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rww w< m"w>*m" r Page 2, Thursday, January 10, 2002 News for Southern Colorado County, Texas - The Eagle Lake Headlight TA TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION THE EAGLE LAKE HEADLIGHT (USPS 163-760) P.O. Box 67 -220 East Main 979-234-5521 Fax: 979-234-5522 CITY OF EAGLE LAKE, TEXAS 77434-0067 Published Weekly Every Thursday Produced By: Carol Nelson • Cathy Fearing Jeannine Fearing Shirley Luedecke • Katherine Smith The Eagle Lake Headlight reserves the right to reject, edit or omit editorial content and/or advertisement for any reason to conform to the paper's policy. ADVERTISING AND NEWS DEADLINE: 5 P.M. MONDAY Subscription Rates Colorado County (including Lissie and Egypt) $12.00 Fayette, Lavaca, Wharton, Austin counties $13.50 Other Texas Residents $15.00 Outside of Texas $16.50 Single Copy Price: 35-Cents Second class postage paid at Eagle Lake, Texas Address Corrections should be sent to P.O. Box 67, Eagle Lake, Texas 77434-0067 fr \, To THE EDITOR & You Morales announces for governor To our beautifully decorated town! The downtown of our lillle town looks so festive and the prettiest I've ever seen it. The neighborhoods also look so beautiful with so many decorated trees and lawns this year. It would like to encourage all store owi icrs to keep the lights up and going through the winter months to add some beauty and life to our town. In many tourist towns and always in the small little towns in "the north", the Christmas decorations (Santa's, reindeer, etc.) arc removed after Christmas, but the lights and plain lighted trees and some garland re- mains to give the shops a decorative Also, leave some trees lighted at glow! Let's do this and see how much town festive! more alive our town looks. your house for the winter and keep our Linda Balas Building a Foundation for Success "Things will not get better for me until I make them better. I am not, nor will I be a victim." Submitted by the Evolution Center Thank you for your help I am Shelly Walker and I am writ- me. I'm 11 years old. ing this letter for my grandmother and We want to thank everyone that helped us at Christmas. Thank you once again. God Bless You! Mrs. Jackie Walker and Shelly Walker Talk about dropping a big blob of onion dip in the old fruit punch bowl. Everyone, both Democrats and Republicans, expected former state attorney general Dan Morales to fol- low through with his publicly stated intention to run for the U.S. Senate. No one seems to have had any warn- ing that he was going to engage in an electoral catfight with another Demo- crat in the gubernatorial race. B ut on the last day it was possible, Morales sent someone to the state Democratic headquarters in Austin to hand over the paperwork to get him on the ballot against Laredo oilman Tony Sanchez in the March 12 primary. "It's a surprise, but it's not cata- clysmic," assesses one Democratic party partisan. But Gov. Rick Perry, the Republi- can candidate, can only view it as good news. "There will be some defections (from Sanchez supporters to Mo- rales), that's only human nature," the State Capitol Highlights By Mike Cox Texas Press Association Democratic observer said. "But it's important to remember that only the activists vote in the pri- maries-the extreme right and the ex- treme liberal," he added. In other words, the mainstream of both parties will be saving their vote until November when it counts most. Having two heavy-hitter Demo- crats slugging it out in the primary race is actually a good thing, at least in the opinion of this particular Demo- cratic insider. "Competition's good," he said. "It sharpens everyone up." So why did Morales opt for a shot at the Governor's mansion instead of the U.S. Capitol? fr Tim Kelley's Waterfowl Outfitters Unlimited Goose Duck Early Teal Hog Upland Bird Skeet Shooting Bird Watching Lodging P.O. Box 195 Eagle Lake, Texas 77434 Let's Look Back.. %z 24 & 48 YEARS AGO ^ j 888 - TX - LODGE 281-467-3460 [email protected] www.elc.net/lodge Jan.5,1978 Mr. & Mrs. Archie Noska have the first baby born in Eagle Lake in 1978. He has been named Archie Ja- son. Grandparents are Mr. & Mrs. R.L. Baird Sr. and Mr. & Mrs. Willie Noska Sr. of this city... Sheriff George (Doc) Mueller announced this week the appointment of Bill Esterling to his staff as a spe- cial deputy... Final rites for Alvin Marquart, 70, of La Grange, brother of Herbert Marquart of Eagle Lake, were held Dec. 29 in La Grange... Scott Lee Powers, son of Mr. & Mrs. Paul Powers of Eagle Lake, received a Master's degree in Busi- In order to assist our patients, we are changing our hours beginning in January. RICE MEDICAL ASSOCIATES (The Thomas Clinic) WILL BE OPEN FOR LATE CLINIC HOURS Beginning January 2, 2002 Clinic Hours Will Be: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Every Week Call for Appointments 979-234-2551 Leonard Bornstein, M.D. Ramon Cantu, D.O. Lisa Holloway, D.O. Troy Lischka, P.A. Lois Quenneville, P.A. ness Administration from Baylor University... Mrs. Burl Lee, 96, a long-time resident of Liberty and frequent visi- tor here with the family of her dau- ghter, Mrs. Eldin (Mena) Kveton, died quietly at her home on Dec. 29... Roger Stienke of Garwood was among the Southwest Texas State University students to receive a de- gree... Hugo Nitschmann of New Bie- lau, brother of Mrs. Ted Balusek of this city, passed away suddenly Dec. 31 at his home from a heart attack... During one of the holiday festivi- ties in the newly-renovated Eagle Lake Community Center, someone maliciously ignited a firecracker on the floor of the main hall, leaving a j badly burned area on the recently re- finished floor... Mr. & Mrs. Bill Blair and sons, Brian and Greg, enjoyed a holiday visit in Gainesville, Georgia with Mrs. Blair's parents, Mr. & Mrs. Bill Craft... Friends will regret to learn that Mr. & Mrs. Robert Adkins and family are moving from the commu- nity. They are in the process of mov- ing to Center, Colorado. Jan.7,1954 Eagle Lake will have a new lum- ber yard within the immediate future with A.P. McNiel and C.C. Epps forming the McNiel-Epps Lumber Company, to be located on Highway 90-A east directly across from Epps Cafe... Shell public relations head, Val Jean McCoy of Houston, is to ad- dress the Chamber of Commerce Banquet Jan. 19th... Norris Lowe was Eagle Lake's first baby born in the New Year. The little boy's parents are Theodore & Anna Mae Lowe... Mrs. Mary McDow died sud- denly Dec. 31st... Former resident, Miss Buena Sparks of Beaumont, died last night... Friends regret the loss of Mr & Mrs. G.D. Gertsenberg who have moved to their new home near Wei- mar... Miss Dorothy Carville and Al- bert J. Arnold were married in El Campo Dec. 29th... Mr. & Mrs. A.A. Gertson were hosts for a rehearsal dinner for the wedding party of Miss Una Mae Li- chey and their son, James Dennis (See 24 & 48, Page 4) J. JULIAN MOORE Former Felony Prosecutor - Colorado County Attorney GENERAL CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PRACTICE REAL ESTATE DWI PROBATE & WILLS DRUG CASES DIVORCE & FAMILY LAW ASSAULT AUTO ACCIDENTS THEFT PERSONAL INJURY DISCRIMINATION BUSINESS LITIGATION MED MALPRACTICE 1126 Milam Street • Columbus, TX 78934 (979) 733-9330 • (979) 234-5859 Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization Pharmacy & Your Health EAGLE LAKE DRUGSTORE Steve K. Balas, RPh 702 South McCarty • Eagle Lake • 234-2502 •Patient Counseling • We Accept Master Card, VISA, Discover & American Express 'Insurance Plans: Blue Cross, NPA, PCS, Pre- serve, Sanus, PAID, Texas Medicaid 24 Hour Emergency Phone: 234-3834 Medicines as Effective as Surgery for Chronic Glaucoma The eye disorder chronic (open-angle) glaucoma occurs when the pressure in the eye increases gradually, and normal fluid drainage from the eye slows. Acute (closed-angle) glaucoma occurs when eye pressure increases suddenly, forcing the iris of the eye into an angle that joins the cornea. With acute glaucoma there is blockage of eye fluid drainage. January is Eye Care Month, and we focus on findings reported in a recent issue of Ophthalmology. According to a study of 607 newly diagnosed glaucoma patients, surgery and glaucoma medicines were found to be equally effective in reducing pressure inside the eye and preventing loss of vision in persons with newly diagnosed chronic glau- coma. Persons in the study who had surgery reported more local eye symptoms. However, both groups had fewer eye symptoms as the study progressed. According to the study chairman, Dr. Paul Lichter, at the University of Michigan, the findings were not conclusive. He indicated that his research group "does not recommend any changes in the usual treatment approaches for chronic glaucoma at this time." Consensus seems to be that he must have decided he couldn' t win the Senate race. Another important factor is money. State campaign spending laws are a lot more candidate-friendly than federal law. This was not the first time Morales has surprised that august Austin crowd referred to as "political observ- ers." The first time was in 1990, when as a House member he decided for a statewide race for attorney general. No one really thought he'd pull it off, but he did. He served for the next eight years. Another surprise came in 1998, when he announced he would not seek a third term as the state's top civil lawyer. Some thought Morales' next po- litical surprise would not be running for the Senate seat being vacated by Phil Gramm. They were right, but only half right. Also on the dance card Though the Democrats will now have to fight among themselves be- fore turning to Perry in the governor's race, there are other races. For lieutenant governor, the filing deadline brought no surprises: It's Democrat John Sharp with no primary competition facing two Republicans, Land Commissioner David Dewhurst and Tom Kelly of Galveston. In the attorney general's race, it will be Austin Democrat Kirk Watson against Republican Greg Abbot with neither having a primary opponent. Another race with no primary problems for either candidate will be incumbent Republican Carol Rylander's bid to keep her job as comptroller in a race against Demo- crat Marty Akins of Marble Falls. Republican Agriculture Commis- sioner Susan Combs faces either Ernest De Leon of Brownsville or Tom Ramsey of Mount Vernon, who have to duke it out in the primary. For land commissioner, its Re- publicans Kenn George of Dallas and. Jerry Patterson of Austin against ei- ther David Bernsen of Beaumont or Ray Madrigal of Corpus Christi, the Democratic contenders. Buzzin' About Town.. •Eagle Lake Drugstore had two drawings as part of its Christmas Shopping Fun! The first item was a pretty Christ- mas cake stand won by Beverly Ma- son. The next item was a Mary Kay Cosmetics basket donated by Linda Balas as part of a promotion for her Mary Kay business. It was won by Gail Gertson. The Mary Kay products will be displayed at the Drugstore. Sherri Gould also can help with your cosmet- ics needs. •We were told that "Rip" Ripper aka "Old Man" has a new pickup truck, but he's such a stinker he won't let Mr. Elmer ride in it! Letter to Editor Policy The Eagle Lake Headlight will accept reasonable length letters for publication in the "Letter to the Editor" column under the following guidelines. 1. Letter should not be more than 1,500 characters. 2. All letters must include the writer's name printed as well as the writer's signa- ture, and include the writer's address and home and work telephone numbers. The Headlight must be able to reach the writer in person before the letter can be pub- lished. 3. The writer may request that their name be with held from publication, but the information mentioned in No. 2 must be included for our files. 4. Letter about political activity will be published but those which mention candidates will be considered advertising and charged at the regular advertising rate. 5. Letters from political candidates espousing apolitical view, will be consid- ered for publication but the writer's name will not be printed unless the writer pays the retail advertising rate. 6. The newspaper reserves the right to apply fairness standards in withholding any letter from publication, and to edit letters for libel protection. Call Crime Stoppers • 979-732-6991 • It Pays Rewards
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Page 2, Thursday, January 10, 2002 News for Southern Colorado County, Texas - The Eagle Lake Headlight
TA TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION
THE EAGLE LAKE HEADLIGHT (USPS 163-760)
P.O. Box 67 -220 East Main 979-234-5521 ■ Fax: 979-234-5522
CITY OF EAGLE LAKE, TEXAS 77434-0067 Published Weekly Every Thursday
Produced By: Carol Nelson • Cathy Fearing
Jeannine Fearing Shirley Luedecke • Katherine Smith
The Eagle Lake Headlight reserves the right to reject, edit or omit editorial content and/or advertisement for any reason to conform to the paper's policy.
ADVERTISING AND NEWS DEADLINE: 5 P.M. MONDAY
Subscription Rates Colorado County (including Lissie and Egypt) $12.00 Fayette, Lavaca, Wharton, Austin counties $13.50 Other Texas Residents $15.00 Outside of Texas $16.50
Single Copy Price: 35-Cents Second class postage paid
at Eagle Lake, Texas
Address Corrections should be sent to P.O. Box 67, Eagle Lake, Texas 77434-0067
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To THE EDITOR & You Morales announces for governor
To our beautifully decorated town! The downtown of our lillle town
looks so festive and the prettiest I've ever seen it.
The neighborhoods also look so beautiful with so many decorated trees and lawns this year.
It would like to encourage all store owi icrs to keep the lights up and going through the winter months to add some beauty and life to our town.
In many tourist towns and always in the small little towns in "the north", the Christmas decorations (Santa's, reindeer, etc.) arc removed after Christmas, but the lights and plain lighted trees and some garland re-
mains to give the shops a decorative Also, leave some trees lighted at glow!
Let's do this and see how much town festive! more alive our town looks.
your house for the winter and keep our
Linda Balas
Building a Foundation for Success "Things will not get better for me until I make them better. I am not, nor will
I be a victim." Submitted by the Evolution Center
Thank you for your help I am Shelly Walker and I am writ- me. I'm 11 years old.
ing this letter for my grandmother and We want to thank everyone that helped us at Christmas. Thank you once again.
God Bless You! Mrs. Jackie Walker and Shelly Walker
Talk about dropping a big blob of onion dip in the old fruit punch bowl.
Everyone, both Democrats and Republicans, expected former state attorney general Dan Morales to fol- low through with his publicly stated intention to run for the U.S. Senate. No one seems to have had any warn- ing that he was going to engage in an electoral catfight with another Demo- crat in the gubernatorial race.
B ut on the last day it was possible, Morales sent someone to the state Democratic headquarters in Austin to hand over the paperwork to get him on the ballot against Laredo oilman Tony Sanchez in the March 12 primary.
"It's a surprise, but it's not cata- clysmic," assesses one Democratic party partisan.
But Gov. Rick Perry, the Republi- can candidate, can only view it as good news.
"There will be some defections (from Sanchez supporters to Mo- rales), that's only human nature," the
State Capitol Highlights
By Mike Cox Texas Press Association
Democratic observer said. "But it's important to remember
that only the activists vote in the pri- maries-the extreme right and the ex- treme liberal," he added.
In other words, the mainstream of both parties will be saving their vote until November when it counts most.
Having two heavy-hitter Demo- crats slugging it out in the primary race is actually a good thing, at least in the opinion of this particular Demo- cratic insider.
"Competition's good," he said. "It sharpens everyone up."
So why did Morales opt for a shot at the Governor's mansion instead of the U.S. Capitol?
fr
Tim Kelley's Waterfowl Outfitters Unlimited
Goose Duck Early Teal Hog
Upland Bird Skeet Shooting Bird Watching
Lodging
P.O. Box 195 Eagle Lake, Texas 77434
Let's Look Back..
%z 24 & 48 YEARS AGO
^
j
888 - TX - LODGE 281-467-3460
[email protected] www.elc.net/lodge
Jan.5,1978 Mr. & Mrs. Archie Noska have
the first baby born in Eagle Lake in 1978. He has been named Archie Ja- son. Grandparents are Mr. & Mrs. R.L. Baird Sr. and Mr. & Mrs. Willie Noska Sr. of this city...
Sheriff George (Doc) Mueller announced this week the appointment of Bill Esterling to his staff as a spe- cial deputy...
Final rites for Alvin Marquart, 70, of La Grange, brother of Herbert Marquart of Eagle Lake, were held Dec. 29 in La Grange...
Scott Lee Powers, son of Mr. & Mrs. Paul Powers of Eagle Lake, received a Master's degree in Busi-
In order to assist our patients, we are changing our hours
beginning in January.
RICE MEDICAL ASSOCIATES
(The Thomas Clinic) WILL BE OPEN FOR LATE CLINIC HOURS
Beginning January 2, 2002
Clinic Hours Will Be: Monday, Wednesday
& Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
and
Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Every Week
Call for Appointments 979-234-2551
Leonard Bornstein, M.D. Ramon Cantu, D.O. Lisa Holloway, D.O.
Troy Lischka, P.A. Lois Quenneville, P.A.
ness Administration from Baylor University...
Mrs. Burl Lee, 96, a long-time resident of Liberty and frequent visi- tor here with the family of her dau- ghter, Mrs. Eldin (Mena) Kveton, died quietly at her home on Dec. 29...
Roger Stienke of Garwood was among the Southwest Texas State University students to receive a de- gree...
Hugo Nitschmann of New Bie- lau, brother of Mrs. Ted Balusek of this city, passed away suddenly Dec. 31 at his home from a heart attack...
During one of the holiday festivi- ties in the newly-renovated Eagle Lake Community Center, someone maliciously ignited a firecracker on the floor of the main hall, leaving a
j badly burned area on the recently re- finished floor...
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Blair and sons, Brian and Greg, enjoyed a holiday visit in Gainesville, Georgia with Mrs. Blair's parents, Mr. & Mrs. Bill Craft...
Friends will regret to learn that Mr. & Mrs. Robert Adkins and family are moving from the commu- nity. They are in the process of mov- ing to Center, Colorado.
Jan.7,1954 Eagle Lake will have a new lum-
ber yard within the immediate future with A.P. McNiel and C.C. Epps forming the McNiel-Epps Lumber Company, to be located on Highway 90-A east directly across from Epps Cafe...
Shell public relations head, Val Jean McCoy of Houston, is to ad- dress the Chamber of Commerce Banquet Jan. 19th...
Norris Lowe was Eagle Lake's first baby born in the New Year. The little boy's parents are Theodore & Anna Mae Lowe...
Mrs. Mary McDow died sud- denly Dec. 31st...
Former resident, Miss Buena Sparks of Beaumont, died last night...
Friends regret the loss of Mr & Mrs. G.D. Gertsenberg who have moved to their new home near Wei- mar...
Miss Dorothy Carville and Al- bert J. Arnold were married in El Campo Dec. 29th...
Mr. & Mrs. A.A. Gertson were hosts for a rehearsal dinner for the wedding party of Miss Una Mae Li- chey and their son, James Dennis
(See 24 & 48, Page 4)
J. JULIAN MOORE Former Felony Prosecutor - Colorado County Attorney GENERAL CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PRACTICE REAL ESTATE DWI PROBATE & WILLS DRUG CASES DIVORCE & FAMILY LAW ASSAULT AUTO ACCIDENTS THEFT PERSONAL INJURY DISCRIMINATION BUSINESS LITIGATION MED MALPRACTICE
1126 Milam Street • Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 733-9330 • (979) 234-5859 Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Pharmacy & Your Health
EAGLE LAKE DRUGSTORE Steve K. Balas, RPh
702 South McCarty • Eagle Lake • 234-2502 •Patient Counseling • We Accept Master Card, VISA, Discover &
American Express 'Insurance Plans: Blue Cross, NPA, PCS, Pre- serve, Sanus, PAID, Texas Medicaid
24 Hour Emergency Phone: 234-3834
Medicines as Effective as Surgery for Chronic Glaucoma
The eye disorder chronic (open-angle) glaucoma occurs when the pressure in the eye increases gradually, and normal fluid drainage from the eye slows. Acute (closed-angle) glaucoma occurs when eye pressure increases suddenly, forcing the iris of the eye into an angle that joins the cornea. With acute glaucoma there is blockage of eye fluid drainage.
January is Eye Care Month, and we focus on findings reported in a recent issue of Ophthalmology. According to a study of 607 newly diagnosed glaucoma patients, surgery and glaucoma medicines were found to be equally effective in reducing pressure inside the eye and preventing loss of vision in persons with newly diagnosed chronic glau- coma. Persons in the study who had surgery reported more local eye symptoms. However, both groups had fewer eye symptoms as the study progressed. According to the study chairman, Dr. Paul Lichter, at the University of Michigan, the findings were not conclusive. He indicated that his research group "does not recommend any changes in the usual treatment approaches for chronic glaucoma at this time."
Consensus seems to be that he must have decided he couldn' t win the Senate race. Another important factor is money. State campaign spending laws are a lot more candidate-friendly than federal law.
This was not the first time Morales has surprised that august Austin crowd referred to as "political observ- ers."
The first time was in 1990, when as a House member he decided for a statewide race for attorney general.
No one really thought he'd pull it off, but he did. He served for the next eight years.
Another surprise came in 1998, when he announced he would not seek a third term as the state's top civil lawyer.
Some thought Morales' next po- litical surprise would not be running for the Senate seat being vacated by Phil Gramm. They were right, but only half right.
Also on the dance card Though the Democrats will now
have to fight among themselves be- fore turning to Perry in the governor's race, there are other races.
For lieutenant governor, the filing deadline brought no surprises: It's Democrat John Sharp with no primary competition facing two Republicans, Land Commissioner David Dewhurst and Tom Kelly of Galveston.
In the attorney general's race, it will be Austin Democrat Kirk Watson against Republican Greg Abbot with neither having a primary opponent.
Another race with no primary problems for either candidate will be incumbent Republican Carol Rylander's bid to keep her job as comptroller in a race against Demo- crat Marty Akins of Marble Falls.
Republican Agriculture Commis- sioner Susan Combs faces either Ernest De Leon of Brownsville or Tom Ramsey of Mount Vernon, who have to duke it out in the primary.
For land commissioner, its Re- publicans Kenn George of Dallas and. Jerry Patterson of Austin against ei- ther David Bernsen of Beaumont or Ray Madrigal of Corpus Christi, the Democratic contenders.
Buzzin'
About Town..
•Eagle Lake Drugstore had two drawings as part of its Christmas Shopping Fun!
The first item was a pretty Christ- mas cake stand won by Beverly Ma- son.
The next item was a Mary Kay Cosmetics basket donated by Linda Balas as part of a promotion for her Mary Kay business. It was won by Gail Gertson.
The Mary Kay products will be displayed at the Drugstore. Sherri Gould also can help with your cosmet- ics needs.
•We were told that "Rip" Ripper aka "Old Man" has a new pickup truck, but he's such a stinker he won't let Mr. Elmer ride in it!
Letter to Editor Policy
The Eagle Lake Headlight will accept reasonable length letters for publication in the "Letter to the Editor" column under the following guidelines.
1. Letter should not be more than 1,500 characters.
2. All letters must include the writer's name printed as well as the writer's signa- ture, and include the writer's address and home and work telephone numbers. The Headlight must be able to reach the writer in person before the letter can be pub- lished.
3. The writer may request that their name be with held from publication, but the information mentioned in No. 2 must be included for our files.
4. Letter about political activity will be published but those which mention candidates will be considered advertising and charged at the regular advertising rate.
5. Letters from political candidates espousing apolitical view, will be consid- ered for publication but the writer's name will not be printed unless the writer pays the retail advertising rate.
6. The newspaper reserves the right to apply fairness standards in withholding any letter from publication, and to edit letters for libel protection.
Call Crime Stoppers • 979-732-6991 • It Pays Rewards
