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The Rio Grande Herald-Thursday, July 14, 2005, Page 2
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RGC Lions Club serving community with pride
On April 30. the Rio Grande City Lions Club held one of its fundraisers by selling Chicken BBQ plates at
the Fort Ringgold campus. The RGC Lions Club would like to take this opportunity to thank the
community for their donations. Proceeds Irom this event will help pay lor this year s scholarships
Scholarship recipients for the year 2005 were Kverlin Sierra, Lino Cantu, and Ruben Valencia. I he RGC
Lions Club will be having its next meeting on July 19 at the Solis residence.
Rep. Guillen helps restore
children's health insurance funding
AUSTIN. rX -- Representative
Ryan Guillen, D-Starr County,
authored and supported measures
included in the appropriations bill
this year including I IB 2738 and
HB 273^ to restore funding to the
Texas Children's Health Insurance
Program.
"These programs are a vital
need for working families who
would be crippled by unexpected
medical expenses for children who
would be uninsured without this
program," said Rep. Guillen after
the measures were passed.
CHIP is a national program
designed for families who earn too
much money to qualify for
Medicaid, yet cannot afford to buy
private insurance. Nearly 1 in 3
children in Texas, more than 2.1
million, are covered by Medicaid or
CHIP.
Much of the funding for the
program, however. was cut
effective Sept 1, 2003. The Guillen
measures, "were designed to restore
CHIP and children's Medicaid
funding, thus expanding vision,
dental and hospice coverage and
allowing hundreds of thousands of
children to receive health
coverage." Rep. Guillen explained
Health and human services
funding now totals $48.9 billion, a
$4.8 billion or 111 percent
increase from the last biennium to
improve CHIP and Medicaid
funding. The SB1 general revenue
appropriations bill increases cover
Medicaid caseload, utilization and
cost increases. CHIP funding
allows for projected client
caseloads, cost growth and adjusted
assumptions on cost sharing.
Lack of health insurance
coverage is a major barrier to
children receiving timely access to
health care. Children without health
insurance coverage are more likely
to delay be denied necessary care,
and less likeh to see a doctor for
routine care. In 2003. an estimated
I in 5 children in Texas did not
have public or private health
insurance coverage
According to the U.S. Census
Bureau. Texas has the fastest
growing child population in the
country, with children up to age 18
increasing by more than 335,000
from 2000 to 2003. In 2005. there
will be more than 6.4 million
children under age 18 living in
Texas. Not only is the program
important with regard to financial
relief for the working poor, but it
also facilitates primary care
treatment for the children, which is
a healthier alternative to the local
emergency room.
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Movie Preview
for the Weekend of: July 1 5,2005
By Local Amateur
Filmmaker Herald S
Tim Burton returns this
weekend with his second re-
make of a classic film After
taking us back to the Plane', of
the Apes. Burton now in\ites
us to re\ 1 sit V\ i!l> \\ onka and
his amazing chocolate factor.
! Mini-Preview: Week of July 15, 2005 I j
Charlie and the Chocolate
Factory
Directed b\
(Warner Bros Pictures)
Tim Burton
Opening this week
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
II hat it's about:
Charlie Bucket is a bo> from a poor family who lives
under the shadow of a giant chocolate tacton One
day Charlie wins a candy bar contest and is given a
tour, along w ith four other children, of the amazing
factor) run by the eccentric \\ illy Wonka and his
staff of Oompa-l oompas
Seems a lot like:
I his film is of course based on the original Charlie
ami the ( h< \ ohite hae:< n . however since this is an
updated version It should have more in common with
some of the latest films based on children's books
such .is The ( \it in the Hji and I . ,t- ' ( # /, ■ in-
nate I i i'ills
II In it init;In he north seeing:
It's directed by Fim Burton, in my opinion, the most
creative Holly wood director of our time. In hi* career
he has brought to life very interesting characters such
as I dward Scissor Hands and Beatleiuice. and has
taken us to amazing places such as Gotham City and
the Planet of the Vpcs
Wedding Crashers
II liat it's about:
\ ince \ aughn and Owen \S tlson star as .1 p.nr of di-
vorce mediators who spend their weekends crashing
I Starring: Johnny Depp. Freddie Highmore. David
I Kelly. Helena Bonham Carter. Deep Roy
I Genres: Rids Family . Musical Performing Arts and
' Science Fiction Fantasv
I
MPAA Rating: PG for quirky situations, action and
mild language
Wedding Crashers
I (New Line Cinema)
I Directed by: David Dobkin
I Starring: Owen \\ ilson. \ ince Vaughn. Rachel
' McAdams. Christopher Walken. Will Ferrell
J (.enres: Comedy
l MPAA Rating R for sexual content nudity and lan-
I guage
weddings in a search for a good time But when one of
them falls for the engaged daughter of an influential
politician, played by Christopher Walken. they get
roped into spending a weekend at the family's water-
front estate and quickly find themselves in over their
heads
Seems a lot like:
I rat party movies *uch as OIJSell, ,>/ and Animal H use
or any nun ie where the characters start out only looking
for a good time and end up learning valuable life les-
sons
II In it might he n orth seeing:
It stars Owen V. ilson and Vince Vaughn who have
with several recent comedies, proven themselves to be
creat corned ic actors
Study Club participates
in Lee Museum ceremony
Members of the Florence J.
Scott Study Club of TFWC, a
member of GI WC, played a key
role in the dedication of the Robert
E. Lee Museum Commandant's
Fleadquarters at Fort Ringgold
recently.
Director of Special Programs
Adelina G. Villarreal gave the
welcome, and Thelma C. Molina
served a Mistress of Ceremonies.
Frances Z. Garza made a
presentation of a Civil War
Historical Tableau as a donation for
the museum.
She stated, "The Florence J.
Scott Study Club is a member of
the Texas Federation of Women's
Clubs which is affiliated with the
General Federation of Women's
Clubs. This is the largest and
oldest non-denominational, non-
partisan, International service
organization of women in the
world. The purpose of this
organization is to unite women's
clubs throughout Texas and the
nation for promotion of activities in
the areas of the Arts, Conservation,
Education, Home Life, Public
Affairs, International Affairs, and
Texas Heritage."
She continued. "Texas
clubwomen appreciate the
historical background of People
and Places of our state. We try to
inspire respect and appreciation for
the things that comprise our rich
heritage, not only in our great state
of Texas, but also in our own
wonderful community of Rio
Grande City. With these thoughts
in mind, in behalf of the Texas
Federation of Women's Clubs and
the Florence J. Scott Study Club, I
hereby present a special girt to
Adelina VillarreaJ for display in
our Robert E. Lee House
Museum."
The girt was described as, "...a
Civil War Historical Tableau in
commemoration of General Robert
E. Lee, commander of the
Confederate Army. Within the
shadow box, you will see a
photograph of General Robert E.
Lee, a colt 1849 pocket pistol
which was used as a backup
firearm by* infantry men, a brass
plated belt buckle, and a fragment
of a battle flag. These unique
collectibles are convincing replicas
and are mounted under glass and
framed in oak."
In behalf of the Study Club,
Mrs. Gar/a also made a
presentation of the biography,
"Mrs. Robert E. Lee, authored by
John Perry, to the Rio Grande City
Public Library, so that all may have
access to it, stating, "Being
advocates for women, we could not
overlook the fact that Robert E. Lee
had a wife. We were very fortunate
to be able to obtain a biography of
Mrs. Robert E. Lee, who was
known as "The Lady of Arlington."
She added. "For many years,
this brave woman stood in the
shadow of her famous husband, but
with this book, she steps into the
light. She had slaves, yet she freed
them before emancipation. She
Study Club Takes Part in Museum Dedication
Members of the Florence J. Scott Study Club made a presentation during
the dedication of the Robert F.. Lee House Museum in Fort Ringgold
recently. Adelina Villarreal. Director of Special Programs gave the
welcome. Mrs. Thelma C. Molina served as Mistress of Ceremonies, and
Frances Garza spoke in behalf of the organization as they donated several
items for the museum. Pictured are some of the members present, as well
as Dolly Olson and Miriam Vale of the Woman's Club of Rio Grande
City. The Study Club and Woman's Club are affiliated with TFWC. a
member of GFWC.
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spurned dashing young Sam
Houston to marry an unknown
army lieutenant. She owned one of
the most famous mansions in
America, yet died homeless. Mary
Custis Lee was a woman of
contrasts, a woman with a will of
iron whose faith in God sustained
her through years of separation
from her husband, the deaths of
two children, and the heartbreaking
transformation of her magnificent
estate into a military cemetery.
Based on previously unpublished
private journals and letters
spanning half a century, this book
unveils the story of an articulate,
passionate, and selfless patriot of
her heritage as the great-
granddaughter of Martha
Washington and consort to one of
the most revered military leaders in
American history."
Members of the Study Club
gathered on t^e front porch of the
Robert F.. Lee House as Mrs. Garza
made the presentation, and later
they distributed dozens of Civil
War Commander pens, crowned by
the tlag-draped figure of General
Robert E. Lee, commander of the
Confederate Army, to special
guests and dignitaries at the event.
RGCCISD students were
featured throughout the ceremony.
Mary Ibarra led the invocation; the
JROTC students of Major Rutledge
and Sgt. Pefia at Rio Grande City
High School presented the colors
and provided the archway of
sabers. Pledges were led by Dennis
Salinas and Melissa Olivarez. ITie
Ringgold Middle School mariachi
was featured, as was the Rio
Grande City High School band,
directed by Rogelio Olivarez.
Monica Martinez led the
benediction, and RMS and RGCHS
students assisted with the ribbon
cutting ceremony.
Guest speaker was Paul
Michael Doyno, who was initially
inspired about local history as a
youth by a field trip led by R. C.
Salinas, whom he thanked for his
vision and his knowledge.
"Today's students can perpetuate
this community's strong historical
heritage. Today's teachers should
make history vibrant, exciting, and
accessible. This museum has
helped achieve that. The story of
Fort Ringgold is grand because it is
our story ," his emphasized.
Also playing important parts
on the program were Mrs. Karen G.
Fort, museum consultant/author;
Fred Margo. RMS history teacher;
and Dolly Olson of the Stan-
County Historical Society, who
listed many people who have
demonstrated a great love for the
history we have grown up with.
"Be proud of who you are and of
Rio Grande City and Starr County,
Texas."
Mrs. Villarreal, Mrs. Molina,
and Mr. Margo, as well as the
students of the 21s1 Century
Program, were acknowledged for
the work they did on the restoration
of the building and the archaeology
of the area, as was craftsman Jose
Angel Villarreal. The project took
about four years to complete.
Federal Programs Director Joel
F. Salinas gave the closing
remarks, stating, "We can see the
beginnings of Rio Grande City here
and the important role of the
soldiers and the fort to
community and the border.
school district purchased the
and has made it what it is today."
A saber ceremony and ribbon
cutting concluded the event, arter
which the large crowd attending the
dedication was served refreshments
at the Ringgold Middle School
Library.
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ment any other way pay your-
self one.
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Roberts, Kenneth. Rio Grande Herald (Rio Grande City, Tex.), Vol. 92, No. 28, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 14, 2005, newspaper, July 14, 2005; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth196329/m1/2/: accessed April 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rio Grande City Public Library.