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Linda Ford Felder September 3,1941 - March 23,2003

On Sunday morning, March 23, 2003, Linda Ford Felder's Heavenly Father redeemed her reservation - which was made long ago. She took her flight on the wings of the morning dove to join all those who have gone on before her. All who knew her can receive comfort in knowing that she had made her reservation and was ready for her journey.

Born September 3, 1941 in Altair, she was the daughter of Lester D. and Magnolia Ford.

She attended Altair schools and gra- duated in 1959 from E.H. Henry High School. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Hutson Tillotson in Austin; was a Certified Medical Technologist, Veterans Administration Hospital; Post Graduate Studies at the University of Houston, Clearlake.

Felder was entrepreneur of UNI- GLOBE Bay Area Travel in La Porte; supervisor and laboratory technician, Exxon, in Baytown; laboratory tech at Veterans, Ben Taub and Jefferson Davis Hospitals, Harris County Hos- pital District Clinic in Houston and Baytown and a substitute teacher at G.W. Carver High School in Baytown.

She later married Joseph Cephus

Felder. To this union, two children were born.

She was a member of Logan Chapel United Methodist Church, McNair; St. Mark's United Methodist, La Porte; President of United Methodist Women, Secretary of United Methodist Women, Houston East District, numerous church committees; Soror, Alpha Kap- pa Alpha Sorority Inc., Tau Zeta Omega Chapter, UNIGLOBE Owners Associaton, treasurer, La Porte-Bay- shore Chamber of Commerce, direc- tor, Baytown Resource and Assistance Center, Exxon Volunteer Involvement Program, Sisters Sipping Tea Book Club, Optimist Club, La Porte, San Jacinto College Business Dev. Pro- gram, Acres Homes Coalition of Schools, Founding member of Black Women's Awareness Club Inc., Chap- ter member, Top Ladies of Distinction, Baytown Chapter, United Way solici- tor, Sickle Cell Association, Partners in Education, Kids-N-Chemistry and numerous other organizations.

After retirement, Felder purchased the UNIGLOBE Bay Area Travel Agency.

She was preceded death by her par- ents.

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Survivors include her husband, Jo- seph; children, Teresa Faye Felder Black and Lester James Felder; grand- children, Chanel Dianne Felder and Bryce Joseph Black; siblings, Mella Dee McDuffie, Brenda Ford, Erma Lee Rideau, Rev. Dr. Arthur C. (Jacquie) Banks, Bernadine (Joe) Tolliver, John Wayne (Sandra) Smith, Verna Jean Ford, Jacqueline Jones, Leonard Smith; adopted sister, Jessie Banks of Gar- wood; aunt, Erma Mayes; great-aunts, Eva Wills and Earline Junious; in-laws, Willie Mae Phillips and Laura Eugene Henderson; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, family and friends.

Additionally, she leaves to cherish her memory a large extended family including Elsie Eames, Annie Pearl White, Cisselon Nichols-Hurd and nu- merous others. Also nieces and neph- ews include Melvin Carter, Yolanda Hemphill, Raymond Ford, Renee and Susie Smith; cousins, Leona Smith and Trula Garner; and special family friend, Frauke" Bartels.

Sympathy is extended to the fam- ily in their loss.

champion of the full contact division of the 8th Annual Texas A&M Karate Tournament...

Julia Thomas, daughter of Dr. & Mrs. R.R. Thomas, was chosen as a cheerleader at Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos...

Fink's Variety, East Bernard's newest business place, held it grand opening April 4...

Janice Kallina, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Kallina of Garwood, was named to the honor roll list at Texas Women's University...

Mr. & Mrs. William Joseph Brunner of Eagle Lake announced the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Kay Beth, to David Alan Barr, son of Mr. & Mrs. Will- iam Herschel Barr of San Antonio. The wedding will take place June 23 at the First Presbyterian Church in San Antonio...

Eagle Lake Middle School UIL winners included Temple Thomas, Melissa Wilcox, Laura Appelt, Will- iam Hollas, Ronny Cook and Patricia Fields...

Brandon Mathis was the guest of honor at a party on his first birthday in the home of his parents, April 6...

Regional Science Fair winners were Scott Williams and Scott Ripper...

Relatives and friends in the com- munity learned with regret of the death

Albert L. 'AV Robinson April 19,1928 - March 21,2003

Albert L. "Al" Robinson, 74, of Richmond, Indiana, formerly of Rock Island, passed away Friday, March 21, 2003 in Richmond.

He was born April 19,1928 in Wil- liamsburg, Indiana, the son of Hubert and Gertrude Kees Robinson.

Robinson and Norma Jane Pen- nington were married November 25, 1953.

A retired restaurant owner and vet- eran of the Korean War, he was a mem- ber of the Moose Lodge #167 and Unit- ed Ancient Order of Druids of Rich- mond, Indiana, VFW #6113 and the American Legion Post #383 of Colum- bus.

He was preceded death by his par- ents; wife; and a son Kelly Robinson.

Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie and Larry Rinard of Sullivan, Indiana, and Cynthia and Jerry Hooper of Mission, Texas; sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Sharon Robinson of Quinlain, Texas, and Mark

and Sandra Robinson of Columbus; eight grandchildren, Terry, Jeremiah and Zachariah Hooper, Cody, Kaylee and Koree Robinson, Tammy Rinard Montgomery and Everett Rinard; and six great-grandchildren, Jessica and Eric Montgomery, Trent, Kendra, Kyle and Austin Rinard.

Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12, from Odd Fel- lows Rest Cemetery in Columbus with Pastor Wes Jacobsen officiating.

Services were under the direction of Henneke Funeral Home in Colum- bus.

Sympathy is extended to the fam- ily in their loss.

of Mrs. Pascual (Helen) Sosa on April 6 in Hermann Hospital from injuries suffered in a car accident March 17.

April 7,1955 Referendum vote favors city and

post office building issue... E.C. Terrell, J.R. Thomas and

Louis J. Muzny Jr. win places on EL School Board...

First National Bank to begin clos- ing on Saturdays May 7,1955; but will remain open until 4 p.m. on Fridays...

Strong winds, estimated to have reached 40 miles per hour, last Thurs- day lifted the Boy Scout hut from its foundation and moved it 8 to 10 feet...

Gala opening of Thomas Service Station adjoining recently opened Tho- mas Food Market this Saturday. Own- ers are Mr. & Mrs. G.E. Thomas...

EL students kept a four-year record intact by moving well ahead of their Dist. 63-B opponents in the literary division of the Spring Meet last Thurs- day. The EL group amassed a total of 163 points to 90 for their nearest op- ponent, Needville. Locals placing in- cluded: Rachel Anne Terrell, 2nd, se- nior girls declamation; Pat Loessin, 2nd, junior girl declamation; Jimmy Tallas, 1st, Tommy Starke, 2nd and

Prevent Child Abuse Month...

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Every... 2 seconds a public school student is suspended. 8 seconds a high school student drops out. 11 seconds a child is reported abused or neglected. 15 seconds a child is arrested. 34 seconds a baby is born into poverty. 1 minute a baby is born to a teen mother. 2 minutes a baby is born at low birth weight (less that 5.5 pounds). 3 minutes a baby is born to a mother who received late or no prenatal care. 17 minutes a baby dies. 2 hours a child is killed by firearms. 2 hours a child is a homicide victim. 4 hours a child commits suicide. 8 hours a person younger than 25 dies from HIV infection. 24 hours four children die from child abuse. 24 hours 13,700 children are abused and neglected.

Continued from Page 2 Wayne Brasher, 3rd in slide rule; Jean Causey, 2nd, typing; Gail Beyette and Betty DeShazo shared 3rd place in spelling; in poetry, Jimmie Frnka, 1st, Rachel Terrell and Kenneth Wright, 2nd, and Mary Nash, 3rd; Claire Mid- dlebrook, 1st, and Walter Jones, 2nd, number sense; Gail Beyette, 1st, ex- temporaneous speech; Stephen Ter- rell, 3rd, story telling; 8th grade dec- lamation, Barbara Reese, 2nd; spell- ing for 5th and 6th graders, Carole Beseda and Judith Frnka tied for 2nd and from grades 7 and 8 Sandra Tho- mas and Rosalie Andreas tied for 2nd...

ELHS student Dorothy Jean Mat- zke wins medal for placing 20th in Re- gion Soil Conservation essay contest...

Mrs. Griff Thomas to lead WSCS next year...

Kurt Martin Thomas is the sec- ond son for Dr. & Mrs. Raymond R. Thomas...

Third daughter born Tuesday for the J.R. Thomas family. She has been named Marsha Ann...

Eagles edge Cypress-Fairbanks nine 6 to 3 with Anthony Duyka bang- ing out two hits, including a double. Walter Meitzen also had a double for the locals.

Library receives grant for painting The Eula and David Wintermann

Library recently received a Loan Star Grant from the Texas State Library and

Pink Ladies hold luncheon, install officers

The Rice Medical Center Auxiliary, known as the Pink Ladies, held their annual salad luncheon Tuesday, April 8, in the fellowship hall of the United Methodist Church.

They also held installation of officers at this time with Laura Matthys doing the installation.

The new officers for two year terms are: President, Charlene Konesheck; 1st Vice President, Minnie Lee Conner; 2nd Vice President, Janie Crane; Sec- retary, Sarah Urdiales; and Treasurer, Becky Anderson.

Archives Commission Library Devel- opment Division which enabled the Board of Directors to authorize the painting of the library.

The Grant is supported by the Ac- counting and Grants Department of the Administrative Services Division which also administered the Loan Star Libraries Program.

Any legally established public li- brary in Texas that meets the Minimum Standard for Accreditation of Public Libraries in the State Library System is eligible to receive state aid. Infor- mation from the Annual Report/Sys- tem Membership Application Form also determines eligibility for the grant.

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on a formula established by the Texas State Library and Archives Commis- sion.

Direct aid grants, under the Loan Star Libraries Program, may be used for any public library operating ex- penses. However, they urge libraries to direct these funds to highly visible pro- grams and services that will bring the greatest benefit to your community and the greatest attention to the library. Direct aid cannot be used to purchase or construct a library building or quar- ters.

The library also received a Loan Star Grant in 2001-02 and was able to have the doors at the entry of the li- brary repaired.

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Earl Braden Jr. (above) and Dwight Hadley (below) are busy pressure washing and painting the outside of the Eula and David Wintermann Li- brary thanks to a Loan Star Grant through the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Attend the Church of Your Choice... EQUIPPERS OUTREACH FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL: 200 N. College,

Weimar, Texas 78962; 979-725-8233; Pastor Jerry Adkins. GREATER RISING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH: 580 Old Altair Road, Eagle Lake;

Rev. Truman Scott St, Pastor; 234-2423 or 758-3745. GREATER UNION BAPTIST CHURCH: Matthews Community; Co. Rd. 141; Rev.

Lawrence C. Robertson, Pastor; 234-2581. MT. CARMEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: Hwy. 90-A (Pecan Valley),

Eagle Lake; Rev. Paul Barrow Sr., Pastor; 234-5813. LIVING HOPE CHURCH: Eagle Lake; Revs. Joe and Mercy Fling; 234-5536. BEREA CLADIC: 623 Maple Avenue, Eagle Lake; 234-2130. ROCK ISLAND FULL GOSPEL: P.O. Box 232, Rock Island; 234-5840. LATIN-AMERICAN ASSEMBLY OF GOD (Bethlehem of Judea Church): 1000

East E, Eagle Lake; Ruth Olvera, Pastor. SEALY ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 1140 Meyer, Sealy; Warren Richardson, Pastor. THE DAY OF PENTECOST AP0ST0LISTIC REVIVAL RISING STAR: FM

102 South, Matthews; 4 p.m. (at Mt. Zion), Rev. R.L. Carter Sr. GREATER NEW FAITH CHURCH: 6406 Guyler, Wallis; Rev. Clay Spears, Pas-

tor; 979-478-2169. EAST BERNARD FIRST BAPTIST FIRST BAPTIST: 527 N. Lake, Eagle Lake; Rev. Brent Beasley, Pastor; 234-2571. FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST: 405 S. Lake, Eagle Lake; Rev. H.0. Williams, Pastor; 234-

5795. IGLESIA BAUTISTIA GETSEMANI: 901 B Street, Eagle Lake; Rev. Mario

Vasquez. GREATER MT. OLIVE BAPTIST: Rev. Thomas Kuykendall; 705 Lake, Eagle Lake;

234-3545. PROVIDENCE BAPTIST: 1207 Seaholm, Eagle Lake; Rev. Coby Shorter Jr., 234-3735. CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 306 E. Stockbridge, Eagle Lake, 234-3437. ROCK ISLAND BAPTIST: Bob Allison, Pastor.

SHERIDAN FIRST BAPTIST WHITE CLOUD BAPTIST CHURCH: 202 Old Altair Road, Eagle Lake; Rev. Obie

Rhodes, Pastor; 234-3800. CHURCH OF CHRIST: Sheridan. NEW LIFE FELLOWSHIP: Hwy. 90A, Sheridan; Del Sanford, Pastor; 234-3276. CHRIST OUR REDEEMER-Charismatic: Jerry C. McKinney, Pastor; 979-478-7534

or 478-6512. HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH: East Bernard. CATHOLIC PARISH OF THE NATIVITY: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Sanctuary:

308 N. Stevenson, Eagle Lake; 7 a.m. (Espanol), 9 a.m., 11 a.m., Rev. Eddie Winkler; P.O. Box 307; 234-2842.

ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH: Box 97, Nada; Rev. Joseph Koebel, Pastor; 758- 3218.

GRACE LUTHERAN: 408 N. Stevenson, Eagle Lake; Services begin at 10 a.m.; Rev. Clements Richard, Pastor; 234-3381.

LEHRER MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST: Garwood; 9 a.m. worship. LISSIE UNITED METHODIST: Bill Ramsey, Pastor; 234-2112, Lissie. ROCK ISLAND METHODIST: Ken Seller Jr. Lay-Pastor. UNITED METHODIST: 200 W. Prairie; Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship, 10:45

a.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN: 106 E. State Street, Eagle Lake; 234-3368. VINE OF THE LORD: 1300 E. State Street, Eagle Lake; Rev. Paul Aguilar, Pastor;

234-7543. FRIENDSHIP A:G: 501 Wallace, East Bernard; Fred Chambers, Pastor. THE CHURCH OF CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS: 600 W St., Sealy; Marshall

Crosby, Branch Pres. CHURCH OF CHRIST: 815 Milam, Columbus; Lynn Wilson, Minister. THE SHEPHERD'S WAY: Interdenomination Christian Fellowship; 1225 Eagle Lake

Road, Sealy, Frank Lucas, Pastor; 979-885-1225.

ALL AROUND COWBOY CHURCH 2551 Hwy. 36 North • Sealy

Everyone is WELCOME A come as you are Church. Sunday 10 a.m.; Bible Study,

6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Pastor: Sonny Rice 979-885-2799