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THE WEIMAR MERCURY JULY 2, 2020 PAGE 9A Democratic - Sample Ballot - All Precincts Republican - Sample Ballot - Precincts 1, 2 & 4 Republican - Sample Ballot - Precinct 3 6/20 REMINDER TO CITIZENS If you are in need of contacting the City either during the day or after hours, please contact the City by calling 979-725-8554. This phone is answered 24 hours a day. If you have an electrical or water problem, the crew will be notified as soon as possible. REMEMBER TO CALL 979-725-8554 24 HOURS A DAY FOR CITY RELATED PROBLEMS. 1st week Elite Elite Appliance Repair Appliance Repair ~All Major Brands~ Washer/Dryer, Refrigerator and Dishwasher Greg Landeche Greg Landeche Office: 979-263-2497 979-263-2497 Cell: 979-942-6545 979-942-6545 10/20 Mow, Edge, Weedeat, Hedge Trimming, Flowerbed Cleaning Call Quentin Riche’ 979-561-6731 Anytime COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL Riche ’ Lawn Care ABC Mini Storage 979-743-4805 tf The Lower Colorado River Au- thority and its wholesale electric customers are offering grants of up to $50,000 for community proj- ects throughout LCRA’s whole- sale power, water and transmis- sion service territory. Applications for this round of Community Development Part- nership Program (CDPP) grants are available online in July and must be submitted by midnight on July 31. Most grants are for $25,000 or less, but each grant cycle in- cludes awards of several grants of up to $50,000. Applicants requesting more than $5,000 in grant funding must supply matching funds of at least 20 percent of the total project cost. Eligible organizations include volunteer fire departments, emergency responders, local governments, schools, libraries, civic groups, museums and other nonprofit organizations. The grants are not available to individuals, for-profit entities, professional associations, social service projects or limited-use facilities. Organizations in LCRA’s wholesale electric or water ser- vice areas have been eligible for CDPP grants in the past. Beginning in July, LCRA will expand grant eligibility to orga- nizations in areas in which LCRA Transmission Services Corpora- tion provides transmission ser- vices. Organizations in all or part of the following counties are eligi- ble for CDPP grants: Aransas, Austin, Bande- ra, Bastrop, Blanco, Brown, Burleson, Burnet, Caldwell, Cal- lahan, Cameron, Coke, Coleman, Colorado, Comal, Concho, Cory- ell, Crane, Crockett, Culberson, DeWitt, Dimmit, Eastland, Ector, Edwards, Fayette, Gillespie, Go- liad, Gonzales, and Guadalupe. Also, Hamilton, Harris, Hays, Hidalgo, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Kinney, Lampasas, La- vaca, Lee, Llano, Mason, Matago- rda, Maverick, McCulloch, Me- LCRA Offers Community Grants dina, Menard, Midland, Mills, Nolan, Nueces, Pecos, Real, San Patricio, San Saba, Schleicher, Starr, Sterling, Sutton, Taylor, Terrell, Tom Green, Travis, Up- ton, Uvalde, Val Verde, Waller, Washington, Wharton and Wil- liamson. See lcra.org/cdpp for more in- formation on eligibility require- ments. In the most recent round of grants, LCRA and its wholesale electric customers earlier this year awarded more than $525,000 to fund 28 projects, ranging from providing life-saving equipment to first responders to upgrading community halls to improving parks and Little League fields. To date, LCRA and its whole- sale electric customers have awarded 1,768 community grants totaling more than $46 million. When combined with the nearly $226 million in commu- nity-raised matching funds, the total investment in local projects reaches almost $272 million. Applications and eligibility re- quirements are available at lcra. org/cdpp or by calling the pro- gram administrator at 800-776- 5272, ext. 3140. By Texas A&M College Of Veterinary Medicine And Biomedical Sciences Snorts, yips, growls and groans - dogs make a variety of sounds that can entertain or worry their owner, depending on the circum- stance. Though owners who have con- cerns about the health of their pet should always consult a vet- erinarian, Dr. Lori Teller, an associate professor in the Texas A&M University College of Vet- erinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM), weighs on one of the many unusual noises a pet dog can make. Reverse Sneezing Also known as inspiratory paroxysmal respiration, reverse sneezing is caused by a mus- cle spasm at the back of a dog’s mouth where it meets the throat. This spasm, which lasts around 30 seconds, causes a tem- porary narrowing of the opening of the trachea, making it difficult for the dog to inhale. “A reverse sneeze is a sudden, involuntary respiratory reflex, but instead of forcefully expelling air out, like a regular sneeze, air is sucked into the nose with a series of rapid, forceful inhala- tions,” Teller said. Episodes of reverse sneezing can occur in any breed of dog, but Teller said they seem to be more common in brachycephal- ic, “smushy-faced” dog breeds like pugs, shih tzus and bulldogs. “A reserve sneeze sounds like a combination of a loud snort, honk and choking noise,” Teller said. “The dog may stand very still with their front legs and neck extended. The owner will notice Dog Owners Be Aware Of Reverse Sneezing their pet’s chest and abdomen rapidly moving in and out.” While a reverse sneezing ep- isode may be cause for concern for some pet owners, Teller wants owners to know that it is not painful or harmful for your pet. If pet owners find their dogs experiencing reverse sneezes, Teller says there are several techniques owners can use to calm their dog and get the epi- sode to stop. Occasional episodes of reverse sneezing are normal and are not of concern to the health of the dog, but always consult a vet- erinarian if your furry friend is experiencing respiratory symp- toms that affect their ability to breathe or if reverse sneezing episodes are recurring. “If your dog has chronic ep- isodes or other respiratory is- sues, such as coughing, nasal discharge, or difficulty breathing, or just does not seem to feel well, then it’s important to seek vet- erinary attention to determine if there are other problems going on,” Teller said. Few summertime holidays elicit as much excitement as the Fourth of July, also known as In- dependence Day in the United States. Each year, family, friends and revelers anticipate the arrival of the holiday so they can host barbecues, enjoy the sun, listen to their favorite summertime tunes, and commemorate the freedoms afforded by the monu- mental events that led to the hol- iday’s establishment. Independence Day became a federal holiday in 1941, but July 4th has stood as the birth of American independence for much longer. July 4th marks a pivotal moment in the American Revolution. According to PBS, the colonies were forced to pay taxes to En- gland’s King George III despite having no representation in the British Parliament. “Taxation without represen- tation” became a battle cry and was one of several grievances colonists had with Great Britain. Conflict between the colonies had been going on for at least a year before the colonies con- vened a Continental Congress in Philadelphia in June of 1776, says Military.com. On July 2, 1776, the Continen- tal Congress voted in favor of in- dependence from England. Two days later, on July 4, 1776, delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Inde- pendence. The Declaration of Indepen- dence is an historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson was considered the strongest and most eloquent writer of the declaration writing committee charged with putting the colonies’ sentiments into words. Richard Henry Lee of Virgin- ia was one of the first people to present a resolution for Ameri- can independence, and his com- mentary was the impetus for the formal Declaration of Indepen- dence. A total of 86 changes were made to Jefferson’s original draft until the final version was adopt- ed. The signing of the document helped to solidify independence, and eventually lead to the for- mation of the United States of America. A total of 56 delegates signed the document. Although John Hancock’s signature is the larg- est, it did not hold more weight than the other signatures. The National Archives says it was also customary that, since Hancock was the president of the Continental Congress, he be the first person to sign the document centered below the text. The Pennsylvania Evening Post was the first newspaper to print the Declaration of Indepen- dence on July 6, 1776. The first public readings of the Declaration were held in Phila- delphia’s Independence Square on July 8, 1776. Learn the History Of Independence Day
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The Lower Colorado River Au-thority and its wholesale electric customers are offering grants of up to $50,000 for community proj-ects throughout LCRA’s whole-sale power, water and transmis-sion service territory.
Applications for this round of Community Development Part-nership Program (CDPP) grants are available online in July and must be submitted by midnight on July 31.
Most grants are for $25,000 or less, but each grant cycle in-cludes awards of several grants of up to $50,000.
Applicants requesting more than $5,000 in grant funding must supply matching funds of at least 20 percent of the total project cost.
Eligible organizations include volunteer fire departments, emergency responders, local governments, schools, libraries, civic groups, museums and other nonprofit organizations.
The grants are not available to individuals, for-profit entities, professional associations, social service projects or limited-use facilities.
Organizations in LCRA’s wholesale electric or water ser-vice areas have been eligible for CDPP grants in the past.
Beginning in July, LCRA will expand grant eligibility to orga-nizations in areas in which LCRA Transmission Services Corpora-tion provides transmission ser-vices.
Organizations in all or part of the following counties are eligi-ble for CDPP grants:
Aransas, Austin, Bande-ra, Bastrop, Blanco, Brown, Burleson, Burnet, Caldwell, Cal-lahan, Cameron, Coke, Coleman, Colorado, Comal, Concho, Cory-ell, Crane, Crockett, Culberson, DeWitt, Dimmit, Eastland, Ector, Edwards, Fayette, Gillespie, Go-liad, Gonzales, and Guadalupe.
Also, Hamilton, Harris, Hays, Hidalgo, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Kinney, Lampasas, La-vaca, Lee, Llano, Mason, Matago-rda, Maverick, McCulloch, Me-
LCRA Offers Community Grants dina, Menard, Midland, Mills, Nolan, Nueces, Pecos, Real, San Patricio, San Saba, Schleicher, Starr, Sterling, Sutton, Taylor, Terrell, Tom Green, Travis, Up-ton, Uvalde, Val Verde, Waller, Washington, Wharton and Wil-liamson.
See lcra.org/cdpp for more in-formation on eligibility require-ments.
In the most recent round of grants, LCRA and its wholesale electric customers earlier this year awarded more than $525,000 to fund 28 projects, ranging from providing life-saving equipment
to first responders to upgrading community halls to improving parks and Little League fields.
To date, LCRA and its whole-sale electric customers have awarded 1,768 community grants totaling more than $46 million.
When combined with the nearly $226 million in commu-nity-raised matching funds, the total investment in local projects reaches almost $272 million.
Applications and eligibility re-quirements are available at lcra.org/cdpp or by calling the pro-gram administrator at 800-776-5272, ext. 3140.
By Texas A&M CollegeOf Veterinary Medicine
And Biomedical SciencesSnorts, yips, growls and groans
- dogs make a variety of sounds that can entertain or worry their owner, depending on the circum-stance.
Though owners who have con-cerns about the health of their pet should always consult a vet-erinarian, Dr. Lori Teller, an associate professor in the Texas A&M University College of Vet-erinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM), weighs on one of the many unusual noises a pet dog can make.
Reverse SneezingAlso known as inspiratory
paroxysmal respiration, reverse sneezing is caused by a mus-cle spasm at the back of a dog’s mouth where it meets the throat.
This spasm, which lasts around 30 seconds, causes a tem-porary narrowing of the opening of the trachea, making it difficult for the dog to inhale.
“A reverse sneeze is a sudden, involuntary respiratory reflex, but instead of forcefully expelling air out, like a regular sneeze, air is sucked into the nose with a series of rapid, forceful inhala-tions,” Teller said.
Episodes of reverse sneezing can occur in any breed of dog, but Teller said they seem to be more common in brachycephal-ic, “smushy-faced” dog breeds like pugs, shih tzus and bulldogs.
“A reserve sneeze sounds like a combination of a loud snort, honk and choking noise,” Teller said.
“The dog may stand very still with their front legs and neck extended. The owner will notice
Dog Owners Be Aware Of Reverse Sneezing
their pet’s chest and abdomen rapidly moving in and out.”
While a reverse sneezing ep-isode may be cause for concern for some pet owners, Teller wants owners to know that it is not painful or harmful for your pet.
If pet owners find their dogs experiencing reverse sneezes, Teller says there are several techniques owners can use to calm their dog and get the epi-sode to stop.
Occasional episodes of reverse sneezing are normal and are not of concern to the health of the dog, but always consult a vet-erinarian if your furry friend is experiencing respiratory symp-toms that affect their ability to breathe or if reverse sneezing episodes are recurring.
“If your dog has chronic ep-isodes or other respiratory is-sues, such as coughing, nasal discharge, or difficulty breathing, or just does not seem to feel well, then it’s important to seek vet-erinary attention to determine if there are other problems going on,” Teller said.
Few summertime holidays elicit as much excitement as the Fourth of July, also known as In-dependence Day in the United States.
Each year, family, friends and revelers anticipate the arrival of the holiday so they can host barbecues, enjoy the sun, listen to their favorite summertime tunes, and commemorate the freedoms afforded by the monu-mental events that led to the hol-iday’s establishment.
Independence Day became a federal holiday in 1941, but July 4th has stood as the birth of American independence for much longer. July 4th marks a pivotal moment in the American Revolution.
According to PBS, the colonies were forced to pay taxes to En-gland’s King George III despite having no representation in the British Parliament.
“Taxation without represen-tation” became a battle cry and
was one of several grievances colonists had with Great Britain.
Conflict between the colonies had been going on for at least a year before the colonies con-vened a Continental Congress in Philadelphia in June of 1776, says Military.com.
On July 2, 1776, the Continen-tal Congress voted in favor of in-dependence from England.
Two days later, on July 4, 1776, delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Inde-pendence.
The Declaration of Indepen-dence is an historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson.
Jefferson was considered the strongest and most eloquent writer of the declaration writing committee charged with putting the colonies’ sentiments into words.
Richard Henry Lee of Virgin-ia was one of the first people to present a resolution for Ameri-can independence, and his com-mentary was the impetus for the formal Declaration of Indepen-dence.
A total of 86 changes were made to Jefferson’s original draft until the final version was adopt-ed.
The signing of the document helped to solidify independence, and eventually lead to the for-mation of the United States of America.
A total of 56 delegates signed the document. Although John Hancock’s signature is the larg-est, it did not hold more weight than the other signatures.
The National Archives says it was also customary that, since Hancock was the president of the Continental Congress, he be the first person to sign the document centered below the text.
The Pennsylvania Evening Post was the first newspaper to print the Declaration of Indepen-dence on July 6, 1776.
The first public readings of the Declaration were held in Phila-delphia’s Independence Square on July 8, 1776.
Learn the History Of Independence Day
