The Eagle Lake Headlight — News for Southern Colorado County, Texas Thursday, March 8, 2001, Page 3

House preparing medical records privacy bill fr State Representative Robert L.

Cook (D-28) announced that the Tex- as House of Representatives is prepar- ing legislation to protect the privacy of Texans' medical records.

The Texas Medical Privacy Bill creates standards allowing an individ- ual to exercise authority over the dis- closure of his or her private health information.

Currently, an individual's health information can be collected and transmitted to different entities with- out the individual's consent or au- thorization.

From the Office of State Representative Robby Cook Cook explained that the bill pro-

hibits health care providers, govern- ment entities, Internet companies and others with access to medical records from disclosing, using or selling per- sonal health information for market- ing purposes.

According to Cook, the Texas Medical Privacy Bill also gives indi- viduals the right to access their own health information and receive a no- tice of how their health information is collected and will be used, and to whom it is disclosed.

The medical privacy bill offers

stronger protections to Texans than are currendy provided by federal law.

Cook said the Texas Medical Pri- vacy Bill is not intended to interfere with the normal operations of health care providers, but will help address growing public concerns over the role of electronic technology advances in the health care industry.

For more information about the Texas Medical Privacy Bill or other legislation, Cook encourages those interested to call his Capitol office-at 512-463-0682 or visit the State's website at www.capitol.state. tx.us:

The Eagle Lake Police Depart- ment reported the following calls and cases for the week ending March 6.

On Feb. 27, at 9 a.m., Officer Ste- phen Nelson and Sgt. Tim Crume were dispatched to the 400 block of E. Main St. regarding the burglary of a building. As a result, it was discovered that forced entry had been made into the residence and there were several items stolen, including currency and checks. A report was taken and the case is under investigation.

At 12:01 p.m., Officer Nelson and Sgt. Crume were dispatched to the 400 block of N. Walnut regarding the bur- glary of a habitation. As a result, it was discovered that forced entry had been made into the residence, but nothing was found missing. A report was taken and the case is under investigation.

At 2:44 p.m., Officer Nelson con- ducted a traffic stop in the 900 block of E. State St. As a result, Saul Orosco was arrested for no driver's license.

At 6:33 p.m., Officer Wendy Al- ley observed a juvenile in the 800 block of B Street who was in violation of the juvenile probation curfew. The subject was transported and released to his mother. No further action was taken.

On March 1, at 7:50 a.m., Officer Bryan Lasley was dispatched to 603 N. Austin to assist Colorado County EMS Medic 3. Officer Lasley arrived and assisted EMS in locating the ad- dress and loading the patient. No fur- ther action was taken.

On March 2, at 6:45 p.m., Officer Michael Krenek was dispatched to the 700 block of Clark St. regarding a 9-1 - 1 call. As a result, Officer Krenek found that there had been a verbal

disturbance between a female juvenile and her mother. No further action was taken.

On March 4, at 4:53 a.m., Officer Krenck and Sgt. Crume were dis- patched to 511 Eighth St. regarding a minor accident. As a result of the in- vestigation, it was learned that Hora- cio Belman, driving a red 1988 Chevy Cavalier in the 511 block of Eighth St., had struck a Ford pickup which was parked and unattended. Belman was issued several citations.

At 10:38 a.m., Investigator Randy Schlauch was dispatched to 195 Beard St. to assist a Colorado County Deputy on a disturbance call. Investigator Schlauch arrived and assisted Deputy Benavides. No further action was taken.

At 2:54 p.m., Investigator Schla- uch and Sgt. Bill Lattimore were dis- patched to 400 E. State St. regarding a broken window. The complainant did not request a report be taken. No fur- ther action was taken.

March 5,at2:48 p.m..Officer Nel- son was dispatched to B&B Foods in reference to a disturbance. As a result, Mr. Ferguson requested a criminal trespass warning be given to Michelle Davis. Davis was not on location when Officer Nelson arrived. A report was taken and the case is under inves- tigation.

At 4:45 p.m., Investigator Schla- uch was flagged down in the 200 block of W. Union and advised there was an open door at Lake Crest Flower Shop. He and Sgt. Lattimore checked the building and secured the door. No further action was taken.

On March 6, at 12:20a.m., Officer Alley and Sgt. Lattimore were dis-

patched to the 500 block of West- moreland in regards to a disturbance. It was discovered that it was only a verbal disturbance and one party had left the residence for the night. No further action was taken.

At 1:34 a.m., Officer Alley and Sgt. Lattimore were dispatched to the 1000 block of N. Lake regarding a disturbance. Officer Alley discovered that the disturbance was only verbal in nature and no offense had occurred.

At 2:05 a.m, Officer Alley went to an address in the 400 block of Scott St. to locate a wanted subject. Officer Alley located Bonnie Alley and Con- nie Henry.

Bonnie Alley was arrested for surety surrender. Connie Henry was arrested for motion to adjudicate guilt on a forgery charge.

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J) ; COUNTY COURT CASES FILED

Feb. 13, 2001 Billie Ray Stovall, driving while in-

toxicated (DWI).

Feb. 27, 2001 Emily Rose Burger, possession of

marijuana (PoM). Stephen Thomas Catqhings, assault

causing bodily injury. Rafael Hernandez Herrera, PoM. Barbara Collins Sedlock, PoM.

-' Julio Cesar Perez, terroristic threat. Leonard Dwayne Hemphill, driving

while license suspended (DWLS). Jonathan Rangeon Fosdick, PoM. Jason Matthew Ward, PoM. Michael A. Stefanski, PoM. Mong Huycn Vu, DWLS. Laurence Clinton Connelly, DWI. Michael Cary McLeod, PoM. Buck Marshall Ramsey, DWI, open

container. Royce Rodell Ashton, evading arrest/

detention.

March 1,2001 Michael Lane Allen, PoM. Todd Christopher Hughes, DWI. Amy Elizabeth Porter, PoM. Jarvis Carlie King, DWLS. Benjamin William Patrick, DWI. Macario Joel Ramirez Jr., DWLS. Franklin David McMillan, DWLS. Eduardo Torrez, DWI. Michael David Zuern, DWI, 2nd of-

fense. John Murry McClellan, DWI. Cory Deandre Gordon, DWI. Nicolas M. Villagomez, DWLS. Andres Gonzalez Sanchez, DWI. Dave Houston Howeth, DWI. James Ray Thompson, assaultcausing

bodily injury.

4-H Council supports community service project

By Margie Leopold Secretary/Reporter

Colorado County 4-H Council members, at their Feb. 26 meeting, vol unteered to support the WC JC Col- orado County Senior Citizens Program's fund raising activity.

Council members as well as other 4-H members in the county will be selling tickets to the special live County Music Show to be held at the Columbus Opry on March 31. The profits from this show will provide meals for senior citizens in the county.

Representatives from 4-H Chal- lenger and Bluebonnet, Eagle Lake, Frelsburg, Live Oak, Sheridan and Wild Clover 4-H attended the meet- ing.

The members werejoined by adult leaders and club managers for a pro- gram on Parliamentary Procedure pre- sented by Brandy Tuck, 4-H Council Vice-Chairman; and The Buckskin Brigade, presented by Matt Ross, 4-H Council Chairman.

The Buckskin Brigade is a state (See 4-H, Page 6)

Donnie Franklin Surovcak, resisting arrest, search or transport.

Dana Christie Sloan, DWI. Victor D. Ferrantella, PoM.

DISPOSITIONS Eric Jermaine Johnson, failure to reg-

ister as sex offender, 9-5-00. Sentenced to 30 days in county jail (to be served on weekends), reduced to Class A.

Thais Camille Copping, possession of a controlled substance, 12-28-00. Sen- tenced to five years deferred adjudication, $ 1,500 fine, court costs, and 300 hours of community service.

CASE FILED Ficus and Topical Foliage Growers,

LLC vs Michael E. Richa and Texas Workforce Commission, State of Texas; filed 3-2-01.

DIVORCES FILED Howard Isaac Shull and Elouise James

Shull; filed 2-28-01. Juan Rodriguez and Juana Rosario

Rodriguez; 3-1-01. Burke Wolston and Susan Wolston; 3-

1-01.

MARRIAGE LICENSE APPILCATIONS

Aaron Wayne Carter and Isis Nuela Diaz; 3-1-01

Janitzio Munoz and Sol Ximena Ramon; 3-2-01.

•A note to clarify one of the indict- ments listed in last week's edition. The Jennifer Lynn indicted for posses- sion of a controlled substance is from San Antonio, NOT Eagle Lake.

•Have you seen what Tony Tyler has uncovered on his building on E. Main? There's a whole row of four- pane windows across the front, just above the awning. Awesome!

•The following names were inad- vertently left off the Eagle Lake Pri- mary School's fourth six weeks per- fect attendance list: third grade: Alex Cardenas, Deon Dabney, Corey Far- row, Anjelica Garcia, Jeffrey Nav- arro, Isaac Rangel, Joe Quintana, Jer- rell Thomas and Marneikwa Woods.

•Southwest Texas (SWT) State University announced that Andrea Machac of Sheridan earned Dean's List recognition for excellent aca- demic performance for the fall 2000 semester. SWT students must com- plete 12 semester hours and earn a minimal grade point average of 3.5 to be recognized for the Dean's List.

•The following students were in- advertendy omitted from the area Honor Roll lists submitted by the schools and printed in last week's edi- tion of the Headlight: Vera Cleveland, Rice High School (RHS) freshman; Olivia Cardenas, RHS junior; Daniel Goodwin, 5th grade, Eagle Lake Middle School (ELMS); and Shelly Myres, 5th grade, ELMS, Merit Roll.

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