The Eagle Lake Headlight — News for Southern Colorado County, Texas Page 5, Thursday. August 21, 2003

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Go Texan queen The Colorado County Go Texan

Committee will sponsor a Go Texan Queen Contest Sunday, Sept. 7 at 3:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall in Colum- bus.

Carl Geisler, station manager of KULM-FM in Columbus, will serve as master of ceremonies. All con- testants must be single and between the ages of 14-21, and resident of Colorado County. Western wear must be worn for the event.

Out-of-county judges will judge the contestants on appearance, per- sonality, and presentation in both a private and public interview.

The contestant chosen Colorado County Go Texan Queen will be the guest of the Colorado County Go Texan Committee at the 2004 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and represent the county in the grand entry on Colorado County Day.

Contestants do not need a spon- sor, but must pay a $35 entry fee. The deadline to enter the contest is Friday, Aug. 29 at 5 p.m. with no exceptions.

Additional information and entry

forms may be obtained by calling contest chairwomen Katrina Kohlef- fel at (979) 758-4620 or Pamela Potter at (979) 732-2705.

Parade Entries are being sought for the

25th Annual Colorado County Fair Parade scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13 at 10:30 a.m. in downtown Co- lumbus.

The theme for this year's fair is "Learn from the Past, Live for the Present, Aim for the Future." Parade participants may carry out the theme in their entry design and decorations if they so choose.

A special rosette for "best over- all" will be awarded for the most outstanding entry, and first, second and third-place ribbons will be given in each category.

Anyone who has not received an entry form in the mail may pick one up at Gibson's Muffler Shop at 318 Walnut St. in Columbus.

Entry forms and additional in- formation also are available by calling Parade Chairman Wade Gib- son at (979) 732-6345 or (979) 732- 8718.

The deadline to enter the parade is Tuesday with no exceptions.

Calf scramble The Colorado County Fair is

"catching" applicants for the 2003 calf scramble to be held Saturday, Sept. 13 during the rodeo.

There will be 20 contestants se- lected by the Scramble Committee and each will be given a chance in the arena to catch one of 10 released calves.

Successful contestants who catch a calf will receive a certificate to purchase a heifer to be brought back to the 2004 Colorado County Fair and shown in the CCF Scramble Heifer Show.

Applicants must be enrolled in and considered eligible in the Texas 4-H or FFA in Colorado County at the time of application and, if se- lected, at the time of the scramble. They also must be enrolled in and attending a public or private secon- dary school in Colorado County.

To participate, applicants must have reached their 14th birthday, but not yet 18, as of July 1, 2003, and not be enrolled beyond their junior year in high school. They also must

weigh at least 100 pounds and be in top physical condition.

The calf scramble is an excellent opportunity for youth interested in raising a heifer for the Colorado County Fair Livestock Show.

Interested students who would like to know more about the rules and requirements, or in need of an application may call Scramble Committee members Paul Stewart at (979) 263-4376 or Penny Henske at (979) 234-7620.

Applications also are available from the ag science departments at Columbus, Rice and Weimar High schools, and Colorado County Co- operative Extension in Columbus.

Wharton County Junior College Dental Hygiene Program recognized its top graduates with special awards recently. The honorees included, from left, Kris- tel Williams of Crosby, recipient of the Colgate S.T.A.R. Award; Stephanie Braden, Eagle Lake, Golden Sealer Award; Christina Gibson, Wharton, Lis- terine Excellence Award; Celia Murphy, Pearland, Procter & Gamble Preven- tive Dentistry Award; and Bertha DeLeon, Spring, Dental Hygiene Distin- guished Service Award.

WCJC lists dental hygiene grads

Fund-raiser generates nearly $3,000 for add-ons for Rice CISD students

WHARTON — Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) has an- nounced the spring graduation of its Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Dental Hygiene Program graduates.

As part of the graduation cere- mony, five students received special awards. They included Kristel Wil- liams of Crosby, who claimed the Colgate S.T.A.R. Award; Stephanie Braden, Eagle Lake, Golden Sealer Award; Christina Gibson, Wharton,

Listerine Excellence Award; Celia Murphy, Pearland, Procter & Gam- ble Preventive Dentistry Award; and Bertha DeLeon, Spring, Dental Hy- giene Distinguished Service Award.

The Dental Hygiene Program is a two-year, AAS degree program, which incorporates classroom, lab and clinical experiences designed to prepare graduates to provide dental hygiene services to patients.

The dental hygienist's primary functions include oral prophylaxis,

taking and processing radiographs, and oral health education.

The average starting salary for a dental hygienist is $50,000 to $55,000.

Applications for admission into the Dental Hygiene Program will be accepted until May 31 with classes beginning the following fall semes- ter.

For information on the program, call toll-free (800) 561-WCJC, Ext. 6429.

Rice Fair Fund members ex- tended their thanks to everyone who donated, bought, cooked or just showed up to help to make the orga- nization's second annual fund-raiser a great success as close to $3,000 was generated.

The winners, along with the prizes and donors, of the penny raf- fle were as follows:

•Michealanne Corman — plant, donated by Rice Fair Fund;

•Alice Morgan — pallet of pavers, Eagle Cordell;

•Dianne Causey — fish shelf, Rice Fair Fund;

•Marvin Brown — lawn chairs, Rice Fair Fund;

•Barbara Roan — little red wagon, Rice Fair Fund;

•Marvin Brown — stuffed rabbit, Kory and Kaylee Janow;

•Ryan Zichur — John Deere toy truck;

•Amanda Ross — lawn chair, Rice Fair Fund;

•Jane Lu Meldahl — bag of pe- cans, Sally Stevens; and

•Glenn Mortinson — 50# rice, Colorado County Rice Mill.

The Rice Fair Fund also ex- pressed its thanks to Bunge Halla for his great auctioneering. P.T. and Bonnie Riley also provided fiddle music throughout the afternoon.

The winners, along with the items and donors, were as follows:

•Benny Kazmir — berry candle, donated by the Furniture Shoppe;

•Tara Halla — electric knife, Lake Lumber;

•J's Treehouse — clock, Geneva Smith;

•Stella Morales — hair care products, Tresses;

•Curtis Pittman — pallet of pavers, Southwest Concrete Prod- ucts;

•R.H. "Curly" Wied — 50# rice, Colorado County Rice Mill;

•Eagle Lake General Store — oil change, Lake Oil;

•Glen Janow — hanging basket, Marvin Brown;

•Not available — $50 saving bond, The First National Bank;

•Michealanne Corman — chil- dren's patio set, Rice Fair Fund;

•Korby Halla — bicycle, Eagle Lake Dental Associates;

•Terry Morales — palm tree, Ca- naris Nursery;

•Eagle Lake General Store — case of oil, East Side Auto;

•Tallon Canaris — skate board, James and Lori Zickur;

•Curtis Pittman — picture, Dan and Barbara Roan;

•Gail Guthman — stepping stones, Kory and Kaylee Janow;

•Terry Morales — butt bucket, Sally Stevens;

•Stella Morales — angel, Crea- tive Expressions;

•Terry Morales — $25 gift cer- tificate, Sportsman's Restaurant;

•Curtis Pittman — cassette re- corder, Eagle Lake Drugstore;

•Lori'Zickur — table lamp, Bar-

bara Roan; •Monte's Barber Shop

Marvin Brown; pickles,

•Geneva Smith — pickles, Marvin Brown;

•Jane Lu Meldahl — two adult haircuts, Monte's Barber Shop;

•Monte's Barber Shop — two Mexican dinners, Blue Plate Cafe;

•Monte's Barber Shop — 3# cracked pecans, Sally Stevens;

•Debbie Wishert, CD player, Friend of Fair Fund;

•Tara Halla — rice basket, Eagle Lake Rice Dryer;

•J's Treehouse — hanging plaque, Kory and Kaylee Janow;

•Curtis Pittman — coin map and coins, Wallis State Bank;

•Kenny Austin — candle, Kory and Kaylee Janow;

•Michealanne Corman — pallet of grass, D&D Enterprises;

•Glen Janow — Hit Clip, Ryan and Kelsey Zickur;

•Monte's Barber Shop — socket set, Lake Lumber;

•Jo Ann Mayes — queen size quilt, Rice Fair Fund;

•Penny Henske — jalapenos, and bread and butter pickles, Annie's Catering;

•R.H. "Curly" Wied — pickles, Annie's Catering;

•Monica Quinney — dewberry jelly, Annie's Catering;

•R.H. "Curly" Wied — bread and butter pickles, Annie's Catering;

•Curtis Pittman — Igloo cooler, Eagle Services;

•Alice Morton — meat basket, Austin's BBQ;

•Jane Lu Meldahl — grape vine wreath, Tammy Franek;

•Monte's Barbara Shop — two oak trees, Mike and Penny Henske;

•Austin's BBQ — cheese strudel, Georgie Dierschke;

•Jane Lu Meldahl — cheese stru- del, Georgie Dierschke;

•Monte's Barber Shop — hang- ing basket, Rice Fair Fund;

•R.H. "Curly" Wied — flag wall hanging, James and Mary Till;

•Michealanne Corman — T-shirt, cap and toy Mustang tractor, Mary Till;

•Jane Lu Meldahl — star wall hanging, Jamie and Jessica Till;

•Monte's Barber Shop — CD, Bonnie Riley; and

•Kenny Austin — shirt, Bonnie Riley.

Among the other winners were Warren Botard with a quilt; $250 travel, Heather Henske; barbecue ham, Triska Funeral Home; wind- mill yard ornament, Chris Jackson; $100 cash certificates, Kenny White and Rodney Witte; $50 cash certifi- cates, Maye Brocker and D&J Welding twice; $25 cash certificates, Bobby Meyers, Sharon Rother, Bev- erly Morris, Warren Botard and Ryan Henske.

The judges included Kenny Aus- tin, Jane Lu Meldahl, R.H. "Curly" Wied, Gail Guthman and Alice Morton. Rice Fair Fund also ex- tended its thanks to the chili cook- ers.

Proceeds from the event will be well spent. Each participant who plans to exhibit an animal at the Colorado County Fair and attends the Rice Consolidated Independent School District had to sell 10 books of raffle tickets to be eligible for add-on money.

Anyone interested in donating funds to the Rice Fair Fund, a non- profit organization, can still do so. There will not be an Eagle Lake Buyers Group this year so previous donors to that group may want to consider an alternative.

The organization has scheduled another fund-raiser, a drive-thru fried chicken dinner, for Sunday, Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Austin's BBQ in Eagle Lake.

For more information or to make a donation, call Denice Janow at (979)234-2418.

Among the recent Wharton County Junior College Dental Hygiene Program graduates were, front row, from left, Inessa Sherman and Veronica Lopez, both of Houston, Brooke Bohac of Needville, Stephanie Braden of Eagle Lake, Wendy Fincher of Temple, Mary Majewski of Brenham, Julie Glueck of Cat Spring, Kristi Dalton of Houston, Suzanne Jeans of Center, and Bertha DeLeon of Spring; and, back row, faculty members Dr. Garland Novosad of Wharton and Carol Dcrkowski of Chappell Hill, Director Leigh Ann Collins of El Campo, graduates Christina Gibson of Wharton, Cathi long and Aimee Pennington, both of Houston, Lindsey Shields of Frceport, Heather Caldwell of Brenham, Vanessa Jedlicka of Richardson, Amber Morris of Wadsworth, Kristel Williams of Crosby, Celia Murphy of Pearland, Kristy Mangen of Needville, Misty Heiskell of Houston, faculty members Franci Holleman of Sugar Land and Brenda Bode of El Campo, staff member Naomi Garza of El Campo, and faculty members Shelley Mayfield of Palacios, and Dale Hahn of Sweeny.

GJ LIBRARY LINES £0 By PATTY HOLLOWAY

The Wintermann Library is planning a new program that we hope will appeal to the older residents of Eagle Lake.

There will be selected readings on subjects that should be of interest to this age group, along with games and prizes and good fellowship. Come join us and learn about "The Grapevine Swing" or maybe "A Day in June."

Better yet, maybe some of you can suggest something for us to read and

St. Rose of Lima sets annual parish picnic

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Schulenburg will sponsor its annual parish picnic Sunday at Wolters Park in Schulenburg.

Masses will be held at 7:30 and 10 a.m.

Activities will begin with a meal, featuring fried chicken and stew, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ameri- can Legion Hall. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Adult take-home plates will be available and there will be a drive- through service.

Hamburgers, iced tea, and other food and refreshments will be served throughout the afternoon and eve-

ning. The biergarten will open at noon.

A DJ will provide music from noon to 4:30 p.m. and The Red Ravens will play from 5 to 9 p.m.

One of the highlights of the pic- nic will be the big auction, featuring cattle, quilts, antiques and much more, at 12:30 p.m. Items, large and small, will be sold and all interested buyers are cordially invited.

Other activities at this year's pic- nic will include a country store, cakewalk, country walk, rides for children, volleyball tournament, bingo, pull tab bingo and much more.

SCOTY'S AUTO REPAIR

6056 Hwy. 90-A • 979-234-6858 Open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Foreign & Domestic Auto Repair Scot& Tiffany Jones

discuss. This group of "Senior Eagles" will meet once a month, so come join us and help make this program a success.

Betty Wegenhoft has some more book reviews on one of her favorite subjects she wants to share with us.

"Titanic" by Victoria Sherrow is an easy introduction to nonfiction ... pay no attention to the age level. This book tells the story of the Titanic's disaster and some of the people involved.

If you enjoyed "Titanic," and want to find out more about Titanic's pas- sengers and crew, read "A Treasury of Titanic" tales by Webb Garrison. The book gives the highlights of the building the largest ocean liner of its day. Read about memorable characters on this fateful trip.

Diana Preston has taken the story of the "Lusitania" and written a sus- penseful page-turner. Like the Titanic, the Lusitania's suspense comes from the discrepancies in eyewitness accounts. You will learn a great deal about world politics before World War I. (A four-star book).

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For most people, getting stung by a bee or a wasp only causes swelling, pain, and redness at the sting site. However, to those who are allergic to insect venom a single sting can lead to severe reactions like extended swelling or shock. Severe al- lergic reactions are estimated to occur in 60% of allergic adults after they are stung. With shock, serious or life-threatening events can occur. These include painful hives, internal swell- ing that blocks off airways, and collapse of the circulartory system. It has been shown that non-allergic people who are stung by as few as 50 to 100 bees at once could experience symptoms very similar to that of shock.

Initially, oral steroids like methylprednisolone (Medrol) are effective when given one to two hours after an allergic person is stung. However, if the person rapidly developos a severe allergic reaction, a shot of epinephrine (Epi-Pen or Adrenalin) usually is administered. People who have had severe reac- tions can udnergo venom immunotherapy. Small amounts of the venom are given as shots over several weeks until the body learns a better way of responding.