Rio Grande Herald (Rio Grande City, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 45, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 16, 1972 Page: 12 of 32
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1972 THE RIO GRANDE HERALD PAGE 12
4-H Club News
by Mari Montalvo
4-H Club Reporter
Exciting, dynamic and decor-
ative—who would have thought
a few years ago these would be
words describing light fixtures?
Current fixtures are these
things--and more, according to
Patricia A. Bradshaw. The
housing and home furnishing
specialist with the Texas Agri-
cultural Extension Service of
Texas A&M University took a
look at recent trends in lighting.
"Today, lighting Is a decora-
tive element in its own right,
capable of creating moods, pro-
viding effects and shaping
space.
"No longer Is a lamp simply
a light source.
"It works as an accessory
piece and as an architectural
detail to highlight and empha-
size design, color and texture."
Shoppers might keep this In
mhid when choosing Christmas
gifts.
Gone are the days of lamps
that just stood up straight, with
ugly bulbs carefully hidden,
Miss Bradshaw continued.
"Now there are fixtures that
look like the moon, resemble
atomic structures, bend at an-
gles and stretch to the ceiling
or shrink to chair level."
Floor lamps designed to look
like tulips, end tables and cof-
fee tables that glow with light
from no apparent electrical
power source are just afewnew
features.
' 'Opaque silver bulbs standing
on cylinders, or grouped togeth-
er for decorative wall treat-
ment, and kinetic light boxes
that cast changing patterns of
light and shadow on surrounding
surfaces are some of the many
imaginative shapes and styles
available."
Modern artistry has deemed
the unadorned bulb an Import-
ant element of design.
"Shadeless lamps are often
set In unusual forms of stain-
less steel, smoked glass and
acrylic."
Another unique offering is the
see-through lamp, using glass
and crystal bases In shapes to
suit traditional and modern de-
cor.
Changes over the years have
not been limited to design alone
—size also has taken on a new
dimension.
"Since they're not the prin-
cipal light source, some accent
fixtures are less than a foot
high.
"They may sit squarely on a
table or hang from the wall or
celling to cast shadows," Miss
Bradshaw explained.
COWAN from page 1
and Arnoldo Gonzalez.
The board then hired Mrs.
Minnie Saenz, approved the
leave of absence for six months
of Javier D. Margo and replaced
him with Imelda Rodriguez.
Gabert moved that the leave
of absence policy should only be
extended for six months. The
motion carried.
The school board then hired
personnel for the Migrant En-
richment Program. Those em-
ployed were Minerva Alaniz,
Rose Marie Pena, Esperanza
Bazan, Petra Bazan and Idolina
M. Gracia.
Non-professional personnel
hired were an aide, Guadalupe
Molina and cooks for the dif-
ferent schools.
Under new state guidelines the
board extended the time so an
expecting teacher can stay un-
der school employment but re-
linquish any liability for their
safety after the time the board
has set for their taking their
leave of absence.
Those granted extended em-
ployment were Maria Tomaslta
Cruz and Amada Garcia.
The board then rehired Raul
Hinojosa as head bookkeeper for
the district. Hinojosa had re-
cently left the job.
Hired for clerical help was Ro-
meo Lopez who Is in charge of
Drug Abuse Prevention Pro-
grams for the district. Sal-
ary Increases were granted
Marta G. Garza, as recom-
mended by Emma Soils and
for Perla Mendoza recom-
mended by J.G. VUlarreal. Yo^~
landa Gonzalez who was also
recommended for salary in-
crease could not be granted an
Increase due to nepotism laws.
Rio Grande City Fire Chief
O.A. Guffy told the board of
the shortage of water In case
of fire at the district and re-
commended different mediums
by which the problem could be
eliminated. He also recom-
mended that fire extinguishers
be replaced at all schools.
The board tabled a TSTA-
CTA Consultation Agreement.
They also heard reports on the
school accreditation and the
listing of a Textbook commit-
tee. The board closed their re-
gular agenda with a report on
the reconstruction of the audi-
torium.
The board also approved a
settlement with J.M. Martinez
Jr. for $5,000.00. Martinez
had suit the school district for
his firing from the MCEP co-
ordinators job.
Dr. Gilberto (Nene) Garza and
Arnoldo Gonzalez voted against
the settlement. The motion to
settle passed.
The board also removed from
the books a policy which stated
that only the school attorney
could release school news to
the press. Trustee Alex Gab-
ert and Dr. Ramiro Narro af-
ter hearing several teachers
who spoke out against the pol-
icy. Gabert strongly empha-
sized that the policy was a bit
unconstitutional. The motion
to delete the policy carried.
The board then gave Alex
Gabert time to express his
views on the employment con-
tract between the school dis-
trict and Superintendent S. P.
Cowan
"I didn't think that this mat-
ter warranted executive ses-
sion consideration and I want to
point out that Mr. Cowan's pos-
ition with the district has been
in a limbo status," said Gabert.
"I would like to move that Cow-
an be given a two year con-
tract because of the tremendous
amount of work that this man
has done for the school dis-
trict," Gabert added.
"I believe that his record
speaks for itself, and I for
one know that he has disagreed
with me more than with any
member of this board but I feel
that one can disagree without
being disagreeable and I would
like to extend a two year con-
tract to Mr. Cowan," he add-
ed.
"I know that he has not been
a 'yes-man' for the district
board of trustees and I respect
him for not being one", he
closed.
The board president accepted
the motion under other person-
nel matters of the agenda.
The motion was seconded by
DR. Margo. When the motion
was put to a vote Dr. Margo,
Raul Guerrero and Gabert vot-
ed for the motion. Dr. Garza,
and Arnoldo Gonzalez voted and
went on record against the mo-
tion.
Dr. Narro stated that due to
the circumstances he would
have to abstain from voting.
The motion carried 3-2 with one
abstaining.
Gabert then handed Cowan a
contract and it was signed by
board president Dr. Gilberto
(Nene) Garza.
Also, new materials have ad-
ded to the excitement.
They range from enamel,
acrylic and chrome for the lat-
est In lighting design to the use
of wood, copper, brass, pewter
and porcelain, she concluded.
WINE AT INDIANA
STUDENT UNION
BLOOMINGTON, Ind.
— The Indiana University
Union Board is offering a begin-
ning course in the practical as-
pects of wine this fall
The announcement of the
four-lesson course, one night
per week, advised students
"will taste seven different
wines per night . . . Materials
will be furnished."
The fee for the course is $10.
CANAL COUNTED
PASSING SHIPS
PANAMA CITY
More than 400,000 ships have
crossed the Panama Canal
since it was opened to traffic
Aug. 15, 1914, the Panama Ca-
nal Co. announced recently
Program Of Events
FRIDAY, Dec. 1, 1972
7:00 p. m. - Santa's appearance in front of the High School Gym
8:00 p.m. - Beauty Pageant - Sponsored by the Lions Club at High
School Gym
9:30 p.m. - Queen's Ball - Sponsored by the Rio Grande City Jay-
cees at Multi-Purpose Center
SATURDAY, Dec. 2, 1972
9:15 a.m. - Bridge Ceremony - Starr-Camargo Bridge at Rio
Grande City
9:30 a.m. - Western Parade - Sponsored by the Starr County Rop-
ing Club FM 755 to Courthouse
10:00 a.m. - Grande Parade - Sponsored by the Rio Grande City
Jaycees Brltton to Second Street
12:00 a.m. - Firemen's Bar-B-Que - Fire Station sponsored by
Rio Grande City Voluntary Fire Department
6:00 p.m. - Band Concert - Qulosco
8:30 p.m. - Herald's Night for Youths - Quiosco - Sponsored by
Rio Grande Herald and Rio Grande City High School - Junior Class
SUNDAY, Dec. 3, 1972
Morning Services At All Churches
9:00 a.m. - Art Display-Qulosco - Sponsored by Starr County Art
Club
9:15 a.m. - Flower Show - Bank Parking Lot - Sponsored by the
Rio Grande City Garden Club
9:30 a.m. - Historical Tour - Sponsored by Historical Society -
Starting at the Qulosco
12:30 p.m. - Santa & Miss Starr County Children Pet Show - Judg-
ing at 1:45 p.m. - Brltton & Main
2:30 p.m. - Rodeo - 6 Miles North East of Rio Grande City on FM
755 - Sponsored by the Starr County Roping Club - Sagunada Ranch
FIRST STATE
BANK AND TRUST
COMPANY
Our halos are on right and our wings are
back from storage. We're all set to do-
good for shoppers who find themselves
short. By lending them that needed cash.
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Trejo, Raul. Rio Grande Herald (Rio Grande City, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 45, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 16, 1972, newspaper, November 16, 1972; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth194381/m1/12/: accessed March 29, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rio Grande City Public Library.