Robert Puig provided the program on the rich history of Mexican Americans in Kerr County. Mexican Americans have been in the area for one hundred and forty seven years. His family was one of the first in Kerrville, and his great uncles came to Texas to work as cowboys and found friendship and employment with Captain Charles Schreiner.
The area along Lemos Street (named for a celebrated Mexican American WWI veteran) was the home to their community, and a General Merchandise Store was at the center of their activities. Father Kemper was one of the first priests in the area, and was disappointed to find out that the Mexican Americans were not welcome at the Catholic Church in town. So, he organized and built them a church and school on the corner of Jefferson and Lemos.
We have a weekly game where you can buy a chance to win some cash, and help raise funds for Rotary. Lucy Wilke's ticket was drawn, and she drew card, but wasn't the lucky winner. The weekly pot keeps getting bigger until someone wins, so buy a ticket this Wednesday. The winner and our Rotary club split the pot.
Veterans Breakfast is Thursday April 18 from 8-930 at the Veterans Center on Meadowview Ln. Come grab a taco & enjoy time with our local heroes.
First Responder's Golf Tournament April 22, Monday. If you want to play or sponsor a hole, there's still some room! Get with Jeff Wendling or Jeff Harris.
Josh the Otter water safety program committee has started meeting. We're arranging to read Josh the Otter's story to local second and third graders. If you're interested in volunteering to read or work the puppet, contact Paul Anderson or Kristy Vandenberg.
Youth Citizenship Awards-it's that time of year again! If you're interested in spending a few minutes of your time to present the annual Citizenship Awards to local fifth graders, see Jeff Anderson for details.
Save the date, for our Rotary Club Annual Picnic, May 8th. Justin Hamilton from our satellite club will be cooking up some yummy barbecue! Come enjoy fun & fellowship!
Families in Rotary:
I've just been given an update on Stockton Williams' wife, Leslie. She has been diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Please keep the Williams family in your prayers.
Also, continue to pray for David LeMeilleur and the LeMeilleur family. He's seeing some improvement. He's finished his first round of radiation and they are going to be trying a new regimen of chemotherapy soon.
TOMORROW WE WILL BE AT THE INN of THE HILLS.......next week we will be at the KROC CENTER.
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