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* The Eagle Lake Headlight News for Southern Colorado County, Texas Thursday, April 5, 2001, Page 5 Economic Development meeting held March 22 By Paul A. Kucherka Mayor Michael Cooper called the second meeting of the Economic Development Committee to order and greeted over 30 citizens. Mayor Coo- per recognized Miss Amy Minzer from LCRA who was present to help facilitate the meeting. Mayor Cooper presented three main points to cover during the meet- ing: 1. Eagle Lake Main Street presi- dent to present overview of the Main Street Program. 2. Eagle Lake Main Street Com- mittee Chairmen to speak of their purpose, progress and current proj- ects. Also for the four committees of the Economic Development Commit- tee to share their progress. 3. Finally, for the group present to discuss if the Economic Development Committee could remain a separate identity and work parallel with Main Street or merge with the program. Eagle Lake Main Street President Lesley Carey presented the history of the Main Street Program in Eagle Lake. She spoke of the Revitalize Committee that helped create the Civic Garden Club, the Eagle Lake Museum, and was instrumental in the City Park Project. The Revitalize Committee pushed for the Main Street Program. After the positive effects of the program were presented to the Eagle Lake City Council, the City of Eagle Lake supported the program. Carey then turned the floor over to the Main Street Committee Chairmen who were present. Bill Kell, Chairman of the Design Committee, explained that his committee dealt with every- thing physical to Main Street issues such as signage, appearance, beautifi- cation and so forth. Current projects included setting city ordinances for signage, one approved by the Main Street Advisory Board and City Coun- cil. The research and findings are in final presentation stages towards the Main Street Advisory Board. Carey then spoke for the Promo- tions Committee chaired by Becky Anderson. She explained the Promo- tions Committee deals with anything to promote the progress and knowl- edge of the Main Street program. This also includes fundraisers to help fi- nance the restoration and preservation of the buildings currently focused in the central business district. Their current project is the Main Street food sales booth at the upcoming Prairie Chicken Festival. On behalf of John Gertson, Chair- man of the Economic Restructuring Committee, Carey presented its mis- sion. During and after all these changes are made, the town needs to restructure itself economically to keep and maintain these changes. This is their job and main project that is an ongoing function of the committee. Carey then explained the duties of the Organization Committee that is currendy chaired by herself until the formal Main Street Board election. Organization handles just that, or- ganization of the Main Street Com- mittees. In turn, the four committees and the president answer to the Main Street Director who in turn answers to the City Manager and City Council. Carey then opened the floor for com- ments and questions. Mayor Cooper then took the time to recognize the organizations and institutions backing the Eagle Lake Main Street Program: First National Bank of Eagle Lake for committing SI0,000 over the first two years of the Eagle Lake Main Street Program; CP&L for the office space and com- puter; Southwestern Bell Economic Excellence grant of 52,000; Revital- ize Committee for $2,000 to get the Main Street Program off the ground and LCRA. Little League lists more teams The list of Little League teams in last week's Headlight was not com- plete. The League apologizes for any inconvenience. Also, on the Cubs, Patricia Perez should have been Panthera Perez. ELMS students capture UIL medals, ribbons By Shannan Perez Eagle Lake Middle School (ELMS) was represented by 72 stu- dents from fourth through eighth grades for the 2001 academic meets. UIL competition began with the Ready Writing contest, which was held at ELMS Thursday, Feb. 1. Winning results, posted at the U.I.L. meet in Sealy, were: 5th grade, Samantha Castro, 6th place; Clayton Bowen, 6th grade, 2nd place; Matt Supak, 6th grade, 5th place; and 8th grade, Ashley Flores, 1st place. ELMS hosted the speaking events (storytelling, oral reading (OR), im- promptu speaking (IS) and modem oratory) Tuesday, Feb. 27. Results from that meet were: 5th grade OR, Jessica Godley, 6th place; 6th grade OR, Yuri Morales, 4th; 7th grade IS, Ashley Banks, 5th place; and Amber Cunningham, 6th place. Tuesday, March 6, ELMS stu- dents traveled to Sealy to compete in calculator (C), dictionary skills (DS), science I & II (S I-II), listening skills (LS), maps, graphs and charts (MG&C), music memory (MM), number sense (NS), spelling (S) and mathematics (M). The results were 6th grade, C, John Supak, 1st place; Shawn Politsch, 2nd; 8th grade C, Arizbeth Ruvalcaba, 1st place, Emerson Dawson, 4th, Jose Elizondo, 5th; 5th grade DS, Gary Scott, 4th place, Violette Villafuerte, 5th; 8th grade DS, Stephen Aguilar, 6th place; 6th grade LS, Alejandro Lozano, 4th place; 8th grade MG&C, George Pierce, 1 st place; 6th grade M, Aaron Ruiz, 4th place, Jimmy Kie- borz, 5th, Pablo Saurez, 6th; 4th grade MM, Javier Rios, LaRoy Spears, Kassidy Ramirez, Marquis Toliver, 2nd place; 5th grade MM, Esmeralda Sotclo, Terreka Jackson, Nathan Mullin, 3rd place; 8th grade NS, Norma Morales, 4th place; 7th/8th grade S I-II, Miguel Arellano, 5th place; 4th grade S, LeTrea Lowe, 6th place; 5th grade S, Dustin Soto, 4th place; 6th grade S, Jonathan Galvan, 5th place; and 8th grade S, Oscar Her- cules, 6th place. Congratulations on a job well done! Survey to pinpoint concerns By Russell Disparti The recent Economic Develop- ment Meetings for the City of Eagle Lake have seen the beginnings of a committee dedicated to assessing the needs of residents. This group, with the help of LCRA, has developed a comprehensive survey directed to- wards pinpointing citizens' concerns. The survey highlights the con- cerns and needs of area families, al- lowing the city to develop an idea of the direction residents would like to see it move. By taking a few minutes out of your day to finish this survey, your interests and concerns will be re- corded, furnishing vital information to the City of Eagle Lake and its Main Street Program. Area churches will distribute and collect this survey and, on April 21, the Residents Needs Committee will have representatives stationed in front of the local stores aiding in the com- pletion of the survey. Bi-lingual help is scheduled to be provided, enabling all to have their voice heard. Please participate at church or, on April 21, at area businesses. Remind your family, friends and neighbors to get involved in this step towards a more productive future for our city. Other teams in the League are: Boys Minor League Yankees: coaches, Richard Saucedo, Carlos Hernandez; members, Phillip Cas- tillo, Carlos Paschall. Jeremy Gonzales, Christopher Dorsey, Kenneth Brinkmann, Nicholas Duarte, Fernando Cano, Mat- thew Hernandez, Jeffrey Navarre, Patric Gonzales, Gary Scott, Damian Stevens, Cory Miramontes, Jesse Rodriguez; spon- sor, Heritage House. White Sox: coach, D.J. Sosa; mem- bers, Jeremy Samora, Mario Hull Jr., Jesse Castillo, Daniel Goodwin, Joshua Gertson, Jerome McAfee, Jarrod Hem- phill, Lance Kucherka, Joe Quintana, Timothy Morales, Alan Arellano, Kevin Ellis, Joseph Ruiz; sponsor, B&S Taxi- dermy. Rangers: coach, Charlie Sosa; mem- bers, Samuel Lugo, Jonathan Contreras, Ronnie Gonzales Jr., Sergio Rodriguez, Frank Vasquez, Dillan Gertson, Isaac Rangel, Juvenal Sanchez Jr., LaRoy Spears, Matthew Sosa, Carlos Sosa, Wade Roark, Alcario Barrios; sponsor. First National Bank. Girls Minor Softball Lady Bugs: coach, Sharon Sommer; members, Juanita Ruiz, Haley Jansky, Brynna Lucas, Alyssa Marsalia, Paige Vandermark, Annicia Williams, Adrianna Ruiz, Lindsey Sommer, Allyssa Young, Blythe Nava, Kathlyn Schindler, Holly Berger; sponsor, Nava Photography. Lady Raiders: coaches, Steve Al- manza Jr. and Roberta Johnson; members, Hillary Johnson, Amanda Torres, Kim- berly Torres, April Pagel, Juanisha Coo- per, Shelly Myres, Sara Gonzales, Kailyn Thomas, Jaclyn Gonzales, Carrie Gobert, Violette Villafuerte, Ashley Donnelly; sponsor, Eagle Cordell Concrete. Major League Boys Astros: coach, Wayne Bowen; mem- bers, Anthony Ramirez, Eduardo Elizondo, Taylor Cook, Dwight Dawson, Clayton Bowen, John Supak, Shawn Po- litsch, Amador Elizondo, Aaron Ruiz, Pablo Toloza, Anthony Banks, Jeffrey Keith, Dustin Sosa, Martin Vasquez, Matt Supak; sponsor, S&S Irrigation. Thank you for coming out to watch our kids Saturday, March 31. It was really nice to see a community come together for something that means a lot to our children. If you are a sponsor of a team, please check with the coach and come see them play. If you have bought a sign, please come by to see it. Thanks again for your support. QUALITY | EDUCATION IN A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT San Marcos Baptist Academy is a private boarding school for boys in grades 6-12 and girls in grades 8-12. Day school enrollment is available for boys and girls in grades 6-12. The Academy seeks to guide, assist, and inspire students to discover, appreciate, and realize their full potential in a values-oriented, structured environment. The Academy offers: pre-AP, AP and regular curricula LD support leadership opportunities through JROTC and C.O.E.D.S. programs student activities and trips technology courses athletics fine arts For more information contact the Admissions Office: 2801 Ranch Road 12 San Marcos, TX 78666 1-800-428-5120 fax:(512)753-8031 e-mail: [email protected] web: www.smba.org There will be an information session at the j.W. Marriott (5150 Westheimer, Houston) Tuesday, April 10th at 7:00PM. Come and learn about curriculum, campus life and admissions for the upcoming Fall 2001 enrollment. PUBLIC INVITED The mayor then turned the meet- ing over to the Economic Develop- ment Committee chairmen. Russell Disparti, Chairman of the Needs of the Community, presented the rough draft of the citywide survey that will be made available at B&B Foods, Eagle Lake Supermarket and Dollar Gen- eral. Results of this survey will be turned over to the appropriate com- mittees for review a workability of the suggestions. Joe McCreary spoke on behalf of Mary Ann Kaluza, chairperson of the Tourism Committee. He spoke of the plans for a banner possibly on both ends of Hwy. 90A welcoming the hunters and ekpanded on the idea by having signs posted in the windows of our businesses. McCreary also pre- sented the idea of tourism coupons for what we do have to offer. Also dis- cussed were the plans and benefits of an RV park. I, myself, chairman of the Image Committee presented the success of the removal of the police report from the front page of the Eagle Lake Head- light. And a thank you goes to Jean- inne Fearing for working with us on this project. Jean Wiese, Chairperson of the Beautification Committee, reports that the committee has been recog- nized by the Beautification Sub- Committee under Design for the Main Street program. The Civic Garden Club has completed the Harrison Park Project and the ongoing by the Beau- tification Committee now include the removal of the tires behind the old Western Auto known as Tire USA. Efforts are still being pursued by the city to have the owner remove the tires. The main issue was then dis- cussed. Can the Eagle Lake Economic Development Committee remain in parallel to enhance the Eagle Lake Main Street Program or are there al- ready to many committees? After a lengthy discussion, it was the consensus of the group to merge the Economic Development Commit- tee into their respective Main Street Committees: Image & Tourism di- rectly to under Promotions, Needs of the Community to Downtown/Neigh- borhood Issues under Organization and Beautification already recognized under the Design Committee. The Eagle Lake Economic Devel- opment Committee meeting then ad- journed and disbanded. FFA competes in Ag-Mechanics Five Rice FFA members participated in the Agriculture-Mechanics Show at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, March 1-3. Garett Cra- nek, Kurt Coldewey and Gus Seaholm entered a flatbed gooseneck trailer. Leslie Woolard and Lauren Spanihel entered a nine-foot utility trailer. Both trailers were awarded blue ribbons and Woolard and Spanihel received third place in their class of at least 50 trailers. The girls received numerous prizes and metal shop equipment donated by various sponsors. Pictured in front are Coldewey, Seaholm and Cranek. In back are Woolard and Spanihel. Photo Courtesy of Rice FFA Pie Victims Sunday April 8 2:30 to 5 p.m. Come Throw A Pie at your favorite target: •Lee Politsch •Coach Chris Dungen •Michael Lanier •Charles Seay •Leroy Stavinoha •Steve Whitfield •Dan Canaris Coach Russell Roark •Coach Ryan Roark •Denis Hentzell •Wayne Bowen •Robby Cook •Coach Shannon Permenter •Coach Bonnie Besetzny •Coach Frank Andreas •Dr. Richard Gott Coach Dennis Jackson •Larry Lippman •Coach Richard Ehrlich Proceeds Benefit Rice High School Student Council. No matter what you want to achieve, Merrill Lynch can help With specific investment and financial strategies to make your financial plan work, including: •Financial Planning •Mutual Funds •Insured CDs •Trust Services •Stocks •Annuities/Life Insurance •Money Market Funds •Tax-Free Bonds Business Financial Services IRAs/SEPs and IRA Rollovers •Estate Planning •Mortgages and Credit/Financing For more information on how to achieve your financial goals, call us today. Because no matter what you want to achieve, Merrill Lynch can help. 281-490-1678 Merrill Lynch 12603 Southwest Freeway Suite 100 Stafford, TX 77477 Incorporated. Member SII'C" be bullish Merrill Lynch ^

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The Eagle Lake Headlight — News for Southern Colorado County, Texas Thursday, April 5, 2001, Page 5

Economic Development meeting held March 22 By Paul A. Kucherka

Mayor Michael Cooper called the second meeting of the Economic Development Committee to order and greeted over 30 citizens. Mayor Coo- per recognized Miss Amy Minzer from LCRA who was present to help facilitate the meeting.

Mayor Cooper presented three main points to cover during the meet- ing:

1. Eagle Lake Main Street presi- dent to present overview of the Main Street Program.

2. Eagle Lake Main Street Com- mittee Chairmen to speak of their purpose, progress and current proj- ects. Also for the four committees of the Economic Development Commit- tee to share their progress.

3. Finally, for the group present to discuss if the Economic Development Committee could remain a separate identity and work parallel with Main Street or merge with the program.

Eagle Lake Main Street President Lesley Carey presented the history of the Main Street Program in Eagle Lake. She spoke of the Revitalize Committee that helped create the Civic Garden Club, the Eagle Lake Museum, and was instrumental in the City Park Project. The Revitalize

Committee pushed for the Main Street Program. After the positive effects of the program were presented to the Eagle Lake City Council, the City of Eagle Lake supported the program.

Carey then turned the floor over to the Main Street Committee Chairmen who were present. Bill Kell, Chairman of the Design Committee, explained that his committee dealt with every- thing physical to Main Street issues such as signage, appearance, beautifi- cation and so forth. Current projects included setting city ordinances for signage, one approved by the Main Street Advisory Board and City Coun- cil. The research and findings are in final presentation stages towards the Main Street Advisory Board.

Carey then spoke for the Promo- tions Committee chaired by Becky Anderson. She explained the Promo- tions Committee deals with anything to promote the progress and knowl- edge of the Main Street program. This also includes fundraisers to help fi- nance the restoration and preservation of the buildings currently focused in the central business district. Their current project is the Main Street food sales booth at the upcoming Prairie Chicken Festival.

On behalf of John Gertson, Chair-

man of the Economic Restructuring Committee, Carey presented its mis- sion. During and after all these changes are made, the town needs to restructure itself economically to keep and maintain these changes. This is their job and main project that is an ongoing function of the committee.

Carey then explained the duties of the Organization Committee that is currendy chaired by herself until the formal Main Street Board election. Organization handles just that, or- ganization of the Main Street Com- mittees. In turn, the four committees and the president answer to the Main Street Director who in turn answers to the City Manager and City Council. Carey then opened the floor for com- ments and questions.

Mayor Cooper then took the time to recognize the organizations and institutions backing the Eagle Lake Main Street Program: First National Bank of Eagle Lake for committing SI0,000 over the first two years of the Eagle Lake Main Street Program; CP&L for the office space and com- puter; Southwestern Bell Economic Excellence grant of 52,000; Revital- ize Committee for $2,000 to get the Main Street Program off the ground and LCRA.

Little League lists more teams The list of Little League teams in

last week's Headlight was not com- plete. The League apologizes for any

inconvenience. Also, on the Cubs, Patricia Perez

should have been Panthera Perez.

ELMS students capture UIL medals, ribbons

By Shannan Perez Eagle Lake Middle School

(ELMS) was represented by 72 stu- dents from fourth through eighth grades for the 2001 academic meets.

UIL competition began with the Ready Writing contest, which was held at ELMS Thursday, Feb. 1.

Winning results, posted at the U.I.L. meet in Sealy, were: 5th grade, Samantha Castro, 6th place; Clayton Bowen, 6th grade, 2nd place; Matt Supak, 6th grade, 5th place; and 8th grade, Ashley Flores, 1st place.

ELMS hosted the speaking events (storytelling, oral reading (OR), im- promptu speaking (IS) and modem oratory) Tuesday, Feb. 27.

Results from that meet were: 5th grade OR, Jessica Godley, 6th place; 6th grade OR, Yuri Morales, 4th; 7th grade IS, Ashley Banks, 5th place; and Amber Cunningham, 6th place.

Tuesday, March 6, ELMS stu- dents traveled to Sealy to compete in calculator (C), dictionary skills (DS), science I & II (S I-II), listening skills (LS), maps, graphs and charts (MG&C), music memory (MM),

number sense (NS), spelling (S) and mathematics (M).

The results were 6th grade, C, John Supak, 1st place; Shawn Politsch, 2nd; 8th grade C, Arizbeth Ruvalcaba, 1st place, Emerson Dawson, 4th, Jose Elizondo, 5th; 5th grade DS, Gary Scott, 4th place, Violette Villafuerte, 5th; 8th grade DS, Stephen Aguilar, 6th place; 6th grade LS, Alejandro Lozano, 4th place; 8th grade MG&C, George Pierce, 1 st place; 6th grade M, Aaron Ruiz, 4th place, Jimmy Kie- borz, 5th, Pablo Saurez, 6th; 4th grade MM, Javier Rios, LaRoy Spears, Kassidy Ramirez, Marquis Toliver, 2nd place; 5th grade MM, Esmeralda Sotclo, Terreka Jackson, Nathan Mullin, 3rd place; 8th grade NS, Norma Morales, 4th place; 7th/8th grade S I-II, Miguel Arellano, 5th place; 4th grade S, LeTrea Lowe, 6th place; 5th grade S, Dustin Soto, 4th place; 6th grade S, Jonathan Galvan, 5th place; and 8th grade S, Oscar Her- cules, 6th place.

Congratulations on a job well done!

Survey to pinpoint concerns By Russell Disparti

The recent Economic Develop- ment Meetings for the City of Eagle Lake have seen the beginnings of a committee dedicated to assessing the needs of residents. This group, with the help of LCRA, has developed a comprehensive survey directed to- wards pinpointing citizens' concerns.

The survey highlights the con- cerns and needs of area families, al- lowing the city to develop an idea of the direction residents would like to see it move. By taking a few minutes out of your day to finish this survey, your interests and concerns will be re-

corded, furnishing vital information to the City of Eagle Lake and its Main Street Program.

Area churches will distribute and collect this survey and, on April 21, the Residents Needs Committee will have representatives stationed in front of the local stores aiding in the com- pletion of the survey. Bi-lingual help is scheduled to be provided, enabling all to have their voice heard.

Please participate at church or, on April 21, at area businesses. Remind your family, friends and neighbors to get involved in this step towards a more productive future for our city.

Other teams in the League are: Boys Minor League

Yankees: coaches, Richard Saucedo, Carlos Hernandez; members, Phillip Cas- tillo, Carlos Paschall. Jeremy Gonzales, Christopher Dorsey, Kenneth Brinkmann, Nicholas Duarte, Fernando Cano, Mat- thew Hernandez, Jeffrey Navarre, Patric Gonzales, Gary Scott, Damian Stevens, Cory Miramontes, Jesse Rodriguez; spon- sor, Heritage House.

White Sox: coach, D.J. Sosa; mem- bers, Jeremy Samora, Mario Hull Jr., Jesse Castillo, Daniel Goodwin, Joshua Gertson, Jerome McAfee, Jarrod Hem- phill, Lance Kucherka, Joe Quintana, Timothy Morales, Alan Arellano, Kevin Ellis, Joseph Ruiz; sponsor, B&S Taxi- dermy.

Rangers: coach, Charlie Sosa; mem- bers, Samuel Lugo, Jonathan Contreras, Ronnie Gonzales Jr., Sergio Rodriguez, Frank Vasquez, Dillan Gertson, Isaac Rangel, Juvenal Sanchez Jr., LaRoy Spears, Matthew Sosa, Carlos Sosa, Wade Roark, Alcario Barrios; sponsor. First National Bank.

Girls Minor Softball Lady Bugs: coach, Sharon Sommer;

members, Juanita Ruiz, Haley Jansky, Brynna Lucas, Alyssa Marsalia, Paige Vandermark, Annicia Williams, Adrianna Ruiz, Lindsey Sommer, Allyssa Young, Blythe Nava, Kathlyn Schindler, Holly Berger; sponsor, Nava Photography.

Lady Raiders: coaches, Steve Al- manza Jr. and Roberta Johnson; members, Hillary Johnson, Amanda Torres, Kim- berly Torres, April Pagel, Juanisha Coo- per, Shelly Myres, Sara Gonzales, Kailyn Thomas, Jaclyn Gonzales, Carrie Gobert, Violette Villafuerte, Ashley Donnelly; sponsor, Eagle Cordell Concrete.

Major League Boys Astros: coach, Wayne Bowen; mem-

bers, Anthony Ramirez, Eduardo Elizondo, Taylor Cook, Dwight Dawson, Clayton Bowen, John Supak, Shawn Po- litsch, Amador Elizondo, Aaron Ruiz, Pablo Toloza, Anthony Banks, Jeffrey Keith, Dustin Sosa, Martin Vasquez, Matt Supak; sponsor, S&S Irrigation.

Thank you for coming out to watch our kids Saturday, March 31. It was really nice to see a community come together for something that means a lot to our children.

If you are a sponsor of a team, please check with the coach and come see them play.

If you have bought a sign, please come by to see it.

Thanks again for your support.

QUALITY | EDUCATION IN A CHRISTIAN

ENVIRONMENT

San Marcos Baptist Academy is a private boarding school for boys in

grades 6-12 and girls in grades 8-12. Day school enrollment is available

for boys and girls in grades 6-12. The Academy seeks to guide, assist, and

inspire students to discover, appreciate, and realize their full potential in

a values-oriented, structured environment. The Academy offers:

• pre-AP, AP and regular curricula

• LD support

• leadership opportunities through JROTC and C.O.E.D.S. programs

• student activities and trips

• technology courses

• athletics

• fine arts

For more information contact the Admissions Office: 2801 Ranch Road 12

San Marcos, TX 78666

1-800-428-5120

fax:(512)753-8031

e-mail: [email protected] web: www.smba.org

There will be an information session at the j.W. Marriott (5150 Westheimer, Houston) Tuesday, April 10th at 7:00PM. Come and learn about curriculum, campus life and admissions for the upcoming Fall 2001 enrollment. PUBLIC INVITED

The mayor then turned the meet- ing over to the Economic Develop- ment Committee chairmen. Russell Disparti, Chairman of the Needs of the Community, presented the rough draft of the citywide survey that will be made available at B&B Foods, Eagle Lake Supermarket and Dollar Gen- eral. Results of this survey will be turned over to the appropriate com- mittees for review a workability of the suggestions.

Joe McCreary spoke on behalf of Mary Ann Kaluza, chairperson of the Tourism Committee. He spoke of the plans for a banner possibly on both ends of Hwy. 90A welcoming the hunters and ekpanded on the idea by having signs posted in the windows of our businesses. McCreary also pre- sented the idea of tourism coupons for what we do have to offer. Also dis- cussed were the plans and benefits of an RV park.

I, myself, chairman of the Image Committee presented the success of the removal of the police report from the front page of the Eagle Lake Head- light. And a thank you goes to Jean- inne Fearing for working with us on this project.

Jean Wiese, Chairperson of the Beautification Committee, reports that the committee has been recog- nized by the Beautification Sub- Committee under Design for the Main Street program. The Civic Garden Club has completed the Harrison Park Project and the ongoing by the Beau- tification Committee now include the removal of the tires behind the old Western Auto known as Tire USA. Efforts are still being pursued by the city to have the owner remove the tires.

The main issue was then dis- cussed. Can the Eagle Lake Economic Development Committee remain in parallel to enhance the Eagle Lake Main Street Program or are there al- ready to many committees?

After a lengthy discussion, it was the consensus of the group to merge the Economic Development Commit- tee into their respective Main Street Committees: Image & Tourism di- rectly to under Promotions, Needs of the Community to Downtown/Neigh- borhood Issues under Organization and Beautification already recognized under the Design Committee.

The Eagle Lake Economic Devel- opment Committee meeting then ad- journed and disbanded.

FFA competes in Ag-Mechanics Five Rice FFA members participated in the Agriculture-Mechanics

Show at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, March 1-3. Garett Cra- nek, Kurt Coldewey and Gus Seaholm entered a flatbed gooseneck trailer. Leslie Woolard and Lauren Spanihel entered a nine-foot utility trailer.

Both trailers were awarded blue ribbons and Woolard and Spanihel received third place in their class of at least 50 trailers. The girls received numerous prizes and metal shop equipment donated by various sponsors.

Pictured in front are Coldewey, Seaholm and Cranek. In back are Woolard and Spanihel. Photo Courtesy of Rice FFA

Pie Victims Sunday

April 8 2:30 to 5 p.m.

Come Throw A Pie at your favorite target: •Lee Politsch

•Coach Chris Dungen •Michael Lanier •Charles Seay

•Leroy Stavinoha •Steve Whitfield •Dan Canaris

Coach Russell Roark •Coach Ryan Roark

•Denis Hentzell •Wayne Bowen •Robby Cook

•Coach Shannon Permenter

•Coach Bonnie Besetzny

•Coach Frank Andreas •Dr. Richard Gott

Coach Dennis Jackson •Larry Lippman

•Coach Richard Ehrlich

Proceeds Benefit Rice High School Student Council.

No matter what you want to achieve, Merrill Lynch can help

With specific investment and financial strategies to make your financial plan work, including:

•Financial Planning

•Mutual Funds

•Insured CDs

•Trust Services

•Stocks

•Annuities/Life Insurance

•Money Market Funds

•Tax-Free Bonds

• Business Financial Services

• IRAs/SEPs and IRA Rollovers

•Estate Planning

•Mortgages and Credit/Financing

For more information on how to achieve your financial goals,

call us today. Because no matter what you want to achieve,

Merrill Lynch can help.

281-490-1678 Merrill Lynch

12603 Southwest Freeway Suite 100

Stafford, TX 77477

Incorporated. Member SII'C" be bullish Merrill Lynch

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