The Odem-Edroy Times (Odem, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 43, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 28, 1993 Page: 1 of 6
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1993 ODEM HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING QUEEN DELILAH RODRIGUEZ (center)stands with
finalists Ronny Jo Villarreal (r) and Monica Gonzalez (I) following pre-game ceremonies at Owl
Stadium last Friday night.
O.H.S. Selects Queen Delilah
Last Friday night, 12 lovely young
women and their escorts were in-
troduced to a capacity crowd at Owl
Stadium. The young women, all
students of Odem High School, were
nominated for the honor of
Homecoming Queen.
Of the 12 nominees, which includ-
ed Daphney Rodriguez, Delores
Rubio, Delilah Rodriguez, Tana
Vargas, Jenny Aleman, Ronny Jo
Villarreal, Monica Gonzalez, Laura
Haug, Kelly Jo Crisp, Ida Gomez,
Amanda Lara and Josephine Sor-
rell, three were named finalists.
Selected as finalists were Delilah
Rodriguez, Monica Gonzalez and
Ronny Jo Villarreal.
Delilah was elected to represent
the Girls Athletic Association. She is
widely recognized as an athlete hav-
ing been a member of the Lady Owl
Volleyball team for four years and is
currently Team Captain. She also
excels at basketball and has lettered
in track for two seasons. Her athletic
abilities resulted in her selection for
entry in “Who’s Who in America in
Sports”. She has participated in Stu-
dent Government for 4 years as
treasurer and this year as vice presi-
dent. As a sophomore, she was in-
ducted into the National Honor
Society. She holds membership in
the Teenage Library Association,
the Texas Association of Future.
Educators and the Future
Homemakers of America. She was a
member of the band during her
freshman and sophomore years and
served as a member of the One Act
Play crew last year. Delilah is the
daughter of Mayor and Mrs. Jessie
Rodriguez.
Also named as a finalist was
Monica Gonzalez. She was the
nominee of the Boys Athletic
Association. Monica’s nomination
was unique for several reasons, not
the least of which, is that she is an
Exchange Student from Cali, Colom-
bia and has only been in the United
States for two months. She elected to
complete her senior year in this
country in order to better learn
English. She reportedly enjoys our
country’s food and culture, and the
opportunity to meet new people. Of
her nomination for Homecoming
Queen, she said that no such ex-
perience would be possible for her in
Colombia. She enjoys volleyball,
tennis, playing guitar and singing.
Her host parents are Mr. and Mrs.
Guadalupe Rodriguez.
The Rally Club‘s representative,
Ronny Jo Villarreal was also
selected as a finalist. She is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo
Villarreal. Ronnie Jo’s cheerleading
talents are widely acknowleged,
having been on the squad for 4 years
including 2 years as Head
Cheerleader. She has been active in
volleyball, basketball, student
government, forensics, theatre and
UIL. She was chosen as a class
favorite three times, inducted into
the National Honor Society as a
sophomore and, as a junior,
qualified for“ Who's Who Among
American High School Students”.
Following the announcement of
the three finalists, Odem-Edroy
School District Superintendent
Douglas Koebernick, and Odem
High School Principal Manual
Lunoff, III, escorted last year’s
Homecoming Queen Cindy Garza,
on to the field to crown the new
Homecoming Queen. As the trio ap-
proached Delilah Rodriguez, the
public address announcer read her
name as the 1993 Odem High School
Homecoming Queen, a selection
loudly approved and applauded by
the audience.
County Commissioners
Jail Needs To Be Determined
San Patricio County Commis-
sioners continued to wrestle with
deciding on whether or not to com-
plete the second floor of the county
jail while construction crews are
still working at the site. The question
arose some time ago when jail over-
crowding became the rule rather
than the exception principally as a
result of an overload of prisoners be-
ing held for state authorities prior to
their transfer to state prisons, which
are also filled to capacity. Also
entering the equation was considera-
tion for the fact that to delay comple-
tion of the second floor for any
significant amount of time would
necessarily result in higher costs to
finish the project.
At this week’s meeting, San
Patricio County Sheriff Leroy
Moody was present for the discus-
sion. Some of the questions posed to
Moody included; how much space do
we need now solely for prisoners
from our own jurisdiction and how
long will the space remain adequate
for our needs? Using a formula
which indicates that between 2.6 and
3 individuals out of every 1000
population are in jail, Moody sug-
gested that at this time, based on the
county’s 60,000 population, the jail
population should be at 156 prisoners
which is about what the new jail will
accommodate when the first floor
addition is completed.
Moody added that not only will the
county’s population continue to in-
crease but indications are that the
percentage of the population in jail
will also rise putting additional
demands for space on the facilities.
Meanwhile Moody pointed out that
he feels rather certain that state and
federal authorities will continue co
require space at least for the next 2
to 4 years and possibly beyond. If the
commissioners decide to finish the
2nd floor of the jail addition, the total
bed count will rise to 234 but Moody
wouldn’t speculate on how long that
would remain adequate for the
county’s need because of the
variables in population and the de-
mand for space from other jurisdic-
tions.
The court took no action on the
issue except to reconsider the ques-
tion again after obtaining more
definitive information on projected
needs in the coming years. The court
also seemed disposed to wait until
voters decide the fate of a con-
stitutional amendment which, if ap-
proved would allow the state to build
prisons to hold another 20,000
prisoners.
The court also considered a pro-
posal which would allow employees
of the San Patricio County Drainage
District to participate in the
county’s health and dental benefit
plan. The court approved the move
providing the drainage district’s
employees concur. Based on figures
presented during the presentation,
such a move would provide the new
participants with health and dental
coverage at a cost of some $30 less
than they are currently paying.
Julie Manson, of the San Patricio
County Economic Development
Commission told the commissioners
that Mathis officials have decided to
submit a proposal to state
authorities to establish a correc-
tional facility in Mathis. Manson
however, went on to add, that the
proposal deadline was November
See JAIL, Rage 6
Fiddler's Fest Has More Events
Community Stunned By Perez Death
“Incomprehensible” is as good a
word as any to describe the reaction
to last week’s sudden death of
Johnny Perez, the 17 year old, 210
pound tackle for the Odem Owls. The
shock of the event was felt
throughout the community. The
tragedy even more disconcerting in
view of Johnny’s presence Thursday
night at the pre-homecoming game
bonfire where he was described as
being in good spirits and eagerly an-
ticipating Friday’s game against
Aransas Pass.
Available information indicates
that Perez suffered an epileptic
seizure between 6 and 7 a.m. Friday
morning. While being transported to
Riverside Hospital in Calallen, he
apparently went into cardiac arrest
and later died at the hospital.
Although Perez had a history of
seizures it is reported that the last
had occurred some 3 years ago.
Medical authorities say however
that, any such history of seizures, no
matter how seldom, normally con-
stitutes a presumed predisposition
for sudden death.
There was talk on Friday about
whether to cancel homecoming and
the game. A consensus of both facul-
ty and students concluded that it was
in the best interest of everyone that
the homecoming ceremony and
game be held as planned. They did
however decide to cancel the
scheduled Pep Rally Friday after-
noon.
At Friday night’s game, the
American Flag was flown at half
mast in mourning for Perez’s pass-
ing. Perez’s teammates also noted
his passing by affixing Perez’s
jersey number “66” to their
helmets. Even the “break-through”
poster through which the team ran
when they came onto the field at the
beginning of the game proclaimed
the game was to be played on Route
“66”.
A Rosary was said for Johnny
Perez last Sunday night. His funeral
was held at the Sacred Heart
Catholic Church in Odem Monday
afternoon following which, he was
buried in Mathis at the Descanso
Eterno II Cemetery.
He will be missed.
County W.I.C. Program Mobilized
Evelyn Sinast, Director of the WIC
(Women, Infants, Children) Nutri-
tional Program in San Patricio
County, is delighted at the prospect
of being able to reach even more low
and moderate income mothers and
children in remote rural areas of the
county as a result of the recent addi-
tion of the “WIC Mobile” to the pro-
grams outreach effort.
The mobile unit is a self contained
motor home which has been con-
verted to serve as a mini-clinic
where expectant mothers and
mothers with infants and children
can obtain nutritional information
and instruction in pre-natal and
post-natal health care plus im-
munizations, referrals to physicians
and vouchers for supplemental foods
which are critical to proper nutrition
for mothers, mothers-to-be, infants
and children.
The mobile clinic is not for ex-
clusive use in San Patricio County. It
is also used in Nueces, Jim Wells
and Kleberg Counties. Funds for the
unit were provided by a grant from
the United States Department of
Agriculture. Maintenance of the unit
is shared equally by the regional
health departments using the unit.
Normally, the clinic is on the road 3
weeks out of every month, with the
4th week set aside for maintenance.
As the current schedule provides,
the Mobile Unit will be in San
Patricio County on the first 3
Wednesdays of every month. On
Wednesday, November 3rd, the
mobile clinic will be in St. Paul. On
November 10th and 17th it can be
found in Old San Patricio or Edroy.
See W.I.C., Page 6
This year’s Old Fiddler’s Festival
will have more entertainment, more
variety of delicious food, and more
activities than ever before accor-
ding to organizers of the event. The
festival is at the Rob and Bessie
Welder Park Oct. 29-31. Kenny’s
Funland will have carnival rides at
the grounds Thursday through Sun-
day (Oct. 28-31).
The Old Fiddler’s Festival will of-
ficially open Friday (Oct. 29) at 6
p.m. People of all ages will be able to
enjoy the children’s area, the arts
and crafts area, and the large varie-
ty of delicious food.
Considerable effort has gone into
the children’s area, sponsored by the
Sinton Chamber of Commerce. Area
youngsters will be able to ex-
perience the “Wild Wild West” with
live pony rides and a miniature train
ride. The little one’s can also leap in-
Five Cook-Offs
At Festival
The aroma of fine cooking will cer-
tainly draw people to the Old Fid-
dler’s Festival. Aside from the food
booths offering a variety of good
food, there will be a chile cook-off,
brisket cook-off, fajita cook-off,
cabrito cook-off and even a bean
cook-off during this festival.
Winners in the chile cook-off will
receive trophies only.
Winners in the brisket, fajita and
cabrito cook-offs will receive cash
prizes and trophies in their respec-
tive events. First place finishers will
receive $100, second place $75 and
third place $50.
There will be a first place winner
in the bean cook-off only with a cash
prize of $50.
For more information about the
cook-offs contact David Edwards at
(512) 364-3343 or (512) 364-3443.
to the future with tne moon walk in-
side the Dragon Air Castle or the
sense of airborne flight in the space
ball. Other activities include: a can-
dy store, sponge toss, face painting,
duck pond, balloon game, and rabbit
game.
Quality arts and crafts will be sold
in the arts and crafts area and the
taste buds will be tempted in the
food area. Food and drinks will be
sold on a cash basis.
Also on Friday night, Raul Ruiz y
Los Campeones will be performing
for a dance in the big tent from 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is $3 per
person.
Saturday’s events begin with a 5
and 10K run at 8 a.m. Registration
and the start of the run will be at the
entrance of the festival grounds.
The festival grounds open at 9
a.m. Also at this time the Chili Cook-
Off starts in the cook-off area.
Also Saturday morning, the
Children’s Costume Contest starts at
9:30 a.m. and the Old Fiddler’s
Festival Parade starts at 11 a.m. in
downtown Sinton.
Registration for the Fiddler’s Con-
test starts at noon in the big tent with
competition to follow at 1 p.m.
Also at 1 p.m., the horseshoe tour-
nament starts, the Miss Sinton
pageant winner will be introduced at
the food court and music by “Killin’
Time” will start in the Texas Tent.
Entertainment will commence in
the food court at 2 p.m. with the Cor-
pus Christi Cloggers and the
Possum-Haw Cloggers followed at 3
p.m. by the Ballet Folklorico de
Beeville. At 4 p.m. a performance by
Dance Center of Sinton and Mathis
will start followed by the Footloose
Cloggers at 4:30 p.m.
During a break in the Fiddler’s
Contest at the big tent, winners of
the Chili Cook-Off will be announced
at 3:30 p.m.
Grand Jury
36 Indictments Returned
The San Patricio County Grand
Jury has returned a total of 36 indict-
ments charging 43 individuals with
crimes ranging from Assault to
Possession of a Controlled
Substance.
Charged with Aggravated Assault
were 26 year old Robert Lee Sanchez
and 33 year old Robe G. Villarreal,
both of Sinton. Similarly charged
were 29 year old Louis R. Lytle of In-
gleside, 52 year old Fidel C. Salazar
of Taft, and 29 year old Magdalena
Rodriguez of Sinton. Charged with
Aggravated Sexual Assault was 33
year old Gary W. Zietlow of In-
gleside.
Charged with Burglary as a
Habitual Felony Offender was 43
year old David E. Widmer of Corpus
Christi. Charged with Burglary of a
Habitation were 26 year old Julian
Garcia Jr., 27 year old Roland Gar-
cia, and 24 year old Manuel Salas, all
from Gregory. Salas was also charg-
ed with Burglary of a Vehicle as
were 17 year old Benito Guzman of
Taft, 19 year old Cody C. Jarvis of
Odem and 18 year old Antonio
Bargas III also of Odem.
Felony Criminal Mischief Charges
were filed against 24 year old Noe O.
Villareal of Mathis and 22 year old
Timothy E. Downum of Aransas
Pass.
Charged with Felony Driving
While Intoxicated were 37 year old
Jesus Reyes Rangel of Aransas
Pass, 45 year old Jesus Antonio
Tellez of Corpus Christi, 27 year old
Santos Rodriguez DeLeon of Mathis,
See INDICTMENTS, Page 6
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THE "WIC-MOBILE" provides a gianT step in the out reach efforts of the San Patricio County WIC pro-
gram as it seeks out Women, Infants and Children who can benefit from better nutrition and medical
care.
From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. DJ
Unlimited/Daniel Garcia (aka “Dr.
D”) will provide sounds in the Texas
tent.
The Saturday night dance will
start at 9 p.m. in the big tent with
music by “Branded.” Admission is
$5 per person.
For the early riser, Sunday’s
Brisket Cook-Off starts at 5 a.m.
The Old Fiddler’s Festival Golf
Tournament starts Sunday at the
Sinton Municipal Golf Course at 8
a.m.
At noon, the Gospel Hour begins in
the big tent and the Washer Tourna-
ment starts.
McKenzie’s Tae Kwon Do will do a
demonstration of the martial arts at
the food court starting at 12:20 p.m.
at the food court.
The Fiddler’s Contest continues in
the big tent starting at 1 p.m. with
the semi-finals and finals following.
Starting at 2 p.m. the Corpus
Christi Veterans Band will begin
playing at the food court and “Aloha
Dave and the Tourists” will start
performing in the Texas tent.
At 3 p.m. Sunday, Ballet
Folklorico de Estrellas will perform
at the food court followed by the
Texas Riviera Cloggers at 4 p.m.
Also at 4 p.m. the Mariachi Super
Klasico will add atmosphere with
their music as they roam the
grounds. Mariachi Super Klasico
will finish their performance at the
food court till 6 p.m.
Tourneys At Fest
Horseshoe, Washer
The Old Fiddler’s Festival
Horseshoe Tournament and Washer
Tournament will feature some of the
best in the state at tossing iron and
alloys says David Edwards,
organizer for the events.
The Horseshoe Tournament will
be held Saturday (Oct. 30) at the pit
area of the festival grounds at Rob
and Bessie Welder Park starting at 1
p.m. *
There will be singles and doubles
competition in the Horseshoe Tour-
nament. The entry fee for the double
elimination tournaments are $20 for
singles and $40 for doubles. First
place finishers will receive $300, se-
cond place finishers $150 and third
place finishers $50.
The Washer Tournament will be
held Sunday (Oct. 31) at the pit area
starting at noon. This tournament
will also have singles and doubles
competition.
The entry fee for the Washer Tour-
nament is $15 for singles and $30 for
doubles. First place finishers will
receive $300, second place finishers
$150 and third place finishers $50.
For more information about the
Horseshoe and Washer tournaments
call David Edwards at (512) 364-3343
or (512) 364-3443.
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