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The Rio Grande Herald-Thursday, April 12, 2001, Page 2
Regional experiences
touted in Texas Monthly
Several experiences and
attractions unique to deep South
Texas were profiled in the March
2001 issue of Texas Monthly in an
article entitled "Fifty Things Every
Texan Should Do."
Ranked No. 20 on the list is
"Join the Los Vaqueros-Rio Grande
Trail Ride." The article stales,
"Starting in Hidalgo, in the Rio
Grande Valley, and ending at the
Houston Livestock Show and
Rodeo, the ride is just one of the
horseback caravans to this big
winter rodeo...Fifteen groups
sponsor rides of varying lengths
(the 386-mile Los Vaqueros takes
three weeks) that converge on the
city in the days preceding the event,
recreating the great trail drives."
Ranked No. 40 is "Attend a
South Texas Pachanga." The article
comments, "One of the great social
rituals of Mexican-American life in
the Rio Grande Valley, the
pachanga, originally a hunting
camp feast, evolved into a political
event in the 1890's. Held on
Sundays across South Texas in the
weeks preceding an election, these
festivities are better than polls at
gauging how a campaign will 1 arc -
- the more popular the candidate,
the better the pachanga - and are a
bonding experience for the entire
community. Savor pan de
cumpo, a crusty hand-made bread
that was originally baked in a pit in
the ground. And the barbecue is
pretty good too."
Ranked Number 45 is "Watch the
sun set and sailboats glide under ihe
causeway from the Wahoo Saloon
in the town of South Padre Island."
Texas Monthly declared, "This
vacation hotspot is the closest
thing Texas has to a tropical
paradise, and after a tiring day of
sun, sand, and surf, natives and
tourists coast into this local
Margaritaville on the bay side (201
W. Ling) for some (sun)
down time...The complete
experience includes cold drinks and
exceptional people-watching,
savored to the smell of sunscreen
and, later, the sound of live
music..."
Ranked Number 47 is "Take the
hand-pulled ferry to Mexico at Los
Ebanos, about 15 miles southwest
of Mission in the Rio Grande
Valley." Texas Monthly indicated,
"This historic river ford shaded by
ebony trees was first used in the
1740's by explorers and colonists
from the Jose de Escandon
expedition, the first European
colonization of what is now South
Texas, and operated steadily during
the Civil War, the Mexican
Revolution, and Prohibition. With
a maximum capacity of three cars,
the ferry runs every day from eight
to four...It's the ride that matters.
Noted Tex-Mcx composer Wally
Gonzales ('El Taco Kid en CB')
hangs out at the crossing and
sometimes takes requests."
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Phytochemicals and
their role in human health
By OMAR
MONTEMAYOR
County Extension Agent
"I'm sick", 3500 years ago a tribe
elder might have suggested eating a
root. Today, researchers are
recommending nutritionally high
powered foods to prevent many of
the leading causes of disease.
Has the short history of medicine
gone full circle? The answer is yes,
"phytochemical" is a recent term
that emphasizes the plant source of
disease-preventing compounds.
A whole body of research, from
many countries, now links the
importance of diet to health. As we
move away from the diet of our
ancestors we become more
susceptible to "modern disease."
Evidence of this can be seen in
societies that have secluded
themselves from the modern world
and still embrace traditional dietary
practices These people live
extraordinary lives that are free of
illnesses such as cancer, heart
disease, and arthritis.
THE BIG ONE IS
COMING!
In the past, nutrients found in
fruits and vegetables were classified
as vitamins. Modern research has
now allowed scientists to group
these nutrients based on their
protective function, thus the term
"phytochemical."
Some of the phytochemicals,
based on research, have shown to
have protective effects against
cancer and heart disease. These two
diseases account for the majority of
all deaths in the United States!
Wouldn't it be wonderful if we can
reduce the risk of these diseases?
Truth is you can!
The Rio Grande Valley is a
region where many fruits and
vegetables are grown, sold and
shipped to other parts of the
country. I will be focusing my
attention to Valley grown fruits and
vegetables, and their protective
phytochemical compounds, in five
future articles.
For further information about
this article, please contact Omar
Montemayor, County Extension
Agent-Agriculture, at 487-2306 or
visit the website at
http://phytochemicals.tamu.edu.
Elephant to be star of April 18 circus
This Asian elephant, named -Jennie", will be a sla, of Ac Carson 4 Barnes 5-R.ng< Orcus scheduh*,
Wednesday, Apnl 18 al Ihe Sror Conn., Fairgrounds in Rio Grande Cay. Jennie was bom Sept 6.19 .
This eircus has a tradition of other outstanding animal acts such as Fuestan Stallions, Nubian Hons,
Siberian tigers, African elephants, camels and ponies.
World's largest big top
coming to RGC April 18
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America has 13 marine sanc-
tuaries rich in archeological and
environmental treasures.
The smell of cotton candy. The
feel of sawdust beneath your feet.
The whistle sounds. The overture
plays. The performance begins!
The age-old routine will be
repeated twice on Wednesday, April
18, 2001 when the "Biggest Big
Top on Earth" appears at the
Fairgrounds sponsored by the Rio
Grande City Chamber of
Commerce. Carson & Barnes 5-
Ring Circus - the largest show to
visit here in over 60 years - in fact,
the largest "big top" show in
America -- is scheduled to present
shows at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.
This traditional big top circus has
long held a reputation for
outstanding animal acts including
Nubian lions and Siberian tigers,
camels, llamas, ponies, African and
Asian elephants, and center ring of
beautiful liberty horses prancing
under the direction of some of
America's finest trainers. Entitled
"Viva Espana", the 2000 show also
features the world's largest indoor
circus parade around the hippodrome
track. It has five rings and acts
perform simultaneously.
This season the show presents
the only Liberty Horse Act in the
United Stales composed entirely of
Friesian Stallions. This rare breed
of horses marked by broad bodies,
long flowing manes and tails, was
common in the Netherlands prior to
World War II. Hitler's troops
destroyed nearly all of the horses
On 'Monday jApri f 16, 2001
J4t 6:00 (P.M. at the Immaculate Conception Church
solemn mass wiCC6e fieCdfor
Clnyie V. ffilanca
In 'Memory of tfic Second Anniversary of her<Death
This mass is dedicated in fier memory with all her Cove from
9fer hus6and'Ernesto (Blanco
Jfer sister JAlicia Vela
William & Jeffrey 'Homer
(Desapareciste de nuestro lado, pero nunca de nuestro corazony
viviras eternamente en nuestra memoria. Serlor, el alma que te devaste
alcielo era eltesoro mas grande de nuestros corazones. Se ha cumphdo
tu santisima voluntady con el alma saturada del mas profundo dolor
te suphcamos que nuestro llanto de resignation sea elrocio que nos
senate la meta de la estrella luminosa que su preciosa vida nos dejd
aquien la tierra.
WED APRIL 18
Rio Grande City, Texas
Starr County Fairgrounds
BUY TICKETS IN ADVANCE AT:
WAL-MART, H.E.B. & THE RGC
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Advance Prices: shows: *30 & 7:30 pm At the Door:
Adults: $10, Kids: $5 Adults: $12, Kids: $6
NO VIDEO CAMERA OR FLASH PHOTOS PERMITTED
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Reynaldo H. Hinojosa
We the family of Reynaldo H. Hinojosa, wish to express our sincere grati-
tude to our friends and relatives who helped comfort our sorrow during
our time of need with kind words, thoughts and prayers. The many gifts of
flowers, cards, food and your presence were greatly appreciated.
Wife Guadalupe R Hinojosa,
Daughters Mr & Mrs. Santiago Salazar (Licha),
Mr & Mrs. Norberto A dame ( Mere) ,
Mr Mrs Ron Wolf (Mine),
Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren
Pallbearers: Benny Benavidez, Charlie Bena\idez, Peter Benavidez,
Omar Salazar, Adam A dame and Ignacio Buitron Jr
Jlinajoaa and JlaaateA {family.
during the war for fear the resistance
could use them. The remaining few
horses of this exquisite breed and
their descendants who survived the
war are slowly making a comeback.
Their beauty and power as these six
majestic stallions prance and parade
around center ring will entrance
you.
Don't miss the double wheels of
destiny and trapeze acts where
daring young men and women will
thrill you with amazing displays of
physical prowess as they risk life
and limb right before your eyes.
Have you ever seen a pygmy hippo,
a zebu, zeony or a zee-donk? See an
amazing collection of 100 exotic
and domestic animals in the Circus
Menagerie. There is no extra charge
to see this huge zoo. It's open
circus morning for all to visit. ™
Carson & Barnes 5-Ring Circus
is a wholesome American tradition
— billed as non-stop high paced
action entertainment for the entire
family. Tickets are available at a
reduced price from the local sponsor
before Circus Day. On Circus Day
tickets can only be purchased at tho~
Circus Box Office. A limited™
number of Box, Reserved &
Preferred centcr section seats are
available « General Admission
tickets can be upgraded on Circus
Day for an additional charge.
Advance tickets arc now on sale.
Anyone seeking further
information should call the Rio
Grande City Chamber of Commcrc^
at 487-3024.
STCC Starr Campus to
present Taffetas April 17
It will be a sentimental musical
journey through the fifties when the
South Texas Community College
music and drama departments
present their first musical "The
Taffetas."
STCC students Laura Gonzalez,
Lori Mai and Chris Espinoza will
join music instructor Sharon
O'Leary in the musical revue
Gonzalez and Mai are music
majors and Espinoza is
engineering student.
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The quartet will be singing ol £
time favorites such as the
Tennesee Waltz, Love Letters
in the Sand, Little Darlin',
Mr. Sandman, Cry, V o u
Belong to Me, Mockin' Bird
Hill, Tweedle Dee, Allegany
Moon, Lollipop, Puppy Love
and Sincerely.
The performance will be held
Tuesday, April 17 at STCC Starr
County Campus. Admission
free. For more information, cai'r
Ruben Saenz at 488-5808.
Jaycees scholarship
applications available
• •
The Rio Grande City Jaycees
take great pleasure in announcing
that they will be providing several
local students with scholarships this
year in the amount of $500 each
Applications for the scholarships
are available through the Rio
Grande City High School
Counseling Department.
Scholarship criteria that will be
considered include community
involvement, assistance and
support of others, extracurricular
activities, work experience, and
leadership activities.
In order to apply, students
must have a grade point average of
80 or above, and must submit an
official transcript. The student
must plan to attend a university or
vocational school, and must present
proof of enrollment before the
monies are awarded.
Scholarship applications for
these particular scholarships must
be returned to the R.G.C.H.S
Counseling Department no later
than Friday, April 20, 2001 to be
considered. For more information,
please contact the Counseling
Department. ▲
The Jaycees will hold their
next regular meeting on April 20,
2001 at the International Bank of
Commerce. Anyone wishing to
join the Rio Grande City Jaycees
may contact Ruben Villarreal.
President, at 487-2574 or Monique
Palacio, Vice President for
Membership Development. ^
Garza deployed with
carrier to Arabian Gulf
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class
Emanuel U. Garza, grandson of
Samuel Maldonado of 706 Olvera
St. in Roma, is currently on a six-
month deployment to the
Mediterranean Sea and Arabian Gulf
while assigned to the aircraft carrier
U.S.S. George Washington, home
ported in Norfolk, Virginia.
While on a port visit to Bahrain,
United Arab Emirates, sailors from
Garza's ship assisted in the recovery
effort of Gulf Air Flight 072,
which crashed on its approach to
Bahrain International Airport.
More than 80 sailors and several
boats from U.S.S. George
Washington arrived at the scene to
help. The helpers included diveH^
and swimmers from SEAL Team
Two, an Explosive Ordnance
Disposal team. Search and Rescue
swimmers from Helicopter Anti-
submarine Warfare Squadron 15 and
the ship's medical team.
Garza is a 1991 graduate of Ron^P
High School and joined the Navy in
July 1991.
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