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To THE EDITOR & You 1 New teacher program certifies college grads Visit the real Alamo

After six years, $107 million dol- lars and much anticipation, Texas his- tory will once again be on the big screen. "The Alamo" is hitting theaters nationwide on April 9 and Texas heri- tage will be center stage, in the heart of the spring travel season.

Texas travelers can experience the real Alamo and other historic places that symbolize Texas independence. The Texas Historical Commission's (THC) Texas Independence Trail Re- gion brochure entices travelers to seek out hallowed spots where buck- skinned patriots cast their lot for free- dom.

"The release of "The Alamo" is a great opportunity for Texas history to shine around the world," said Janie Headrick, director of the THC's Texas Heritage Trails Program. "Our travel guide allows movie patrons to continue their Texas independence education by getting out and visit the authentic sites."

Discover Gonzales, where Texas soldiers prevented Mexican forces from capturing the famous "Come and Take It" cannon; visit the San Jacinto Monument, near Houston, memorial- izing the battle where Sam Houston and his troops revenged losses at the Alamo; and explore Goliad where nearly 400 Texans were held prisoner and executed at Presidio La Bahia.

To obtain a Texas Independence Trail Region brochure, call the toll-free

number 877-55-TRAIL (87245). For other free brochures on the people and places that shaped Texas history, con- tact the THC toll free at 866-276-6219 or visit www.thc.state.tx.us/travel.

With state lawmakers soon to be looking for new ways to fund public schools in Texas, college graduates looking for work just got a new way to get a job.

The State Board for Educator Cer- tification approved last Friday a new program allowing college graduates

with no formal training in education to apply for temporary teaching certifi- cates.

Under the new policy, college graduates who can make it through a criminal background check and pass teacher exams can be hired to teach grades eight to 12. Before walking into

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Let's Look Back...

24 & 48 YEARS AGO

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JJ March 20,1980

Primary School Science fair win- ners were Dominique Isenhower, Jen- nifer Matthews, Stephanie Causey, Rhonda Prazak, Patrick Powers and Wade Satsky. Isenhower also won Best of Show...

Mr. & Mrs. Lyle Anderson of Bryan announced the arrival of a daughter born March 1. Her name is April Renee...

Rice High School photographers Michael Duarte, John Chisholm and Bert Tise took to the air March 6 to get some birdseye views of the school for the annual...

Susan Mazoch and Dennis Koren- ek were married March 8 in a double- ring ceremony in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Nada...

St. Mary's School winner in the Houston Chronicle Spelling Bee was Michele Genz daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ernie Genz of Nada...

Miss Kathy Perry bride-elect of

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James Moore was complimented with a Bridal Shower March 16 in the home of Mrs. Everett Moore...

The Ralph Trulys hosted a week- end family reunion March 15 and 16...

Work is progressing nicely for a pretty new home for Mr. & Mrs. Syl- vester Castle on Davitt Street. Lake Lumber was contractor for the new home...

Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Labay of Nada announced the engagement and approaching marriage of their daugh- ter, Linda Sue, to Dale Joseph Popp of El Campo. The couple will exchange wedding vows March 22 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Nada...

Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Guthrie are the parents of a daughter born in the Eagle Lake Community Hospital on March 17. Christina Nicole weighed seven pounds, 12 ounces...

On March 15, Dr. Rose Marie Ro- quemore and Robert Donald Frnka were united in marriage in a quiet cer- emony in the Red Parlor of the Farris 1912. The Rev. Melburn Sibley pro- nounced the wedding vows...

Citizens in the area learned with great sadness of the death of Lynn Oliver Frnka, 68, known to his friends as "Jim".

March 29,1956 Mrs. I.G. Tetsch of Eagle Lake

brought in a three-yoked egg that came from her chicken...

The Becker's Package Store, for- merly the Holm Store, is now open for business...

The grand champion Hereford in the Garwood FFA Show and Sale was owned by Bobby Hunt. The calf weighed 900 pounds and sold for 320 per pound to the First State Bank...

Five candidates filed for two posi- tions on the Eagle Lake School Board of Education. They were Oscar Miller, F.M. Dromgoole, R.L. Cook, C.E. Evoritt Jr. and H.L. Parker...

Henry Kretzschmar advances to fire chief of the Eagle Lake Volunteer Fire Department since the death of A.H.DippIe...

Mary Metzger and Barbara Smith were initiated into Zeta Phi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa fraternity of the Wharton County Junior Col- lege...

Last rites were held for Frank Eggemeyer of Garwood at El Campo and he was buried in the Nada Catho- lic Cemetery...

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Lee Andrews of Good Hope, Louisiana announced the engagement and approaching mar- riage of their daughter, Barbara Lisa to James Edward Jochetz, son of Mr.

(See 24 & 48, Page 4)

a classroom, however, those opting to try the program must have received training in school law, course planning, classroom management and basic teaching methods.

A temporary teaching certificate would then be valid for two school years. After that time, a district could recommend that the teacher receive a permanent certificate.

The new program is aimed at help- ing school districts strapped for teach- ers, but it also will help college grads looking for a new career.

Planning for your child's college education?

Add one more thing to your to-do list as you get your youngsters ready for college: Find more money.

In the wake of the Legislature's deregulation of tuition last year, as- sorted boards of regents are raising rates faster than the score board changes in a one-sided football game. Here's a sampling of recent big school increases:

•University of Texas at El Paso: 28%

•University of Texas at Austin: 2% •University of North Texas: 24% •Texas A&M University: 21% As an example of what those per-

centage increases mean in real dollars, at A&M next fall a 14-hour semester will cost about $270 more.

Consumer tip for parents of new- borns: Check out a state-sanctioned college investment program at www.texastomorrowfunds.org. Many Texas parents are grand-fathered in the original Texas Tomorrow Program, a pay now, send them to college later plan, but it has been closed to new par-

State Capitol jgg| Highlights ^m|' By Mike Cox

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ticipants. One way to make some money... The Department of Public Safety

has released a different sort of list, Texas' 10 Most Wanted Fugitives. Pro- vide information leading to the arrest of one of the top-lOers and Texas Crime Stoppers may pay you $1,000 cash.

To see photographs and descrip- tions of the fugitives and why they are wanted, check the DPS Web site at www.txdps.state.tx.us/wanted/.

If you think you recognize any of these fugitives, call 1-800-252-TIPS (8477) any time of the day or night.

Getting caught up with things around the house, etc....

We've all heard the usual replies to "What are you going to do now that you're retired?" but one of the state's roughly 200,000 employees has what may be a first-of-its-kind answer.

When Sheila Beckett retires as ex- ecutive director of the state's Employ- ees Retirement System in June, she'll be moving to Serbia. (No, that's not a small town near Waco.)

In Serbia, Beckett will serve as the budget advisor for that republic's min- ister of finance and economy, a posi- tion funded by the U.S. Treasury De- partment.

At ERS, Beckett manages the state's $20 billion retirement fund.

Rene Cooper-Scott running for re-election

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I have been a public servant here in Eagle Lake for the past 14 years. Dur- ing that time I have seen this commu- nity evolve. We have certainly turned the corner. The vision and plans set forth by previous mayors and council continue to be realized. I served under four of those mayors who started the ball rolling. And, because of longevity and a passion to see this community grow and survive, I have been able to help keep the vision, and plans mov- ing in a positive direction for all the citizens of this community.

There has been so much progress in Eagle Lake I don't know where to begin so I'll just try and highlight some of our accomplishments:

1. Attendance at council meetings. Effective interactions among council and citizens has resulted in productive

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meetings and municipal progress. 2. Citizens involvement in commu-

nity affairs. Sound policy decision- making opens lines of communication between council and citizens thereby leading to citizens' involvement (in-put on ordinances).

3. Addressing concerns about your particular neighborhood.

4. Community involvement work- ing together for a greater Eagle Lake.

5. Volunteerism/planning commit- tees from all walks of life and differ- ent backgrounds.

6. Helping our valued fire depart- ment obtain a new fire and rescue ve- hicle. We're working on applications for grant money to build a new fire sta- tion.

7. Renovation of our police depart- ment will begin soon.

8. Establishment of an active/dedi- cated airport board. Members who put in hours of their personal time to mar- ket and promote our airport.

9. Board of Adjustment. Again, a group of dedicated citizens who settle disputes/hear requests for the better-

ment of Eagle Lake. 10. Main Street Board and Friends

of Main Street working hard to beau- tify downtown.

11. The Garden Club is responsible for so many beautiful flowers/plants, etc. at the entrance way into Eagle Lake so you see a clean, positive image.

(See Re-election, Page 4)

"To Eagle Lake with Love"

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Community Wide Easter Egg Hunt and Story of the Resurrection Eggs

When: Saturday, April 10; 10 a.m.

Where: First Baptist Church Grounds

(Corner of Prairie & Lake Ave.)

Who: Ages 3 years thru kindergarten and

first thru third grades (each age group will hunt separately)

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