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PAGE 2 - MAY 22, 1998 - THE MUENSTER ENTERPRISEMuenster VFW #6205will honor Memorial DaySwimmingpool opensMuenster Veterans ofForeign Wars to Post 6205 andits Ladies Auxiliary will holdtheir annual Memorial DayServices on Sunday, May 24.The day's events honoringthe fallen veterans will beginwith 8 a.m. Mass in SacredHeart Church offered for alldeceased veterans.Immediately following theMass the groups will march toSacred Heart Cemetery wherean Auxiliary officer will place amemorial wreath in honor ofall deceased parishioners. Thegroups will then proceed to thesoldiers' plot where Auxiliaryofficers will place wreaths atthe veterans monument. FirstCommunicants will then placeindividual red carnations onsoldier's graves. Father TomCraig will offer prayers for theThe City's Swimming Poolopens Saturday at 1:00 p.m.Entrance fees are 1.50 perperson. Due to the MemorialDay weekend, the swimmingpool will be open to everyone onSaturday, Sunday, andMonday. The pool will be closedon May 26-29, 1998 due toschool still being in session.Normal pool hours start onSaturday, May 30. They are1:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m.,Tuesday through Sunday. Thepool is reserved each Mondayfor Ladies Day from 1:00 p.m.through 7:00p.m. In addition,pool parties after 7:00 p.m. canbe arranged by calling theswimming pool lifeguards at759-4393 during normaloperating hours. Lonnie andValerie Henscheid are theSwimming Pool Managersagain this year. The pool partyfee is 35.00 per hour for twolifeguards. If the party is largeand safety considerationrequires additional lifeguards,additional fees will be addedaccordingly.Swimmers coming from thenorthern part of the city areencouraged to use the crosswayunder the bridge, instead ofcrossing busy U.S. Highway 82.Although a little further towalk, it is much safer.Come on out and enjoyswimming this summer!!deceased soldiers. A speakerwill then give a Memorialspeech before the Rifle Saluteby Post Squad and taps beingplayed.All veterans of Foreign Warsand Auxiliary members will beserved a steak supper in PostHome beginning at 6 p.m.All First Communicants whohave been contacted forMemorial Day Services willhave practice at 9:30 a.m. onSaturday, May 23, in SacredHeart Cemetery.First Communicants willmeet at the west entranceimmediately following the 'a.m. Mass. Girls to wear whitedresses and white shoes(n ,,dark trousers or white shirtFor more information ca llLinda Knabe at 759-2592.by Stephen D. Broylesveils)boywarhtjckeAnnual VFW Buddy Poppycollection for Memorial Day"Buddy" Poppies areassembled by disabled veteransin hospitals throughout theU.S.A. Funds raised by V.F.W.Posts and Auxiliaries are usedto aid veterans and theirdependents. Your donationswill help those who fought topreserve the freedom youenjoy.Some proceeds collected hereare kept locally for the needyveterans' families and for"Special - children's gifts atChristmas time.The collection will be heldMay 23 and 24 at Sacred HeartChurch after each service.REITERVFW will host widows ofmembers at steak dinnerContinued from Page 1grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. AWidows of VFW members p.m., at the VFW Hall inwill be guests of VFW Post Muenster. The community is#6205 at a steak dinner also invited. Tickets are 6.00Sunday evening May 24 at 6:00 each.Memorial Day at nation's1st Vietnam Vets memorialMemorial Day activities atthe DAV Vietnam VeteransNational Memorial in AngelFire, New Mexico, will be heldMay 23-25. This year, in lieu ofthe traditional Memorial Dayaddress, a play, entitled"Carved in Stone," will bepresented by the Grafton HighHistorical Drama Team. Theteam is composed of 20students from Grafton HighSchool in York County,Virginia."Carved in Stone" is a 40minute dramatic recreation ofscenes typically observed byvisitors to the NationalVietnam Veterans Memorial(The Wall) in Washington, D.C.The play emotionally toucheson thoughts and memories ofthe Vietnam War, and hasbeen referred to as a "healingjourney that forces one toremember things the mindforced out years ago."For more than two decades,thousands of veterans from allwars, their families and friendshave journeyed to the beautyand majesty of this uniquememorial to reflect on the highcost of war, render respect toour nation's warriors whofought and were disabled, payhomage to Americans who diedin the Vietnam War, and tocelebrate those who survived.Memorial Day weekendactivities will begin onSaturday, May 23, with toursof the Visitor's Center andChapel. At 2:30 p.m., a specialPOW/MIA briefing will beconducted by Col. WardNickisch. Col. Nickisch directsthe U.S. Army's Casualty andMemorial Affairs OperationsCenter in Arlington, Virginia,and oversees the forensiclaboratory responsible for thesearch, recovery, repatriation,and identification of Americandead from all prior wars andconflicts. Activities continue onSunday, May 24, and willinclude musical presentationsto be performed by variousartists in the Chapel;POW/MIA briefing; and aCandlelight Vigil later in theevening.All facilities at the memorialare totally accessible to personswith disabilities. The visitor'scenter and exhibit area featurepictorial displays, art,sculpture, banners, and flags,as well as an interactive,computer-based audiovisualinformation and educationexhibit.Anne Flusche and Kristin Grewing take part in the lifeguard training skills test earlier this week. The RedCross sponsored course, taught by Jeannine Flusche, for first—time lifeguard trainees, includes first aide,safety, and CPR rescue. Student Nick Silman took his turn as the victim. Photo by Janie HartmanLocal merchants need participantsfor August 23 Bridal Re more) Showby Janet FelderhoffPlans are underway by theMuenster Merchants Group topresent THE WEDDING ANDBEYOND — A Bridal Show andHome Accessory Presentationon Sunday, August 23 from 2 to4 p.m. in the CommunityCenter. Several businessowners have already met andinitiated plans, but moreparticipants are wanted tomake it an exciting and well—rounded occurrence. The inputand participation of many iscritical to the success of thisevent, according to thosealready active in planning forthe show.Plans for the event formed asseveral local merchants soughtSUBSCRIPTION RATES:In Cooke County - 1 year 27.00; 2 years 49.00Outside of Cooke County - 9 year 32.00; 2 years S59.00Continued from Page 1Phone (940) 759-4311 FAX (940) 759-4110 THE MUENSTER ENTERPRISE(USPS 367660) is published weekly except the last week in December for theentire year by the Muenster Enterpnse, Inc., Post Office Box 190,Muenster, Texas 76252 - 0190.Periodicals postage paid at Muenster, Texas .POSTMASTER. Send address change to: THE MUENSTER ENTERPRISE,P.O. Boo 190, Muenster, Texas 76252-0190Thomason and Jennifer Otto.Lindsay academic coachesinclude high school instructorsHertel, Sicking, LinusFuhrmann, Elaine Schad,Jodie Stringer, Betsy Fleitman,Mary Holland and Troy Edes.Monday, May 25Life Teen Senior AppreciationNight, 7-8'30 p m .Gremminger Family ReunionTuesday,May 26MEMORIAL DAYSHS - No SchoolExercise Class, 1010-11.30,S.N.A.P. CenterSunday, May 31Monday, June 1JELLY Pentecostcelebration in churchFrank 8 Mary Hess FamilyReunionTuesday, Jur). 2n efolMedical Center BuildingWednesday, Mry 27Thursday, May 28SH Preschool/KindergartenMoving On, 7 p.m.Adult Volleyball, 7-10 p.m.,old MHS GymSHS 8th grade Graduation,6pmContinued from Page 1afreshmananainMathematics as a senior. Hewas also a member of thisyear's All-Star Cast. He hasbeen active in the StudentCouncil serving as thefreshman representative,parliamentarian (sophomoreand junior), and StudentCouncil President (senior). Hewas also the class president hisjunior and senior years. Inaddition, he was chosen asjunior and senior class favoriteand as the student of themonth in September.Lucashasactivelyparticipated in sportsthroughout his high schoolyears. Playing football all fouryears, Lucas earned all-districthis sophomore, junior, andsenior years and all-state hisjunior and senior years. Hewas honored with making theall-academic state team. Whilein track, he threw the shot anddiscus and qualified forregionals his junior year. Hewas also a regional qualifier ingolf this yearHe has been a member of theMHS Band, FHA, FFA, PALS,and of Sacred Heart Church.Joining a long line of TexasAggies which began with hisGrandfather Dominic Fazzino,Lucas will be attending TexasA&M University this fall wherehe will major in AnimalScience.Exercise Class, 10:30-11:30,S.N.A.P. CenterExercise Class, 10:30-11:30,S.N.A P CenterWednesday, June 3Thursday, June 4Exercise Class, 10:30-11:30,S.N.A.P. CenterSaturday, May 30Friday, May 29Sacred Heart - Last Day ofClassSHHS Graduation, 6 p.m.Saturday, JIIII06Friday, June 5ACS Relay For Life. 6 p m -6 p m Hornet StadiumExercise Class, 10:30-11:30,SNAP CenterMuenster State Bank201 N. Main, Muenster, 940-759-2257FDNIthat has ronenuouttyand supported the tnetioduals, organgation.s,tchools and businesses of Muenster and thesurrounding area once 1923"Where others have then brandies, we have our root,"Your Locally Owned Banktenatda lit(gdiga aIlasprat,saidr barti25 "planan olYOnlsurg,40)that .tnr1.(John,EvidauglCherip ragI twomebress.andhaveopinithata nytany9wantaboutfor mAlthe IthatplenamoreingtEChenthe IibreasIt;herreali2largedodolumppanicher fcEatmaimHARTMANTo list your event, call 759-4311 BEFORE NOON WEDNESDAY!Softball Clinic for girlsCoachPitch, 6-9 p.m., City ball fieldFree Immunization Clinic,9-11 a.m., Cooke CountyElectric Co-opSoftball Clinic, gds 6th-8thgrade, 6-9 p m. at ball fieldExercise Class, 10:30-11:30,S N A.P. Centersp 2-WEEK EVENTS CALENDARSunday, May 24During the show a fun gamewill feature brides wearingvintage wedding gowns. Theywill be escorted by groomsdressed in the latest styles oftuxedos offered by Lora's. Avariety of foods provided byparticipating businesses will beavailable during the show.Planning for this event hasjust begun and all Muensterbusinesses with something tooffer soon—to—be—marriedcouples are encouraged to takepart and share their ideas. Allproducts and services offeredwill come from Muenstermerchants.There will be a nominalbooth fee charged to eachparticipating merchant. Theamount depends on thenumber of participants. Thoseattending will be charged andall money collected goes to theMuenster Memorial HospitalAuxiliary.June 20 is the deadline tosign up to participate in thefirst of what is hoped to becomean annual happening. If youare interested contact eitherPeggy Grewing, 759-4119 and759-2505, or Billie Fleitman,759-.1565, as soon as possible.MUENSTER ENTERPRISELINDSAY UILLively, and Carrie Hundt.Lindsay's other stateparticipants included NickPrice, Maggie Luttmer,Nicholas Fuhrmann, MikeKendall, Diana Schad, BrentConnect, Sarah Eberhart, ClintMetzler, Jamie Zwinggi, Jamesa different way to help newcouples as they marry andstart out on their own. It willalso be a unique way tospotlight Muenster and showthe products and services theyhave to offer to Muenster andthe surrounding communities.member of the National HonorSociety for three years, sheserved one year as president.She was a member of F.H.A.(Future Homemakers ofAmerica) grades 9, 10, 11, andserved as president in grade12. As Hornet Mascot, sheearned NCA All-American inher senior year. At the 1998All Awards and RecognitionBanquet, Leigh Ann wasnamed in the Who's Who topstudent in Spanish,Mathematics, Government,History, AP English, Science,Homemaking, and All AroundGirl.Leigh Ann Reiter will attendTexas A&M University inCollege Station next fall.SChenverybackanotlII

THE MUENSTER ENTERPRISE - MAY 22, 1998 - PAGE 3SURVIVAL INSPIRES INVOLVEMENT IN ACS PROJECTSFIRST IN A SERIESby Janet Felderhoff"Life does go on," remarkedancer survivor Cherilyn'ollard. "Since I was pregnantly gynecologist came in theay after surgery. He was stilla panic and told me that Iouldn't have cancer and havebaby. I was 24 weeksregnant at the time and heaid I had one week to have anbortion. I guess because after5 weeks at the time itplanned abortion) wasn't'lowed to happen. That wasn'tn option for me."Only the week before theurgery Cherilyn had aonogram done and learnedhat she was going to have airl. Cherilyn and her husband,uhn, had already named theiraughter.Even before 25-year-old'herilyn realized that she was'regnant, she discovered aump in her breast. Since she(ready had an appointmentwith her gynecologist for aheck - up, she showed him theump during her exam."He blew it off," Cherilynaid. "He told me there was nohance of it being cancerous ormything but a cyst and that hevould not recommend anyadditional testing. He saidvomen my age couldn't getireast cancer. I was very naiveind trusted my doctor andlidn't realize that I shouldsave tried to get anotheripinion. I was just relieved.hat he said it couldn't beinything. Not knowinginything about cancer and notwanting to know anythingibout cancer, it was very easy'or me to accept what he said."A few weeks after her visit tohe doctor Cherilyn realized.hat she was pregnant. Shemw the same doctor for herDrenatal care. He never did anymore breast exams or evennquired about the lump.2,herilyn continued to monitorhe lump during her monthlyareast self exams.It was in the fifth month ofher pregnancy that Cherilynrealized the lump had gottenlarger. On her next visit to thedoctor she told him about thelump getting larger. "He reallypanicked," she noted. He senther for a mammogram.Even before the results of themammogram were in, Cherilynwas being examined by aurgeon. Within 24 hour§ ofhowing the -lump to hergynecologist the second time,Cherilyn was in surgery. It wasvery rushed, she said. Lookingback she doubts that waitinganother week or two would4 Lo"John and Cherilyn Pollard and their daughter, Kalyssahave changed the outcome.That was August 9, 1990.Before Cherilyn went intosurgery the surgeon explainedthat he would do a biopsy. Dueto the pregnancy she wouldremain under anesthesia whilethe tissue was studied. It cameback positive for cancer and amastectomy was doneimmediately.After her family heard thephysician's declaration that shecouldn't have cancer and havethe baby, Cherilyn and herfamily struggled with the issue.Abortion wasn't an option forher. The family told her thather life should come first."I had great faith and I don'tknow where it came from,"observed Cherilyn in a voicefilled with emotion. "I neverrealized until then how muchfaith I had in the Lord. I knewHe was going to protect both ofus. I was going to survive andso was my baby. I don't knowwhere the strength and thefaith came from. I grew upbelieving all my life that Godwould take care of people, butwhen it was put to the test Hecame through."Cherilyn's decision to keepher baby was accepted by theother physicians caring for her.The gynecologist was bannedfrom her room and the searchfor an obstetrician for herbegan. It was difficult to findone who would take her casebecause none seemed to haveany experience with patients inher situation.There were two options — towait 10 weeks, deliver the babyand then begin chemotherapyor to begin the chemo duringthe pregnancy. It was decidedto wait 10 weeks and undergothe six months of chemo afterthe delivery.Until the baby was deliveredCherilyn couldn't have anytests to determine if the cancerhad spread. 'That was 10weeks of hell, basically, notknowing whether it had goneanywhere else," sheremembers. She knew shewould need to have chemobecause the surgeon foundcancer had spread to six of 21lymph nodes. That meant thateven if tests showed no spreadof cancer, there was apossibility that it could havespread but not be detectableyet. When removed, the tumorwas large and found to be fastgrowing.PollardwasKalyssadelivered on Oct. 17, 1990,seven and one half weeks early.She was a healthy five pluspounds.Soon after the point thatCherilyn recognized God'sprotection, she also realizedthat God was keeping her herefor a reason. "I was going tosurvive and that somehow thatreason was going to be to helpother people, not just mydaughter by raising her, buthelping others to get throughwhat seems like a deathsentence — to hear that you'vegot cancer." Actually getting towhere she was ready to pursuethat goal and to find out whatshe was intended to do took along time.Soon after Cherilyn washome from the hospitalrecovering from hermastectomy, a Reach toRecovery Volunteer visitedwith her in the Pollard home.Reach To Recovery is one of theprograms sponsored by theAmerican Cancer Society."That's basically whatintroduced me to the AmericanCancer Society," explainedCherilyn. "I think word isdefinitely spreading, but atthat time I had probably heardof the American CancerSociety, but it didn't affect mylife in any way before that. It'sone of those things you don'tpay attention to until you needit. That volunteer was a bighelp. Not as much at the timeas she was later on down theroad. I never saw her again. Ihad the option to contact herbut I never did."A few years later whenCherilyn's life began to settleinto more of a normal routineshe began to think about howGod intended her to helpothers. That's when sheremembered the Reach ToRecovery volunteer and thethings she had told Cherilynabout the American CancerSociety.As it happened that wasabout five years ago and thePollards had recently movedback to Muenster from Shertz,Texas. Cherilyn and Johnbought Bayer's Kolonialwarenfrom Cherilyn's parents, Chasand Carolyn Bayer.Cherilyn heard about theDIALOGUE Support Groupmeetings being held at theMuenster Hospital for thosewho had been diagnosed withcancer and for cancersurvivors. She thought aboutgoing the first month, butdidn't. She didn't think thatshe needed to go to a supportgroup meeting, but decided togo, hoping to help someoneelse. To her surprise Cherilynfound that it helped her morethan she feels she helpedanyone else."It was amazing to me that itwas okay to seek help and talkabout things to other people,"reflected Cherilyn. "One of thethings that I did all throughmy treatment was pretty muchkeep everything to myself. 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Lucas competed in UIL earning the University Interscholastic League Scholar Award. While competing in Mathematics, Number Sense, Science, and the OAP, Lucas qualified for Regionals in Number Sense as See HARTMAN, Page 2 Lindsay UIL and Steven Tepera, 6th; director. "Everybody's points were important," he said. "Our school has shown great balance."