of a federal matching program. For every local dollar invested through the hospital district, the federal government will match that dollar with almost three more -- a 3 to 1 investment creating significant returns. By leveraging our local monies, we can access millions of dollars and not leave it sitting on the table for other counties to use. We need that money here in Hidalgo County to create a healthier future with a thriving economy. Inaccurate information has led to misconceptions that the hospital district will be setting a tax rate of 75 cents per $100 per valuation. This is simply not true. Elected and county officials have worked on a memorandum of understanding for legislative changes to ensure that once the district is created, there will be a 25 cent cap. Also, the initial tax rate will be set at 8 cents. Although opposition to any new tax is no doubt sincere, it lacks vision that is broad and long-term. As a community, we must support our local share of investment through a hospital district to supplement state and private monies for our medical school that will bring immeasurable healthcare and economic benefits to our region and our children.
ELECTION 2014: Texas voters to decide on road funding By Keith Goble Land Line state legislative editor
Proposition 1 on the Nov. 4 ballot will ask voters whether to authorize tapping the state’s oil and gas severance tax to boost The statewide ballot in Texas this No- revenue for non-toll roads and bridges. vember will include a proposed amendThe Texas Legislature voted one year ment to the state Constitution about trans- ago to put the question on the state ballot portation funding. to help address $4 billion in transportation funding needs without increasing taxes or fees. If approved by voters, half of the oil and gas severance tax revenue would be sent to the state highway fund. Specifically, about $1.4 billion in severance tax money that now goes to the state’s Rainy Day Fund would be diverted for roads in the first year. Texas Department of Transportation Chairman Ted Houghton referred to the passage of Proposition 1 as “one of the most important issues facing our state today.” “We are all familiar with funding challenges facing transportation,” Houghton said in a news release. “That’s why it was so important that the Legislature passed
the proposed constitutional amendment that if approved by the voters will dedicate new revenue to transportation.” The amendment’s passage would allow the second part of the plan to kick in. Approved by state lawmakers during a 2013 special session on transportation funding, HB1 would prevent the Rainy Day Fund’s balance from falling too low. A select committee of lawmakers would be created to set a “floor” before each legislative session. The House and Senate would then decide whether to agree to the minimum balance or change it. At any time, if the Rainy Day Fund balance falls below the threshold, the diversions to transportation would stop. Another component of the plan requires TxDOT to trim its current budget for non-road uses by $100 million and to use the savings to pay off debt. The deadline to register to vote in the fall election in Texas is Oct. 6. Early voting begins on Oct. 20 and ends Oct. 31.
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Edcouch Housing Authority Class of 2018 awards contract
Recently the Edcouch Housing Authority awarded a plumbing contract to Rudy’s Plumbing to upgrade four of it’s thirty-four units. The work will be completed in four phases by doing one unit per month and the entire job should be completed by October. None of the units had been upgraded since they were first built in 1965. Board chairman, Aaron Rodriguez was quick to recognize the need for this upgrade stating “…Our maintenance staff had been unclogging these drains as many as three times a week, I’m glad our executive director found monies from our capital funds to remedy this problem. We’re hopeful that when our new budget starts in October we will have other capital funds to fix all our infrastructure…” Pictured above are Fidel Borrego, Commissioner, Rodolfo Rodri- Campos, Commissioner and Vice Chair, Chairman and Jose C. Hinojosa Jr. Comguez, Owner of Rudy’s Plumbing, Nancy Aaron Rodriguez, Commissioner and missioner.
Celebrity Golf Classic a success The Raymondville Chamber of Com- orative effort to benefit the Raymondville merce and the Raymondville Golf Course Golf Course and the Raymondville Chamheld a Celebrity Golf Classic tournament ber of Commerce on August 23rd. This event was a collab“serving Willacy County” and offered
teams opportunities to socialize with Senator Eddie Lucio Jr. and State Representative Ryan Guillen, representatives from Texas A & M Kingsville and others.
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