NEWSBRIEFS Cleaners Has Re-Opened Under New Ownership

Matura benefit is this weekend A benefit for Alfred Matura, husband of Linda A chicken fried steak dinner will be served from 11 Matura and longtime resident and business owner in a.m. to 1 p.m. You may dine at the Community Center iiu-1 .n'k'i ;iko area, will be held Sunday, July 13, a! the or take it to go. Cost is $6 per plate. Call 234-5509 to laj'ie I ;iko Community Center. purchase meal tickets. [Tie benefit is being held for Matura. who suffers A live auction will be held at 1 p.m. Drawings will from Parkinson's disease so thai renovations can be be held after the auction. made to his bathroom including a larger shower, which For information on meal or raffle tickets, donations, he needs for Ins care. (See Benefit, Page 7) July 10,2003 USPS 163-760 Volume 100, No. 17 8 Pages, 1 Insert Eagle Publishing, Inc. P.O. Box 67 (220 E. Main) Eagle Lake, Texas 77434-0067 979-234-5521 50« PER COPY Sporting a new look The recently remodeled Royal NEWSBRIEFS Cleaners has re-opened under new ownership. Inez Alley Matura and her daughter, Laura Matura Witte, Graduation pictures are in! have done a great job. The combi- 2003 Graduation pictures are ready for pickup at Rice High School during nation laundry, cleaners and alter- posted summer office hours: Monday through Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; ations will be open from 7:30 a.m. Thursday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed Fridays. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Fri- day. Inez and Laura invite you to Texas tri-county volleyball camp scheduled come have a cup of coffee, visit and ATexas Tri-County Volleyball Camp will be held at the Weimar High School check out the new look. gym starting July 14. The all skills camp will run as follows: July 21-25, 9th On hand recently for the formal and 10th grade (registration deadline July 16), 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to ribbon cutting were, from left, Sa- 4:30 p.m.; July 28-Aug. 1, 11th and 12th grade (registration deadline July 23), mantha Alley, Main Street Board 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Cost for skills camp is $110. A setter's Member Sandy Bendy, Main Street camp will be held July 21-25 for all age groups from 5 to 8 p.m.; cost of $55. President Jean Wiese, Katelyn Ma- For more information, call 979-743-4979 or a registration form is available on tura, Witte, Matura, Miss Eagle the website at www.ttcjuniors.com. Lake Morgan Perry, Chamber of Commerce President Tom Kelley, Senior Friends monthly meeting is Friday and Chamber Directors Barbara July 11 is the date of the Senior Friends monthly covered dish luncheon and Class, Kara Supak, Beverly Duddle- program. Friends will meet at the American Legion Hall in Wharton at 11:30 ston and Jane Alley Meldahl. a.m. Senior Friends will provide the meat; you provide the sides and desserts! Photo Courtesy of Eagle You must call Robin at 979-282-6808 to reserve your space! Lake Chamber of Commerce Registration deadline for football camp is July 11 Rice Raider football camp registration forms, (grades 1-9) can be picked up from any of the three junior highs, as well as the Rice High School field house. Forms must be completed and turned in by July 11 to ensure registration. The Farris Hotel is shining once again... The football camp will be held July 21-24 at the Rice High School football field. First session: incoming 1-5 graders, 8 to 9:30 a.m.; second session: in- By Candy McCreary, Contributing Writer coming 6-9 graders, 10 a.m. 12 noon. Cost is first session, $30; second session, Lady Luck was shining on Eagle Erica, overheard the conversation. made his way to Eagle Lake again on nance man. $40. For more information, contact Russell Roark at 234-6343. Lake when Paul Dunphey shared his It was Destiny when Paul's wife, a business deal and noticed The Farris Paul and Amy don't live in Eagle dream of restoring a hotel with his Amy, got involved. was not only closed, but for sale. Lake, but all four share in the decision- RIVFD bingo boasts $750jackpot brother-in-law, Josh Murphy. Paul Dunphey had stayed at The In Jan. of 2003, Paul and Amy, making process. The Rock Island Volunteer Fire Department (RIVFD) Bingo will be having Fate intervened when Josh's wife, Farris is the past on hunting trips. He along with Amy's brother, Josh, and Erica loves small town living. She a $750 jackpot game on 49 numbers or less again this Saturday night, July 12. sister-in-law, Erica, took possession of likes the sense of community that most Door prize will be a 20-inch color television. Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo the hotel to pursue a dream. people share in Eagle Lake. She also starts at 7:30. Come join the fun and help support the RIVFD. And what a dream it's turned out to likes knowing people care for you and rr ^\ be! are there to assist you when needed. Botard Reunion scheduled for Sunday The Farris has been' restored to its The Farris will be open year around. The 32nd Annual Botard Reunion will be held Sunday, July 13, at the City sets Strategic former elegance. As you walk through The Cooked Goose Saloon, which is a Sheridan Community Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, con- the rooms, the past of a more simple full bar with an appetizer menu, will tact Beverly or Dollie at 979-247-4973 or 234-2810. time comes back - a more relaxing way be open Thursday through Saturday, Benefit for Matura is Sunday Planning Meeting of life. Time seems to slow down. from 4 p.m. to closing, and for all Eagle Lake Mayor Rene Cooper-Scott has called a meeting for 5:30 You turn the corner only to find an- events. A benefit for Alfred Matura will be held Sunday, July 13, at the Eagle Lake p.m., Tuesday, July 15, at the Community Center to work on a strategic other peaceful area in which to relax The first year, meals will be served Community Center. A chicken fried steak dinner will be served 11 a.m. to 1 plan for the City of Eagle Lake. and brush off everyday worries. to the guests only. They are hoping to p.m., $6 a plate (dine-in or to-go). A live auction starts at 1 p.m. with a drawing The purpose of the plan is to establish short-term goals for the City The soothing, green bedroom may do a nice restaurant later. to be held afterwards. For more information about meal tickets, drawing tick- Council and City employees and to prioritize those goals. be your favorite room until you wan- The Farris will be available year ets, donations, etc., go by Traffic Supply, Wallis State Bank or Linda's Beauty All interested persons are asked to attend the meeting. der into the peaceful, yellow bedroom round for events such as weddings, Shop or call 979-234-5509. with the porcelain sink neatly tucked birthdays and "just because it's GMOBC homecoming set for Sunday behind the door. Wednesday" functions. Schedules don't seem quite so im- It may even be the site of several Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church (GMOBC) will be celebrating is 117th portant. The hustle and the bustle of baby showers since the Murphys are Homecoming and Church Anniversary Sunday, July 13, at 3 p.m. The public is everyday life don't quite fit in this set- expecting their first child in Sept. and invited to attend to help celebrate the goodness of God. Rev. T. Kuykendall, Bubela, Janish make ting. the Dunpheys are expecting their sec- pastor. You begin to relax. Worries seem ond in Oct. Grief support group to meet July 16 far away. You're home. Visit them at FarrisHotel.com or This is the atmosphere the Murphys chat with them at FarrisHotel@msn. A grief support group will meet at the Hospice Office, 1102 N. Mechanic in community proud and Dunpheys have tried so hard to com. They would love to hear from you El Campo Wednesday, July 16, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Pat Matthes, LMSW, The Rice Owls baseball team won the 2003 College World Series Monday, achieve at The Farris. They've done a by modern technology, but their favor- a professional Educational Liaison for Hospice Support Care, will facilitate the June 23, by beating Stanford in Omaha, Nebraska, before 18,000 plus fans in superb job! ite place to visit would still be on the program. The group is open to anyone interested in learning more about grief the final game of the series. The rooms are all done elegantly patio... watching the world, go by. following the death of a loved one. For more information, call 979-578-0314. This is the Owl's first national trophy in any sport. with your comfort in mind. It is truly a The Murpheys and the Dunpheys CCJF volunteers meeting is July 17 The reason the communities in this are so proud is that two members of the lovely place! invite you to drop by to enjoy a slower Erica is the hotel manager and Josh pace. You may find you aren't in a The Colorado County Juvenile Facility (CCJF) will hold a meeting for all team, Dane Bubela and Paul Janish, are formerly from the Nada/Garwood area. has become, unofficially, the mainte- hurry to leave... volunteers of the CCJF Thursday, July 17, at 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Dane is the son of Michael and Sheila Bubela. Paul is the son of Tom and Debbie Janish, all of the Houston area. Church, 200 W. Prairie in Eagle Lake. If you provide religious services, mentoring or life skills classes, please come. There will be an update by admin- Among the fans in Omaha were Bubela's grandparents, Ernestine Bubela of istrative staff and an opportunity to meet Dr. McCain and learn about the new Nada and Annie and Tony Schneider of Garwood. Tillie Janish of Nada, Paul's grandmother, was unable to make the trip but watched on television. Strategic Model program currently being utilized. If you know someone who would like to become a volunteer, bring them along. Call Bernice Bornstein at Janish is completing his sophomore year at Rice, and recently attended a 234-3214 for further information and to register your attendance. tryout in Arizona for the U.S. National team which will play this summer. He made the team and was to play Japan in a five-game series slated to start July 2 ORCA wants your input at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park in North Carolina. The Office of Rural Community Affairs (ORCA) announced it would begin Bubela, a graduating senior drafted by the Texas Rangers, was scheduled to actively seeking input from rural Texans on the agency's programs and ser- travel to Spokane, Washington, to play in the minor leagues. He plans to return vices, which provide over $80 million in development opportunities to rural to Rice in the fall and complete work on his second major. communities throughout the state. A public hearing will be held July 18 in Eagle Lake at the Municipal Telling it like it is Building, Council Chambers, 100 E. Main from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Youth football league sign-up is July 20 State agency wants feedback Columbus Youth Football League will be kicking off its 2003 season. Sign- The Office of Rural Community velopment, and other eligible activities. up will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. July 20 at 927 Travis St. in Columbus. New Affairs (ORCA) announced it would The CDBG program is funded through players are required to bring a copy of their birth certificate. Fee is $75 per begin actively seeking input from ru- the U.S. Department of Housing and player. All players should wear shorts the day of sign-up. For more informa- ral Texans on the agency's programs Urban Development. tion, please call Joel Lopez at 979-733-0517 or Scott Schobel at 979-732-9329. and services, which provide over $80 The Rural Health Work Plan, which Bernardo VFD BBQ is July 20 million in development opportunities is developed every odd-numbered year, The Farris Hotel features several relaxing areas such as the one shown The Bernardo Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) will host its Annual BBQ to rural communities in Texas. ORCA includes how ORCA will assist rural above. And, beautifully decorated guest rooms such as the one below. picnic Sunday, July 20. There will be a grocery and cake walk, children's fish- will hold public hearings across the communities, in meeting health care Headlight Photos by Cathy Fearing pond, face painting, rides for the children and more. Drive-thru barbecue will state to receive comments on the agen- needs; ways to address unmet health start at 11 a.m. Tickets may be purchased in advance from any fireman. Ham- cy's proposed Action Plan for the 2004 care needs in rural communities; ways burgers will be sold beginning at 3 p.m. The live auction starts at noon. There Community Development Block Grant to coordinate the administration and will also be a silent auction and country store items. (CDBG) Program, Rural Health Work delivery of rural health care with fed- Plan, and the "Outline for Texas' Ru- eral, state, and local public and private GUBC Youth Day is July 20 ral Policy" and "Status of Rural Texas" programs; and ORCA's priorities to Greater Union Baptist Church (GUBC) youth department and members in- reports. ORCA representatives will accomplish the objectives of the plan. vite the public to their Youth Day Annual July 20 at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will also welcome public comment on all The agency's "Outline of Texas' be Rev. K Wicks of New Home BC. Rev. L. Robertson/Pastor, GUBC. other agency programs, services and Rural Policy" report serves as a refer- activities. ence tool for decision and policymak- Heinsohn reunion is July 20 The CDBG Action Plan defines the ers, stakeholders, state agencies, and The 49th Heinsohn Family reunion will be held Sunday, July 20, at the La application selection process for grants state, regional, local elected officials, Grange VFW Hall. Registration and visiting begins at 10 a.m. A covered dish awards available through the eight and individuals. The document ex- luncheon begins at noon. funding categories within the $80 mil- plains the issues and processes that go lion CDBG program. The categories into the development and implemen- Chamber luncheon is July 21 focus on projects that meet "basic hu- tation of legislative policy. The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce will hold their Monthly Lunch Fo- man needs" such as safe and sanitary The "Status of Rural Texas" encom- rum at Sportsman's Restaurant at noon Monday, July 21. Guest speaker will be sewer systems, clean drinking water, passes a broad spectrum of issues that Ray Viktorin, CPA. The p"blic is invited to attend this open forum. Contact the disaster relief and urgent needs affect rural communities, and includes projects, housing, drainage and flood a variety of state government actions (Sec Newsbriefs, Page 7) control, passable streets, economic de- (See Hearing, Page 3)