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Page 10 The Junction Eagle, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 them, and I did. They didn’t the way from Sulphur Springs that at the carnival.” Fort Worth-Dallas. By then, like it much when I quit.” So to McKinney,” he recalled with They may have had steady Sunshine was working out of Texas Tales Stephens un-quit. a smile. “I had a pair of shoes work, but money remained the show’s main office, doing Stubblefield, better known as that used to be called ‘gators’ tight. Sometimes, he said, they the “runnin’,” as he put it. by Mike Cox “Sunshine,” joined the show in and I wore a hole in ‘em.” had so little cash that he and his Both men agreed that the car- 1925. He and Stephens became At first, Sunshine did odd friends pooled what they had to nival business just wasn’t what Edgar Stephens and Robert ing stock. The merry-go-round good friends, but Sunshine jobs around the carnival. But get enough to buy the makings it used to be. For one thing, “Sunshine” Stubblefield spent Stephens controlled had been didn’t operate any midway that changed one night after the for a stew. costs had gone way up. The most of their lives on the road part of the show since 1936, equipment. Through the last show closed when he and some “Even the boss used to eat merry-go-round used to cost a traveling from town to town the year Hames finally junked decades of Jim Crow America, friends had gathered behind the with us sometimes,” he said. dime. A hobby horse ride was in Texas with the Bill Hames the steam model. After accom- he worked as a dancing min- tent for a bit of spiritous con- Sunshine continued in the 25 cents in 1969. carnival. modating countless thousands strel, a black in blackface viviality. carnival’s minstrel act until Sunshine lived up to his Back in 1913, Stephens of youngsters and the young clowning for the amusement “I was clowning around and 1954, by which time he said name. hoped to make a living as a at heart, Stephens said the of whites. dancing after a few drinks and he’d gotten “too old to jump.” “I’ve just stayed happy,” he farmer near Pilot Point, a small Depression-era carousel still Sunshine grew up in Sulphur somebody came up and said, Into the late 1960s, during the said. “My philosophy is, if I do, community north of Denton. ran just fine early into its fourth Springs. Like Stephens, he gave ‘I’m gonna make a comedian off-season, Sunshine still occa- I do. If I don’t, I don’t. When Barely getting by, he made a decade. up farming for a carnie’s life. out of you.’ By golly, he did.” sionally did some night club they ask me why I laugh, I tell little extra cash cutting fire- Though working the clutch Seeing some of the carni- For the next quarter-century, entertaining and bar tending in ‘em it’s to keep from crying.” wood for Hames, founder of lever as a wooden platform val wagons on their way to Sunshine performed as a side- the carnival that still bears his goes around and around might the train, he followed them to show minstrel. name. Hames liked the big man seem like highly repetitive the railroad siding, asked for a “I wore a red coat I called my and his big smile and offered work, Stephens said his moti- job and got hired on the spot monkey suit,” he laughed. “I Land Surveying him a full-time job. vaton – beyond regular pay as a “roughy,” or laborer. He used to be known as the fastest Starting off as a “back – renewed every time he saw ended up working all night dancer what ever came through yard boy” or general laborer, how happy such a simple ride long as the Hames crew took the country.” Paul Bushong Stephens soon graduated to made the children. down the tents and rides after “He sure was,” Stephens 830-367-7302 operator of the show’s steam- “I sure like little kids,” he their Sulphur Springs run and chimed in. powered merry-go-round, or beamed. loaded them for the next gig Hames’ carnival managed Ranches - Estates - Subdivisions “Jenny.” And that’s what he Based in Fort Worth, the in McKinney. 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Llano - 3 bd/2ba., newly remodeled. REDUCED TO $119,500 1606 N. Llano - 3bd/2ba., large garage, 3 lots. The Junction $72,500 Val Verde Co. - 893 ac. Big deer, 8 blinds & feeders, Eagle 5 water troughs, water well & electricity w/new 18x80 mobile. 4 bd/2 ba. North of Comstock. Asking $895,000. 325-446-2610 Member MLS-Gillespie County Board of REALTORS® Call for other properties not listed here. C-52-tfnc The Junction Eagle, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Page 11 Sheriff’s department’s sting nets two Debbie Kistler ation, two Mexican nation- chipper and numerous attach- Braggin’ rights The Junction Eagle als were arrested and jailed ments, stolen from various l4-year-old Brooke Cawthon recently after allegedly attempting to businesses and construc- competed in the Louisiana State Women’s Last week, when a wildfire sell stolen merchandise to tion sites around Austin, and Gymnastics Championships in New Orleans. raced back and forth across “buyer” Sheriff Hilario Cantu, valued at about $250,000. Brooke competed with over 70 other level 7 10,000 acres southwest of who was wearing a “wire”. Some of the merchandise has gymnasts from the state, scoring first place in Junction, Kimble County Concealed nearby and listen- already been returned to the all four of her apparatus events and winning Sheriff’s Department person- ing to the negotiations were owners. gold all-around for her level. nel had the daunting task of Deputies Ralph Sramek, Sheriff Cantu said that he This strong state win earned Brooke a top spot coordinating resources (fuel, James Stewart, Kenny Waites is proud of his deputies, all of on “Team Louisiana” and the privilege of rep- water and food delivery, and Matt Pittman, Game whom worked on their days resenting Louisiana at the regional champion- visiting volunteer firefight- Warden Lee Morrison, Texas off, and is appreciative of the ship meet in Atlanta earlier this month. There, ers, traffic control, security, Ranger Dwayne Goll (Brady) assistance of the other agency her “Arabian Nights” floor routine earned her a information dissemination, and 198th District Special personnel on both fronts. coveted silver medal. manning the Command Post, Investigator Mike Chapman. Whether working to put Brooke trains 20 hours a week and is a etc.). The sleep-deprived, At a signal from Cantu, the thieves behind bars, or sup- straight-A honors student at Fontainebleau over-extended officers took officers moved in, stopping porting the fire fighters, he High School in Mandeville, Louisiana. This no days off, and made time the two men from escaping. is grateful to the many hard- is only her first year to compete in the USA Thursday night to catch some The sheriff’s department working, skilled, committed Gymnastics system after returning from five bad guys. confiscated eight skid steers, individuals and appreciative years of living and competing in Asia. In an undercover sting oper- nine trailers, a self-contained of the community’s support. On holidays and during the summer, Brooke loves visiting her grandmother, Junction resi- dent, Judy Deal, and while here, swimming in Kimble County AgriLife Extension to the Llano River and attending the Junction First United Methodist Church. host landowner workshop The Texas AgriLife Extension of Kimble neighbors can improve relationships with County will host a Landowner Workshop neighbors in regard to fence lines, hunting, and JPD ACTIVITY REPORT on May 10, 2011, beginning at 5:30 p.m. property rights. at the Kimble County Courthouse (District The program is set to conclude around 8 The Junction Police of Main in reference to a mis- Thursday, April 28 Courtroom). p.m. The cost will be $10 at the door and each Department submits the cellaneous report. 1. Sgt. House was dispatched On hand will be Dr. Jim Gallagher to discuss participant will receive one CEU (IPM) and JPD offense/incident/arrest Monday, April 25 to the 1700 block of College in feral hog control methods and what happens to two CEUs (General) for their private applicator reports each week to keep 1. Officer Maldonado was reference to criminal mischief. their populations if we don’t control them. license. citizens informed of calls and dispatched to the intersection 2. Sgt. House was con- Bob Lyons, Extension Range Specialist, will Extension programs serve people of all ages, incidents occurring in the of Sawyer and 16th in refer- tacted at the Junction Police present talks on Brush Busters techniques and regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, city. Traffic citations are not ence to loud music. Department in reference to methods that will concentrate on prickly pear, sex, religion, disability or national origin. included. 2. Officer Maldonado was recovered property. mesquite, yucca, and other brush species. Individuals with disabilities who require an The release of the infor- dispatched to the 200 block of 3. Officer Maldonado was Dr. Rick Machen will also be on hand to talk auxiliary aid, service, or accommodation in mation is required by Texas 12th in reference to an animal dispatched to the 900 block of a bit about types of livestock and typical stock- order to participate in meetings are encouraged under the provisions of the control matter. Oak in reference to a distur- ing rates. to contact the Extension Office at 325-446- Open Records Act. 3. Chief Ivy was dispatched bance. An arrest was made. All presenters will also offer ideas on how 2620 seven days prior to an event for assistance. Although Texas law allows to the 1700 block of College in Friday, April 29 the release of names and reference to a burglary. 1. Sgt. House was dispatched addresses included in these Tuesday, April 26 to the 100 block of Durango in KIMBLE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT reports (with the exception 1. Officer Morgan was dis- reference to an alarm activation. of names of minors and vic- patched to the South Llano 2. Sgt. House was con- Sheriff Hilario Cantu and 4/25-1. EMS responded to this date. tims of sexual assault), this Bridge in reference to an ani- tacted at the Junction Police staff are privileged to bring Kimble Hospital for a transfer 4/29-1. JVFD responded to newspaper has chosen to mal control matter. Department in reference to an you this weekly report of hap- to Fredericksburg. Native American Seed in ref- print only the names of those 2. Officer Noah was dis- assault report. penings in Kimble County. 4/26-1. EMS responded to erence to a report of a structure arrested. Those named in patched to the 200 block of Saturday, April 30 The information is taken U.S. Hwy. 377 north in refer- fire. these incident reports should Patricia in reference to a fire. 1. Officer Noah was dis- from call slips, which do not ence to a female subject with 2. Deputy Pittman respond- be presumed innocent until 3. Officer Hernandez was patched to the corner of always contain the outcome back pain. Subject was trans- ed to I-10 mm 456 in reference proven guilty. dispatched to I-10 mm 447 in Saragosa and Camino Rio in ported to Kimble Hospital. to a report of a subject that hit of the calls. Sunday, April 24 reference to an assist. reference to traffic control. 2. Deputy Brown responded a deer. 1. Sgt. House was dispatched Wednesday, April 27 2. Officer Noah was dis- Due to the Oasis Fire, an to RR 385 in reference to a 4/30-1. EMS responded to accurate count of telephone to the 2100 block of Main in 1. Officer Noah was dispatched to the 100 block of report of a road hazard. Hill Country Care Center for reference to an animal control patched to the 2400 block of Cedar in reference to a suspi- calls and radio transmissions is 3. JVFD, EMS, Sheriff’s a transfer to Kimble Hospital. not available. matter. Main in reference to a traffic cious circumstance. Deputies and mutual aid from 2. JVFD and EMS, Sheriff’s 2. Sgt. House was dispatched control matter. 3. Officer Noah was contact- Kimble County Sheriff’s the surrounding counties Deputies and Sheriff Cantu Deputies, EMS, Fire, and to the 2100 block of Main in 2. Officer Noah was dis- ed in reference to suspicious responded to U.S. Hwy. 377 responded to Camino Real reference to a suicidal subject. patched to the 1700 block of persons. DPS were dispatched to 16 South in reference to a report and Saragosa in reference to a calls for service: 3. Sgt. House was dispatched College in reference to a fol- 4. Officer Noah was dis- of a grass fire. report of a structure fire. to the 300 block of Hickory in low-up investigation. patched to the 700 block of 4/24-1. EMS responded to 4. Deputy Pittman respond- Kimble County Jail Kimble Hospital for a transfer reference to a miscellaneous 3. Officer Hernandez was Main in reference to an assist. ed to the Valero in reference to Administrator Jeff Whitaker report. dispatched to the 400 block of 5. Officer Maldonado was to San Angelo. a report of an assault. and staff processed two per- 2. EMS responded to the 4. Officer Maldonado was Pecan in reference to an assist. dispatched to the 900 block of 4/27-1. Deputy Stewart sons through the County Jail dispatched to the 2100 block 11th in reference to loud music. 2100 block of Main in refer- responded to KC 311 in refer- on the following charges: ence to a report of a possible ence to a report of a stolen skid 4/29-Deputy Stewart arrest- Vote Vote Vote Vote Vote Vote Vote Vote Vote Vote Vote Vote Vote Vote overdose. No transport. steer recovery. ed Nestor Suarez-Garcia, 26, 3. Deputy Pittman respond- 2. EMS, Sheriff Cantu, of Round Rock for felony Exercise your privilege to Vote ed to Kimble Hospital in refer- Deputy Hagler and J.P. theft. ence to a report of a dog bite. Ragsdale responded to U.S. 2. Deputy Stewart arrested Early voting is May 2 through May 10 and Election Day is May 14 4. Deputy Pittman respond- Hwy. 377 North in reference Manuel Vasquez-Castaneda, ed to I-10 mm 465 in reference to a report of a death. 31, of Bastrop for felony theft. JISD Board Kimble Hospital Board to a report of a road hazard. 4/28-1. No calls reported on Place 3 Allen Castleberry (inc) (Vote for 3) Justin Bierschwale (op) Bobby Chenault Who you need, what you need, when Place 4 Cody Plumley (inc) Daniel Henderson you need it, where you need it Ken Wimberley (op) Dr. Joe King Place 5 Luke Levien (inc) Claudette Primeaux and why you need it. The Junction Doreen Martinez (op) Molly Robinson Eagle classifieds, page 8. Courtesy of Leti Study Club

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Page 12 The Junction Eagle, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 to bring him to the boat, and review Senate Bill 18 (SB 18) director, during an interview try to avoid the other lines and submitted and compromise on an amend- with the TFB Radio Network. by Outdoors keep him from getting tangled ed bill that both chambers agree “Also, it eliminated District 88, up in the motor and reel when Kimble upon. Following the conference that ‘ruler district,’ where you Outback you’re supposed to and keep County committee’s review, the bill would have had people who the slack out and don’t fight Farm Bureau will return to the House and almost live at the New Mexico by Kendal Hemphill him too hard and you’re think- Senate floors for final approval. border, probably represented by ing this must be the biggest The revised and approved bill someone in Fort Worth.” Coming Home whooping cranes wading in the fish I ever caught and man he Texas drought brings driest then will move to Governor The amended map now will shallow marsh water, looking can run, and then you finally March since 1895 Perry’s desk for final signature. proceed to the Senate for their “He was born in the summer for breakfast. get him to the boat and the The Texas drought is hit- Redistricting is another consideration. of his twenty-seventh year, There’s no way to learn, from guide nets him and has trouble ting farmers and ranchers hard, important legislative issue dur- The grain indemnity bill, HB coming home to a place he’d a blurb, how homey the Hoops lifting him over the gunwale and some weather experts ing the current session. In the 1840, also is a legislative prior- never been before.” ~ John House feels, or how fluffy the and he’s huge and beautiful, say last month was the dri- early morning hours of April ity for TFB. As of press time, Denver, ‘Rocky Mountain pillows are at the Lighthouse, well, try putting that feeling on est March since 1895. The 28, the House approved a map the bill is expected to be on High’ 1972 or how comfortable the beds a page. You might as well ask National Oceanic Atmospheric that represents proposed state the House Calendar for consid- The first time I heard ‘Rocky are at the Hampton. You won’t the sun to set in the east. Administration (NOAA) indi- voting districts. The final redis- eration the week of May 2, and Mountain High’ by John absorb, from words on a page, But mostly a website can’t cates that current drought con- tricting map, once approved, then it will move to the Senate. Denver, I thought it sounded what it’s like to sit down at let you feel the friendliness ditions are the worst seen in will remain in effect through “Farm Bureau members nice, but didn’t make much a table covered with butcher of the people, the sense of 45 years, according to a recent December 2021. should contact their representa- sense. How can you come paper at the Boiling Pot, sur- welcome you get when you CattleNetwork article. The map approved by the tives and senators to encour- home to a place you’ve never rounded by friends, and dig walk into a store or restaurant An El Nino weather pattern House included amendments age support,” said Ken Hodges, been? I thought it ranked up into some of the best seafood in Rockport. There’s an aura in the first half of 2010 yielded to a map introduced by Rep. TFB associate legislative direc- there with Neil Diamond’s ‘I you can find anywhere. of belonging there, of being an average rainfall, but a subse- Burt Solomons (R-Carrollton). tor. “The legislation still has a am I said to no one there. And An article on a computer old friend rather than a tour- quent La Nina pattern has dried Solomons’ original map would very good chance of passage, no one heard at all, not even screen won’t tell you what it ist, that you don’t find many out Texas and other southern have pitted four incumbents but it definitely would benefit the chair.’ feels like to climb the stairs places anymore. That’s some- states since late last summer. against each other in two West from grassroots lobbying since And then, in 1998, my wife at Charlotte Plummer’s restau- thing you won’t see among The early rain in 2010 fostered Texas districts. there is limited time left in the and I went to Rockport for the rant before daylight, and eat the facts and figures when you rangeland growth and now is According to the origi- session.” first time, and for the first time breakfast while the sun begins search for information about fueling massive wildfires across nal lines, Rep. Jim Landtroop Wildfire grazing relief I realized what Denver meant. to peek over the Gulf, stream- the area. But, for me, it’s the the state. The CattleNetwork (R-Plainview) would run available It really is possible to come ing in through the picture win- most important part of the article notes that 1.5 million against Rep. Charles Perry Livestock producers can seek home to a place you’ve never dows and turning the dining entire Rockport experience. acres of Texas rangeland have (R-Lubbock), and Rep. Warren relief from damages resulting been. room into a glowing, golden It’s a feeling of being among burned since January. Chisum (R-Pampa) would run from the Texas drought and If you look up Rockport- haven. not just friends, but family. Crops across the Lone Star against Rep. Rick Hardcastle wildfires through two Farm Fulton on the internet, you’ll No internet site can let you When we drive into State have been affected by (R-Vernon). Service Agency (FSA) pro- find plenty of facts about the feel the beauty of the islands Rockport, I always get the feel- the severe drought conditions. The map also drew what grams. area, its history, its popula- as you glide around them in ing I used to get after I went to Some cotton farmers have not many called a “ruler district”— One program allows a pro- tion and rainfall and location. a kayak, or float a channel college, and didn’t come home been able to plant, and up to 10 a single, county-wide district ducer, who has lost pasture and You’ll learn about the many while the reds speed along until Thanksgiving. It’s a feel- percent of the wheat in West that spanned from Wise County, fences due to fire, a 30-day activities available there, such underneath you just below the ing of being back where you Texas will be grazed out or just northwest of Fort Worth, to period to graze Conservation as fishing and birdwatching surface, chasing the mullet in belong, where you’re wanted destroyed. Texas farmers and Terry County, near the Texas- Reserve Program (CRP) acres. and duck hunting and antique the shallows where the reeds and where the troubles of the ranchers are looking for relief— New Mexico border. The second program provides shopping. You’ll find facts grow thick along the banks. world go away and leave you and fast. However, Rep. John Smithee for emergency grazing on avail- about Goose Island State Park, A computer can’t bring the alone for a while. It’s a feeling Unfortunately, according to (R-Amarillo) proposed an able CRP acres in drought- and the many kinds of fish you thrill of seeing an alligator slid- of contentment. NOAA, the Texas drought is amendment to the map that stricken areas. can catch along the coast. You ing through the water near her I guess John Denver knew expected to continue through corrected both situations. The Procedures require the local might even find references to nest, letting you know you’re what he was talking about. But mid-summer. amended map was realigned so FSA office to petition the state people like Franklin Roosevelt, not welcome, because she’s if you want to find out how Property rights, redistrict- that only one district would host office for inclusion in both who liked to go tarpon fishing got babies to protect. he felt when he was writing ing top agenda in Austin two incumbents, Landtroop and emergency grazing programs. down there during the 1930s. A story on a website can’t that song, you’ll have to visit The Texas Legislature is Chisum, who has announced his Producers should contact their What you won’t find is how convey the excitement of step- Rockport yourself. Because making one final push to reform intention to run for state railroad local FSA office immediately to it feels to go to Rockport, and ping onto a flatboat, stowing welcome and contentment and property rights legislation that commissioner. The map also request their county be includ- stand on the end of a pier at your gear, and looking forward tranquility can’t be put in a would protect Texas landown- eliminated the “ruler district.” ed. Program approval is on a night with the breeze blow- to a day on the water in one bottle, or on a website, or in a ers throughout the eminent “This means we’re going to county-by-county basis and is ing, and the lights reflecting of the finest fisheries on the newspaper column. The only domain process. have fewer West Texas legis- not guaranteed. off the black water, listening Gulf Coast. Or how the wind way to find those things is to Conference committee mem- lators challenging each other,” For details, contact your to the small waves relentlessly feels as it presses you against go home . . . bers from both the House and said Billy Howe, Texas Farm county FSA office. slapping against the shoreline the seat, or the calmness of the Kendal Hemphill is an out- Senate have been named to Bureau (TFB) state legislative rocks. bay when the captain cuts the door humor columnist and public You won’t find, in some engine and lets the boat drift, speaker who caught a 26 ½” red- Playday Series. advertisement, what it’s like to or the anticipation of watching fish from Capt. Mike Caserta’s Alyssa had a 1st place in wake up at the Crane House, your rod tip nodding with the boat last weekend. Write to him at Goat Tying, 2nd in Barrels, and walk into the living room swell while waiting for a big PO Box 1600, Mason, Tx 76856 or Equine Pastimes 2nd in Flags and a 3rd in Steer and find the horse standing redfish to take your bait and [email protected] by Nancy Smith Dobbing in the 9-12 age group. with his head against the screen run with it. To contact Capt. Mike Caserta, She didn’t do well in Poles; I door, waiting for a handout. And when he does, and you visit www.ReelFiddle.com or call On April 16, the Junction Avg:1st, (33.29 on 4 head), think her horse thought you Or how it feels to watch the set the hook, and start trying 361.790.6374 Roping Club held a team rop- Noe Gonzales and Kingston got points for knocking over ing, and Laura Wilson was Chang; 2nd, (37.48 on 4), all the poles. Kinlee Ensley kind enough to get me the Adrian Lucero and Dean in the 8 and under age group results. Here they are. Martin had a 2nd in Barrels and a 4th #5 Cap: Round Robin: 1st, (31.34 on W.W. CONSTRUCTION in Poles. 1st place with a time of 3), Green and Martin At the Bandera 4-H Horse (6.34) were Jimmy Don Wills Sounds like they had a lot of Project Playday, Kinlee Ensely and Charlie Wilson fun. I wish that Eric Phillips placed 2nd in Cloverleaf and AND FENCING Avg: 1st, (27.02 on 3 head), had been out there competing, Straight Barrels and 4th in Butch Lewis and Chantz and we are all praying for a Poles. Alyssa Smith placed Green; 2nd, (32.21 on 3), quick and full recovery so he METAL BUILDINGS ~ BARNS ~ CARPORTS 3rd in the Stakes race. Casey Murr and Wilson; 3rd, can be soon. Johnny didn’t get Hope to see you all at the (34.91), Steve Backor and to go as he is now the official ENTRANCES ~ GATES ~ CATTLEGUARDS Twist-Off Rodeo. Adios! Green horse groomer and driver for FENCE BUILDING ~ CONCRETE SLABS #13 Slide: Alyssa. 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Jones film: “Ruby and Oswald” 2 TX Cindy Garner 15 39-across wrote “A 61 “Ten Who _____” jokebook: “How 36 TX Red Steagall is ___ in Santone” 62 40 in Boerne: “__ a “cowboy ____” ______Like 17 students who quit Kendall Inn” 37 TX-based electronics Noodles?” (‘91) before graduating 41 TXism: “compadres” corp. “_____ Shack” 3 Hemphill Co. seat 19 Carlos ______de 42 considerations in 39 TX William ______4 Bryan/College Gortari was Mexico 26 short journeys designing houses ______was writer Station TV president when 27 “live ______live” 49 Art ____ style O. Henry 9 Ozona h.s. class NAFTA was signed 28 John Cornyn is in 51 TX Freddy Fender 43 TX cowgirl singer & 10 WR in football, or 20 TX Ivory Joe Hunter the U.S. ______hit: “You’ll ____ a actress Dale Austin beauty song: “I ______29 TXism: “the bigger Good Thing” (‘76) 44 TX Hill Country is part salon (2 wds.) Lost My Mind” (‘50) they ___, ___ 52 horse morsel of “Edwards ______” 11 pecan dessert, e.g. 24 state where Emmitt harder they fall” 57 old Oilers kicker: 45 TX Lyle Lovett tune: (2 wds.) was born (abbr.) 31 “T ___ Texas” __ ___ Greco “__ Big Deal” (‘08) 12 Dr. Pepper is sold 25 this Stilwell founded 32 TX Willie sang “___ 58 county & town in 46 “I smell _ ___” in these Port Arthur (init.) It Be Me” in ‘82 the Hill Country The Junction Eagle, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Page 13

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all property owners to meet ness) of people to help other more than any, have a great you really cannot quite grasp Letters to the Editor with our local fire chief to people in times of need. I know deal to do with ultimately the feeling of seeing this help develop a plan in the unfor- it was evident at our place, putting out a fire and that is descend from the sky. Dear Debbie, stop a fire in there. Backfires tunate event this potentially and I am sure that it was the the heavy equipment opera- This evening, I am humbled A shot has been fired across must be used to stop this type devastating situation returns to same all along the fire, and we tors (the dozer men). Many of by the magnitude of the collec- the bow of Kimble County, and of fire, but with no landowners Kimble County. were bowled over at the tre- these men are local ranchers tive sense of sacrifice in peo- I pray we are smart enough to present and uncertainty about Sincerely, Sam Jetton mendous turnout of volunteers and businessmen who put their ple. As bad as things get on the heed its warning. The wildfires property and structures, we ****** to help fight the fire. At one own equipment in very real news, as depressed as current in west and north Texas were place our firefighters in danger- This past week has given us time or another during the past jeopardy in clearing fire lanes, events make us, as hopeless as distant admonitions that we ous time-consuming dilemmas. in Kimble County the chance three days, volunteer firemen removing downed trees, build- things sometimes seem, I am hoped would not affect us as So what can be done to to see wildfire in all of its rage from Junction, London, Ft. ing roads for firefighters and nevertheless lifted up tonight we helplessly watched our fel- help prevent this danger in the and fury. A “perfect storm” of McKavett, Menard, Sonora, many other dangerous tasks. at the example of “all for one low Texans endure the wrath future? I think there are several conditions (dry weather, low San Saba, Center Point, I am not going to try and and one for all” which I have of nature. This past week, that things property owners must humidity, high temperatures, Divide, Mountain Home, Paint name them all because I would just witnessed firsthand. threat moved in south of our do to avoid this situation and and an unceasing and con- Rock, Harper, Elm Grove, invariably leave someone out, To all of you who called to town. assist with it should it happen founding wind) brought many Hunt, as well as employees of but many of you know some- check on us, who offered your I cannot go any further with- again. First, absentee landown- of our citizens and even the the Texas Parks and Wildlife one who has been working help, who came and fought, out expressing my gratitude ers need a local contact who city of Junction to a level of and the Forestry Service and this week (and at many other who helped us haul our live- to all the volunteers who have can advise the volunteers about fear and concern rarely seen. many concerned friends and fires as well). Please take the stock, who continue to be there risked their lives and well being structures and give permission As I write this letter on Sunday neighbors and family members time to thank them. They have for us through thick and thin, in service to Kimble County. A to ignite backfires that could evening, the fire has taken all pitched in and fought the been diligently building a fire Jennifer, Jay, Preston and I are very special thanks is due our potentially save thousands of a pause. There is at least a fire on our place. lane around Junction itself and eternally grateful. local volunteers who served acres and millions in property. chance tonight for a shower I am humbled at their dedi- many have worked around the Sincerely, Charles Hagood in the other huge Texas wild- Secondly, property owners and that could be the one thing cation and am so grateful for clock for days. ****** fires as well. The Texas Forest need to remove all cedar and which might stop this destruc- our community for working to • I cannot tell you one of the Thank you for your coverage Service and many, many other underbrush within 600’ of all tive monster as it has moved feed and care for the literally names of the helicopter pilots on the fire. We live in Louisiana fire departments from counties structures. Embers from a brush from near Telegraph to near hundreds of visitors who came and airplane pilots who spot but have property on KC 130 near and far fought these wildfire can travel in excess of that Junction. to help us in our time of need. and drop water and retardant that we love. Your web site, fires tirelessly day after day to distance in wind speeds of less For three days, from Tuesday I have seen how tired these on these fires, but there was a as well as others, has given us protect our lives and property. than 20 mph. Attempting to through Thursday, the fire folks have been and many of time Friday when they were the information on our neighbors There are not enough words protect structures consumes ebbed and flowed back and them took time off from their best friends I had in the world. as well as the status of the fire to properly thank them for all time and resources firefighters forth from north to south. I had lives to come to this county Without these people and the and weather. Looking forward they have done. desperately need to stop the been, along with my partner and help. Their selflessness is a work they have done so far to receiving our copy of The As I watched a vicious wild- progress of a wildfire. Preston Wright and my family, testament to “doing unto others (because I know that it might Junction Eagle. fire approach Junction from Finally, a 200’-600’ lane moving livestock and trying to as we would have done to us”. not be over) I believe, and I Robert Kennedy the south, I feared for all those cleared of juniper and under- protect hay barns and dwell- • I know that coordinating think that many of the firefight- ****** in the Bluebonnet Subdivision. brush around the property ings in anticipation of the fire a tremendous crisis such as ers will agree with me, that Dear Editor: With a cedar choked hill to boundaries can allow firefight- reaching the Bob Blackburn this is difficult, and I am sure the fire would be burning free As a caring grandparent, it their backs, there was no way ers quick movement and the ranch on Joy Creek, where we that there have been times dur- at this time and could be five sickens me to know how cruel to protect them had the fire ability to stop a moving fire. ranch. At midday on Friday, ing the last week when the times as large as it has been. people really are. My grand- progressed that far. As I went This step can be costly and our fears were realized and the right hand didn’t know exactly Indeed, it is not too much of a daughter, Kinlee Ensley’s out to try to assist with the sup- requires continual maintenance. fire moved through the east- what the left one was doing. stretch to say that they may well beloved dog Josie was shot in pression effort, I was confront- Prescribed burning can ern part of the Blackburn. No However, this particular fire have saved Junction. Their skill the head and left to die in the ed with the daunting task fac- be used on large properties dwellings were destroyed. No in this particular terrain has level is amazing, and the tech- middle of the Rocksprings high- ing the trained firefighters. The to reduce wildfire fuels but livestock was lost, and nobody been exceedingly difficult to nology is state of the art. way across from her home. land had been neglected and must be undertaken with cau- was hurt. We thank God for defend against and many vari- The next time that I am Josie was a sweet loving dog solid cedar breaks impeded the tion by persons with training, these blessings. Fences can be ous groups, from local ranch- inclined to complain about who would have never hurt any- progress of those men charged equipment and experience. rebuilt and downed trees can ers volunteering, to all of the waste of taxpayer dollars, I will one. She was scared and con- with attempting to stop a fire. Fortunately, Kimble County be cleaned up and pasturelands aforementioned workers, were remember watching those heli- fused trying to find her family Please understand that grass- has one of the most experi- will come back one day when all trying to do their best to copters flying in like bumble- who had been evacuated due fires are difficult and brush- enced burn associations in the it rains again. help. With all that acknowl- bees dropping their payloads to the fire being close to their fires are almost impossible to state. I would encourage all My heart aches for our neigh- edged, I was impressed at the very accurately on hotspots property. Kinlee and her fam- stop, especially when humid- property owners to join that bors who were not as fortunate. coordination of the Kimble and infernos. We are forever ily had been in town when the ity is low and wind speeds are group and learn from them. Our thoughts and prayers are County Sheriff’s Office, Texas in their debt, and I know that evacuation had started and were as high as they have been in With property ownership with you. I need to say the fol- Department of Transportation, the past week has run up some not able to get home to get Josie. the past few days. Our volun- comes the responsibility to lowing things because the past Pedernales Electric, the Forest tremendous costs. The federal So, I hope whoever did this teers faced grave danger by actively manage the land for week has been at times ter- Service and all of the other government will be paying is feeling all powerful and oh attempting to save us. You can- your own well-being and for rifying, at times frustrating, at entities which had a role to much of those costs, though I so proud of themselves. What a not imagine the frustration of those your property could times wondrous. My thoughts play. All of their dedication is suspect that we will have quite coward you are- no one is above standing next to a thousand affect. Failure to do so is reck- are these: commendable. a bit of local cost as well. Until the law. God is watching you! acres of solid cedar knowing less and dangerous to many • I am always amazed at the • Often we forget one group it is your home, your property, Becky Hart there is absolutely no way to innocent people. I would ask willingness (make that eager- of people who, as much or your life that is in jeopardy, Happy Mother’s Day

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While you’re here, visit our R.V. department with a full line of coast R.V. parts, cleaners and more along with a huge selection of BBQ grills, charcoal and acc, all at 20% off.

How about our new 40 foot run of Forney Welding supplies? Now 20% off.

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Liverman’s Grocery stores two children---they now bring that thought in mind, I ran and More Letters to the Editor with great fondness. I under- grandchildren (3) to visit. was elected. I found out there stood that a small town will Chenault I have spent my life inspect- was a huge learning curve that Continued from Page 1 Dear Editor, of these items and put them to have to pay higher prices than ing highway and bridge came with it. To make up the The events of the past week good use. a larger town, but they were “Chenaults Gulf and Sporting construction from Leakey, curve, I strive to attend train- have made me so proud to call There were so many peo- kept in check by competi- Goods”. Upon graduating Campwood and Rocksprings ing conferences yearly----you Junction my home. I watched ple bringing supplies out to tion with each other. When JHS, I immediately went to all the way up to OH Ivie make great contacts, and you a community pull together us that I didn’t see everyone the competition was gone, the work for Texas Highway Reservoir and Tom Green learn so much about hospital and take care of the needs of because we were busy tak- prices skyrocketed. Dept. cutting brush lines County. I worked part time for business. our whole town. ing care of our firefighters I was happy to hear that and tailing a survey chain 10 years bending sheet metal My desire as a board mem- On Tuesday, when the fire in the ambulance. We were Super S had been sold because for Grady Rogers and Evers trim for Mickey Cavaness and ber is to continue to bring a started out on County Road so lucky and blessed to only I was hopeful we would get Schmidt. Thanks to great then Metco. Kimble County listening ear, a tax payer’s 130, Cecil Conner immedi- have to treat minor burns. We some relief from the ridicu- mentors, I worked my way is where my roots are; I am thoughtfulness, a working ately started calling for help. had to wash out their eyes lously high prices forced on up through the ranks of con- kinfolk to many and a friend man’s common sense and He knew that this was the because the amount of debris us by Super S for so long. So struction inspection to my to most. As with many of 8 years of Hospital District “Big One” we all had been in the air was so bad. We had far this is not proving to be current position of overseeing you, I serve this county where Board experience to this posi- dreading and hoping wouldn’t a few firemen get so dehy- true. It appears that Lowe’s all construction projects and my interests are—I have been tion. happen in our county. Well, drated they required IV fluids. Foods is going to continue the inspectors for Area Engineer Junction Eagle Booster Club he was right on target. Mutual They were drinking 6-8 bot- pricing abuse and even pos- Lewis Nowlin ---32 years and president, and HCFA presi- aid started arriving within the tles of water and Gatorade an sibly be worse. The price of a counting. dent. I spent many years with IN SHORT hour from our surrounding hour and still couldn’t keep 12 pack of sodas went up .70 In 1981, I married a young the Easter Pageant cast; cur- counties. Brush trucks, tank- hydrated. That’s how hot this cents overnight and a pound lady from London, Texas--- rently I am Sunday School Catholic church ers and man power started fire was. of butter is now $5.29. Those -Becky Palmer; her parents Director at First Baptist coming to assist. A command to hold garage I want to thank every are just two quick examples. I owned the gas station/grocery Church and I also drive the center came from Menard and employer in Kimble County had been told in the store that store there: “Palmers”. We church bus to pick up folks got communications up and sale for allowing your employees milk prices would be much were able to buy our first home and help with ministry duties running. Then the townsfolk to respond to the fire. We lower because Lowe’s has it’s and set up housekeeping near at the Hill Country Care St. Theresa Catholic Church got the word that we needed couldn’t have made it without own dairy, but milk prices downtown London. Driving Center. will hold a garage sale on supplies for the firemen and them. I also want to thank have increased by at least .40 to Junction to work became I became interested in the Saturday, May 7, from 8 a.m. women. the employers of my EMS cents a gallon. How much a problem, so we moved to Kimble Hospital Board in to 2 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Wow is all I can say! The personnel who allowed them worse is it going to get? a rent house in Junction until 2003; they were having a hard For sale will be clothes, EMS and Lisa Lombrana, wife to come out to staging and We can hear excuses about we could remodel the old St time getting people to run shoes, household items, fur- of a firefighter had brought allowed them to be on call for why the prices are so high all Clair house (my great-grand- for the office. Brother Sam niture and plants. This fun- out an ample supply of water town. I simply could not have day long, but excuses won’t father) on the North Llano Coffey (my pastor) was a past draiser will be sponsored by and Gatorade. Usually this kept a crew out there without help us feed our families. We River. Now, 30 years later, we member and a champion for the women of St. Theresa, and would be all we would need. their assistance. Thank you to all know we have to expect have raised and married off helping those in need---- with everyone is welcome! But we soon realized this Amy Alvarez, Mikayla Beam, that with gas prices rising, was bad, and we would need Janice Johnson, Jim Barker, other prices will rise, and more than what we had. The Kasey Keller, Glenn Ervin but I feel these increases are word was out for water and and Stacy Harris, RN. These excessive to the point of price JISD NEWS Gatorade. It seemed like only guys pulled call for days on gouging. by Dr. Reneéby Dr.Reneé Schulze Schulze a matter of minutes and we end and helped with rehab at Those of us that can are had truckloads of water arriv- the staging areas for 4 days being forced to shop else- Staff Appreciation Week Teachers and school dis- good work being done in our ing. Then a truckload full straight. where, but many people of celebrated May 2-6 trict staff have the important schools. Our staff and teachers of Gatorade arrived. I was To the firemen and women, Kimble County can’t eas- A great staff makes a great responsibility of preparing our are there for our children. amazed at how quickly the who fought this fire all week, ily go out of town to shop. I public school youth to meet the challenges We are considered to be necessary resources arrived! we thank you from the bot- am fortunate that I work in of tomorrow. Each day these among the best educated citi- As the day went on, more tom of our hearts! We are Kerrville and can shop while Teacher Appreciation Week men and women work together zens in the world. And for that, and more fire agencies so thankful that no one was I am there, but I still would - the first full week in May - is to offer Junction students a we have our teachers and staff arrived and began their fight seriously injured, and no lives prefer to shop in Junction. to honor those dedicated indi- top-quality education. They are to thank. Let’s contribute to on the fire. I saw towns I had were lost! Most of these men I just can’t afford to. Even viduals in educational settings involved in a mission like no the efforts of improving our never heard of until that day. and women were out at the with the higher gas prices, it that are involved in the educa- other. Our staff works endless community; let’s recognize our We all realized we were in fire for days on end with little is still cheaper to drive out of tion of our children. hours to plan lessons, develop staff and teachers for their sig- for a long night so the word rest. When they were told to town to shop. Our students are instructed special activities, and organize nificant role they play in our went out for food and other go home and rest, they didn’t I want to say that I know in math, science, and language, countless programs for all our lives and in the well-being of supplies. When I saw the want to leave their fellow fire- my feelings are very common but more than that, a caring students. We recognize that all our nation. Let’s take time to London ladies coming in with fighters. They are our heroes! among locals. Many of my and nurturing environment can of us know of exceptional staff say “thanks”. a truckload of food, I wasn’t If you see any of our fire- friends and others I’ve spoken give our children the will to and that there is a great deal of surprised. These ladies have men, please take a moment to at the store complain about continue learning for the rest always helped us when we to shake their hands and tell the prices. I’ve even heard of their lives. The gift of never- Community Calendar needed them. Lisa Lombrana them how much they mean to several people say that the ending education is one for came back with a whole sur- you. They will probably just store should be boycotted for which we cannot show enough Thursday, May 5 burban full of food. They set tell you, well that’s my job, a couple of days to show how gratitude - but we can try. The Rotary: noon, Isaack’s Restaurant up tables at the staging area to but let them know how much serious we are in our unhap- monumental responsibility of National Day of Prayer Meeting: noon, City Hall Parking Lot feed the firemen and women we appreciate all they do. teachers, paraprofessionals, piness with the prices. That is Alcoholics Anonymous: 8 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church as they came in to rest and Most of all, I want to thank something to think about. and staff should be met with rehab. The Red Cross arrived our Lord and Savior for help- Please understand my an equally awe-inspiring show later that evening with some ing our firemen get out of complaints are not directed of appreciation. Friday, May 6 Every young mind needs a pizza and chicken, coffee and the fire storm intact and for toward any of the employees Softball vs. Jim Ned: 7 p.m., Texas Bank Sports Complex in tea. We literally had enough watching over them during at the store. This is not their spark to light the way to a San Angelo food to feed an army, which this time and keeping them fault. They take care of us brighter future through learn- is what we did. Many local out of harms’ way. Thank you well. Lowe’s still has a ing. Since 1984, the National HCFA Twist-Off Pro Rodeo: 7 p.m., HCFA Fairgrounds restaurants sent out hamburg- for the rain, Lord, and please chance to be fair to the people Parent Teacher Association has ers and fries and sandwiches bless us with plenty more! encouraged all citizens to show of Kimble County, and I hope Saturday, May 7 were brought in by locals. Junction, once again you they hear my complaints and their appreciation to educators. State Band Competion I saw lots of people bring- have made me proud to say take them seriously. I believe Each May, Staff Appreciation ing things, but was busy so that this is my home! the people of Kimble County Week offers the opportunity City Wide Garage Sale: 8 a.m, Chamber of Commerce I don’t know all the names. Sincerely, would like to welcome them for citizens to reaffirm their ACTHA Trail Ride: Viejo Springs Ranch commitment to community- Thank you to all who made Angela Ervin, to our community. I believe HCFA Twist-Off Pro Rodeo: 7 p.m., HCFA Fairgrounds the trips out with food and Kimble County EMS we would all like to do busi- school partnerships. supplies! Thank you! ness at home, and support our Junction ISD will join thou- The wind was blowing ****** local economy. sands of others throughout the Sunday, May 8 35-40 MPH, and we were in a Thank you for allowing me week of May 2-6 in celebrating Men’s Bible Class: 9 a.m., broadcast on KMBL 1450 AM & middle of a field, and the dust Dear Editor, National Staff Appreciation to vent, and maybe if others KOOK 93.5 FM was bad. The word went out I am writing to express my speak up also, Lowe’s Foods Week. I want to focus atten- for eye drops, chap stick and feelings regarding the price of will hear us and price their tion on the outstanding contri- Celebrate Recovery: 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church baby wipes. Again, Junction’s groceries in Junction. I grew goods reasonably. bution JISD teachers and staff response was overwhelming! up in Kimble County, and I Katy Meador make to us individually and as Monday, May 9 We received a large amount remember the Barker’s and a community. Al-Anon: 5:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall Sudoku puzzle City Council: 6 p.m., City Meeting Room COW POKES Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m., Kimble County Library Sponsored each week by: by Ace Reid Tuesday, May 10 Commissioner’s Court: 9 a.m., County Courtroom Kimble Hospital Story Hour: 10 a.m., Kimble County Library 2101 Main Street, Junction Ladies’ Alcoholics Anonymous: noon-1 p.m., Kimble County Library Sudoku Puzzle(325) #2129-M446-3321 Lions Club: noon, Isaack’s Restaurant 1 2 3 4 Lapsit Storytime: 5-6 p.m., Kimble County Library Wednesday, May 11 3 1 5 6 Ladies’ Alcoholics Anonymous: noon-1 p.m., Kimble County Library 6 7 5 House of Faith: 3-5 p.m., Rotary/Girl Scout House JISD

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At last Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Gerald Loeffler receives his fifty-year pin from wife, Avis, for his years of serving in the Junction Rotary Club. On hand to congratulate Loeffler were his family, friends and fellow Rotarians.

Finding time to “stop traffic” in the car barn while still Enjoying family and making new friends at the Annual Bluebonnet CASA Crawfish Boil held at Granite Ranch are, on helping with the Annual Bluebonnet CASA Crawfish Boil is left, Ron Rains, Jr., Lee Morrison and Cindy Deal. On right, eating crawfish, is Ronnie Rains, along with Jan Ash and Leon Deal, left, foreman of the Granite Ranch. Lynissa Deal smile at the camera.

Some of the Junction volunteer firemen answered a call on Saturday, April 30, at about 2:15 Deputy Bobby Colston, left, enjoys a hot plate of barbecue with all the trimmings along p.m. At the corner of Saragosa and Camino Rio, this residence was fully engulfed by flame. with Todd D’Spain (center) and Allen Castleberry during the Customer Appreciation held The fire was extinguished in about 30 minutes but had damaged two outbuildings and a roof at Junction Automotive last Friday. Shortly, thereafter, Colston received the news that a on a mobile home on Perez Street. The cause of the fire is still undetermined. Meanwhile mandatory evacuation of several areas was in effect. other firefighteres continued to battle the Oasis Pipeline fire. Citizens of Ramsgate, England, visit Junction by Sarah Harrison reporter had to ask for an about the hospitality of pheres, and Paul stated that border. They plan on traveling The Crittendens have a The Junction Eagle explanation of the term. It American people. A specif- small towns are an important at least another twelve months website where they can be seems that the rules of circum- ic example was an incident place to meet local people. before they arrive back at their contacted, will answer ques- Paul and Helen Crittenden navigation are that the traveler where they had car trouble, They had intended to stay original point of departure in tions, and they can be tracked: had a dream and decided to finds a starting point on one and it was going to take in the U.S. for only three Mongolia. www.goingoverland.com. live it before age and illness side of the globe, simulates weeks for parts to come. The months, but had been here for Paul said that his goal was Thank you, Dusty Sullivan at took their toll. They reside sticking a long needle through mechanic opened his home, six. In fact, their six-month to learn about other cultures, KOA, for alerting the Eagle office in the town of Ramsgate in the center of the globe and and they were welcomed to visa ran out on Monday, April and to “disprove the notion as to this opportunity for an espe- the county of Kent in south- finds a point of land on the live there for about a month, 25, which was when they that the world is a dangerous cially interesting interview. east England, where Helen opposite side. That site will and the car was fixed for free. were to cross over the Mexico place”. works for Social Services in be the point for the traveler to They were traveling through Child Protection/Fostering cross through on his/her trip the U.S. by coming down and also writes for the Land around the world. along the west coast headed Rover Monthly, and Paul is a The Crittendens started their to Mexico as Paul has some Leadership Consultant, espe- trek in a Land Rover from short-term free-lance contract cially helping small compa- Mongolia, and their point of work in Mexico City. They nies. circumnavigation is Southern had not intended to come to In 2005, through infor- Chili. At times, they have to Texas at all, but instead want- mation from Paul’s older ship their vehicle by cargo ed to cross over into Mexico brother, this couple became ship and fly to meet it on the from California. They were involved with the Christina other side of bodies of water. warned not to go into Mexico Noble Children’s Foundation Arriving in the U.S., they there, but to go to Laredo, in Mongolia, a home for dis- landed in Seattle, Washington, Texas, hire a security guard placed children. So, in the and while waiting for their and go across the border there. beginning, the Crittendens vehicle to arrive, they flew So, they headed to Texas. thought they would just travel to Anchorage, Alaska, where Later on, they needed a through Mongolia. However, they became snowed in, with package delivered to them on they begin researching trav- no airplanes flying back to the road so they looked in the els, and in 2007, they decided Seattle. However, they came KOA book for a place on the to circumnavigate the world across a military family that way to Laredo. That brought while raising money and needed a vehicle driven to them to Junction, where the awareness for three different Florida, which the Crittendens KOA people gladly accepted world problems: displaced were pleased to do. Helen the package and held it for children in Mongolia, rain for- laughingly called it a “side them until they arrived. They est concerns and water aid in trip” from Anchorage to are avoiding the cities and Africa. Seattle. are thoroughly enjoying the Since they kept using the Paul could not say enough American small town atmos- Paul and Helen Crittenden stop for a respite at Junction KOA on their way to circumnavi- term “circumnavigate”, this gating the world. They expressed how amazed they were at the hospitality of Americans. First Baptist Church banquet successful Submitted Rabbi Carl Jones, with assistance from Rabbi Roi Garcia, The Passover seder (ban- did a good job of showing quet) held at First Baptist the New Testament relevance Church on Tuesday, April of this Old Testament feast, 26, was a wonderful success. showing Christ as our perfect Although many who planned Passover Lamb. to attend were kept away by Orgainizers Charlie and the fire, 95 people from sev- Sara Ringling are grateful to Teaching about the biblical meaning of Passover, from left, eral local churches enjoyed all who worked hard, to those are Pastor Steve Fieldcamp, Pam Fieldcamp, Pastor Ken a great food, fellowship and who participated and to the Pictured are some of the 95 people that attended the First Bolton, Galen Bolton, Rabbi Karl Jones, Rabbi Roi Garcia teaching about the biblical Lord whose blessing was gen- Baptist Church Seder (banquet) that was held on Tuesday, and Father Jim Sproat. meaning of the Passover. erously besotwed. April 26, in the church’s dining hall.