News Bulletin (Castroville, Tex.), Vol. 43, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 27, 2003 Page: 5 of 16
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dents at the Azteca Restaurant in Hondo on Wednesday,
March 12 for a discussion on taxes. The Republican Club
sponsored the event for the self-described “tax watchdog”
who hails from San Antonio. (Photo by Jeff Wilton)
MVISD ready for April
Pre-K, etc. registration
Michelle Mondo
Staff Writer
Medina Valley School
registration is scheduled
? to begin at the beginning
of April for families who
want to register their child
. for Pre Kindergarten,
Kindergarten, Head Start,
Even Start and low cost
health insurance for chil-
dren.
To register for head
• start, Pre K or CHIP, the
parent must show proof
of family income and feder-
al assistance information
such as Medicaid, AFDC
or food stamps.
The parent must also
• bring the child along with
a driver’s license or pic-
ture ID.
The child’s immuniza-
tion records, official birth
certificate, social security
card, name and address
of previous school if
transferring and proof of
residency within Medina
Valley Independent School
District.
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ANDERSON
BACKHOE SERVICES
STATE LICENSED SEPTIC INSTALLATIONS
• Installing Standard & Aerobic Systems
• Hydro Action dealer
• Repair All Types of Septic Systems
• Mobile Home Hook-Ups
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• Rock Removal - Hoe Ramming
• All Purpose Roads / Driveways
• Mobile Home Foundations
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• Dump Truck Hauling, Top Soil,
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• Ranch Work - Dozer, Grader, Backhoe
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fax: 830-426-2244
Military Briefs
James A. Ramos, Jr.
Marine Corps Pvt. James A. Ramos, Jr, son of Melissa
Laura E. Lange
Navy Seaman Apprentice Laura E. Lange, daughter of
A. Ramos of Castroville, and James A. Ramos, Sr of Kenna, Romona R. and Gerald T. Lange of Castroville, recently
W. Va., recently completed basic training at Marine Corps completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training
Recruit Depot, San Diego. Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
Ramos successfully completed 12 weeks of training During the eight-week program, Lange completed a
designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physically variety of training which included classroom study and
and mentally. practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, fire
Ramos and fellow recruits began their training at 5 a. fighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and
m., by running three miles and performing calisthenics, aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical
In addition to the physical conditioning program, Ramos fitness.
spent numerous hours in classroom and field assignments The capstone event of boot camp is “Battle Stations”,
which included learning first aid, uniform regulations, This exercise gives recruits the key skills and confidence
combat water survival, marksmanship, hand-to- hand they need to graduate and take to the fleet.
combat and assorted weapons training. They performed “Battle Stations” has been designed to galvanize the
close order drill and operated as a small infantry unit basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork
during field training and endurance in each recruit through the practical
Ramos and other recruits also received instruction on application of basic Navy skills and the core values of
the Marine Corps’core values -- honor, courage and com- Honor, Courage and Commitment. Its distinctly ‘Navy'
mitment, and what the words mean in guiding personal flavor was designed to take into account what it means
and professional conduct. to be a Sailor.
Ramos and fellow recruits ended the training phase Lange is a 2002 graduate of Lewis Palmer High School
with The Crucible, a 54- hour team effort, problem solving of Monument, Colo.
tions for registration are
as follows:
Braden Keller Center,
Wednesday, April 9, from
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Our
Lady of Grace Parish Hall,
Tuesday, April 8, from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m.; and St.
John Vianney Building in
Meadowood Acres on
Thursday, April 10, from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m.
evolution which culminated with an emotional ceremony
in which the recruits were presented the Marine Corps
Emblem, and were addressed as “Marines” for the first
time since boot camp began.
Ramos is a 2002 graduate of Medina Valley High
School of Castroville.
Band boosters sponsor dinner
The Medina Valley Band Boosters will hold a benefit
Actors needed for Passion Play
Medina Valley Assembly of God of Castroville will present
a Passion Play Easter Sunday, April 20 at 11 a.m.
At least 23 born-again believers (men, women, and
children) are needed to participate in the live play depicting
the crucifixion of Jesus.
The Rev. Ron Stringfellow invites the pubic to attend the
service. Transportation is offered. For' more information or to
barbecue dinner April 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Koenig request transportation contact Stringfellow at 210-725-6114.
Parkin Castroville.
The plates will consist of barbecue chicken and all the
trimmings and will sell for $6 each.
The plates may be eaten at the park or taken on a
to-go basis.
Proceeds of the dinner will benefit the booster club and
their activities. Contact any booster club member for tickets.
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