Rio Grande Herald (Rio Grande City, Tex.), Vol. 36, No. 26, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 8, 1982 Page: 1 of 10
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vol XXXVI
No. 26
Thursday April 8,1982
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Sunday ceremonies
K ika de la Garza, Starr
Ei r.estina Sunderland,
Raul I/ongoria, City
" ' Helen S. Gonzalez
So : ••md.i Also present
A Solis, County Com-
missioner Norberto Montalvo, Father Javier of the La
Grulla Catholic Church and Aniceto Zarate of the
Grulla Mennonite Church. Benito Saenz served as
.Master of ceremonies for the event. At right, E-5
Areadio Salinas Jr. salutes the flag as it is raised by
AST Rene J. Gonzalez and E-5 Hector Cruz at
ceremonies in La Grulla. Lt. Joseph Ellert, Army
Reserve Commander other officials the solemn
ceremony.
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and U.S. Congress:
as well as resident
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All present sang the National Anthem and
watched a flag raisin;.; ceremony and 21 gun
ilute by the National Guard Color Guard
under the direction of Serg< ant Areadio
♦he event wer> 'he j
Gonz lie.-, Gialia ■ ity
i Judge Bia:. C'h. oa;
r Norberto MonU.vo;
Judge Raul Congoria
■and Kika de la Garza,
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.'aui e Tie1.ino. Trevino dire ted the Color
Guard, while Sergeant O Acevedo directed
the 21 gun salute in memory of all war
veterans.
The flag had been donated to the (Army
Reserve) by the First National Bank of Rio
Grande City and was in turn donated to the
city by the Guard.
The park project was brought about
through the joint efforts of county officials
and representatives of the Texas Depart-
ment of Community Affairs Work and
construction was done by 20 youth trainees
in the YACC program. Property for the
park was acquired through a 99 year lease of
lots from the RGCCISD.
The park project was supervised by
Abelardo Solis and Carlos Garza and
features a pavillion and recreational
equipment for the enjoyment of the entire
community. The park is centrally located
for maximum access to residents and is the
only recreational facility in I^a Grulla.
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Alchoholics Anonymous reminds that
their next regular meeting will be held Apr.
13 at 8 p.m. in the San Juan Plaza building.
Persons who need help with alcohol
problems are encouraged to attend the
meeting, which is open to the general public.
I'kiihI lUtosH'rs SellI'ati I ino
The Band Booster will be taking orders
for pan fino until Apr. 20. All orders can be
picked up it the band hall Apr. 24, between 1
and 4 p.m. All money raised w ill go towards
the l>and trip in May. Let's cooperate by
t ailing these numbers, 487-2241; 487-2970;
487-3027; and 487-3854.
The Rio Grande Herald, as a Band
Booster member encourages everyone to
help out in this worthy project to the band's
annual trip to Carlsbad, N.M.
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Gloria Campos as Master of Ceremonies
will highlight the Alpha Chi Epsilon Style
Show scheduled for Apr. 17 from 4-6 p.m.
poolside at the Fort Ringgold Motor Inn.
Spring fashions and styles will be
presented in a tropical setting with greenery
and palm trees provided by Fela's Nursery.
Among stores participating are Diana's
Shoppe, Sport-About, D. Moz Fashions,
Socorro's Bridal Boutique, Rio Grande
Variety Store, Le Baron and the Fort
Ringgold Pro Shop.
During the parade of Fashions, a variety
of hors d'oeuvres and champagne punch will
be served.
The 4-H dancers will provide en-
tertainment with dances.
Tickets for the event may be obtained
from any Alpha Chi Epsilon member or by
calling 487-4141.
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"God's Prison Gang," a newly released
film featuring AlCapone's getaway driver,
the last member of Bonnie and Clyde's gang
and two other notorious criminals who have
become Christians will be shown at First
Baptist Church Highway 83 West, Apri. 18.
The showing is scheduled to begin at 7.30
p.m.
The film, shot behind the walls of New
V iik Attica prison, is hosted by Art
l.inklettei It 1. lis the story of how the work
(if International Prison Ministry is ac-
complishing what more guards, higher
prison walls and greater financial ex-
[x nditures liave failed to do-keep released
■.■rates from returning to lives of crime.
Telling their stories m the 44-minute film
are George Meyer, A1 Capne's favorite
driver; Floyd Hamilton, (Public Enemy No.
1) the last of the Bonnie and Clyde Gang;
Jerry Graham, the "robber king" of
California; and Ted Jefferson, convicted of
crimes from drugs and robbery to murder.
Also featured is "Chaplain Ray," whose
Dallas-based International Prison Ministry-
has changed the lives of thousands of in-
mates over the past 18 years.
The Reverend Roland Ouellette, pastor of
the First Baptist Church, said he hope all
citizens concerned about the problem of
rising crime will attend the free screening of
the film.
Bingo Big Winner
Comm un it y Roundup
Starr County voters turned out in
moderate numbers Saturday to express
their choices in school, hospital and water
district elections. The biggest winner of all
was the bingo local option which won a
overwhelming victory with 2,064 votes to
legalize it as compared to only 74 against the
proposal.
Winners of the School Board race were
Ruben I. Solis who captured Position 3;
Rafael Carrera who took position 2 and
Jesus A. Solis, winning a large victory for
Position 1.
!<(,< USD Board
The following are unofficial results ob-
tamed from the RGCCISD:
Position 1:: Jesus A. Solis-1720 votes.
Beatrice Aguilar-579 votes. Celia G. Garza-
-592 votes. Marco Antonio Garza-286 votes.
Position 2: Rafael Carrera-1504 votes.
Elias C. Lopez-252 votes. Isaura de la Cruz-
-1430 votes.
Position 3: Ruben L. Solis-1392 votes.
Ricardo Reves-750 votes. Ester P. Gon-
zalez-1038 votes.
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The contested Hospital Board positions
were won by Dr. Roberto M. Gonzalez
defeating Ross I-aGrange for Pet 1 with 826
votes to LaGrange's 399 and Gustavo Garza
overcoming Romeo Alaniz for Pet. 3.
representation by a 584-495 margin.
Pet. 2 representative, Emma Reilly was
unopposed and tallied 282 votes.
W aler Board
Joe Falcon and Jose Garcia emerged as
winners in the water district race over
opponents Arnulfo Garcia and Jesus Gon-
zalez. Unofficial returns
Unofficial returns were: Joe Falcon-718
votes. Jose Garcia-660 votes. Arnulfo
Gareia-656 votes. Jesus Gonzalez-592
votes.
Because this race was so close, there were
indications that there might be a recount.
One of the candidates mentioned there was
a possibility that some votes were unac-
counted for and that this matter was being
investigated.
According to Efrain Duran, Manager of
the Water District, the vote will be officially
canvassed today at 4 p.m. at the Water
District Office.
San Isidro School Board
In San Isidro, Reyes Lopez defeated Joe
B. Garza for Position 4 on the School Board
of Trustees by 400 io 333 votes. Position 6
was won by Omar A. Olivarez over RoLndo
Ramirez by a narrow 390 to 342 vote margin.
Kruger N evv
PAU Coach
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Arturo Clarke of 407 E. 3rd. St., Rio
Grande City announces his candidacy for
the office of County Clerk in the May
Democratic Primary. Clarke is an em-
ployee of the RGCCISD and works in the
business office at Fort Ringgold. He was
employed as Chief Clerk at the County
Clerk's Office for 23 years, and has served
as Justice of the Peace for Pet. 4. Clarke is
married to Alicia A. Clarke and the couple
have two children. Clarke cites his record as
a J.P. and emphasizes his experience in the
County Clerk's office. "I feel I have the
necessary experience to run this office of
County Clerk. As in the past, I promise to
give reports to the people of the county of
the work done in my office," Clarke stated.
l/in Kruger, former assistant coach at
Kansas State University, has been named to
the head basketball coach position at Pan
American University.
Kruger^ who replaces Coach Bill White
who resigned in March, has been a member
of the Kansas State coaching staff for five
years-four of those years the team went to
the NCAA regional tournament.
Dr. Miguel Nevarez, president of PAU,
announced the hiring of Kruger at a press
conference Tuesday afternoon.
"Lon Kruger brings the kind of personal
credentials we were looking for in a head
coach for Pan American University," said
Nevarez, reading from a prepared
statement, "He brings obvious talent, top-
rate experience under one of the most
respected veteran head coaches in the
country, a remarkable record of personal
achievement and great personal integrity
Kruger says that one of the things that
impressed him about PAU is the obvious
Committment to the basketball program.
"Even though we are getting a late start, I
think we still have a chance to get some top
talent in recruiting," said Kruger.
Besides getting a late start recruiting,
Nhe rijf Sni>i>esis
Kruger also has to face the prospect of
trying to improve the University's dismal 5-
20 record of this season.
Kruger received a call from the
University Monday night informing him
that the job was his. When asked if he
signed a contract, Kruger said Not yet. but
it will be a three-year contract." The
contract will run at a salary of $35,000 a
year, and Kruger hopes to stay," as long as
you'll have me."
"I am looking forward to moving my
family down here and becoming an active
member of the community," said Kruger.
He and his wife Barbara have been married
seven years and have a two year old
daughter Angle.
Kruger brings experience to the job, both
as a player and a coach. As a top college
athlete. Kruger had the opportunity to play
three professional sports, basketball,
baseball and football He played pre
basketball for the Detroit Pistons in 1975.
His philosophy on how the PAU team will
play next year? "The best thing will be if we
are able to play as closely as possible to
their potential," said Kruger.
Take Care If Drinking
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Cash Bonus for c m >> md 1982
model Escoiis Mo ;. F, u ilimits, and
Granadas, and 1982 model EXPs.
Ford ( are coverai e and a $300 Customer
Cash Bonus f purchases of 1983 model
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model light tru<
< ii slums Gets New District Director
Mary L. Zx-ntgraf, Public Information
Officer for the port of Rio Grande City,
Texas received official confirmation that
.1 • ph B Castellano had been selected as
I) ti id Director of Customs for the I aredo
District.
The announcement came from Donald F.
Kelly, Regional Commissioner in Houston,
Texas.
The I .aredo District is one of the largest
Customs Districts p'l the U.S. Mexican
it?-- ' "1 'Ian Antonio,
)aod all Border i : s between Del Rio
and Brownsville.
Castellano is a native of Auburn, New
York, served fours years in the U.S. Coast
Guard, worked with Immigration as a
Border Patrol Agent. He joined Customs in
1967 as an Inspector Supervisor in El Paso,
Texas and later transferred to Regional
office in Houston, Texas as an Operations
Officer He came to Laredo in September,
1976, as Director of Inspection and Control.
He and his wife, Aurora, have three
children, Joseph, Jr., 18, Dina, 16, and
Frankie, 5.
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In a follow up to last week's report on the
increasing problems caused by alcohol
abuse, Starr County Sheriff Gene Falcon
issued the following suggi stions to the many
persons who will possibly be drinking over
the holiday weekend. He suggests the
following guidelines for a safe Easter week-
end.
"If you know you're going to be drinking
think -don't drink. However-if you intend to
drink the next best thing is
Eat First-Have something in your
stomach to slow the rate of absorption of
alcohol.
Drink slowly-Sip, don't gulp, space out
drinks to give your body time to handle
them.
Know what you're drinking-Know how-
strong the drink is, how hard and how soon
the alcohol will hit you.
Set a limit-Plan beforehand to stop after a
certain number of drinks and stick to your
decision.
Stop in time-Give your body a chance to
reduce alcohol to a safe level before you
drive.
Be honest with yourself- If you know
you've drunk enough, be smart and don't
drive. "
to say,
Tilmud
SEEKING RE—El.ECTION-Manuel
Benavidez, Jr. is seeking re-election as
Democratic Precinct Chairman for Pet. 9 in
the la Grulla area. Benavidez is the son of
Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Benavidez, Sr of
Grulla He is married to Maria del Rosario
Benavidez and the couple have two children.
Benavidez Is employed by the U.S.D.A He
is an honor student at Pan American
University, just having been named to the
National Dean's I ast. He was also named to
Who's Who among University students and
was asked to join Kappa Delta Phi
scholastic society. Benavidez cites as ex-
perience his tenure as Municipal Judge for
the City of la Grulla and his active par-
ticipation in the "Young Democrats of La
Grulla "
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Mathis, James V. , Jr. Rio Grande Herald (Rio Grande City, Tex.), Vol. 36, No. 26, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 8, 1982, newspaper, April 8, 1982; Edinburg, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth194866/m1/1/?q=Birth+of+a+Nation: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rio Grande City Public Library.