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The Eagle Lake Headlight — News for Southern Colorado County, Texas Thursday, March 18, 2004, Page 5 History Continued from Page 1 very large cattle rancher, too. In 1927, his head accountant for the paper and other business interests was Madeline Kernel. She became ill and had to step down for several years. McCarty went to Eagle Lake High School and saw where Thelma Thomas was one of the brightest students who Thelma Thomas Adams was given an exemption from taking bookkeeping and typing final exams. He drove to her father's house and asked if she would come down and take care of the accounting and bookkeep- ing for The Headlight. A member of the Eagle Lake High School Class of 1927, Thelma remem- bers listening to the radio and getting the cattle prices everyday along with all accounting matters for The Head- light for several years before joining Sears for the remainder of her career, retiring and moving back to Eagle Lake. Thelma, after moving back to Eagle Lake in 1972, has continued to live in her mother's home on Stockbridge. She is almost the oldest ELHS graduate still living in Eagle Lake. Lora (Baring) Thomas, who still resides in Eagle Lake, graduated three years earlier in 1924. Bruce McCarty continued to offer to the citizens of Eagle Lake a won- derful production until he died sud- denly on May 14, 1940. His wife continued to publish the paper until April 1,1945 at which time D.S. Taylor became the sole owner and publisher of "The Eagle Lake Head- light". Fred G. and Fred R. Frnka began publication of the newspaper on Au- gust 1,1951 under a lease contract with Fred G. Frnka Taylor. Taylor passed away in April of 1956 and the paper was sold to the Frnkas. Fred G. wasn't new to the newspa- per business when he and his son pur- chased the newspaper in 1956. He ac- tually had his beginning with the pa- per in 1927 when it was owned by both Norman and Taylor. Fred R. Frnka actually had his start in the newspaper business many years Fred R. "Freddie" Frnka earlier when he became associated with the paper on his return in 1945 from service with the United States Navy. On May 28, 1982, John and Jean- nine Fearing purchased The Headlight from Fred and Eunice Frnka, and were the co-owners until Jeannine bought John's interest in 1989. She continues producing The Eagle Lake Headlight and is now in her 22nd year. Cookie Contest winners announced The Extension Education Associa- tion of Colorado County sponsored a cookie contest Friday March 12 in con- junction with local National Ag Week activities. The objective of the contest was to use ingredients representative of lo- cally grown agriculture products in Colorado County. Examples of locally grown products including but were not limited to included fruits (plum, peach, etc.), grains (corn, rice, etc.) vegetables (zucchini, carrot, etc.) nuts (pecans, peanuts, etc.) and miscellaneous in- cluded products not covered by fruits, grains, vegetables, and nuts. Cookies were judged on use of agriculture prod- uct, texture and taste and uniformity of size. Adult division winners include: vegetable class, grand champion, Anita Meismer; grain class, grand champion. Evelyn Barrett, reserve champion, Meismer; nut class, grand champion, Barrett, reserve champion, Barbara Prause; fruit division, grand champion, Prause; and, miscellaneous, grand champion, Prause. Youth division winners include: vegetable class, grand champion, Laura Moeller; grain class, grand champion, Chris Kulhanek, reserve champion, Moeller; nut class, grand champion, Moeller; fruit class, grand champion, Moeller; reserve champion, Kristy Kulhanek and miscellaneous, grand champion, Moeller. Entries were displayed and served at the National Ag Day open house that was held at the Colorado County Courthouse courtroom the afternoon of the contest. Grigar, Chapman announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Michael Grigar of Eagle Lake are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Lori Leigh, to Will Chapman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Chapman of Hallettsville. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Farris and Mr. Louis Grigar and the late Willie Mae Grigar. Her great-grand- mother is Mrs. Horace Hobbs. She graduated from Rice High School in 1999. In May 2003, she gradu- ated Magna Cum Laude from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Information Management. Currently she is employed at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital in the medical records department. The future groom's grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Gus Werner and Mrs. Pat Chapman and the late Carl "Banks" Chapman. Chapman, a 1998 graduate of Hallettsville High School, received a Bach- elor of Business Administration degree with a major in Marketing from Texas State University in December 2002. He is employed by Farm Bureau as a claims representative in the Rosenberg office. The couple's wedding is slated for April 24,2004 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Nada. Cookie Contest winners were, in front, Laura Moeller. In back, from left, are Barbara Prause, Anita Meimser, Chris Kulhanek, Kristy Kulhanek and Evelyn Barrett. Chamber Luncheon Grigar, Chapman honored party, shower By Barbara Class The Farris hosted the Jan. Eagle Lake Chamber Lunch with guest speakers Bunge and Tara Halla, own- ers of Eagle Lake General Store located at 201 FM 3013 East. They have an eight-year-old son, Korby. Their business offers a vast array of services and merchandise not only to our community but they have sales- man who operate in five surrounding counties. They not only have feed and seed but also lawn and garden decor, gift items and more. Some of the services offered are crop application, a pre-conditioning yard for weaned calves, and the EID Program (Electronic Tracing System). Bunge is president of the Colorado County Arena Association, a member of the Eagle Lake Chamber of Com- merce and various other organizations. Lori Grigar and Will Chapman were honored with a Mardi Gras party and wedding shower Saturday, Feb. 21, in the home of Dan and Sue Canaris. Additional hosts for the event were Jonna and Wayne Bowen. Ann and Earl Braden, Denise and Billy Cook, Pat and Bob Cook, Mary Kay and Robby Cook, Tricia and Forest English, Con- nie and Ralph Gertson, Shelia and Jim Mathis, Karen Rees, Lynn and Gary Rucka, Sylvia and Michael Rucka, and Janice and Jim Waddell. Upon arrival, guests were presented with Mardi Gras beads. The Mardi Gras theme was also carried out in the decorations and menu. After enjoying cocktails, including traditional New Orleans Hurricanes, shrimp gumbo, assorted hors d'oeuvres and desserts were served. The couple received many beauti- ful gifts. The hosts presented them with a.barbeque grill. After opening gifts, the couple and their guests enjoyed visiting, music and dancing throughout the evening. Happy 38' Birthday March 20, 2004 Norman Pennington Love, Christopher & Reka Eagle Lake Study Club Nancy Walker presented a program on Texas Centennial Memorabilia. Quilt Guild Linda Miles of Austin will present a "Machine Applique Trunk Show" at the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild's (CVQG) monthly meeting Tuesday, March 23. Miles, an award winning ap- plique artist, teaches machine applique in the Austin/Round Rock area. There will also be a workshop from 1 to 4 p.m., but space is limited. CVQG meets at 10 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1215 Von Minden. The free meet- ing is open to everyone. For informa- tion, call Vickie Vogel, 979-242-4504. By Alice Sunderman The Eagle Lake Study Club met at the Eula and David Wintermann Li- brary Wednesday, March 10, at 2 p.m. Introduced by President Fair Wells, Nancy Walker presented the program on Texas Centennial Memorabilia. This was very interesting to a large group of Study Club members and friends. Afterwards Charlyne Spanihel, Roseanne Harrison and Bobbie Guerra served delicious refreshments. 4-H B&^^^fc Happy 1 st Birthday HH March 19,2004 tefa^ : Jd Mauri r^^"^ Henderson jffiiik. From Mom, Dad, Grandy, Papa, 1 A ;* Shonnda, TriNeca HI Love Always Continued from Page 3 at the HLS&R. Tristan also exhibited a hog at San Antonio. We would also like to wish all the FFA members that will be participat- ing in the various activities good luck. Major Show Beef Projects Now is the time to be looking for your major show beef projects. Many people across the state have been look- ing since around Dec. so, if you are planning to show at the majors, you need to get on the ball. If you need assistance, contact the Extension office or someone who may have an eye for cattle. Remember to make sure your ani- mal is worth what you pay for it. Look at as many as you can to compare qual- ity and price. Set yourself a budget and stick with it. Don't be afraid to ask for a second opinion if needed. Livestock project visits Livestock project visits will be con- ducted throughout the year so, if you would like to have your animals check- ed by the Extension Agent, please look at the scheduled dates set aside. The upcoming dates are March 30, April 5 and 27, May 3 and 25. Please contact the Extension office to sched- ule an appointment. PAY NO SALES TAX 40-80% OFF Pay No Sales Tax Smooth Top $174 Queen Set Tw. Ea. Pc. $49 Full Ea. Pc. S59 King Set $229 Hurry In! Sale Ends Soon Twins From $39 ea. PC. Pay No Sales Tax Firm $205 Queen Set Tw. Ea. Pc. $65 Full Ea. Pc. $82 King Set $289 Pay No Sales Tax Pillowtop $259 Queen Set Tw. Ea. Pc. $72 Full Ea. Pc. $97 King Set $314 ^MATTRESS 4 LESS 1801 Avenue H • Rosenberg 281-238-5377 Hours: M-F10-7 • Sat 10-6 • Sun Closed Corner of Hwy 36&90Bythe new overpass Park In Rear SPORTSMAN'S RESTAURANT T 201 Boothe Drive • Eagle Lake • 979-234-3071 Enjoy Our Fantastic SUNDAY BUFFET! Salad Bar • Soup • Gumbo or Creole Assorted Home Cooked Vegetables • Mashed Potatoes or Rice Chicken • Fish or Roast Beef • Fabulous Desserts 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $y99 All-You-Can Eat om y V • C - Still Serving ) ~~~
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The Eagle Lake Headlight — News for Southern Colorado County, Texas Thursday, March 18, 2004, Page 5
History Continued from Page 1 very large cattle rancher, too. In 1927, his head accountant for the paper and other business interests was Madeline Kernel. She became ill and had to step down for several years.
McCarty went to Eagle Lake High School and saw where Thelma Thomas was one of the brightest students who
Thelma Thomas Adams
was given an exemption from taking bookkeeping and typing final exams. He drove to her father's house and asked if she would come down and take
care of the accounting and bookkeep- ing for The Headlight.
A member of the Eagle Lake High School Class of 1927, Thelma remem- bers listening to the radio and getting the cattle prices everyday along with all accounting matters for The Head- light for several years before joining Sears for the remainder of her career, retiring and moving back to Eagle Lake.
Thelma, after moving back to Eagle Lake in 1972, has continued to live in her mother's home on Stockbridge. She is almost the oldest ELHS graduate still living in Eagle Lake. Lora (Baring) Thomas, who still resides in Eagle Lake, graduated three years earlier in 1924.
Bruce McCarty continued to offer to the citizens of Eagle Lake a won- derful production until he died sud- denly on May 14, 1940.
His wife continued to publish the paper until April 1,1945 at which time D.S. Taylor became the sole owner and publisher of "The Eagle Lake Head- light".
Fred G. and Fred R. Frnka began publication of the newspaper on Au- gust 1,1951 under a lease contract with
Fred G. Frnka
Taylor. Taylor passed away in April of 1956 and the paper was sold to the Frnkas.
Fred G. wasn't new to the newspa- per business when he and his son pur- chased the newspaper in 1956. He ac- tually had his beginning with the pa- per in 1927 when it was owned by both Norman and Taylor.
Fred R. Frnka actually had his start in the newspaper business many years
Fred R. "Freddie" Frnka
earlier when he became associated with the paper on his return in 1945 from service with the United States Navy.
On May 28, 1982, John and Jean- nine Fearing purchased The Headlight from Fred and Eunice Frnka, and were the co-owners until Jeannine bought John's interest in 1989.
She continues producing The Eagle Lake Headlight and is now in her 22nd year.
Cookie Contest winners announced The Extension Education Associa-
tion of Colorado County sponsored a cookie contest Friday March 12 in con-
junction with local National Ag Week activities.
The objective of the contest was to
use ingredients representative of lo- cally grown agriculture products in Colorado County. Examples of locally grown products including but were not limited to included fruits (plum, peach, etc.), grains (corn, rice, etc.) vegetables (zucchini, carrot, etc.) nuts (pecans, peanuts, etc.) and miscellaneous in- cluded products not covered by fruits, grains, vegetables, and nuts. Cookies were judged on use of agriculture prod- uct, texture and taste and uniformity of size.
Adult division winners include: vegetable class, grand champion, Anita Meismer; grain class, grand champion. Evelyn Barrett, reserve champion, Meismer; nut class, grand champion,
Barrett, reserve champion, Barbara Prause; fruit division, grand champion, Prause; and, miscellaneous, grand champion, Prause.
Youth division winners include: vegetable class, grand champion, Laura Moeller; grain class, grand champion, Chris Kulhanek, reserve champion, Moeller; nut class, grand champion, Moeller; fruit class, grand champion, Moeller; reserve champion, Kristy Kulhanek and miscellaneous, grand champion, Moeller.
Entries were displayed and served at the National Ag Day open house that was held at the Colorado County Courthouse courtroom the afternoon of the contest.
Grigar, Chapman announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Michael Grigar of Eagle Lake are pleased to announce
the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Lori Leigh, to Will Chapman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Chapman of Hallettsville.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Farris and Mr. Louis Grigar and the late Willie Mae Grigar. Her great-grand- mother is Mrs. Horace Hobbs.
She graduated from Rice High School in 1999. In May 2003, she gradu- ated Magna Cum Laude from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Information Management.
Currently she is employed at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital in the medical records department.
The future groom's grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Gus Werner and Mrs. Pat Chapman and the late Carl "Banks" Chapman.
Chapman, a 1998 graduate of Hallettsville High School, received a Bach- elor of Business Administration degree with a major in Marketing from Texas State University in December 2002. He is employed by Farm Bureau as a claims representative in the Rosenberg office.
The couple's wedding is slated for April 24,2004 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Nada.
Cookie Contest winners were, in front, Laura Moeller. In back, from left, are Barbara Prause, Anita Meimser, Chris Kulhanek, Kristy Kulhanek and Evelyn Barrett.
Chamber Luncheon
Grigar, Chapman honored party, shower
By Barbara Class The Farris hosted the Jan. Eagle
Lake Chamber Lunch with guest speakers Bunge and Tara Halla, own-
ers of Eagle Lake General Store located at 201 FM 3013 East. They have an eight-year-old son, Korby.
Their business offers a vast array of services and merchandise not only to our community but they have sales- man who operate in five surrounding counties. They not only have feed and seed but also lawn and garden decor, gift items and more.
Some of the services offered are crop application, a pre-conditioning yard for weaned calves, and the EID Program (Electronic Tracing System).
Bunge is president of the Colorado County Arena Association, a member of the Eagle Lake Chamber of Com- merce and various other organizations.
Lori Grigar and Will Chapman were honored with a Mardi Gras party and wedding shower Saturday, Feb. 21, in the home of Dan and Sue Canaris.
Additional hosts for the event were Jonna and Wayne Bowen. Ann and Earl Braden, Denise and Billy Cook, Pat and Bob Cook, Mary Kay and Robby Cook, Tricia and Forest English, Con- nie and Ralph Gertson, Shelia and Jim Mathis, Karen Rees, Lynn and Gary Rucka, Sylvia and Michael Rucka, and Janice and Jim Waddell.
Upon arrival, guests were presented with Mardi Gras beads.
The Mardi Gras theme was also carried out in the decorations and menu.
After enjoying cocktails, including
traditional New Orleans Hurricanes, shrimp gumbo, assorted hors d'oeuvres and desserts were served.
The couple received many beauti- ful gifts. The hosts presented them with a.barbeque grill.
After opening gifts, the couple and their guests enjoyed visiting, music and dancing throughout the evening.
Happy 38' Birthday
March 20, 2004
Norman Pennington
Love, Christopher & Reka
Eagle Lake Study Club Nancy Walker presented a program on Texas Centennial Memorabilia.
Quilt Guild Linda Miles of Austin will present
a "Machine Applique Trunk Show" at the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild's (CVQG) monthly meeting Tuesday, March 23. Miles, an award winning ap- plique artist, teaches machine applique in the Austin/Round Rock area.
There will also be a workshop from 1 to 4 p.m., but space is limited.
CVQG meets at 10 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1215 Von Minden. The free meet- ing is open to everyone. For informa- tion, call Vickie Vogel, 979-242-4504.
By Alice Sunderman The Eagle Lake Study Club met at
the Eula and David Wintermann Li- brary Wednesday, March 10, at 2 p.m.
Introduced by President Fair Wells, Nancy Walker presented the program
on Texas Centennial Memorabilia. This was very interesting to a large group of Study Club members and friends.
Afterwards Charlyne Spanihel, Roseanne Harrison and Bobbie Guerra served delicious refreshments.
4-H
B&^^^fc Happy 1st Birthday HH March 19,2004
tefa^ : Jd Mauri r^^"^ Henderson
jffiiik. From Mom, Dad, Grandy, Papa, 1 A;* Shonnda, TriNeca
HI Love Always
Continued from Page 3 at the HLS&R. Tristan also exhibited a hog at San Antonio.
We would also like to wish all the FFA members that will be participat- ing in the various activities good luck.
Major Show Beef Projects Now is the time to be looking for
your major show beef projects. Many people across the state have been look- ing since around Dec. so, if you are planning to show at the majors, you need to get on the ball.
If you need assistance, contact the Extension office or someone who may have an eye for cattle.
Remember to make sure your ani- mal is worth what you pay for it. Look at as many as you can to compare qual- ity and price. Set yourself a budget and stick with it. Don't be afraid to ask for a second opinion if needed.
Livestock project visits Livestock project visits will be con-
ducted throughout the year so, if you would like to have your animals check- ed by the Extension Agent, please look at the scheduled dates set aside.
The upcoming dates are March 30, April 5 and 27, May 3 and 25. Please contact the Extension office to sched- ule an appointment.
PAY NO SALES TAX
40-80% OFF Pay No Sales Tax Smooth Top
$174 Queen Set
Tw. Ea. Pc. $49 Full Ea. Pc. S59 King Set $229
Hurry In! Sale Ends
Soon
Twins From
$39 ea. PC.
Pay No Sales Tax Firm
$205 Queen Set
Tw. Ea. Pc. $65 Full Ea. Pc. $82 King Set $289
Pay No Sales Tax Pillowtop
$259 Queen Set
Tw. Ea. Pc. $72 Full Ea. Pc. $97 King Set $314
^MATTRESS 4 LESS 1801 Avenue H • Rosenberg
281-238-5377 Hours: M-F10-7 • Sat 10-6 • Sun Closed
Corner of Hwy
36&90Bythe
new overpass
Park In Rear
SPORTSMAN'S RESTAURANT T
201 Boothe Drive • Eagle Lake • 979-234-3071
Enjoy Our Fantastic
SUNDAY BUFFET! Salad Bar • Soup • Gumbo or Creole
Assorted Home Cooked Vegetables • Mashed Potatoes or Rice Chicken • Fish or Roast Beef • Fabulous Desserts
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
$y99
All-You-Can Eat omy V • C - Still Serving
) ~~~
