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Page 4, Thursday, April 22, 2004 News for Southern Colorado County, Texas — The Eagle Lake Headlight
Joe Agnello, Jr. Joe Agnello, Jr. passed away April
11, 2004, Easter Sunday morning. Born September 20, 1912, he was
one of five children born to Joseph and Frances Jebbia Agnello in Millican, Texas.
During his teenage years, he moved to Stafford, where he remained for 78 years. His life centered on farming, ranching and real estate investments.
In the 1960s, Joe's donation of a portion of his farmland helped secure the location of Hwy. 59, which con- tributed to the economic prosperity of the Stafford-Sugar Land area.
Through out his lifetime, Joe was involved in the community as a mem- ber of Holy Family Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Lions Club, Fort Bend Farm Bureau, Stafford Economic Development Council and Stafford City Council where he was a charter member. He was instrumental in start- ing the Special Education program in the Fort Bend ISD.
At the age of 85, Mr. Agnello was
September 20,1912 - April 11,2004 Derek AlleWCiy
still actively involved in family, ranch- ing and outdoor activities. He leaves a legacy of hard work and love of his land. Most of all, Joe will be remem- bered as the most generous, kind- hearted patriarch of the Agnello Fam- ily, who was always there to help and
THIS IS D.Q. COUNTRY SPECIAL
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care for family and friends. He will be sorely missed, but knowing he is now with our Lord is a comfort to those who love him.
Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John and Lebon; and sisters, Janie Failla and Elizabeth Vitale; he is survived by his wife of 62 years, Reg- ina Walla Agnello; daughters, Rita and husband, Mac Ruffeno, Lucy and hus- band, Scotty Ray Hanley, JoAnn and husband, Rick Amick, and daughter Theresa Agnello; nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
A Rosary was recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Missouri City with visitation immediately following.
Funeral mass was held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 15, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Missouri City with Father Damian Hinojosa officiating.
Burial followed in Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery in Frelsburg with Father Wayne Flagg officiating.
Pallbearers were LeBon Agnello, MacDonald Ruffeno, Craig Martell, John Procter, Kevin Keller, Nick and Eric Amick, Gray Gilbert, Brian Gab- bert and Jason Sweatt.
Sympathy is extended to the fam- ily in their loss.
Derek Alleway, 64, of Altair, passed away at 11:55 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2004, at the Memorial Hermann Hos- pital of Katy, following a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born July 24, 1939, in En- gland to George and Dora Skinner Alleway.
Mr. Alleway led a distinguished career as a construction estimator, spe- cializing in commercial buildings and had worked for Gilbane Builders and Lyn Tile. He was involved in the con- struction of the George R. Brown Con- vention Center and Space Center Hous- ton.
A member of the Church of En- gland, he married Vera Vawter in Hous- ton on December 20, 1980, and had been a resident of Altair since 1984.
Preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Peter; survivors include his devoted wife, Vera Vawter Alleway of Altair; children, Monica Webster and husband, Tony, of West Palm Beach, Florida, Robyn McNabb and husband, Shaun, of Yoakum, and Jakki Alleway of Houston; three granddaughters,
Brooklyn Webster, Elizabeth McNabb and "one on the way".
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 24, from the First Baptist Church of Sheridan with Rev. Mack Helms, Pastor, officiating and Rev. Brent Pittman assisting.
Burial will follow in Cheetham Cemetery in Sheridan.
July 24,1939 - April 17,2004 Dulany Funeral Home in Eagle
Lake is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers scheduled are Shaun
McNabb, Tony Webster, Stafford Parks, Dan Peevy, Tommy Capak and Weston Starks.
Honorary pallbearer will be Johnny Janssen.
For those desiring, the. family re- quests memorials be made to: Robert Christ Scholarship Memorials, c/o Helen Croft, PO Box 735, Proctor, TX 76468.
The family will be receiving visi- tors at their residence during the week. The body will lie in state at the church from noon Saturday until service time.
Friends and family are encouraged to send tributes to mem.com.
Sympathy is extended to the fam- ily in their loss.
John Christopher Barela August 26,1964 - APrn n, 2004
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John Christopher Barela
John Christopher Barela, 39, of Bay City passed away April 17,2004 at his residence.
Born August 26, 1964 in Eagle Lake, he was the son of Joe Ynes and Elvira Salazar Barela.
A graduate of Bay City High School in 1982, he attended Wharton County Junior College then joined the United States Army.
He was first stationed at Fort McClellan, Alabama, where he gradu- ated at the top of his class. He was hon- ored by qualifying for Ranger School at Fort Benning, Georgia. During his training, he was sent to the Philippine Island for survival school and Japan for extreme survival skiing. He was the only Private First Class to graduate as a United States Airborne Ranger.
As an Airborne Ranger, Chris was sent to the Schofield Barracks in Ha- waii. While in Hawaii, he fell 60 feet
from a bridge, which caused his paraly- sis. He was transferred to the Veteran's Hospital in Houston so he could be near his family. After many months of in- tense therapy, he was released.
Chris went on to earn his Bachelors degree in Psychology from the Univer- sity of Houston and his Masters degree in Social Work. Chris had currently been working on his Ph.D. in Hospital Administration from the University of Phoenix when he passed away.
Survivors include his parents of Bay City; sisters: Sylvia Nelson and husband, Craig, of Barrington, Illinois, Monica Black and husband, Jeff, of Poulsbo, Washington, and Jackie Barela-Ramsey and husband, Matthew, of Bay City; brother: Joseph Barela and wife, Tippi, of Lake Jackson; nieces and nephews, Erin and Jessica Nelson,
Spencer and Samuel Black, Ashley and Jordan Barela, and Brennen, Jacob and Noah Parker Ramsey.
Rosary was held at 7:30 p.m. Tues- day, April 20, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
Funeral Mass was to be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, from Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Rev. Jerry Cernoch officiating.
Interment was to follow at Rose- lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Van Vleck.
Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City
Pallbearers named were Joseph Barela, Chad Ashcraft, Mike Clay- bourn, Steve Gasaway, Kurt Swogger, and Victor Cisneros.
Sympathy is extended to the fam- ily in their loss.
William Marvin Fain
Re-Elect Rene Cooper-Scott
Mayor of Eagle Lake "Been there, done that"
The City of Eagle Lake has a Strategic Plan in place. Several town hall meetings were held with members of the USD A staff who assisted us in developing this plan. A lot of input from many of you was used in developing this plan, which will be addressed in the coming months.
The Friends of Main Street have organized a committee called Streetscape. This committee is headed by Sandy Bendy. I am a member of this committee as well as J. Matthews, Rhonda Bridges, R. Holland, Jean Wiese and Denis Hentzell. This committee has picked out the following for the downtown area (planters, benches, trash receptacles and lighting). You should be seeing the benches, planters, and trash receptacles real soon. Some items have been ordered already.
Mike Morales heads the committee to address abandoned and dilapidated buildings as this has been an issue of concern for the City Council and me. We are also looking for volunteers to serve on this committee.
Ninety-five junk vehicles have been through the process. Of those 95, 85 have been removed. Approximately 70 vehicles were removed with a verbal warning. A total of 155 vehicles have been removed since the ordinance was passed.
We have a Street Maintenance Program in place. Publication in last week's Headlight listed streets that will be addressed this time around. The City has a clean up program in place two times a year now where large items will be picked up by the City if set by the curb and proper notification is made to the City.
We've had the tire pick up several times last year and look to do it again this year. The park was designed to provide recreational activities for the youth of Eagle Lake i.e.: tennis courts, basketball court, volleyball court, swimming pool and soccer area.
The Ice House has also reopened for tutoring after school and games for the local youth. We have one of the best Police Departments in the area as evident by these statistics: Felony offenses only; murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, theft, motor vehicle theft, arson. Statistics are listed as: jurisdiction, number of offenses, percent
cleared: Columbus PD, 161,22%; Eagle Lake PD, 108,40%; Bellville PD, 106,54%; Sealy PD, 209,22%; La Grange PD, 110,24%; Yoakum PD, 179,23%; Giddings PD, 141, 33%; Meadows Place PD, 118, 8%; Brookshire PD, 117, 30%; Hempstead PD, 200,19%; and, Waller PD, 140,18%.
Weedy lot report as of April 15, 2004: weedy lot properties contacted, 86; first letter sent, 86; certified letters sent, 57; citations issued, 17; properties cleaned or being worked on, 41.
As always I, and the council have always maintained as open door policy. We welcome your opinions/concerns and resolutions, because we all want Eagle Lake to be the best that it can be and that means all of us moving in a positive direction for the betterment of our community.
Thanking you in advance for your vote on May 15, 2004. Let's keep Eagle Lake moving forward. We're making great strides. We don't need to re-invent the wheel.
Proven Leadership. Dedication and visionary for the citizens and community of Eagle Lake.
Thanking You in Advance for Your Valuable Vote SiltUFdciy, May 15 a Let's continue to see Eagle Lake move forward in the mainstream.
>>
July 29,1976- William Marvin Fain, 27, of Sher-
idan, died April 16, 2004 in Sheridan. Born July 29, 1976 to Bill Marvin
and Darlene Ridge Fain, he was raised in the Baptist Church and led a career in auto mechanics.
Survivors include his grandmother, Bobbie Ridge of Albuquerque, New Mexico; sisters, Pattie Hamilton of Bueno Park, Calif., Susan Brantley, Southlake, Texas, Valerie Doll, Cros- by, Texas, and Sondra Fain of Houston; brothers, Jerry Fain of Huntsville and Billy Fain of Houston; nieces, neph-
April 16,2004 ews, other relatives and loved ones.
Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thurs- day, April 22, from the Chapel of Dulany Funeral Home in Eagle Lake.
Sympathy is extended to the fam- ily in their loss.
Fernando M. Fernandez May 5,1912 -
Fernando M. Fernandez, 92, of Eagle Lake, passed away Monday, April 19,2004, at his residence follow- ing a sudden illness.
Born May 5, 1912, in Colorado County, he was the son of Jesus Fer- nandez and Elena Mendoza Fernandez.
He lived most of his life in San Francisco, California, led a career in the dry cleaning industry and returned to Eagle Lake in 1996.
He was a member of Getsemani Iglesia Bautista of Eagle Lake.
Survivors include sisters, Anita Mesa of Edna and Conception Fer- nandez of California; nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones.
A Prayer Service will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, from Getsemani Iglesia Bautista.
Funeral services will follow at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 22, with Rev. Mario Vasquez, Pastor, officiating.
Burial will follow in Lakeside Cem- etery of Eagle Lake.
Friends and family are encouraged to send tributes to mem.com.
April 19,2004
Sympathy is extended to the fam- ily in their loss.
Schindler LPG, Inc. EAGLE LAKE DIRT WORKS
234-3314 Eagle Lake
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Lissie, Texas 234-2482
220 E. Main "Your Hometown Newspaper" 234-5521
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 Sr„ Pastor; 234-2423 or 758-3V45. 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; 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. CHRISTIAN CITY FELLOWSHIP: 1140 Meyer, Sealv; Rusty Griffin, 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; 979478-2169. EAST BERNARD FIRST BAPTIST FIRST BAPTIST: 527 N. Lake, Eagle Lake; Rev. Chris Thacker, Pastor; 234-2571. FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST: 405 S. Lake, Eagle Lake; Rev. T.L. Baines Sr., 234-5795. IGLESIA BAUTISTIA GETSEMANI: 901B Street, Eagle Lake; Rev. Mario Vasquez. GREATER MT. OLIVE BAPTIST: Rev. Thomas Kuykendall; 705 Lake, Eagle Lake;
234-3545. WRIGHT GROVE BAPTIST: Rev. T.J. Cunningham Jr.; Altair. 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: FM 2437; Rev. Mack Helms, Pastor; 234-3136.
SOUTH POINT MISSIONARY BAPTIST: Hwy. 71 North, Vox Populi; Rev. Dave Curry; 758-3039.
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; 979478-7534
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; 8 a.m. (Espanol), 10 a.m. (English), Rev. Eddie Winkler, P.O. Box 307; 234-2842.
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH: Box 97, Nada; Rev. Joseph Koebel; 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 Ir. 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. CrossRoad ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 510 Wallace, East Bernard; Pastor George Kutach;
979-335-7706. / 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.
Epifanio Garza
Epifanio Garza, 87, of Eagle Lake passed away at 1 a.m. Tuesday, April 20,2004 at the Colonial Belle Nursing Home in Sealy.
Services are pending at this time from Dulany Funeral Home of Eagle Lake.
Friends and family are encouraged to send tributes to mem.com.
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
Page 4, Thursday, April 22, 2004 News for Southern Colorado County, Texas — The Eagle Lake Headlight
Joe Agnello, Jr. Joe Agnello, Jr. passed away April
11, 2004, Easter Sunday morning. Born September 20, 1912, he was
one of five children born to Joseph and Frances Jebbia Agnello in Millican, Texas.
During his teenage years, he moved to Stafford, where he remained for 78 years. His life centered on farming, ranching and real estate investments.
In the 1960s, Joe's donation of a portion of his farmland helped secure the location of Hwy. 59, which con- tributed to the economic prosperity of the Stafford-Sugar Land area.
Through out his lifetime, Joe was involved in the community as a mem- ber of Holy Family Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Lions Club, Fort Bend Farm Bureau, Stafford Economic Development Council and Stafford City Council where he was a charter member. He was instrumental in start- ing the Special Education program in the Fort Bend ISD.
At the age of 85, Mr. Agnello was
September 20,1912 - April 11,2004 Derek AlleWCiy
still actively involved in family, ranch- ing and outdoor activities. He leaves a legacy of hard work and love of his land. Most of all, Joe will be remem- bered as the most generous, kind- hearted patriarch of the Agnello Fam- ily, who was always there to help and
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care for family and friends. He will be sorely missed, but knowing he is now with our Lord is a comfort to those who love him.
Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John and Lebon; and sisters, Janie Failla and Elizabeth Vitale; he is survived by his wife of 62 years, Reg- ina Walla Agnello; daughters, Rita and husband, Mac Ruffeno, Lucy and hus- band, Scotty Ray Hanley, JoAnn and husband, Rick Amick, and daughter Theresa Agnello; nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
A Rosary was recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Missouri City with visitation immediately following.
Funeral mass was held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 15, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Missouri City with Father Damian Hinojosa officiating.
Burial followed in Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery in Frelsburg with Father Wayne Flagg officiating.
Pallbearers were LeBon Agnello, MacDonald Ruffeno, Craig Martell, John Procter, Kevin Keller, Nick and Eric Amick, Gray Gilbert, Brian Gab- bert and Jason Sweatt.
Sympathy is extended to the fam- ily in their loss.
Derek Alleway, 64, of Altair, passed away at 11:55 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2004, at the Memorial Hermann Hos- pital of Katy, following a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born July 24, 1939, in En- gland to George and Dora Skinner Alleway.
Mr. Alleway led a distinguished career as a construction estimator, spe- cializing in commercial buildings and had worked for Gilbane Builders and Lyn Tile. He was involved in the con- struction of the George R. Brown Con- vention Center and Space Center Hous- ton.
A member of the Church of En- gland, he married Vera Vawter in Hous- ton on December 20, 1980, and had been a resident of Altair since 1984.
Preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Peter; survivors include his devoted wife, Vera Vawter Alleway of Altair; children, Monica Webster and husband, Tony, of West Palm Beach, Florida, Robyn McNabb and husband, Shaun, of Yoakum, and Jakki Alleway of Houston; three granddaughters,
Brooklyn Webster, Elizabeth McNabb and "one on the way".
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 24, from the First Baptist Church of Sheridan with Rev. Mack Helms, Pastor, officiating and Rev. Brent Pittman assisting.
Burial will follow in Cheetham Cemetery in Sheridan.
July 24,1939 - April 17,2004 Dulany Funeral Home in Eagle
Lake is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers scheduled are Shaun
McNabb, Tony Webster, Stafford Parks, Dan Peevy, Tommy Capak and Weston Starks.
Honorary pallbearer will be Johnny Janssen.
For those desiring, the. family re- quests memorials be made to: Robert Christ Scholarship Memorials, c/o Helen Croft, PO Box 735, Proctor, TX 76468.
The family will be receiving visi- tors at their residence during the week. The body will lie in state at the church from noon Saturday until service time.
Friends and family are encouraged to send tributes to mem.com.
Sympathy is extended to the fam- ily in their loss.
John Christopher Barela August 26,1964 - APrn n, 2004
Offer good from April 12 through April 25, 2004 New Hours:
Sunday thru Thursday Friday & Saturday 10am-10pm 10am-11pm
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John Christopher Barela
John Christopher Barela, 39, of Bay City passed away April 17,2004 at his residence.
Born August 26, 1964 in Eagle Lake, he was the son of Joe Ynes and Elvira Salazar Barela.
A graduate of Bay City High School in 1982, he attended Wharton County Junior College then joined the United States Army.
He was first stationed at Fort McClellan, Alabama, where he gradu- ated at the top of his class. He was hon- ored by qualifying for Ranger School at Fort Benning, Georgia. During his training, he was sent to the Philippine Island for survival school and Japan for extreme survival skiing. He was the only Private First Class to graduate as a United States Airborne Ranger.
As an Airborne Ranger, Chris was sent to the Schofield Barracks in Ha- waii. While in Hawaii, he fell 60 feet
from a bridge, which caused his paraly- sis. He was transferred to the Veteran's Hospital in Houston so he could be near his family. After many months of in- tense therapy, he was released.
Chris went on to earn his Bachelors degree in Psychology from the Univer- sity of Houston and his Masters degree in Social Work. Chris had currently been working on his Ph.D. in Hospital Administration from the University of Phoenix when he passed away.
Survivors include his parents of Bay City; sisters: Sylvia Nelson and husband, Craig, of Barrington, Illinois, Monica Black and husband, Jeff, of Poulsbo, Washington, and Jackie Barela-Ramsey and husband, Matthew, of Bay City; brother: Joseph Barela and wife, Tippi, of Lake Jackson; nieces and nephews, Erin and Jessica Nelson,
Spencer and Samuel Black, Ashley and Jordan Barela, and Brennen, Jacob and Noah Parker Ramsey.
Rosary was held at 7:30 p.m. Tues- day, April 20, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
Funeral Mass was to be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, from Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Rev. Jerry Cernoch officiating.
Interment was to follow at Rose- lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Van Vleck.
Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City
Pallbearers named were Joseph Barela, Chad Ashcraft, Mike Clay- bourn, Steve Gasaway, Kurt Swogger, and Victor Cisneros.
Sympathy is extended to the fam- ily in their loss.
William Marvin Fain
Re-Elect Rene Cooper-Scott
Mayor of Eagle Lake "Been there, done that"
The City of Eagle Lake has a Strategic Plan in place. Several town hall meetings were held with members of the USD A staff who assisted us in developing this plan. A lot of input from many of you was used in developing this plan, which will be addressed in the coming months.
The Friends of Main Street have organized a committee called Streetscape. This committee is headed by Sandy Bendy. I am a member of this committee as well as J. Matthews, Rhonda Bridges, R. Holland, Jean Wiese and Denis Hentzell. This committee has picked out the following for the downtown area (planters, benches, trash receptacles and lighting). You should be seeing the benches, planters, and trash receptacles real soon. Some items have been ordered already.
Mike Morales heads the committee to address abandoned and dilapidated buildings as this has been an issue of concern for the City Council and me. We are also looking for volunteers to serve on this committee.
Ninety-five junk vehicles have been through the process. Of those 95, 85 have been removed. Approximately 70 vehicles were removed with a verbal warning. A total of 155 vehicles have been removed since the ordinance was passed.
We have a Street Maintenance Program in place. Publication in last week's Headlight listed streets that will be addressed this time around. The City has a clean up program in place two times a year now where large items will be picked up by the City if set by the curb and proper notification is made to the City.
We've had the tire pick up several times last year and look to do it again this year. The park was designed to provide recreational activities for the youth of Eagle Lake i.e.: tennis courts, basketball court, volleyball court, swimming pool and soccer area.
The Ice House has also reopened for tutoring after school and games for the local youth. We have one of the best Police Departments in the area as evident by these statistics: Felony offenses only; murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, theft, motor vehicle theft, arson. Statistics are listed as: jurisdiction, number of offenses, percent
cleared: Columbus PD, 161,22%; Eagle Lake PD, 108,40%; Bellville PD, 106,54%; Sealy PD, 209,22%; La Grange PD, 110,24%; Yoakum PD, 179,23%; Giddings PD, 141, 33%; Meadows Place PD, 118, 8%; Brookshire PD, 117, 30%; Hempstead PD, 200,19%; and, Waller PD, 140,18%.
Weedy lot report as of April 15, 2004: weedy lot properties contacted, 86; first letter sent, 86; certified letters sent, 57; citations issued, 17; properties cleaned or being worked on, 41.
As always I, and the council have always maintained as open door policy. We welcome your opinions/concerns and resolutions, because we all want Eagle Lake to be the best that it can be and that means all of us moving in a positive direction for the betterment of our community.
Thanking you in advance for your vote on May 15, 2004. Let's keep Eagle Lake moving forward. We're making great strides. We don't need to re-invent the wheel.
Proven Leadership. Dedication and visionary for the citizens and community of Eagle Lake.
Thanking You in Advance for Your Valuable Vote SiltUFdciy, May 15 a Let's continue to see Eagle Lake move forward in the mainstream.
>>
July 29,1976- William Marvin Fain, 27, of Sher-
idan, died April 16, 2004 in Sheridan. Born July 29, 1976 to Bill Marvin
and Darlene Ridge Fain, he was raised in the Baptist Church and led a career in auto mechanics.
Survivors include his grandmother, Bobbie Ridge of Albuquerque, New Mexico; sisters, Pattie Hamilton of Bueno Park, Calif., Susan Brantley, Southlake, Texas, Valerie Doll, Cros- by, Texas, and Sondra Fain of Houston; brothers, Jerry Fain of Huntsville and Billy Fain of Houston; nieces, neph-
April 16,2004 ews, other relatives and loved ones.
Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thurs- day, April 22, from the Chapel of Dulany Funeral Home in Eagle Lake.
Sympathy is extended to the fam- ily in their loss.
Fernando M. Fernandez May 5,1912 -
Fernando M. Fernandez, 92, of Eagle Lake, passed away Monday, April 19,2004, at his residence follow- ing a sudden illness.
Born May 5, 1912, in Colorado County, he was the son of Jesus Fer- nandez and Elena Mendoza Fernandez.
He lived most of his life in San Francisco, California, led a career in the dry cleaning industry and returned to Eagle Lake in 1996.
He was a member of Getsemani Iglesia Bautista of Eagle Lake.
Survivors include sisters, Anita Mesa of Edna and Conception Fer- nandez of California; nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones.
A Prayer Service will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, from Getsemani Iglesia Bautista.
Funeral services will follow at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 22, with Rev. Mario Vasquez, Pastor, officiating.
Burial will follow in Lakeside Cem- etery of Eagle Lake.
Friends and family are encouraged to send tributes to mem.com.
April 19,2004
Sympathy is extended to the fam- ily in their loss.
Schindler LPG, Inc. EAGLE LAKE DIRT WORKS
234-3314 Eagle Lake
THE FIRSTOI . ( yHuti
/ £ank Eagle Lake
Lissie, Texas 234-2482
220 E. Main "Your Hometown Newspaper" 234-5521
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 Sr„ Pastor; 234-2423 or 758-3V45. 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; 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. CHRISTIAN CITY FELLOWSHIP: 1140 Meyer, Sealv; Rusty Griffin, 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; 979478-2169. EAST BERNARD FIRST BAPTIST FIRST BAPTIST: 527 N. Lake, Eagle Lake; Rev. Chris Thacker, Pastor; 234-2571. FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST: 405 S. Lake, Eagle Lake; Rev. T.L. Baines Sr., 234-5795. IGLESIA BAUTISTIA GETSEMANI: 901B Street, Eagle Lake; Rev. Mario Vasquez. GREATER MT. OLIVE BAPTIST: Rev. Thomas Kuykendall; 705 Lake, Eagle Lake;
234-3545. WRIGHT GROVE BAPTIST: Rev. T.J. Cunningham Jr.; Altair. 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: FM 2437; Rev. Mack Helms, Pastor; 234-3136.
SOUTH POINT MISSIONARY BAPTIST: Hwy. 71 North, Vox Populi; Rev. Dave Curry; 758-3039.
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; 979478-7534
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; 8 a.m. (Espanol), 10 a.m. (English), Rev. Eddie Winkler, P.O. Box 307; 234-2842.
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH: Box 97, Nada; Rev. Joseph Koebel; 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 Ir. 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. CrossRoad ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 510 Wallace, East Bernard; Pastor George Kutach;
979-335-7706. / 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.
Epifanio Garza
Epifanio Garza, 87, of Eagle Lake passed away at 1 a.m. Tuesday, April 20,2004 at the Colonial Belle Nursing Home in Sealy.
Services are pending at this time from Dulany Funeral Home of Eagle Lake.
Friends and family are encouraged to send tributes to mem.com.
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