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Page 4, Thursday, September 21,2006 News for Southern Colorado County, Texas — The Eagle Lake Headlight Go-Getters Report On Activities Obituaries By Lillian Gohlke Carmen Jackson gave the the community. Mary Ann Lee Eugene Edmund Orsak The Sheridan Go-Getters held financial report. The Colorado County Mary Ann Lee, 73, of Colum- Eugene Edmund Orsak, 66, of their September meeting at 1:30 The reading of new corre- Crimestoppers are placing two bus, passed away Tuesday, Sep- Wharton, passed away Saturday, p.m. at the Sheridan Community spondence was given by Irene signs in the Sheridan area. Signs tember 12 at Columbus commu- September 16, at his follow- Center. Marilyn Sebesta, Home Hagendorf. She read thank-you will be moved every three months nity Hospital. ing an extended illness. Extension agent of Wharton, note from Duane and Kathy Ricks in different locations in the com- She was born December 5,1932 He was born on May 27,1940 in gave the program on "Forever in the loss of Irma Kelley. munity. Over $1,000 was paid out in Jefferson, Texas the daughter Wharton, the son of Anton Robert Fit." The program included tips Darnell Varley gave the 4-H for tips that led to the arrest and of Alvin Lee and Katie Juanita Orsak and Anna Jurek Orsak. of keeping in shape and exercis- report. Sixteen members will be grand jury indictment of any per- McGill. Mr. Orsak was a life time resi- ing. Three dates to keep in mind: showing their animals at the Colo- son who had committed a felony Mary Ann was a member of dent of Wharton and was Catholic September 19-Health Fair in El rado County Fair this weekend. crime in Colorado County. First Baptist Church in Columbus by faith. Campo, November 28-District In October, the 4-H members will The October meeting will be and had been a resident of Colum- He married Dorothy Ann training in Wharton at Our Lady quilt a runner for the holidays. a noon meal at the center. Mem- bus since 1950. Miculka on October 15, 1966 in of Mt. Carmel Church, and March Club members voted to give bers are asked to bring a salad Preceded in death by her Wharton. He was a self employed 2, 2007-Spring Conference in El $500 to the Sheridan Fire Depart- or dessert for the meal, At 2 p.m. parents; stepfather, Dick Behne; carpenter until his retirement in Campo at the Civic Center. ment for the Go- Getters fund- the $500 will be given to the fire stepbrother, Edward Behne; aunt, 1996. He enjoyed woodworking, President Betty Varley called raiser this year. Joyce Ohm made department. Ivalene Blackman; and uncle, fishing and gardening. the meeting to order. Irene the motion and Carmen Jackson Upcoming activities are listed Andy McGill; survivors include Following cremation, memo- below: Colorado County Fair, Edward Lee Behne Hagendorf led the members in seconded the motion. Motion Retired Major Edward Lee her stepsister, Gwen Paschall of rial services will be held 10 a.m. the Texas pledge, TEEA prayer, passed. Hagendorf will contact Sept. 14-17; Officers Training in Eagle Lake; stepbrother, Richard Saturday, September 23, at Peace Columbus, Sept. 25, 10:30 a.m.; Behne was born January 2,1941 creed, and motto. the Fire Department so that their in Abilene, Texas, and passed Behen of Brackettville, Texas; Tabernacle United Pentecostal Lillian Gohlke called roll. Sev- representative will be present at Association Meeting in Columbus, away September 8, 2006 in Las cousins, Buck Blackman of Co- Church in Wharton with the Rev- enteen members and one guest the October meeting. Oct. 4. Vegas, NV. lumbus, Thomas Blackman of erend Charles Fisher officiating. Host for the meeting was were present. Members voted for the "Wom- He was the third of three chil- Harleton, Texas and Kathleen Interment will follow in Ever- Gohlke read the minutes. an of the Year" by paper vote. Kathy Ricks. Spittler won the door Branstetter of Ore City, Texas; green Memorial Park Cemetery prize. Jackson made a motion to dren born to Lyle Leroy (Dick) correcting a typographical The club selected Gohlke as the Behne and Mary Lee Russell uncle, Earl McGill of Hesperia, in Wharton. error, Ann Moore moved to accept Go-Getters "Woman of the Year." adjourn and Ohm seconded the California; and friend, Martha Survivors include his wife, motion; motion carried. Behne. the minutes and Martha Polach She will be recognized with other He joined the army 10 Nov Maynard of Kilgore, Texas. Dorothy Ann Orsak of Whar- seconded the motion. Motion county winners later in the year. Graveside services were held ton; daughters, Christie Marie The annual bake sale will be 1959. He served three consecu- passed. tive tours in Vietnam, 1967-1970 at Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery in Brast and husband, Russell, of held on Saturday, November 4 at Family Day Columbus under the direction of Wharton and Tammy Edwards of 9 a.m. in front of the post office. with "Little Bears", A Company, 25th Battalion, 25th Infantry Divi- Henneke Funeral Home with Rev. Hampstead, North Carolina; son, Congratulations D. Varley made a motion and Ora sion (Flight class 67-11). He flew Sammy Carr officiating. Rodney Orsak of Dallas; and five Spittler seconded the motion. Mo- Scheduled Within these walls, we share grandchildren. tion passed. UH-1 Hueys and received two Blue Eagles!! September 25 Distinguished Flying Crosses, one our love He was preceded in death by Members signed up for host- Legion of Merit, \TN Cross of Gal- And strive to do thy will parents; sisters, Wilma Schunka ess duties for the next year. A Day to Eat Dinner with Your lantry with Silver Star and Palm, At times we falter in our steps, and Georgia Hogg; and brothers, Jackson made a motion that Undefeated Children, celebrated every year two Silver Stars, six Bronse Stars, but you are with . Calvin and Lonnie Orsak. the club purchase a support ad for on the fourth Monday in Septem- Your guiding light has shown Arrangements are under the $10 for the 2007 Birthday calendar. VN Service Medal (9 campaigns), Community ber, September 25 in 2006, is a two Meritorious Unit Citations the way direction of the Wharton Funeral Ohm seconded the motion, Motion national initiative that promotes And gives us so much Home. Softball Spring passed. and 80 Air Medals. regular family activities in parent- His most memorable military God, bless our home and keep Sympathy is extended to the Champions! Get well cards will be sent by child communications and regular us strong family in their loss. Hagendorf to people who are ill in experiences were during the 1968 family dinners as simple and ef- TET Offensive. His is the second We need your healing touch, fective ways to reduce children most highly decorated pilot hav- Amen. and teens' risk of smoking, drink- ing served in the US Army in Sympathy is extended to the ing and using illegal drugs. Vietnam. He retired as Major family in their loss. Pharmacy & Your Health The National Center on Ad- from the Army in 1979. diction and Substance Abuse at In 1988, he founded Tex-Air Columbia University launched Helicopters, Inc. with one helicop- Family National Family Day in ter. With Ed's unique laugh and a EAGLE LAKE DRUGSTORE 2001 after 10 years of research handshake, Tex-Air grew to a fleet Steve K. Balas, RPh consistently found that the more of 41 helicopters! In 2003, he sold often children and teens eat dinner Tex-Air and retired to his passion, 702 South McCarty • Eagle Lake • 234-2502 with their families, the less likely his most loved ranch, at Bracket- •Patient Counseling • We Accept Master Card, VISA, Discover & American Express they are to abuse substances. ville where he worked, hunted, People committed to eating with entertained many friends and •Insurance Plans: Blue Cross, NPA, PCS, Pro-Serve, Sanus, PAID, Texas Medicaid their loved ones on Family Day spent time with family. Ed Behne 24 Hour Emergency Phone: 234-3834 can join CASA and TV Land and was history. He is a legend. He Nick at Nite's family Table: Share was "A Man of Pure Integrity." More than Meals pledge drive by He is survived by his wife, Relief From Tension Headaches logging onto www.CASAFamily Mary Lynne Behne, Houston and Tension headaches commonly occur in response to stress, depres- Day.org or familytable.info. Bracketville; two sons, Mark and In 2005, more than 1.3 million sion or anxiety. This type of headache is associated with pain or discom- Mike Behne; a granddaughter, Jo- Americans pledged to eat dinner sephine Behne; four stepchildren; I fort in the head, scalp, or neck. Activities which require the head to be with their loved ones on Family and 14 step-grand children. St held in one position for a long period of time, such as typing, using a Day. The President, 47 governors He is also survived by a broth- computer, or using a microscope can cause tension headaches. Other and more than 500 mayors and er, Richard Behne of Bracketville triggers include sleeping in a cold room or sleeping with the neck in an county executives proclaimed and Laramie, Wyoming; and a Family Day. This year, Youth and abnormal position. Excessive smoking, excessive use of caffeine, and sister, Gwen Paschall of Eagle Family Services which served Lake. alcohol use also may cause these headaches. Straining the eyes and Fayette, Colorado and Austin Ed was a 12th generation overexertion, as well as fatigue, sinus infection, nasal congestion, colds, Counties has launched an effort Dasha Rehanna and 14 months. American who had ancestors in Paternal grandparents are and influenza are other possible causes of tension headaches. to promote Family Day locally. Maine and New Hampshire in the Danae Reanne Morales We are currently working towards Jeffrey Morales and Tracy Rebecca Morales of Eagle Lake mid- 1600's. He was proud of his and Gaspar Morales, Jr., of San Tension headaches are characterized by a dull, pressure-like sensa- having 300 families in the tri-coun- country and was a true American. Becerra of Rosenberg are pleased tion that is not one-sided. The discomfort is described as a tight band on ty area committing to participat- to announce the birth of twin girls Benito, Texas. His generosity to his country, Maternal grandparents are the head. Tension headaches may be worsened by stress, fatigue, or ing in Family Day by pledging to family and friends will be forever born, September 13 at Oak Bend eat dinner with their families on Medical Center in Rosenberg. John and Yolanda Becerra of noise. If possible, prevention through avoidance is the best treatment. remembered. Rosenberg. Monday, Sept. 25,2006. He was preceded in death by Dasha Rehanna weighed four Stress management and relaxation exercises may help minimize these head- Paternal great-grandparents If you would like to pledge to his mother in 1945, his father in pounds, 14 ounces and measured aches. Pain relievers, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen are eat dinner with your family, please 17-1/2 inches at birth. are Connie Morales of Eagle Lake 1967, and a loving stepmother in and the late Claudio Morales. nonprescription treatment options. For chronic headaches, an antide- fill out the form on this page and 1997. Eddie's family moved to the Danae Reanne weighed three returnto: Your child's school office pounds, 15 ounces and measured Maternal great-grandparents pressant may be prescribed. Another prescription treatment option is a Columbus area in 1949; he joined are Manuela and Jesse Ortega nonsedating muscle relaxant, such as Skelaxin. or Youth & Family Services, P.O., St. John's Episcopal Church in 17-1/2 inches at birth. Box 1028, Columbus, TX 78934. They were welcomed home by and Mary and Sal Becerra all of Columbus at an early age. He Rosenberg. was a 1959 graduate of Columbus their big brother, Daylen Morales, High School. Visitation was held Friday, Cat (Dlnnel With, l/out Child***,

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