Page 6, Thursday, April 18,2002 News for Southern Colorado County, Texas — The Eagle Lake Headlight

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The Lenten Luncheon Committee of the United Methodist Church (UMC) recently presented a check for SI,223.20 to the Eagle Lake Food Pantry.

The Pantry, housed in the First Baptist Church, is sponsored by the Eagle Lake Ministerial Alliance.

Local churches, including the Baptist Church; Catholic Church; Garwood, Lissie and Eagle Lake UMC; and the Episcopal Church, par- ticipated in the preparation and serv- ing of food each Monday.

Presenting the check were com- mittee members Kathryn Mehner, Margie Cason, Jackie Middleton, Cherry Corman, Barbara Pidgeon, Don Bendy, Anna Lee Higgins, chair- man, and Betty Wilcox, a weekly worker at the food pantry.

Plans are in the works to hold the Lenten Luncheons again in 2003.

Presenting a check to the Food Pantry were Barbara Pidgeon, Jackie Middleton, Margie Cason, Don Bendy, Cherry Corman, Jean Williams (First Baptist Church secretary), Kathryn Mehner, Anna Lee Higgins and Betty Wi Icox. Headlight Photo

Cancer Awareness Week is April 21-27

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JOHN B. MYRES, D.D.S. ® 234-3525

Located on 90-A at Laughlin Road

FLU SEASON RISKY TO TEETH Everyone is catching the local cold

or flu, perhaps yourself. Just as you take the effort to resist infections that could strike your body, are you protect- ing your teeth, too? What does the com- mon cold or flu have to do with your teeth? More than you think.

Anti-histamines and cold medica- tions relieve sniffling sneezing, watery eyes and congestion but they will also dry out your mouth along with your sin- uses and nasal passages. That spells dental danger! A lessened flow of saliva permits greater plaque buildup... in- creasing your risk of gum disease and tooth decay.

For protective dental hygiene: (1) brush and floss twice daily; (2) use a dentist-recommended anti-bacterial mouthwash to keep plaque under con- trol; (3) drink lots of water to prevent de- hydration; (4) discuss anti-histamines or medications you currently take with your dentist so your teeth can be given special care and treatment before, dur- ing and after the flu season. Infection and teeth are not a good combination.

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Many Americans get sick and ev- en die from lack of access to, or inabil- ity to pay for, the care most of us take

for granted. Some U.S. populations face barri-

ers each day that hinder their health.

Johnson wins award Joy Johnson, a seventh grade

English teacher at George Junior High School in Rosenberg, was recently named the Special Recognition Award winner in the Southwest Teacher Supply 25th Anniversary essay contest.

Joy is the daughter of Ralph and Bobby Johnson of Eagle Lake.

Johnson received over 50 nomina- tions for the "Most Inspirational Teacher" award, even though this is only her first year of teaching.

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outside of the classroom, Ms. Johnson received a $25 gift certificate to SW Teacher Supply and a tote bag full of goodies.

Southwest Teacher Supply was founded 25 years ago to serve the edu- cational community near Houston, and owners Kathy Pierce and Nancy Newman have thoroughly enjoyed this opportunity to honor some of the area's finest educators.

"We know the Houston area is full of exceptional teachers and Southwest Teacher Supply is delighted to have been able to recognize some of them," said Pierce. "Teachers are America's unsung heroes and we're glad students had the opportunity to share stories about their most inspiring teachers."

Factors such as inadequate health in- surance, lack of education, rural or in- ner city residence, poverty, unem- ployment and language all contribute to the burden of disease on a given group of people.

One disease that shows significant disparities in incidence and death rates is cancer. Crossing over all ethnic borders throughout the country, the cancer burden is heavier on some than others. For example, African Ameri- cans are more likely to develop and die from cancer than persons of any other racial and ethnic group. Hispanic wo- men are more likely to die from cervi- cal cancer than non-Hispanic women.

Socio-economic and educational factors may explain why some groups are less likely to get early lifesaving detection tests, such as mammograms, pap tests and colon cancer screening tests. Several populations encounter barriers to awareness or access to in- formation, support and treatment op- tions.

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At the Rice Project Graduation drawing last week, Mary Ann Walig- ura of Garwood won the Dell com- puter donated by The Eagle Lake Headlight.

Mary Hoffman of Nada won the Panasonic 27" television donated by Rice Project Graduation (RPG); Lin- da Simmons of Houston won a SI00 gift certificate to Johnny's Sport Shop, donated by RPG; Jewel Cor- eathers won a S100 gift certificate to

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Pass Times of Garwood, donated by RPG; and Bryan Wiesc of Eagle Lake won the SI00 gift certificate to Splashway Waterpark in Sheridan, donated by RPG.

A big thank you goes out to Jean- inne Fearing of The Eagle Lake Head- light for'donating the computer and to everyone who boughtand sold tickets.

Thanks to each and every one of you for your support of this worth- while project.

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Colorado Valley Transit will provide free transportation for anyone need- ing a ride to the health fair. Call 1-800-548-1068 for information.

'Gator' swim team registration is April 20 The Eagle Lake "Gator" Swim Team will hold registration Saturday, April

20, under the pavilion at the Eagle Lake City Pool from 2 to 4 p.m. If you are interested, please pick up an information packet at your school office, or call Hub Weller at 979-234-5234.

Golf tournament to benefit CCY&FS is April 24 A two-man scramble golf tournament benefitting Colorado County Youth

& Family Services (CCY&FS) will be held Wednesday, April 24, starting at 9 a.m. at the Falls Country Club in New Ulm. There is a $200 per team entry fee. A sack lunch will be provided. For more information, to sign up and/or to ask about other events taking place during the tournament, call CCY&FS at 1-800- 256-7321 or 979-732-8355 or the Falls Pro Shop at 1-800-992-3930.