12th Annual Uvalde area Job & Career Fair 2010

                                                                 Staff photo by Mario Rangel
The 12th Annual Uvalde area Job and Career Fair  was  held Thursday March 4, 2010 at the Uvalde Civic Center.

Uvalde Area Chamber of Commerce Hires New Tourism Director

UVALDE,TX (March ,2010)-The Uvalde Area Chamber of Commerce has hired Miss Megan Hundahl as the new Director of Tourism.  Miss Hundahl will be responsible for managing the marketing/advertising efforts for the Uvalde County occupancy tax contract that was awarded to the Uvalde Chamber.

Miss Hundahl was born and raised in Houston, but spent many of her summers in the Uvalde/Concan area with her grandparents George and Ruby Horner.

“I have such great memories of this area. I learned to two-step at Garner State Park, loved going to the soda fountain at Rexall and I can’t count how many chicken fried steaks I’ve had at Neal’s.” the new Tourism Director said.

Prior to her new position, Megan spent 10 years in New York City working in the broadcast news industry at CNN and ABC News.  As a Senior Editorial Producer for Anderson Cooper, she worked on a variety of stories including Election 2004 and Katrina.  Since returning to Texas, Megan has been doing a variety of public relations/marketing and advertising consulting.   In December, she made a permanent move to Uvalde.

"We are excited that Megan will be joining our team as the Director of Tourism with the Uvalde Area Chamber of Commerce," said Tony Arce, Jr. , President of the Uvalde Area Chamber of Commerce.  "She brings a wealth of experience in marketing and communications that will greatly benefit our efforts to increase overnight lodging and year-round tourism for the Uvalde County area."

Adds Executive Director, Wendy Speer,  “Megan’s official start date is March 15.  She plans to hit the ground running, which is important as we have so many great things to get started on.”

If she has any questions about working in the Uvalde area, she has the perfect resource at her fingertips. Her grandfather, George Horner, is a former Mayor of Uvalde and helped  run the Horner’s store from 1947-1983.

“My granddad always says he can do two things really well. Eat and give advice.”  Megan said. “I can tell you he has the eating part down and I am so thankful to be able to still ask for his advice.”

Megan graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Arts in Radio/Television and Film.

She is the daughter of Ernest and Louise Hundahl.

One on One


                                              Photo by Journalism student Angela Mason Cavender Neutze interviewing former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales Thursday at the Uvalde High School.

Positive Animal Rabies Case. This is the 6th case for Region 8 in 2010 and the first case for Uvalde County

A 22 month old dog became positive for rabies, presumably after encountering a rabid skunk at an undetermined time point.  The dog was originally taken to a local animal health clinic for injuries it sustained while chewing its way through a wood and metal door and entering the residence.  The dog was euthanatized and submitted for rabies testing by the attending veterinarian a few days later, after developing obvious neurologic signs and its condition declined further.  Investigation into the case by DSHS demonstrated that were 3 other dogs at the residence with varied vaccination histories. One dog, that had never been vaccinated was killed and delivered to the veterinarian.

The second dog a pregnant female that was approximately half way through the gestational period and up to date on its vaccinations, was given a booster vaccination by the attending veterinarian is being isolated at home for the  required 45 day period.  The 3rd dog, an adult blue heeler mix that had received only one dose of rabies vaccine as a puppy, was taken to another veterinarian where it was evaluated and started on its 3 dose vaccination protocol.  The dog is presently in isolation on the property of a third party for the required 90 day period.

Neither the owners of the dogs or the veterinary technicians and staff at the original clinic (one of which had been bitten by the animal), were vaccinated for rabies, bringing the total needing post-exposure treatment to nine.  All nine individuals are presently undergoing rabies prophylaxis according to protocol.

You never know when a wild animal will visit. Make sure to keep your pets vaccinated against rabies!

For more information, please call Zoonosis Control in Uvalde at 830/ 591-4383, 591-4385, or 591-4382
.

National Youth Week: County Government

Plans have been set for the 20th annual observance of National Youth Week in which top Uvalde High School students serve as mock local officials.  This year, National Youth Week:  County Government will be held on March 24-26, 2010.  The even is sponsored by the Uvalde Lions Club in cooperation with Uvalde County and Uvalde CISD.

All students who are interested in elective and appointed positions must maintain at least a “B” average and have no pending disciplinary actions.

For this year’s National Youth Week:  County Government, seniors will be eligible to run for the positions of county judge and the four commissioner posts on the mock Commissioner’s Court in a student election to be held on February 24, 2010 at Uvalde High School through the economic and U. S. Government classes.

In addition, seniors and juniors can apply through March 2, 2010 for appointed positions decided by a Lions Club committee.  Applicants should provide a cover letter explaining why they were seeking a position as well as a resume outlining school, extracurricular, community service and /or employment activities.  Appointed positions include sheriff, chief probation officer, Extension agent, county clerk, district clerk, road administrator, county treasurer, tax assessor-collector/voter registrar, county attorney, county auditor, Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace, and Precinct 6 Justice of the Peace.

Students who gain elective and appointed posts will observe the regular Uvalde County Commissioner’s Court meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 24, at the Uvalde County Courthouse.  On Tuesday, March 25, students will meet at 8 a.m. in the Commissioners Court to be paired with their real-life counterparts.  Staff members will spend the day with students named to appointed posts while the mock commissioners’ court will tour county operations and develop an agenda.  The county will provide lunch with the day to conclude within school powers.  Then on Wednesday, March 26, all students will participate in a mock commissioner’s court meeting at 6 p.m. in the Commissioners Court.  Parents, friends, school personnel, etc., are welcome to attend.  A reception will follow sponsored by the Lions Club.

Vic Hilderbran and Lott Whitwell are serving as National Youth Week chairmen for the Uvalde Lions Club; UHS teacher Sharon Fowler is coordinating events at the high school.

COMMUNITY HEALTH DEVELOPMENT, INC. RECEIVES $25,000 GRANT FROM THE JAMES AVERY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION IN SUPPORT OF NEW CENTER FOR COMMUNITY WELLNESS

UVALDE, TEXAS – Community Health Development, Inc. (CHDI) has received a contribution of $25,000 from the James Avery Charitable Foundation of Kerrville, Texas in support of the campaign to construct the $5.8M Center for Community Wellness at 908 South Evans Street in Uvalde.

“We are deeply grateful and pleased to announce this generous gift from the James Avery Charitable Foundation,” said CHDI Chief Executive Officer, Rachel A. Gonzales-Hanson.  “With this significant grant, we are brought much closer to finishing the campaign.  The construction of the Fitness Center and the Administration / Electronic Health Records building will complete the campus and realize our project mission of bringing opportunities for health and wellness to more than 14,000 individuals each year across the entire the CHDI health center system.”

Chris Avery, CEO of James Avery and Trustee of the James Avery Charitable Foundation, commented on the recent contribution: “The foundation is pleased to be able to contribute to the Community Health Development, Inc of Uvalde. We hope that this contribution will allow more opportunities for the CHDI to reach the people in our community that are in need of healthcare. We are grateful to the people who continue to make our communities a better place to live and work. We proudly support the
mission and work of the CHDI.”

The first building in the new Center for Community Wellness opened on November 17, 2009 to provide expanded oral health services, previously provided at Our Health / Nuestro Centro de Salud.  A new comprehensive and affordable Mental / Behavioral Health Department and a Teaching Kitchen / Classroom to address chronic diseases such as diabetes are scheduled to open in the same building later this year.

The next two buildings to be constructed at 908 South Evans Street will include a climate-controlled Exercise / Fitness facility to support health and wellness, housing for a new Electronic Health Records system, and space for administrative program staff.

To make a gift to the Center for Community Wellness capital campaign or request a packet of information about the project, please contact CEO Rachel A. Gonzales-Hanson or Development Director Chuck Lutke at (830) 278-5604, extension 3100, or by e-mail to clutke.chdi@tachc.org.

CHDI’s mission, observed daily at each of its four health centers, is “to continuously improve the Nuestro Bienstar (Health and Well-Being) of the community we serve by providing access to quality health care services that are responsive to the diverse rural, cultural and bilingual populations in our community.”

Annual Rabies Drive

                                                                 Staff photo by Richard Morris
The annual Uvalde Rabies Drive continues. Here are the remaining days and hours. Annual Rabies Drive locations: Uvalde civic center March 5th & 6th 9pm - 6pm; Knippa firehouse March 9th 2pm - 6pm; Batesville firehouse March 10th 2pm -6 pm; La Pryor fire station; pending Sabinal city park March 3st1 3pm - 6 pm and Crystal City pending.

Blood Drive Scheduled for Tuesday March 9, 2010 - The South Texas Blood and Tissue Center is holding a blood drive Tuesday, March 9th from 9 AM to 4 PM at Southwest Texas Junior College.




Donuts with Uvalde High School Principal set for Friday March 12th.

Uvalde County Commissioners will be accepting the Texas Department of Transportation inspection report on off system bridges when they meet Monday morning at 10 at the Uvalde County Courthouse. Also on the agenda is the annual audit by Beyer and Company and acceptance of the annual report from the Bandera, Uvalde, Medina and Real County Emergency Services District.

Girl Scouts visit Uvalde Radio


                                                                     Photo by Julissa Alvarado
 


Bryson Dalrymple, Weekly News Column

It is that time of year to start preparing for your spring garden.  The average last freeze date for the area is March 1st, although I have seen it freeze as late as Easter weekend.

Site preparation for your home garden should be underway.  Remember, the idea garden site should get full or nearly full sun and should have a deep well drained soil.  When preparing your garden site, never work the soil when it is wet. You can determine if the soil is dry enough by squeezing together a small handful of soil.  If it sticks together in a ball and does not easily crumble under slight pressure by your thumb and finger, the soil it to wet for working.  Working the soil wet will compact the soil.  The idea foil for planting should be granular and not lumpy or powdery. If your soil is heavy clay, you can improve the soil by adding 1 to 2 inches of good sand along with 2 to 3 inches of organic matter to the surface of the soil in late winter or early spring. You will then need to turn this mixture under and mix it thoroughly with the soil. Just remember, it may take several years for you to improve the soil’s physical condition. Before you fertilize your garden, you should get an accurate recommendation regarding fertilization rates.

You can come by the Texas AgriLife Extension office located on the 3rd floor of the Uvalde County Court House and pick up a soil test bag.  Once you have collected your soil sample you will need to send it to the soils lab at College Station.  They will test your soil and will send back a detailed print out of the soil sample and give you specific recommendations of what type and how much fertilizer to apply.  This service cost around $10-$15 and can help you save money in the long run by not over fertilizing.  It will also help with water quality because excess fertilizer can leach (migrate) into soils and into water tables or be picked up by excess water and carried off into storm drains or creeks and end up eventually in our rivers and lakes.

If you choose not to have your soil tested, and you have deep sandy soils, you can apply a complete pre-plant fertilizer such as 5-10-10 or 6-12-12 at the rate of 1 to 2 pounds per 100 square feet. Soils with a high percentage of clay, you can apply a fertilizer such as 1-20-10 or 12-24-12 also at 1 to 2 pounds per 100 square feet.

You should plant your garden as early as possible in the spring sot the vegetable will grow and mature in ideal conditions.   Our summers are extremely hot and production is low during the hottest months.  To help you get a head start, use transplants rather than seeds.  This allows them to mature earlier and extend the production period of many crops.

Once you have your garden up and going, apply enough water to wet the soil to a depth of at least 6”.   Most gardens require about 1” of rain or irrigation per week during the growing season. If you use a sprinkler to water, make sure you water in the morning.  This will allow the plant foliage to dry out before night.  This will help prevent foliage disease.  One of the best ways to water your garden is by using a drip irrigation system. This keeps the moisture at the root zone and off of the plant foliage.  You will also have less evaporation of water.  You can also set up a drip irrigation system in conjunction with rainwater harvesting systems.  These systems are easy to install.  They can be constructed by installing a gutter system, or utilizing existing gutters and diverting the water to a storage tank.  From here, you can use the water to hand water plants or set up a drip or soaker hose to water flower beds or gardens.  If you would like more information on rainwater harvesting come by the Texas AgriLife Extension office and I would be glad to help.

The Uvalde County AgriLife Extension Office is located at 100 North Getty Street in Uvalde on the third floor of the Uvalde County Court House.  You can contact us at P.O. Box 1708 Uvalde, TX 78802. By phone 830-278-6661 or by email at jbdalrymple@ag.tamu.edu

Educational Programs of Texas AgriLIFE Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or national origin.  Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, service, or accommodation in order to participate in meetings are encouraged to contact the Extension Office at (830) 278-6661 for assistance.  The information given herein is for educational purposes only.  References to commercial products or trade names are made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by Texas AgriLIFE Extension Service is implied.

Brackettville Man Has a Bad Morning Man caught with more than 600 pounds of marijuana

DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Brackettville Station arrested a Brackettville man as he was trying to circumvent a Border Patrol checkpoint with more than 600 pounds of marijuana valued at nearly $500,000.

Agents observing traffic, Feb. 11 on Ranch Road 334, stopped a 2005 Ford F-250 crew cab pickup truck loaded with sacks of deer corn and fencing materials two miles east of Brackettville. After stopping the vehicle the agents discovered the marijuana concealed underneath the deer corn and fencing. The driver, a United States citizen, was placed under arrest and turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement along with the
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