The Eagle Lake Headlight — News for Southern Colorado County, Texas Thursday, February 24, 2005, Page 5

ANNOUNCING NEW

<&> ARRIVALS Tori Elizabeth Bland

Chris and Liz (Stiles) Bland are proud to announce the birth of their second beautiful daughter, Tori Eliza- beth Bland born November 17, 2004.

Tori Elizabeth weighed five po- unds, one ounce and measured 18 inches long at birth.

Her sister, Taylor Nicole, 15 mon-

ths, welcomed her home. Tori is the \Th grandchild of Bill

and Emily Stiles of Sunrise Beach, Texas formerly of Eagle Lake.

She is also the grandchild to Charles and D'Kay Bland of Montgomery, Te- xas and the late Janice Bland.

Moses Ruiz Jr. ...was born February 14, 2005 to

Moses and Erika Ruiz of Baytown. He weighed four pounds, four

ounces and was 16 inches long at birth. Welcoming him home were his sis-

ters, Delilah, Priscilla and Alyssa, as

well as aunts and uncles. Maternal grandparents are Juan and

Diana Robles of Baytown. Paternal grandparent is Eugene Ru-

iz. Paternal great-grandparents are Joe and Eugenia Ruiz all of Eagle Lake.

Trinity Rose Stiles Andrew and Therese Stiles are pr-

oud to announce the birth of their first beautiful daughter, Trinity Rose Stiles born December 30, 2004.

Trinity Rose weighed seven pou- nds, eight ounces and measured 21 in- ches long at birth.

Trinity is the 18,h grandchild of Bill and Emily Stiles of Sunrise Beach, Texas formerly of Eagle Lake.

She is also the grandchild to Delia Camire of Sacramento, California and Art Camire of Jamestown, California.

Bundick, Henske united in marriage October 2,2004

Miss Stacey Anne Bundick and Mr. Robert Henske of Wharton were united in marriage Saturday, October 2, 2004 at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Rever- end Tom Morgan officiated the double- ring ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Bay City.

The bride is the daughter of Rich- ard and Annie Mae Bundick of Bay City. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kacer of El Maton and the late Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Bundick of Bay City.

The groom is the son of Mark and Anita Henske of Eagle Lake and Glenn and Janis (Moore) Hayes of Markham. Robby is the grandson of Mrs. Florence Henske of Eagle Lake and the late Mr. Fred Henske, the late Davie and Tillie Mae Moore all of Eagle Lake. And he is also the grandson of Mrs. Marianne Hayes and Mr. and Mrs. Gus Svatek of Bay City.

Given in marriage by her parents and escorted to the altar by her father, the bride selected an elegant ball gown of ivory matte satin designed by Demetrios. The fitted strapless bodice was adorned with intricate crystal and rhinestone embroidery. The full skirt was enhanced with two deep box pleats at the front, sweeping into an extrava- gant cathedral-length train adorned with the sane crystal and rhinestone embroidery as the bodice. To comple- ment her gown, the bride chose a two- tiered fingertip-length veil in antique ivory and edged with rhinestone, flow- ing from a magnificent tiara of swarovski crystals.

The bride chose a round nosegay consisting of hydrangeas, orange lilies, kangaroo paw, mini calla lilies, roses, and mixed greens, all in various au- tumn colors, hand-tied together with satin ribbon, also prepared by Brittany Polak of East Bernard.

Jennifer Klepac of Sweeny, sister of bride, served as Matron of Honor. Bridesmaids were friends of the bride Renee Popek of Wharton, Holly

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Guthrie of Blair, Nebraska, Sarah Huebnerof Midfield, Kristi Olbrich of San Marcos, and Stephanie Huebner of Bay City.

Bridal attendants wore strapless floor-length two-piece gowns in bur- gundy and carried bouquets of orange lilies, red roses, sunflowers, flame calla lilies, coffee bean, and mixed greens. They were adorned with wheat stalks to carry out a fall theme and hand-tied together with satin ribbon, also pre- pared by Brittany Polak of East Ber- nard.

Flower girls were Kyler Klepac of Sweeny, niece of bride, and Kathryn Moore of Sealy, cousin of groom. They wore identical matte satin dresses in ivory. The sleeveless scoop-neck bod- ice and pleated skirts were comple- mented by a satin waist sash that ties into a graceful bow in the back.

Serving as Best Man was Zach Zapalac of Wharton. Groomsmen were friends of the groom Scott Poessel of Corpus Christi, Lance Sternadel, Tim Bohuslar, Jeremy Bohuslar and Bubba Vavra, all of Bay City.

Garreth Bundick of Van Vleck, cousin of bride, served as ring bearer.

Ushers included David and William Bundick of Bay City, cousins of the bride, Rhett Holloway of Midfield, friend of groom.

Greeting guests with programs, Laura Salidivar of Bay City, cousin of groom, served as the guest book atten- dant.

Musical selections included "The Lord's Prayer", "Unchained Melody", and "The Bridal March" were played by organist Jean McLeod. During the ceremony, Heather Blanchard of mag- nolia, cousin of bride, sang Shania Twain's "When You Kiss Me", and during the lighting of the unity candle, "Be" by Jessica Simpson was played.

Immediately following the cer- emony, a white carriage pulled by two Belgian draft horses awaited the new- lyweds to take them to the dinner and dance reception, which was held at the Bay City Civic Center and decorated with a country harvest these in mind.

The front lobby was lined with hay bales and deep orange pumpkins were spread throughout to welcome guests. Tables and white linen tablecloths with burgundy overlays and centerpieces were either mini hay bales garnished with fall flowers and 'just hitched' signs or mixed assortments of fall flow- ers in galvanized tins.

The poles inside the Civic Center were wrapped with lights, and a rustic wagon, made especially for the wed-

(See Bundick-Henske, Page 8)

City Council mentions the world's oldest "profession"

By Carol Cardenas

Thomson, Solas announce engagement

Mrs. Sam Thomson of Eagle Lake is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter, Kelly Igoe to Max Salas, son of Dr. and Mrs. Max Salas of New Jersey. The couple is planning an April wedding in Las Vegas.

Committee

The City Council of the City of Eagle Lake convened in regular ses- sion Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. Present were Mayor Mike Morales, City Manager Ron Holland, City Secretary Sylvia Rucka and Aldermen Eric Nethery, John Young and Dave Curry. Absent was Alderman Larry Contreras.

Morales called the meeting to or- der and led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. Nethery gave the invo- cation.

Candy McCreary spoke during public comments stating that she was happy to see the progress on the high- way project.

Young made the motion to approve the minutes of the Jan. 25 regular meet- ing as presented. Nethery seconded the motion. All members voted in ap- proval.

Three representatives from the

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be in Altair and would not have to be bussed.

Option 3 Summary and Consid- erations

This option provides the same changes as in option 1 and 2 for Rice High School. Garwood and Sheridan would receive the same changes as in option 1 with the exception of air con- ditioning the gymnasium. In Eagle Lake, the current middle school would become the Pre-K to 5 campus for Eagle Lake (as in option 2) and a new facility for 6lh, 7th, and 8lh grade stu- dents from Eagle Lake would be built on the high school campus. This 6dl,7th, and 8"' grade campus would only be built for approximately 200 students. This option is designed to give those who have voiced their opinions about the entire long range planning process what they want. This option does NOT consolidate the three junior high cam- puses as the district would maintain three separate campuses.

Additional considerations for Option 3-

1. It provides each community with what they want as communicated by those who have voice their opinions.

2. The possibility of sharing

staff between the junior high for Eagle Lake students and the high schools exists.

3. Garwood and Sheridan would maintain their campuses in the current format as far as academics.

4. Eagle Lake 6, 7, and S^ stu- dents would have the possibility of additional electives because of prox- imity to Rice High School.

5. The junior high gymnasium at Altair would be shared by all three communities along with the band hall.

6. Three junior high IPC and Algebra I teachers would still be needed.

7. The high school grounds keeping crew could maintain these grounds as in option 2.

8. Bussing the Garwood and Sheridan 7th and 8lh graders to Altair for extra-curricular classes would not be reimbursed by the state but will con- tinue at the expense of the local dis- trict.

9. Honors classes would be pos- - sible for the Eagle Lake students.

Option 4 Summary and Consid- erations

This option is to do nothing at this point in time and to continue operations

as they currently are. Additional considerations for op-

tion 4- 1. While all 3 options presented

are expensive, the cost of building will only get more expensive as time passes.

2. Interest rates are still rela- tively low.

3. We have one facility (ELMS) with two wings in poor condition.

4. We have one facility (ELPS) with foundation problems.

5. Parts of the Garwood and Sheridan campus are very old, and the high school is 35 years old. It is quite possible in the next 10 to 20 years these facilities are going to need major work, and it will be very expensive if we de- lay now on all issues and let the prob- lems compound.

6. Part of the Sheridan campus is also on a pier and beam structure, and we have had moisture problems under the building at times.

The Long Range Planning Commit- tee Update was on the agenda at the recently held school board meeting on Monday, Feb. 21. If you have any fur- ther questions we suggest that you call the school administration office in Al- tair.

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) were present to report on plans for work on US 90A through the city. A map was displayed and com- ments from council and the public were heard.

Joe McCreary asked about the fact that traffic has doubled here in Eagle Lake the past 10 years. TxDOT hopes to see four lanes in the future but for now doesn't have the right of way ac- cess to do so. The City would be re- quired to acquire the right-of-way needed. One of the citizens present asked about traffic lights being put in at different locations along with the new road work being done. She was told that a lot of things factor into hav- ing a traffic light being put in.

Statements were made as to the new Distribution Center being built in Sealy and that maybe more traffic would be coming into Eagle Lake. TxDOT stated that very few trucks from the center would be coming through Eagle Lake. In other words no light for now but they would take another look in the future. Representatives stated that the road project is very complicated.

For those wondering about the road work one of the reps said that several layers will be put down before the fi- nal layer is put down. With there being only a certain amount of days left to finish the job, it is hoped that construc- tion crews will be in an out as soon as possible.

Public Works Director Thurston Webb provided Council with a list of damages that have been done at the park in the past. The list includes graf- fiti, benches being torn off mountings, warning signs torn up, destroying the lights on the flag pole, door locks on the bathroom door being torn up, do- nated sign on the tennis courts miss- ing, hand rails on the creek area being torn off, feces smeared on the bathroom walls, broken soccer and basketball goals and list goes on and on. Total known damages, which is just an esti- mate to the lights on the flagpole, is roughly $323.

Webb stated that it is hard to put a figure on the man-hours to taTce'care of the park, since there is no Parks

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(See City Council, Page 8)

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