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Page 4, Thursday, May 26, 2005 News for Southern Colorado County, Texas — The Eagle Lake Headlight Remembering J. Shirley Continued from Page 1 Harold 'Bonetha'Dancy Harold "Bonetha" Dancy went to be with the Lord on May 15, 2005 af- ter a short illness. He was born to proud parents Sam and Annie Gordon Dancy on June 19, 1924. Harold attended school in the Eagle Lake area. He attended White Cloud Baptist Church and later united with Rising Star Baptist Church. In 1947 Harold married Mary Etta Davis and to this union three children were born. In 1987 he married Annie Lee Benson. "Bonetha" worked in rice farming until his retirement. He spent most of his time chewing "Red Man" and tell- ing big tales (some true, some not). "Bonetha" was preceded in death by his parents; wives; brothers, Sam, Nathan, Norman and Jimmy; and sis- ters, Castella, Idessa and Pansy. He leaves to cherish his memories his children, Mary Nell of Eagle Lake, Martha Jewel and Lester George of Houston; sister-in-law, Ollie Lee Scott of Eagle Lake; brothers-in-law, Rob- ert Lenard and Jeff Davis; grandchil- dren, Debra, Kathrin, Tina, Demetria, Shelia, Sheena, Jameka, Sabrina and Marina; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; and a host of nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Satur- day, May 21 at 1 p.m. from White Cloud Baptist Church in Eagle Lake with Rev. Obie Rhodes officiating. In- terment followed in Rising Star Cem- etery in Eagle Lake. Final arrange- June 19,1924 - May 15,2005 ments were entrusted to Ben Davis Funeral Home in Columbus. Pallbearers were Willie Dancy Sr., Sam Dancy III, Ray Dancy, Robert Davis Sr., Alfred Smith Sr., Norman Henderson Jr., Eric Bluntson and Rodney Aiken. Honorary pallbearers were Shakora Norris, ErDetric Bluntson, Tay Parker, KaDarrin Parker, De Kary Aubrey, Norman Henderson Sr., Frank Pettus, Oliver Pettus, Quindrick Dancy, and Larry Henderson Sr. Sympathy is extended to the fam- ily in their loss. iBlDAWiElHOIj parachutes and waiting for the order to bail out. As they did so, Richard Paland decided to try to put the plane down on the sea. Galloway clamored back to his turret, and Paland set the plane down cleanly on very rough water. Paland and Galloway soon scrambled onto the wing, where Paland began inflating the life raft. Golloway spotted Shirley swimming beside the plane, and then clinging to the tail, where he shouted for a life jacket. His own jacket had failed to inflate and he was further hampered because he had not been able to remove his parachute harness. Before Galloway could re- spond, the plane nosed into the sea, and the rising tail struck him in the head. Galloway managed to regain the sur- face and get into the raft, but by that time, Shirley was nowhere to be found. In a sad irony, the flight was the last mission that the crew was destined to complete. The next day, Aug. 14, Shangri-La dispatched more planes to bomb Japan, but recalled them upon receiving news that Japan had accepted American's surrender demands. Shirley was Eagle Lake, and Colorado L?Comfort and Understanding In Your Tim ofSetd u News from Pastor Ken Jones The Eagle Lake advisory board met again, to discuss the latest news from the Colorado County Juvenile Facility. The two key issues this month were the ongoing need to retain staff members, and two young residents who tried to flee the facility and now will face an- other six months of structure and dis- cipline that this facility offers for those who can not follow the rules of our society. The Eagle Lake Ministerial Alli- ance met and has received funding from local churches for seven young people to work in Eagle Lake this sum- mer in the Youth Employment Services program, where they will gain valuable insights and knowledge into careers working in our community. There may be additional funding forthcoming to employ additional young people and give them work experience, with Chris- tian supervision this summer. The Baccalaureate Service was planned for Rice Consolidated High School for May 22, and will be held at t \ H&cutK&r'y 201 W. State St. • Eagle Lake, Texas By Appointment ONLY 979-234-3203 Hours Tues. - Fri: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. s Pec/ a/s Spe ci ah Modalities: Swedish Massage • Chair Massage Sports Massage • Trigger Point v , Ail Pi Hot Stone • Body Wraps Skin Polishes Ui nces^ Ponn, Vai labl e ^Uest! Heather Shanks, Owner #TR44113 ^Specializing in Relaxation Massage Therapy J^ the school that afternoon with the min- isters of the alliance participating. I was thinking this week about Eagle Lake, a fine community, with many good people, but so many empty churches. Here I was watching dozens of young families at a Little League Field, playing the nations pastime, hav- ing fun, and fellowship, and rooting for all of the children to play their best. I couldn't help but wish more of them would find time on Sunday's to bring those same children to the church of their choice to learn the lessons of the Bible, and here the words of God's love and grace and what it means for each of them. While attending the National Day of Prayer in Eagle Lake, it was sad that after six or so hours that maybe only a dozen people had stopped into the Methodist Church to pray for our na- tion and its leaders. Do we really feel that all is well with this nation, and that it is not in need of prayer? Please stop by and see the "Chil- dren of Children" Display at the library. It is a very informative and mov- ing .experience, showing how teenage pregnancies impact young lives and our society as a whole. I would like to invite the commu- nity to put the Lissie United Method- ist Church (UMC) Ice Cream Social, and Gospel Sing Along on their calen- dars for the first Sunday evening in June at 5:30 p.m. in Lissie. Home made ice cream, fellowship, and singing the old favorites is a great way to start the summer season; and it will be Pastor Ken Jones last night in the community serving the area. The following day I report to Mission Bend UMC in Hous- ton to take over the evangelism, and outreach ministries for this church try- ing to help bring peace in order in a hectic, suburban setting. KJ Living for the Lord in Lissie! County's last casualty in action during the war, and among the very last any- where in the war. Details of the death of this gallant young soldier were given by Harry M. Galloway, of Detroit, Michigan, the gunner on the plane. When Shangri- La docked on the west coast at the close of the war, Galloway came to Eagle Lake to relate his sympathy and the first hand account given here. Shirley's body was never found. It was believed that he drowned due to complications of being unable to re- move his parachute harness before the plane ditched. He was survived by his parents, sister Lynn, the late Mrs. Orville Powers; and brother Sgt. E.H. Shirley Jr. He is listed among the 18,096 names of the missing and lost at sea on the Honolulu Memorial. His name is among those of William R. Cook who went down on the Wasp in the Solomons in 1942; John Henry Stahl who died when Liscome Bay sank at Tarawa in 1943 and James Boyd Harris who died when a kamikaze crashed the Braine off Okinawa in 1945. Shirley is also remembered by a stone on the Shirley family plot in the Eagle Lake Masonic Cemetery. His stone rests near the graves of his par- ents. The Headlight reported that Gerald possessed a charming personality, which endeared him to young and old alike and made him perhaps one of the best known boys in this entire vicinity. His winning smile and wonderful sense of humor kept him in the center of ac- tivities, and he leaves a void in the hearts of his many friends wherever he chanced to bestow his friendliness. When I presented a slide show and program in honor of all Colorado County's World War II dead in Nov. 1995 at Living Hope Church, we were honored to have among other relatives, Gerald's sister Lynn Shirley Powers as our honored guest. At the conclusion of the program Mrs. Powers took my hand and said tenderly, "I believe my parents are looking down from heaven and smil- ing tonight." For me, to know the hearts of the loved ones left behind makes it all worthwhile. Sheridan Library News The library staff reports that the Community Rummage Sale was suc- cessful despite all of the garage sales in the area. The community is to be commended for all its donations. There was a wide variety of items for sale. With the bake sale, headed by the Friends president, Mary Lou Criswell and Bobby Haines, the library made $1,840. The following people are to be commended for their donations. Julie Robinson, Lloyd Spittler, Mildred Gottschald, Carolyn Rodgers, Helen Brisco, Audrey Dupre, Alice Schutz, Ludine Johnson, Aileen Peck, Mary Lou Criswell, Earlene Botard, Irene Hagendorf, Matthew Hinze Vernita Dopslauf, Kathy Ricks, Martha Polach, Alice Hinze, Brandy Mertz; Also, Bobby Haines, Kathy Brown, Marilyn Murphy, Clara Botard, Brandy Collins, Jean & Zelda Walker, Leah Ross, W.O. & Regena Williamson, Fred & Sharon Grahmann, Bessie Dorhauer, Gilbert Alfaro, Shirley Moore, Wayne & Natalie Dupre, Lara Sudik, Dottie Haines, Darnell Varley, Sharla Miller, Vera Tesch, Breck & Nancy Chabreck, Steve & Becky Keller, Eldon & Joyce Ohm, Ora Vanek, Bill & Lillian Gohlke, Reggie & Barbara Brisco, Evelyn Feaster, Michael & Sonia Grahmann, and Splashway Water Park, i.../I apologize for names that I failed to get with some of the donations. Your thanks is appreciated. Workers logged 301 volunteer hours of volunteer time for the library. Special thanks to the volunteer work- ers who arranged the items and worked during the sale: Jean & Zelda Walker, Bob & Tootsie Slays, Bill & Lillian Gohlke, Evelyn Feaster, Earlene Botard, Wayne & Natalie Dupre, Kathy Ricks, Sharon Grahmann, Shirley Moore, Lavo & Ruth Brisco, Bobby HainesJ Ron Lewis, Beverly Mercer and Irehe Hagendorf. Special thanks to the Lions Club for allowing the sale in the Community Center. The library will be selling three Windows 98 computers. If you are in- terested leave your name at the library. The computers will sell for $200. The new XP Professional computers will be in during the summer. The membership in the Sheridan Friends of the Library is continually growing. At the present time the library has 31 new Friends for 2005. The cost to join is $5 per person. These funds are earmarked for items not listed in the budget. New members are Harry & Grace Brisco, Mary Lou Criswell, Shirley Moore, Willard & Irene Hagendorf, Dennis & Angi Zbranek, J.B. & Melva Quinney, Pauline Solomon, Darrel, Cindy, Drew and Cynthia Quinney, Eldon & Joyce Ohm, C.E. & Leona Flippen, McDowell & LaVerne Criswell, Vera Tesch, Frenchie Blanchard, Ora Vanek, Jean, Zelda and Franklin Walker, Allen Brogger, and Wayne, Natalie and Audrey Dupre. The library received the following memorials during March and April. In memory of Harvey Laake: Bill & Lillian Gohlke, Elizabeth Fuller, Jim & Lucy Ross, Willard & Irene Hagendorf, Larry, Darnell, Andrew, Tiffany & Kimberly Varley, Jean & Zelda Walker; in memory of Wynelle "Candy" Strnadel: Bill & Lillian Gohlke; in memory of Betty Krenek: Bill & Lillian Gohlke, Charles & Mary DeShazo, Willard & Irene Hagendorf, Harry & Grace Brisco, Larry, Darnell, Andrew, Tiffany & Kimberly Varley, Jean & Zelda Walker; in memory of Ervin Briscoe: Elizabeth Fuller; in memory of Robert "Bobby" Monk: Wayne & Natalie Dupre; in memory of Dorothy Helt: Willard & Irene Hagendorf; in memory of Clint Gertson: Larry, Darnell, Andrew, Tif- fany & Kimberly Varley; in memory of Charlyne Spanihel: Larry, Darnell, Andrew, Tiffany & Kimberly Varley; in memory of Delene Hollub: Mrs. Earl Smith & Family; in memory of Huston Hunnicitt: Bobby Haines, Jean & Zelda Walker, Bill & Lillian CHARLES ROBERT GOBERT, ]VX.J>« Specializing in Teenage and Adult Skin Disorders and Aesthetics 109 SHULT I>R. - SUITE 207 - COLUMBUS - 979-733-0238 Dr. Gobert is pleased to announce the addition of Carrie Broheimer, certified aesthetician, to his skin care practice. Carrie will join our team June 6,2005. Offering dermatology services including: • Skin cancer screening • Evaluation and treatment/removal of irritating or unsightly skin lesions, moles, warts, etc. • Office surgery for skin cancers • Acne management • Botox, Radiesse We are also pleased to offer cosmetic procedures including: • Micro-dermabrassion • Enzyme Facials • Microderm & Facials Combinations • Chemical Peels • Permanent Cosmetics for the following areas: Eyebrow, Eyeliners, Lip Liner & Full Lip Gohlke, Dennis & Oryvonne Wagner; in memory of Dorothy Greak: Jean & Zelda Walker; in memory of Clare & Malton Zuehlke: Jean & Zelda Walker; in memory of Guy Beane: Jean & Zelda Walker; in memory of L.A. Walker: Jean & Zelda Walker; in memory of Rex J. Kutzer: Bill & Lillian Gohlke; in memory of Wilbur H. Baber Jr.: By Sheridan Memorial Library. The following persons gave books, magazines, and CDs to the library: Wayne & Natalie Dupre, Kathy Botard, Eldon & Joyce Ohm, Bessie Dorhauer, Leah Ross and W.O. & Regena Williamson. Summer Reading Program at Wintermann Library The Eula and David Wintermann Library is gearing up once again for their Summer Reading Program. The theme this year is "Go Wild...Read.'" Registration begins Monday May 23. The opening program will be on Wednesday June 1 at 1:30 p.m. featur- ing Julian Franklin the magician. This is the fourth year for Mr. Franklin to come and entertain the children. The opening party will be held June 8 at 10:30 a.m. Programs for the remainder of the summer include Clayton Bowen dem- onstrating his artistic talents, Tony Tyler will demonstrate sculpturing, Lake Texana personnel will come and present a reptile program and Matilda the Clown will come with magic and balloons on July 6. Mrs. Karen Tristan and Mrs. Danette Cantu have volun- teered to do a program for the younger children. The closing session will be July 13. Children from age 4 through 6 lh grade are encouraged to attend. Prizes will be awarded to the girl and boy in each age group who read the most books. Incentive awards will be given when a child reads each set of 10 books. If you would like to donate to the Summer Reading Program, come by the library and let us know. Your sup- port would be most appreciated. So "Go Wild...Read!!!" and have some fun at the library! Advertise your business HERE by calling 979-234-5521 or e-mail us at [email protected] for more details. (^Va.tlon.a.£ Member F.D.I.C. Bank of Friendly Service Eagle Lake Lissie Flying Service Farmer to Farmer Agriculture Flying Lissie, Texas 234-2482 It's not too late, a subscription is a great birthday or graduation present for everyone. Call or email, eagle [email protected] for our current rate for your town. i£»0U Wukt %»Mt0fot 220 E. Main "Your Hometown Newspaper' 234-5521 Attend the Church of Your Choice... EQUIPPERS OUTREACH FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL: 200 N. College, Weimar, Texas 78962; 979-725-8233; Pastor Jerry Adkins. GREATER RISING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH: 580 Old Altair Road, Eagle Lake; Rev. Truman Scott Sr., Pastor; 234-2423 or 758-3745. GREATER UNION BAPTIST CHURCH: Matthews Community; Co. Rd. 141; Rev. Lawrence C. Robertson, Pastor; 234-2581. MT. CARMEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: Hwy. 90-A (Pecan Valley), Eagle Lake; Rev. H.0. Williams. Pastor; 234-5813. LIVING HOPE CHURCH: Eagle Lake; Revs. Joe and Mercy Fling; 234-5536. BEREA CLADIC: 623 Maple Avenue, Eagle Lake; 234-2130. ROCK ISLAND FULL GOSPEL: P.O. Box 232, Rock Island; 234-5840. LATLVAMERICAN ASSEMBLY OF GOD (Bethlehem of Judea Church): 1000 East E, Eagle Lake; Ruth Olvera, Pastor. CHRISTIAN CITY FELLOWSHIP: 1140 Meyer, Sealy; Rusty Griffin, Pastor. THE DAY OF PENTECOST AP0ST0LISTIC REVIVAL RISING STAR: FM102 South, Matthews; 4 p.m. (at Mt. Zion), Rev. R.L. Carter Sr. GREATER NEW FAITH CHURCH: 6406 Guyler, Wallis; Rev. Clay Spears, Pastor; 979-478-2169. EAST BERNARD FIRST BAPTIST FIRST BAPTIST: 527 N. Lake, Eagle Lake; Rev. Chris Thacker, Pastor; 234-2571. FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST: 405 S. Lake, Eagle Lake; 234-5795. IGLESIA BAUTISTIA GETSEMANI: 901 B Street, Eagle Lake; Rev. Mario Vasquez. GREATER MT. OLIVE BAPTIST: Rev. Thomas Kuykendall; 705 Lake, Eagle Lake; 234-3545. WRIGHT GROVE BAPTIST: Rev. T.J. Cunningham Jr.; Altair. PROVIDENCE BAPTIST: 1207 Seaholm. Eagle Lake; Rev. Coby Shorter Jr., 234-3735. CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 306 E Stockbridge. Eagle Lake, 234-3437. ROCK ISLAND BAPTIST: Bob Allison, Pastor. SHERIDAN FIRST BAPTIST: FM 2437; Rev. Mack Helms. Pastof; 234-3136. WHITE CLOUD BAPTIST CHURCH: 202 Old Altair Road, Eagle Lake; Rev. Obie Rhodes, Pastor; 234-3800. CHURCH OF CHRIST: Sheridan. NEW LIFE FELLOWSHIP: Hwy. 90A, Sheridan; Del Sanford, Pastor; 234-3276. CHRIST OUR REDEEMER-Charismatic: Jerry C. McKinney, Pastor; 979-478-7534 or 478-6512. HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH: East Bernard. CATHOLIC PARISH OF THE NATIVITY: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Sanctuary: 308 N. Stevenson, Eagle Lake; 8 a.m. (Espanol), 10 a.m. (English), Rev. Eddie Winkler, P.O. Box 307; 234-2842. ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH: Box 97, Nada; Rev. Joseph Koebel; 758-3218. GRACE LUTHERAN: 408 N. Stevenson, Eagle Lake; Services begin at 10 a.m.; Rev. Clements Richard, Pastor; 234-3381. LEHRER MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST: Garwood; 9 a.m. worship. LISSIE UNITED METHODIST: J. L. Craft, Pastor, 234-2112, Lissie. ROCK ISLAND METHODIST: Ken Seller Jr. Lay-Pastor. UNITED METHODIST: 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 OF THE LORD: 1300 E. State Street, Eagle Lake; Rev. Paul Aguilar, Pastor; 234-7543. CrossRoad ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 510 Wallace, East Bernard; Pastor George Kutach; 979-335-7706. THE CHURCH OF CHRIST OFLATTER-DAY SAINTS: 600 W. St., Sealy; Marshall Crosby, Branch Pres. CHURCH OF CHRIST: 815 Milam, Columbus; Lynn Wilson, Minister. THE SHEPHERD'S WAY: Interdenomination Christian Fellowship; 1225 Eagle Lake Road, Sealy, Frank Lucas, Pastor, 979-885-1225. SOUTH POINT BAPTIST CHURCH: 6407 Hwy 71-S, Garwood; 979-758-3039; Pas- tor Dave Curry. Bible Verse of The Week "The Lord is my light and my sal- vation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? " Psalm 27:1 Submitted by Carol Cardenas ALL AROUND COWBOY CHURCH 2551 Hwy. 36 North • Sealy Everyone is WELCOME A come as you are Church. Sunday 10 a.m.; Bible Study, 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Pastor: Sonny Rice 979-885-2799
