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La Feria Churches Partner With Schools To Serve Local Children

Methodist & Presbyterian churches work together on Serve Our Schools project

LA FERIA – On aug. 30, two La Feria churches worked together to make improvements to Sam Houston elementary School. Volunteers from First United Method-ist Church of La Feria and new Hope Presbyterian Church of La Feria began constructing steps, cork display strips and coat racks to be installed in the elementary school.

This annual service project is part of the Serve Our Schools program, launched in august 2012 by the Method-ist church. The Sam Houston elementary School improve-ment project will be completed and presented Sept. 20.

The church and student volunteers who were not build-ing that day began collecting coats, shoes, socks, and un-derwear to be distributed to needy children at all four La Feria elementary schools. They also prepared the weekend

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La Feria Leaps PastDonna Chiefs with

35–13 VictoryStory by Jaime Acuna

The La Feria Lions didn’t let the rain spoil their home opener at Lion Stadium as they cruised to a 35–13 win over the Donna north Chiefs.

The Lion offense was on fire early in the game as quarterback, Isaac Galpin scored the first touchdown of the game on a 2 yard run. Kicker, Joel nava then added the extra point to put the Lions up 7–0 in the first quarter.

Galpin then hit Lion wide receiver Brandon Perez on a long 53-yard strike to put the Lions up two scores. The fury continued as junior running back, Rusbel Gonzalez scored two rushing touchdowns and senior wide receiver angel Carrera scored another late in the game.

The Lion defense also had a great game on the other side of the ball. They amassed a total of six sacks and forced the Chiefs quarterback to throw two interceptions.

Senior linebacker, Sergio Contreras led the way with 2 sacks and 11 total tackles. Randy Cantu and Ozzie Cisneros each had an interception as the Lion defense held onto a shutout until late in the game when the game was already all but over.

Overall, the Lions played great and have their hopes high on doing well all season long and making a deep run in the playoffs.

They will now travel to Santa Rosa on Friday, September 5th to face the Warriors in the annual Battle of 506.

It’s a rivalry game, and both teams will be ready to go to war in this heated confron-tation that will earn the winner bragging rights for the entire year.

We wish the Lions the best of luck this season ... Go Lions!

Lions Win Home Opener

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Adrian Torres looks to find some running room. (Photo courtesy of La Feria Independent School District)

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September 2014 Happenings

What: Brownsville Appreciation Days

Where: Gladys Por-ter Zoo, 500 Ring-gold St., Browns-ville

When: Friday - Sun-day, September 5th, 6th & 7th All residents living inside

Brownsville city limits will be able to visit a Zoo for a special admission price of $2.00. Residents will need to show proof of resi-dency. Identification such as a driver’s license, utility receipt or school ID will suffice. At least one family member must show proof of residency at the gate. For more information, please call (956) 546-7187 or visit www.gpz.org.

What: Lower Valley

Appreciation DaysWhere: Gladys Por-

ter Zoo, 500 Ring-gold St., Browns-ville

When: Friday - Sun-day, September 12th, 13th, & 14th

All residents living in the Lower Valley will be able to visit the Zoo for a special admission price of $4.00 for adults (ages 14 and up) and $3.00 for children (ages 2 to 13). The Lower Valley includes: Arroyo City, Bayview, Bluetown, Brownsville, El Calaboz, Carricitos, Combes, El Ranchito, Harlingen, La Fe-ria, La Leona, La Paloma, La Tina, Laguna Heights, Laguna Vista, Lantana, Las Rusias, Las Yescas, Laureles, Los Coyotes, Los Fresnos, Los Indios, Lo-zano, Lyford, Matamoros, Mexico, Monte Grande, Ol-mito, Porfirio, Port Isabel, Port Mansfield, Primera, Rancho Viejo, Rangerville, Raymondville, Rio Hondo, Russelltown, San Benito, San Pedro, San Perlita, Santa Monica, Sebastian, South Padre Island and Willamar. Residents will need to show proof of resi-dency. Identification such as a driver’s license, utility receipt or school ID will suffice. At least one family member must show proof of residency at the gate. For more information, please call (956) 546-7187 or visit www.gpz.org.

What: Oceanar-iumWhere: Gladys Por-

ter Zoo, 500 Ring-gold St., Browns-ville

When: Saturday, September 6th, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Urban Science Ini-

tiative, Inc. and the Gladys Porter Zoo are teaming up once again to present the exciting ocean science pro-gram, Oceanarium. It is an ocean science educational event that provides unique opportunities for students, parents, teachers, and oth-ers to engage in science. Visitors will be able to meet scientists, oceanographers, meteorologists, marine bi-ologists and others deeply involved in science. The event will also feature pi-rates, exhibits and learning stations where “hands-on” activities will be available to our guests. The event is $1.00 with regular paid admission or Zoo member-ship. For more information, please call (956)546-7187 or visit www.gpz.org.

Catherine Fennegan awarded scholarship to attend Wofford CollegeSPARTANBURG, SC

(readMedia) – Catherine Fennegan of Harlingen, TX, has received a Merit Scholarship to attend Wof-ford College for the 2014-15 academic year.

Fennegan, a member of the class of 2018, is a graduate of Harlingen High School South.

Ninety percent of Wof-ford’s enrolled students receive approximately $32 million in scholarships, grants and loans each year. Each of the endowed schol-arship funds requires that

recipients demonstrate outstanding character, aca-demic achievement, and potential for contribution to society; some have ad-ditional requirements for eligibility.

Wofford College, estab-lished in 1854, is an inde-pendent liberal arts col-lege of 1,650 students in Spartanburg, S.C. Wofford ranks 7th nationally in the percentage of undergradu-ates receiving credit for study abroad. Home to one of the nation’s 283 Phi Beta Kappa chapters, Wofford’s

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Think about this:“The grass may look greener on the

other side, but it still has to be mowed.”“…being content with what you have; for He

Himself said, ‘I will never leave you, nor will I ever forsake you, so that we can confidently say: The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What

can man do to me’?”Hebrews 13:5b-6

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Traditional Worship Service 9am, Contemporary Service 11am,

UM Youth 5pm

International Worship Center

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Domingo (Espanol) 11am, Miercoles 7pm

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First Baptist Church of Santa RosaPastor Harold Parker

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Sunday Services 9:30am Bible Study, 10:30am Morning

Worship, 7pm Wednesday Evening

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Apostolic Faith Tabernacle

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621 South Main, La Feria Sunday School 10am

Sunday Worship 4pm, Wed. Evening 7:30pm.

All services are bilingual.

Iglesia Oracion en Su Presencia

Missionary Church,Inc.

Pastors Frank & Janie Gonzalez 797-0044 4th Street, La Feria,TX

Sunday 10am & 6pm, Monday 7 pm Prayer Service,

Wednesday 7 pm, Friday 7 pm.

Church of ChristMinister Gene Head

797-9890912 N. Parker Rd., La Feria,

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

10:30am Service, 6pm Evening Service Los Domingos: 12:00

Medio Dia y 7:00pm Los Jueves: 7:00 pm Estudio De Biblia

Faith Church of Christian & Mission-ary Alliance Church

Pastor Oscar Loredo 797-1739

125 W. First St., La Feria,Tx Bilingual Ministry Sunday 10am Sunday School, 11am Worship, Wednesday 7 pm Bible Study,

Friday 7 pm Prayer.

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School Sunday Coffee and Fellowship 9:30 AM Worship10

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St. Mary’s Catholic Church

FR. Edouard Atangana, 956-636-1211

101 San Antonio Ave., Santa Rosa Saturday Mass 5pm Bilingual, Sunday Mass 8am Spanish,

10am English.

First Baptist Church of La Feria

Pastor: Samuel W. Thomas797-1214

Main St. & Magnolia, La Feria Wednesday 6:30pm Youth Bible

Study & Mission Friends, 7 pm Eve-ning Bible Study & Prayer Service,

Sunday 9:45am Sunday School, 11am Morning Worship Service, 6

pm Evening Worship Service.

St. Albans Episcopal Church

Reverend Scott Brown 956-428-2305,

1417 E. Austin, Harlingen,TX Holy Communion 8am, Sunday

School 9:15, Holy Eucharist 10:30am.

Hope in the Word Church

Pastors Jose & Bertha Belmares797-3621,

28354 S. Bixby Rd., La FeriaServices Friday 6pm, Sunday

10am. All services are Bilingual, English & Spanish.

Primera IglesiaBautista956-797-1740

519 N. Main, La Feria Bilingual Services: Sunday

9:45am Sunday School, 10:45am Worship Service, 5:00pm WMU,

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Iglesia Generacion En Conquista

Pastor Samuel y Magda Cer-vantes, Phone (956) 536-2215 2803 W. Exp. 83 Suite A. La

Feria Sunday Service 10am Bible Study, 11am Worship Service,

7pm Wednesday Family Service.

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

Fr. Rodolfo Franco797-2666, offi ce: 502 S. Canal

church: 500 South Canal St., La Feria, Saturday Mass 5:30pm,

Sunday Mass 8am Spanish, 10am English, 12pm Bilingual.

Christ In Our Midst Missionary ChurchPastor: Rev. Daniel Carrizalez

956-742-6311 1 mile N. of FM 506, La Feria Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.,

Sunday Worship - 11:00 a.m., Wednesday Service - 7:00 p.m.,

Monday Prayer - 7:00 p.m.

New HopePresbyterian Church

Mary Breden, Interim Pastor208 West Central Ave, La Feria,TX, 423-0348 Sunday Services 10 amCommunion 1st Sunday

Cowboy Church11235 Swift Ln. Santa Rosa, Tex.

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RE-CERTIFIED KNEE AND HIP SURGERY CENTER HELPS MANY VALLEY PATIENTS

TO WALK AGAIN WITHOUT PAINHARLINGEN – Knee and

hip replacement surgery is performed at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen for patients who have pain, discomfort, or loss of function because of arthritis, accidents, or other causes.

Arthritis can eventually cause a joint to deteriorate or wear out to the point that partial or total replacement is necessary. The replacement surgery is designed to help restore the patient’s ability to walk and relieve pain.

Recently, Valley Baptist was re-certified with a “Gold Seal of Approval™” specifically for knee and hip replacement su rge r ie s by a na t iona l accrediting organization for healthcare organizations, the Joint Commission. In 2 011 , t h e a c c r e d i t i n g

organization, which is based in Illinois. granted Valley Baptist the first-ever specialty certification in the Valley for knee and hip replacement.

Valley Baptist is one of the most experienced hospitals in Texas in performing joint replacement surgeries. In fact, Dr. Rick Bassett, Orthopedic Surgeon and Medical Director of Valley Baptist-Harlingen’s Orthopedics / Joint Replacement Program, has performed more than 12,000 knee replacement and 3,000 hip replacement surgeries at Valley Baptist. Last year, 1,061 joint replacement surgeries were performed at Valley Baptist.

Valley Baptist’s orthopedics department follows national standards to reduce the length of stay and risk of infections for patients hospitalized after orthopedic surgery. For example, patients are given antibiotics at optimum times to reduce the chance of infection. In addition, Valley Baptist’s orthopedic surgery rooms are equipped with a sterile air flow system which reduces infections.

Following joint replacement surgery, patients recover on a specially-equipped orthopedics floor, with 39 large, private rooms, staffed by nurses experienced at caring for joint replacement patients.

Maureen Rattray, RN, Nurse Director for the Valley Baptist’s orthopedics floor, said the Joint Commission’s “Gold Seal of Approval” program shows that Valley Baptist is using the most up-to-date care, by following scientifically-proven “evidence-based” guidelines to care for hip and knee patients.

For more information on knee, hip and other joint replacement procedures, please consult your physician and visit www.ValleyBaptist.net.

Dr. Rick Bassett, Orthopedic Surgeon, has performed more than 12,000 knee replacement and 3,000 hip replacement surgeries for Valley residents and visitors at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen.

backpacks for some of the children at David Sanchez Elementary School. The Weekend Backpack Pro-gram allows needy children to take home non-perish-able food every Friday af-ternoon, enough to sustain them through the weekend.

To donate items, money or time to any of the SOS projects, call (956) 797-3693 or 245-5742.

The Aug. 30 improve-ment project was made pos-

sible thanks to the support of the following businesses and individuals: Cab-Cos Contractors Inc., Mid-Val-ley Golf Carts, State Farm Insurance-John Ftacek, JC Wing Company, Sechrist-Hall Company, Our Lady of the Lake University, La Feria High School Gear Up Program, Jaime and Gloria Casas, Pancho and Rosa Cobarrubias, Javier and Nancy Loredo, and Alan and Cindy Moore.

La Feria Churches Partner with schools to serve

Local Children► CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

stIsd Boardapproves staRs as name for new Cameron County

Junior highNew campus will serve students in Cam-

eron, Hidalgo and Willacy County MERCEDES – The new Cameron County Junior

High to be located on 151 S. Helen Moore Road in San Benito, Texas was named South Texas Academy of Rising Scholars (STARS).

The South Texas ISD Board of Directors reviewed and approved STARS as the name of the new junior high at their monthly meeting Tuesday night in Willacy County.

“I am extremely excited that a decision has been ap-proved and made,” said STARS Principal Carrie Sauceda. “Thank you to everyone involved in the selection process and to the board of directors for making the final approval. This is just the first step in establishing our new school. We will continue to work diligently to ensure STARS has a solid start come time for its opening next fall.”

STARS will open its doors fall of 2015. During the initial year, the campus will enroll incoming seventh grade students and introduce the eighth grade in the fol-lowing year.

In its first year, fall of 2015, STARS is projected to serve between 250-300 seventh grade students living in Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy Counties.

Principal Sauceda is working with other administrators to finalize the course sequence for the first phase of the 2015-16 school year, as well as begin the recruitment process for the enrollment period come January 2015.

This year, the STISD community is celebrating 50 years of educational excellence and will grow from five campuses to six in the coming year, serving students and families in Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy county.

For additional information, call 1-800-21STUDY or visit www.stisd.net.

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Have aGreat Season!

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Rene De Los Santos, Jr. DDS l Alejandra Suarez, D.D.S.

TOP: The Lions gather after the win over the

Chiefs.

RIGHT: The Lion defense comes up with a big

interception.

BOTTOM LEFT: The Gold Stars show their

moves during the game.

TOP LEFT: The clarinets all lined up for the Lion

Band.

Friday Night Football ReturnsPhoto courtesy of La Feria Independent School District

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2014 VARSITY FOOTBALL

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR & HEAD COACH

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Co-Offensive Coordinators: Dario Sanchez & Everardo Sanchez Superintendent: Mr. Raymundo Villarreal Defensive Coordinator: Ruben Zambrano Principal: Mr. Isaac Rodriguez Varsity Assistant Coaches: Assistant Principal: Mrs. Mirella Livingston John Martinez, Matt Molina, Rey Trevino, Assistant Principal: Mr. Adan Cortez Angel Martinez, Jaime Acuna, Erik Villagomez Video: Joe Martinez Athletic Trainer: Richard Nunez

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FRIDAY AUGUST 15 FALFURRIAS

SCRIMMAGE AWAY 7:00 P.M.

THURSDAY AUGUST 21 LYFORD

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FRIDAY AUGUST 29 DONNA NORTH HOME 7:30 P.M.

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The boys cross country team participated in their first compe-tition of the season. They ran at the Harlingen invitational Au-gust 30, 2014. The team placed first in the 4A varsity division. The team was led by Isaac Guzman who finished second overall. He was followed by Joseph Lunn who placed 6th.

The other top finishers include: Carlos Rodriguez 10th, Gabriel Prado 12th, Reyes Rodriguez 13th, Vincent Vento 15th, and Billy Guerra 30th. The JV team placed 3rd and were led by John Vazquez who placed 12th. The team will be competing at the RGV Classic in Edinburg on Saturday, September 6th.

Lionettes Have Good Run in First CC Meet

Lions Start Season at Harlingen Invitational

The Lionettes participated in the first CC meet of the season, Saturday August 31. They ran at the Harlingen Invitational bringing home a first place.

Participating are the follow-ing runners:

Tina Sierra-2ndBrenda Ramos -3rdAmairani Martinez-4th

Esmeralda Cortez-9thMadalyne Garcia-15thAlso competing:Nina LazaroValerie MaldonadoJohanna DiazChelsea BorjasJazlyn HernandezDestiny MartinezAbigail MaldonadoCongratulations Ladies. Keep

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Dear Parents:The La Feria Independent School District’s Gifted and Talented Program is designed to serve a small segment of the student population. Students must meet strict criteria as defined in the Gifted and Talented Plan. Parents may nominate their child for consideration from September 10-September 19, 2014, if their child enrolled in the district after March 17, 2014. If you wish to nominate your child, please contact the counselor at your child’s campus.

Campus/Escuala Phone/Teléfono Counselof/Consejero.aDavid G. Sanchez 797-8550 Mrs. Leonarda GarciaC.E. Vail Elementary 797-8460 Mrs. Stacy CantuNoemi Dominguez Elementary 797-8430 Ms. Marivel GuajardoW.B. Green Junior High School 797-8400 Mrs. Rubio MoraidaLa Feria High School 797-8370 Mrs. Ermelinda Cavazos

Programa Dotado y talentoso

estimados Padres,El Programa de Dotado y Talentoso del distrito escolar de La Feria esta designado para servir un pequeño grupo de los estudiantes. Los estudiantes tendrán que llevar acabo cierto criterio como es definido en el plan del programa de Dotado y Talentoso. Los padres pueden nominar a su hijo/a para consideración al programa el 10 del septiembre a del 19 de septiembre de 2014, si su niño se matriculo en el distrito después del 17 de marzo de 2014. Si quiere nominar su hijo/a favor póngase en contacto con el consejero/a en la escuela donde su niño asiste.

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The Harlingen Cotton Committee and the Algodon Club would like to thank the following sponsors for their continued support during the 2014 First Bale Auction & Scholarship Fundraiser.

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Tony Baczewski has been in the business of helping people keep their cars and trucks clean--inside and outside--since 1987. Many changes and advancements have taken place over the years so that people who care about their “pride and joy” have many more op-tions available than ever before.

LA FERIA NEWS met with Tony at his Central Park car wash operation in Harlingen to learn more about how his business has changed.

He related that after his graduation from Harlingen High School in 1975, he went to work in his family’s Overhead Door Company business. His work covered everything from installing doors in houses to designing and installing huge doors in industrial and commercial buildings. “Everyday was a different challenge,” he said. “It was a great job.:

“When the opportunity came to buy property on Expressway 77 near the

Mall and build my own self-service car wash, I jumped at it,” he recalls. “It was centrally located, so I figured Central Park Car Wash would be a good name.”

Baczewski recalled that the Mall had only been in existence for a few years, and he was “all by my lone-some out there” until the area started growing. “Now, I’m surrounded by big time businesses like H.E.B, the Cinema, hotels and restau-rants--Yes, it was a good investment.”

In 1987 Tony hired a com-pany out of Houston to build him a self-service 3-bay car wash with 1 automatic drive-through. “I’ve since added another bay and an 8-bay vacuum area and with a car beauty parlor.“ he said. “People can drive away with a squeaky-clean, waxed car, inside and out, with a fragrance of their choice. I tell everyone that a ‘clean car is a happy car.’”

In the beginning, Central Park Car Wash offered an

automatic washing machine with the standard, huge ro-tating brush system. “How-ever,” he says, “we up-grad-ed to the latest system called the Water Wizard ‘touchless’ automatic car wash method. It does a fabulous job and eliminates the chance of damage to mirrors, paint and antennas.”

“We here at Central Park Car Wash plan to provide economical, full-service deluxe wash jobs with all the bells and whistles,“ he said. “We’re open 7 days a week with an attendant on duty from 8 a.m. till 5:00 p.m each day--My lady cus-tomers feel safer with a male attendant on duty.“

Tony has two sons: Tyler is a 2008 South Harlingen High School graduate and works with his father in the car wash business. Cody is a North Texas State Univer-sity graduate and works with the city of Weslaco.

About plans for the future, he said, “We’re happy where we are. We don’t have room for much expansion. And,

that is fine: I plan to keep up my equipment and not

disappoint my customers.” You can find Tony at his

2008 West Tyler address in Harlingen ‘most anytime.

Keeping It Clean“A Clean Car is a Happy Car”

Tony has provided full-service care since 1987.

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ON THEFARMTony Schaub cultivates

culture with show at the Harlingen Arts and

Heritage MuseumVisitors to the latest art ex-

hibition at The Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum on the evening of Thursday, August 28th were greeted with the strains of square dance music as they browsed through the latest work of local artist Tony Schaub. His latest show - On the Farm - Schaub pays hom-age to the life of an agricultural community, embellished with his trademark use of word play, mixed media and his impec-cable pop art sensibility.

A native of Pittsburgh, Penn-sylvania, Schaub drew and painted as a young child. At the age of twelve, he was se-lected to attend the Carnegie Institute Summer Art Program. The next year, Tony won the Pennsylvania Scholastic Art Gold Key for his tempera/goache painting, World Series Celebration.

After serving four years in the Air Force, Schaub moved to Sun Valley, Idaho, where he continued to develop his artistic skills. His work was ex-hibited in private, commercial, and public collections. After winning an art competition in Idaho he traded a painting for a 1940 Chrysler New Yorker and hit the road, spending the winter at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. En route back to Sun Valley, Tony had car trouble in Houston, showed his portfolio to a local gallery and a Texas Artist was born.

In the late ‘70s he visited South Padre Island to paint the walls of a friend’s new restaurant - Blackbeard’s. He also painted works for the SPI

Convention Center and Louis Backyard. By 2006, Schaub and his wife had moved per-manently to Harlingen where he maintains a studio on Jack-son St. today.

Schaub is an undisputed master of modern pop. His tongue-in-cheek approach to visual art often combines word play and interesting jux-tapositions to help convey his messages but leaving enough room for the viewer to make their own observations.

For On the Farm, Schaub worked tirelessly for several months in preparation for his first show at the museum in seven years.

“I didn’t cut any corners with this one, and I’m giving it my best shot.” Schaub said.

What sets Schaub apar t from his contemporaries in the visual arts is that he doesn’t limit himself to producing only paintings, but instead will use assemblage, collage, paint-ing, found object sculpture and installation techniques to make each work unique and unforgettable.

One highlight f rom his reception for On the Farm included an installation rec-reating Grant Wood’s famous painting “American Gothic” using live models as surrogates for Wood’s sister and dentist, the original models for the iconic work standing in front of a canvas recreation of the farmhouse.

Another piece, entitled sim-ply “Square Dancing Instruc-tions”, features a lenticular image of a hamster in square

dance garb affixed to a canvas with painted and collage ele-ments.

One piece, “Look Before You Leap”, combines found objects with photography to create a piece that literally breaks out of the picture plane, even if it doesn’t break any new intellectual ground.

The strength of Schaub’s work is how it engages viewers in a whimsical, colorful way, never demanding too much in the way of contemplation from the viewer, but instead enter-taining and delighting, allow-ing the work to firmly ensconce itself in their memory.

However, much like Andy Warhol’s soup can silkscreen canvases, sometimes a painting of a tabasco sauce bottle is just a painting of a tabasco sauce bottle. Interspersed among the visual puns and playful mash-ups of Schaub’s latest oeuvre you’ll find just that unironi-cally sharing wall space with a large painting of a chili pepper sporting Army stripes entitled “Sergeant Pepper”.

On the Farm will be on display until November 9th. The

Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum is located at 2425

Boxwood Street in Harlingen. For more information please call

(956) 216-4901.

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