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SHERIDAN LIBRARY NEWS
OBITUARIES
Open A Book-On With The Show!
Lights! Camera! Action! The
stage is set for a summer of fun at the
Sheridan Memorial Library as the
curtain rises on the annual Texas
Reading Club.
The Sheridan Memorial Library,
November 11,1960 - May 23,1999
in conjunction with the Texas State
Ben Davis Funeral Home of Co- Library and Archives Commission
Janice "Nieci" Annette Forteson and friends.
Funeral services were held Wed- lumbus was in charge of arrange- and the Sheridan Parents and Teachen tered the sweet gates of heaven to be
ers, will be encouraging youngsters to
with her Lord and Savior, Jesus nesday, May 26, at 1 p.m. from St. ments.
Pallbearers were Robert Gilcrease
Paul Methodist Church in Columbus
Christ, Sunday, May 23, 1999.
James Ben and Seth Ann Forteson with Rev. Bernice Wells, Pastor, offi- and Harold Louis Taylor Sr.
were blessed with the birth of Janice ciating.
Sympathy is extended to the famNovember 11, 1960.
Interment followed in Willing
ily in their loss.
She attended the Columbus Workers Cemetery in Columbus.
School and completed her Alternate
Education Certificate May 19, 1983.
She accepted Christ at an early age
The Sixth Annual Shelley Lee
and was an active member of St. Paul
Alley Tribute Saturday, June 12, at the
March 4,1931 ■ May 20,1999
United Methodist Church where she
historic 1886 Stafford Opera House in
served as an Acolyte. She even trained
Bro. Leo James McGrew, passed He had a very special way of creating Columbus will feature Austin singing
others to become Acolytes and sang in away Thursday, May 20, 1999.
laughter and will be greatly missed by sensation Don Walser as a special
the Jr. Choir. She was very considerguest.
On March 4, 1931, a young man all.
ate of others.
The 7:30 p.m. performance will
named Leo James McGrew, was born
He leaves to cherish his memory,
She was preceded in death by her to the union of Lemmie McGrew Sr. two sisters, Marceila McGrew John- also feature legendary fiddler Johnny
father, James, November 2, 1991.
and Mary Dancy McGrew. He was the son of Altair and Ezella McGrew Glo- Gimble and venerable vocalist Leon
Forteson will be deeply and dearly fourth born of six children.
ver of Ft. Worth; a brother, Henry Rausch, both former Texas Playboys,
missed by all who knew her and loved
McGrew attended pu blic school in McGrew of Eagle Lake; a brother-in- and Country Music Hall of Famer
her. She leaves a legacy of love behind the Vox Populi area.
law, Horace Johnson; three sisters-in- Floyd Tillman in a very rare public
to cherish her strong will and loving
He confessed to Christ an an early laws, Marian, Vivian and Arlette Mc- appearance.
faith in God.
Van Williams, considered the
age under the leadership of Rev. W.L. Grew; a very special friend, Erissia
She leaves to mourn her departure Gibbs, Pastor of South Point Baptist Grounds; a host of nieces; nephews; most accurate interpreter of the music
a loving mother, Seth Ann Forteson; Church. He reunited with Christ from and other relatives and friends.
of Jimmie Rodgers, the father of countwo sisters and brother-in-law, Vera his hospital bed, under the leadership
Funeral services were held Satur- try music, will also perform, and a
and Harold Louis Taylor Sr. of Sub- of Rev. Harris Aldridge.
day, May 29, at 1 p.m. from South special appearance is scheduled by
lime and Hattie Forteson of Beasley;
He was preceded in death by his Point Baptist Church in Vox Populi Clif Bruner, legendary fiddler from
grandmother, Susie Allen of Manhat- parents; his wife, El vie Haynes (no with Rev. Obie Rhodes officiating.
the days of Bob Wills and the Light
tan, Kansas; an aunt and uncle, children were born to this union); a
Interment followed in William Crust Doughboys who played and
Dorothy and John Foster Jr. of Hous- sister, Lilly Pearl Miller; and three Paradise Cemetery in Vox Populi.
recorded with Shelley Lee Alley.
ton; an uncle, David Charles Allen of brothers, Rev. Lemmie McGrew Jr.,
Missing from the lineup this year
Ben Davis Funeral Home, ColumManhattan, Kansas; a niece and neph- Tommy and Wilbert McGrew.
bus, was in charge of arrangements. will be Leon "Pappy" Selph, who died
ew, Jennifer and Harold Louis Taylor
He was a very spirited person,
Pallbearers were Freeman Dancy, in Jan. Selph, along with Bruner and
Jr. of Sublime; and a host of relatives loved by his family and many friends. Twaymon Boone, Isley Edwards, Ron Tillman were compatriots of Shelley
McGrew, Durvard Perdue and C.I. Lee Alley, the Colorado County songwriter, musician and radio pioneer
Stovall.
ATTN: LANDOWNERS!
Honorary pallbearers were Ray who wrote such songs as "The TravThe South Texas Hunting Company, L.L.C., a full time outfitter, is currently
Charles Glover Sr.; Truman Scott Jr.; elin' Blues", and"Gamblin' Barroom
operating in your area and seeking additional waterfowl hunting properties.
Kelvin, Kenneth and Tommie Blues", both of which were recorded
Will pay top dollar for rice stubble and water.
McGrew;
Robert Scott Jr.; and Rev. by Rodgers in the early 1930's. "The
A list of local references will be provided upon request.
Travelin' Blues" has some been reTruman Scott Sr.
Please call toll free: 1-877-999-HUNT (4868)
Sympathy is extended to the fam- corded by more than 20 other artists,
including Gene Autry, Bob Wills,
ily in their loss.
Janice 'NiecV Annette Forteson
Shelley Lee Alley
tribute set for June 12
Bro. Leo James McGrew
Living Hope Church
to host Bible School
By Dr. Eric R. Tepper, Podiatrist
CALCANEODYNIA
Calcancodynia is the name for a medical condition responsible for a dull,
aching pain in the area of the Achilles tendon where it joins the heel bone. This
is not uncommon among adolescents, most often occurring in both boys and girls
between the ages of eight and fourteen. The pain is the result of inflammation of
the Achilles tendon at the point where it attaches to the bone. The pain seems to
be coming "right from the heel bone" (its common description), and most
diagnoses are made based on this symptom. There may also be some tenderness
in the Achilles tendon itself. Pain generally is intensified by weight bearing,
bending the foot back, or squeezing the area.
At some point in their lives, most people suffer from some kind of foot
disorder - from tendon and muscle pain to nerve disorders, from blisters and corns,
to hammcrtocs and bunions. Whatever the state of your feet, your podiatrist can
treat your problem to restore your comfort and ease of movement, and recommend followup action you can take at home. For family foot care, please call our
office at 234-5571, located at Rice Medical Center. I am there every Tuesday.
P.S. Adolescent calcancodynia may affect only one foot or both simultaneously. Heel lifts often help.
OPEN!
At the Junction of
US 90A & US 71
7 Miles West of Eagle Lake;
10 Miles South of Columbus off 1-10
RESTAURANT
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of Altair
SPECIALS... WOW!
FRIDAY
&
Pastors Joe and Mercy Fling of
Eagle Lake's Living Hope Church
invite all children to their 1999 Vacation Bible School (VBS): Son Castle
Faire. "We have an exciting summer
program planned for the children of
our community," said Pastor Joe
Fling.
Over the last few years, Living
Hope's VBS has truly become a community-wide event, and all children
ages four years through eighth grade
are welcome to attend
Living Hope will be transformed
into Son Castle Faire, where children
will discover the joy of using their
gifts for God. There will be lively
songs, skits, crafts, games, Bible studies and snacks-all of the things that
OPEN
Fri. & Sat.
6:00 P.M.
Blue
CO
409-234-3597
John & Elaine Fields, Owners
1999
SATURDAY SPECIAL!
Froglegs, Catfish & Fried Shrimp
For ONLY $995
A Combination of Any Two... Any Night!
Served with French Fries, Salad & Dinner Rolls. Add $1.00 for Baked Potato.
Schindler LPG, Inc.
EAGLE LAKE DIRT WORKS
234-3314
Eagle Lake
The First National Bank
Member F.D.I.C.
Bank of Friendly Service
Eagle Lake
Lissie Flying Service
Farmer to Farmer Agriculture Flying
Lissie, Texas
234-2482
Attend the Church
of Your Choice
Wu$k IMte l§imMi§iit
220 E. Main
"Your Hometown Newspaper"
234-5521
learn more about the world of books.
This year's theme is "Open A BookOn With The show!"
Stage-struck youngsters from four
years to grade six can read books,
listen to stories, and participate in fun
activities at the library.
The show opens Wednesday, June
16, and runs through Aug. 4 from 2 to
3 in the afternoons. The magic performer is Kay Parham, who has lots of
make VBS so popular with children
and their parents.
On top of that, they will be helping
kids grow in their love for God and
learn to share his love with others.
Pastor Mercy Fling commented on
the music, "The Gospel Light curriculum that we use has the best songs that
we have found. Each year we find our
children singing these songs for
months to come."
Everything draws to a joyful conclusion at the end of the week with the
Great Feast... an extended time of
games, food and fun for children and
parents.
Living Hope is looking forward to
this very special opportunity to reach
out to parents and children in our
neighborhood, and share with them
the joy of developing a personal relationship with God. More classes and
teachers are being added again this
year to accommodate the overflow
crowds that have come the last three
years when the Bible School attracted
over 100 children.
"This year's Bible stories are
among the best that we've had," says
Pastor Joe Fling. "Stories about Jesus'
life and the familiar stories such as the
Parable of the Talents are used to illustrate the theme of using Our Gifts for
God. If you enjoyed VBS as achild, do
not let your children miss this year's
adventure."
Son Castle Faire Bible School
begins Monday, June 14, and continues through Friday, June 18; each day
from 9 a.m. until noon, at Living Hope
Church on the corner of N. McCarty
and Church Streets in Eagle Lake.
Children who are four years old
through those finishing eighth grade
are welcome.
For more information, call Pastor
Mercy Fling at 409-234-3710.
Hank Snow, Merle Haggard and John
Lee Hooker.
Shelley Lee Alley Jr. and his son
Chad Alley, will also appear to sing
the songs of Shelley Lee Alley. Stage
band for the annual show is Clyde
Brewer and the original River Road
Boys, with steel guitarist Herb Remington, a Western Swing Hall of
Famer who was with the Texas Playboys in the late 1940s and early 1950s,
and Joel Brewer. Clyde Brewer, a
legend in his own right in Texas music, is the stepson of Shelley Lee Alley.
Returning as master of ceremonies
for the sixth straight year will be Hall
of Fame disk jockey Larry Scott, who
emcees the all-night radio show
KVOO in Tulsa, Okla.
Tickets for the show, which is
expected to be a sell-out for the fourth
straight year, are $20 per person and
available at The Style Shop in Columbus, or by telephone at 409-732-2917
for credit card orders.
The River Road Boys will also
play for a western swing dance on
Friday, June 11, at 8:30 p.m. in the
Veterans Memorial Center in Columbus. Tickets are $8 per person.
Walser, a 64-year old National
Guard retiree, has been hailed as the
nation's greatest country classic revivalist since he began his career in
music in 1994 with the release of his
critically acclaimed debut album
"Rolling Stone from Texas".
Walser followed up in 1996 with a
second album, "Texas Top Hand",
and in 1998 released "Down at the
Sky-Vue Drive-In", which received
rave reviews in Playboy, USA Today
and other newspapers across the nation. Houston Chronicle music critic
Rick Mitchell adamantly declares
Walser to be "the best cowboy singer
in Texas".
Walser has been featured on
ABC's Prime Time Live and National
Public Radio's popular Fresh Air and
All Things Considered programs. His
latest credits include performances on
sound tracks of the movies The Horse
Whisperer and High Low Country.
Highlights
Continued from Page 2
thousands of needy Texas children.
New Austin Airport Opens
Austin-Bergstrom International
Airport, boasting a 12,250-foot runway and a 600,000 square-foot passenger terminal with 25 gates, opened
May 23.
Built on the site of a former U.S.
Air Force base, Austin-Bergstrom
International replaces Robert Mueller
Airport.
Other Highlights
•Texas exports rose 3% in 1998 to
more than $87 billion even as U.S.
exports fell by 1% during the year,
according to a report released last
week by the Texas Department of
Economic Development.
•Texas drivers could be saving an
average of $689 every six months on
automobile insurance if they took time
to compare rates, but most drivers
don't shop around, according to a May
26 news release by Progressive County Mutual, Texas' fastest-growing
auto insurer.
Attend the Church of Your Choice...
MT. CARMEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: Hwy. 90-A (Pecan
Valley), Eagle Lake; Rev. P.L Barrow Sr.; 234-5813.
LIVING HOPE CHURCH: Revs. Joe and Mercy Fling; 234-5536.
TEMPLE BEREA: 621 Maple Street, Eagle Lake. Lie. Manuel Matamoros.
ROCK ISLAND FULL GOSPEL: P.O. Box 232, Rock Island; 234-5840; Nick
Williams, Pastor.
LATIN-AMERICAN ASSEMBLY OF GOD (Belen de Judea Mision): 1000
East E, Eagle Lake; Ruth Olvera, Pastor
SEALY ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 1140 Meyer St., Scaly; Warren Richardson,
Pastor.
THE DAY OF PENTECOST APOSTOLIC REVIVAL: FM 102 S, Matthews, 4
p.m. (at Mt. Zion). Rev. R.L Carter.
GREATER NEW FAITH CHURCH: 6406 Guylcr, Wallis; Rev. Clay Spears.
409-478-2169.
EAST BERNARD FIRST BAPTIST: Rev. Clifford Roser.
FIRST BAPTIST: N. Lake at E. Prairie, Eagle Lake.
FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST: 405 S. Lake, Eagle Lake; Rev. Earl Shorter, Jr.,
Pastor, 234-5795.
IGLESIA BAUTISTA GETSEMANI: 901 B Street, Eagle Lake; Rev. Mario
Vasquez.
GREATER MT. OLIVE BAPTIST: Rev. R. Riser, Pastor. 705 Lake, Eagle Lake,
234-3545.
PROVIDENCE BAPTIST: 1207 E. Slate, Eagle Lake. Rev. Coby Shorter; 2343735.
ROCK ISLAND BAPTIST: Bob Allison, Pastor.
SHERIDAN FIRST BAPTIST
WHITE CLOUD BAPTIST CHURCH: 202 Old Altair Rd., Eagle Lake; Rev.
Obie Rhodes; 234-3800.
CHURCH OF CHRIST: Sheridan, Texas.
NEW LIFE FELLOWSHIP: Hwy. 90A, Sheridan; Del Sanford, Pastor; 234-3276.
CHRIST OUR REDEEMER - Charismatic: 478-7534,478-6512, Jerry C.
McKinney, Pastor.
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH: East Bernard.
CATHOLIC PARISH OF THE NATIVITY: Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Sanctuary: 308 N. Stevenson Eagle Lake; 7 a.m. (Espanol), 9 a.m., 11 a.m.,
Rev. Eddie Winklcr, 310 N. Stevenson, 409-234-2842.
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH: Box 97, Nada, 758-3218. Rev. Joseph
Koebel, Pastor.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL: 306 E. Stockbridge.
GOSPEL MISSION CHURCH: Pastors Erik & Crystal Cameron; 510 E. Prairie,
Eagle Lake, 409-234-3225 or 234-2824.
GRACE LUTHERAN: 408 N. Stevenson, 234-3381; Rev. Clements Richards.
LEHRER MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST: Garwood, Texas. Rev. Barry
Bauerschlag, Pastor.
LISSIE UNITED METHODIST: Thomas A. Jax, Pastor; 234-2112; Lissie, Tx.
ROCK ISLAND METHODIST: Ken Sellers Jr., Lay-Pastor.
UNITED METHODIST: Barry Bauerschlag, Pastor. 200 W. Prairie; Sunday
School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN: 106 E. State Street, Eagle Lake; 234-3368
VINE OFTHE LORD: Rev. Paul Aguilar, 1300 E. Stale, Eagle Lake; 234-7543
FRIENDSHIP A:G: 501 Wallace, East Bernard. Fred Chambers, Pastor.
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS: 600 West St.
Sealy; Marshall Crosby, Branch Pres.
CHURCH OF CHRIST: 815 Milam, Columbus. Lynn Wilson, Minister.
THE SHEPHERD'S WAY: Non-denominational Christian Fellowship; 217 Main,
Scaly. Frank Lucas, Pastor. 885-7873.
tricks up her sleeves.
The library encourages youngsters to pre-register with Jenny Peterson at the library or call 234-5154
before June 16.
***
The Sheridan Friends of the Library are continuing their membership drive with an additional 21 new
members during the month of May.
Membership dues are $5 per person.
With these funds, the library is able to
purchase items not included in the
annual budget
Friends for 1999 include Charles
& Mary DeShazo, Marguerite Mc
Coy, Wayne & Natalie Dupre, Harry
& Grace Brisco, Rosalie Brocker,
Evelyn Holt, Willard & Irene Hagendorf, Everett & Minnie Spittler, Martha Polach, Jenavee Peterson, Jim &
Carolyn Brisco, Bill & LillianGohlke,
Bill & Gail O'Neill, Phil & Elaine
Mailloux, Ed & Kay Parham, Gordon
& Beverly Mercer, Jean & Zelda
Walker, Franklin & Trisha Walker,
Mark, Leah, Courtney and Jesse Ross,
Eldon & Joyce Ohm, Mary Lou Criswell, Duane & Kathy Ricks, Omi Kincheloe, Eddie Ray & Lois Taylor, Mc
Dowell & La Verne Cris well and Bobby Haines.
***
The library received book donations from Natalie Dupre and Charlene Rodgers.
***
The library received three memorials during the month of May. In
memory of Jason Tackett: Harry &
Grace Brisco; in memory of J.W.
Golla: Mary Lou Criswell; in memory of John Peters Sr.: Bill & Lillian
Gohlke.
***
The library purchased 23 new
videos for its young patrons:
"Where's God When I'm Scared",
"Spunky's Camping Adventure",
"Struggle for Vicksburg", "Barney's Big
Surprise", "Missing UFO", "Mystery
Lights of Navajo Mesa", "A Star in the
Breaking", "Annie Oakley", "Darlin'
Clementine", "Ponce De Leon", "Johnny
Appleseed", "Pecos BUI", "The Toy That
Saved Christmas", "Spunky's First
Christmas", "Barney in Outer Space",
"Amazing Race Car", "Escape from Fire
Lake", "Legend of the Desert Bigfoot",
"Twas the Fight Before Christmas",
"Casey atthe Bat", "Davy Crockett", "The
Legend of Sleepy Hollow", and "John
Henry".
Ryan Kay
Coffman
Clay and Paula Coffman of Houston announce the birth of their second
child, a daughter, bom at 7:56 a.m.
Thursday, May 20,1999, at Memorial
City Medical Center in Houston.
Ryan Kay Coffman weighed nine
pounds, three ounces and measured
19-3/4 inches in length.
She was welcomed home by her
big brother, Cash, three and one-half
years old.
Grandparents are Paul and R.C.
Baumgarten of Garwood, Kirk Coffman of Spring and the late LaTrelle
Coffman.
Her great-grandmother is Lucille
Baumgarten of Garwood.
Her mother is the former Paula
Baumgarten.
St. Mary's
releases
year-end
honors
First grade: Kaydi Gold, Highest
Academic Average; Kaydi Gold and
Rachel Korenek Perfect Attendance;
Year Honors, Nicole Drlik, Kaydi
Gold, Amber Hu var, Rachel Korenek.
Second: Chelsea Korenek, Highest Academic Average; Chelsea Korenek, Perfect Attendance; Year Honors, Chelsea Korenek, Carlos Paschall, Trent Popp.
Third: Micah Schoellmann,
Highest Academic Average.
Fourth: Noelle Jurica, Highest
Academic Average; Year Honors,
Noelle Jurica.
Fifth: Luke Shi mek, Highest Academic Average; Year Honors, Kali
Hammermiiler, Bernadette Jurica,
Luke Shimek.
Sixth: Julie Meismer, Highest
Academic Average.
Seventh: Kevin Shimek, Highest
Academic Average; Year Honors,
Todd Korenek, Kevin Shimek.
Eighth: Heidi Hammermiiler,
(See Honors, Page 5)