WELCOME HOME! U.S. Army Sergeant 1st Class RANDY BUSTAMANTE enjoying a much deserved R&R after a tour of duty in Iraq and the honoree at a Dinner Reception held last Saturday, December 27 at "Rosita’s Ballroom" in Carrizo Springs hosted by Mom Clarita Bustamante and Family, 70 plus guests enjoyed a delicious Mexican Food Buffet, cake and the versatile DJ sounds of "M&E" (Maurito and Erica). Sgt. Bustamante (AHS Class of 1991) expressed his heartfelt "Thanks" to everyone for all the prayers and best wishes and will do some more visiting w/family and friends, before returning to his station duties in Germany.
AND must recognize our local American Legion Post Villarreal #367 for their outstanding work each Christmas Day and commemorate their 50 YEAR SERVICE for putting this tradition together for all the little boys and girls. Legion members only reward is the smiles and excitement shown when they greet Santa Claus and receive the bag of candies and treats personally from him! CV welcomes any input from local historians if perhaps this tradition has carried on for more than fifty years and can name other local donning the red suit and playing the role so well like Alfonso "Poncho" V. Cruz (retired) and the present jolly fellow portrayed by Fred Arce. When you see our American Legion Members stop to Thank them for all they do to keep this annual contribution to the community vivid and strong.
ICC Rev. Salvador Pedroza announced New Years Day (January 1) Mass Services in Big Wells at 9:00 am, and Asherton at 11:00 and in Catarina at 1:00 pm.
CV Birthday Card this weeks sends "Puro-Pore" Wishes to: Paulita R. Bustamante, Maria del Carmen G. Criel (Carrizo) on the 31st; Hector G. Diaz, Marcela Gomez (Carrizo), Rosaura DeLeon Ledesma (Pharr), Ricardo Gutierrez, Adrian R. Zamora, Louis Anthony M. DeLeon (22 Yrs. Old, Maxwell, TX) on January 1st; Alex Esquivel, Sergio Cruz, Lucinda Sifuentes, Sofia Anna Avila, Marisela Martinez on the 2nd; Francisco Jaramillo, Sr., Jose Daniel Ruiz, George A. Cervantez (Carrizo), Rodney Lerma, on the 3rd; Mary Lou Juarez (Carrizo) on the 4th; Rev. Toribio (Father Toby) Guerrero (Laredo) on the 5th; Higinio Sanchez, Jr., Lloyd Rodriguez, Juan Rey Rios (+) on the 6th.
CV Wedding Anniversary Card this week sends "Champagne Wishes" to Raul, Jr. and Susana Garcia Garza, San Diego, CA their 32nd on December 31; Alberto and Yvette (Binky) Garcia Galindo, Cedar Park, TX, their 22nd on December 31; Johnny Joe and Jo Ann Gutierrez Ortiz, their 9th on December 31; Keith and Corina Ramirez Steele, Kerrville, TX their 9th on January 1st; Eleazar and Anna Bertha Cruz Zamora, Houston, TX their 26th on January 1st; Arturo S. and Nicolasa (Nico) Castaneda Juarez, Carrizo Springs, TX their 57th on January 4.