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N ewton N otes
Brooks Reunion Is June 13-14
The Brooks family reunion will be Wednesday and Thursday, June
13 and 14. On Saturday the reunion will be in the youth center and on
Sunday at Sandy Creek Park. For details call 384-5086 or 384-9035.
Health Unit Needs Glucose Meters
Attention: If you have a used or broken glucose meter that’s not
being used, Jasper Newton County Public Health District is asking
you to donate the item to them. You may drop these off at the Newton,
Jasper, Buna or Kirbyville offices, marked attention Kathy Brackin or
Tammy Newby; or call 384-6829.
Ballots Mailed — Please Return
Ballots to Newton County telephone customers have been mailed
by the Public Utilities Commission. The ballots seek to add Buna,
Silsbee and Deweyville to Newton’s toll-free calling area, at no extra
charge to customers. The ballots should be signed and returned in an
included postage-free envelope.
Senior Transportation Available
The Area Agency on Aging of Deep East Texas is offering trans-
portation to the 60-plus seniors and Medicare beneficiaries of any age
who live in Jasper, Newton, Sabine and Tyler counties. For details call
409/382-1579 or 1-800-435-3377.
Chamber To Hear Durand
Newton County Chamber of Commerce will meet Thursday, June
14, at 12 noon at Howard Civic Center. Guest speaker will be Mark
Durand, marketing team leader for Christus Jasper Memorial
Hospital. Durand will discuss the services offered at the hospital, cur-
rent renovations and the benefits the facility provides to Newton
County residents.
Toledo Bend VFW Meets June 14
Toledo Bend VFW Post 8557 and its Ladies Auxiliary meets the
second Thursday of each month at the post home in Toledo Village.
Their next meeting is Thursday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. The post and
auxiliary also host a dance each Saturday night from 8:30 p.m. until
12:20 a.m.
Blood Drive Is June 15
A blood drive, sponsored by the churches of Newton, will be
Friday, June 15, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Grace Bible Church in
Newton. Donors will receive a t-shirt, cap or cholesterol screen, as
well as blood coverage for their entire family for a year. The blood
drive will be conducted by LifeShare Blood Center. Due to changes in
donor criteria, individuals who have been deferred in the past due to
high blood pressure, cancer, diabetes, epilepsy or rheumatoid arthritis
may now be able to donate. Those who have been deferred for low
iron are encouraged to try again. For more information contact
LifeShare Blood Center at 838-5289 or 1-800-256-5289.
Class of ‘86 Needs Addresses
The Newton High School class of 1986 needs addresses and/or
updates on classmates for their 15-year reunion. Any interested person
is asked to contact Annette Bishop Lewis, 397-4016 or
babblewis@hotmail.com; Christye Smith Shaw at 379-2328; Tina
Boyett Conn at 379-8636. “Any time and effort helping our class will
be greatly appreciated,” a spokesman said.
Kenebrew Reunion Is June 16
The Kenebrew family reunion will be Saturday, June 16 at the
Earnest Kenebrew residence. Family and friends are invited and are
asked to bring a covered dish. For details call 379-379-4441 or 379-
2931.
Library Book Sale Is June 21-23
The annual book sale, sponsored by Friends of Newton County
Public Library, will be Thursday through Saturday, June 21-23, in the
library, located in the rear of Howard Civic Center. On June 21
between 5-7 p.m. library Friends only may purchase books, according
to Director Sara Davis. Sale hours June 22 are from 8:30 a.m. until 7
p.m. and on June 23 the hours are from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.
Brown Bag Special Planned
Newton Family Clinic will host monthly education “Brown Bag
Specials” the third Thursday of each month to inform the community
about health-related issues. The first topic will be “Diabetes” and will
be taught by Anita L. Drake, family nurse practitioner, and will be
Thursday, June 21, from 12 noon until 1 p.m. at the Newton Family
Clinic, 207 Court Street. For details call 379-2647.
Rayburn Golf Tourney Is June 16
The second annual benefit golf tournament will be Saturday, June
16, with check-in at 7 a.m. at a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. at Rayburn
Country Club, 1000 Wingate Boulevard, Sam Rayburn.. Players in the
four man scramble are encouraged to form their own team. Fee is
$250 per team and prizes will be awarded. For details call Willie
Brown or Mike Dorman at 384-5461.
Pageant To Benefit NVFD
The second annual Miss Flame Pageant is scheduled for Aug. 25 at
10 a.m. at Howard Civic Center. Proceeds from the pageant will ben-
efit Newton Volunteer Fire Department. The competition is open to
girls aged 0 through 18. Deadline for entry is Aug. 10. Entry forms
may be picked up at Newton Bank, Newton Appraisal District,
Kelley’s Garage and Haircuts, Etc. For more information or entry
forms call Directors Amy Woods, 379-3640; or Kelly Cogswell, 379-
2093.
Athletic Boosters Selling Ads
Members of the Newton High School Athletic Boosters Club are
currently selling ads for the NHS football programs. For details con-
tact Kristi Davis, 379-2897; or Christye Shaw, 379-2328.
Christian Help Center Needs Help
Christian Help Center, located across the street from Rydman’s is
currently applications for help. The center is open every Tuesday at 1
p.m.
Legion Meets June 19
Newton American Legion Post 158 meets the third Tuesday of each
month. Their next meeting will be Tuesday, June 19, at 6:30 p.m. at
the post home on Loop 505 North, near Newton County Fairground
KNCB Meeting Is June 20
Keep Newton County Beautiful meeting will be Wednesday, June
20, at 12 noon at Whispering Creek RV Park and Motel Activity
Center. Lunch, will be served. Anyone interested in maintaining the
beauty of Newton County is encouraged to attend.
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Commissioners Check Out Bidders
Newton County Commissioners,
at their regular monthly session
Monday, June 11, reported on the
two firms who had bid on the
Newton County courthouse stabi-
lization project.
Newton County Judge Truman
Dougharty noted that the contact
person with the Texas Historical
Commission had been on vacation
siince the bids were opened June 1.
Stabilization bids were received
fr om White Stone Contractors, Inc.
for $391,470 with 160 days to com-
pletion; Phoenix Restoration and
Construction’s bid was $479,600
with 90 calendar days to comple-
tion.
Precinct 2 Commissioner
Thomas Gill, reported that he had
checked seven sources who had
used Phoenix and received only
favorable responses. The two
sources contacted by Dougharty,
however were less than impressed
with the companies track record. He
would continue checking,
Dougharty said.
In other action, Commissioners:
• Took no action on bids for the
sale of the Newton County
Historical Commission’s blue
house, as no bids were received.
• Approved Newton County
Public Library policies presented by
Sara Davis, library director.
• Approved the deputation of
Deputy County Clerk Karen Davis
Pouson.
• Agreed to sign a form request-
ing unclaimed money for the coun-
ty from an electric cooperative. Last
year’s request netted the county
some $844.
• Agreed to advertise for bids to
lease a county-owned building at
107 E. Davison St.
• Approved department reports
from Buddy Metcalf, county
Extension agent; the Newton
County Public Library, Sara Davis;
the indigent report from Gwen
Simmons; justice of the peace
reports by Brenda Smith; treasurer’s
report Bettie Cobb; and the district
attorney report, A.W. Davis.
Teen Miss Contestants Vie For Title
A group of nine Newton area
young ladies will compete for the
titlie of Teen Miss Newton Saturday,
Juine 23, in the 35th annual Miss
Ne wton Scholarship Pageant.
Theme of this year’s event is
“D reams Come True.” The pageant
is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. at
Ne wton High School Cafetorium.
The teen-agers will be judged on
the basis of stage presence, casual
wear, formal wear, an on-stage
interview and the judges’ interview.
Contestants include:
Grand Jury
Returns 16
Felony
Indictments
Newton County Grand Jury
reconvened on Tuesday and
Wednesday, May 29 and 30, and
returned 16 felony indictments,
according to A.W. Davis, criminal
district attorney.
Indictments included one for
mur der; one credit card abuse; one
injury to a child; three for endan-
gering a child; three burglary of a
habitation; four delivery of a con-
trolled substance; one aggravated
sexuial assault; and two burglary of
a bu ilding.
B onds set by the District Court
in regard to the cases ranged from
$2,5 00 to $50,000.
Emilye Anne Hughes, the daugh-
ter of Jim and Rita Hughes. She is
sponsored by Nathan and Debbie
Bishop.
Ashley LeighAnne Hawthorne,
the daughter of Willie Don and
Kimberly Hawthorne. Her sponsor
is Easte* EMS.
Kandi Kay Hooks is sponsored
in the competition by her parents,
Paul and Sissy Hooks.
Petra Ellen Templanza is the
daughter of Perry Templanza and
Betty Mosley, fter sponsors are
Three Flags Truck Stop, Sabine
Valley Dental Surgery and
Dominy’s.
Sponsoring Kimberly Paige
Stevens in the pageant is Forse
Abstract & Title. She is the daugh-
ter of Chris and Ann Crabtree.
Cara Brook Simmons is the
daughter of Ricky and Lisa
Simmons. She is sponsored in the
pageant by her parents.
Kelley Lynne Morris, the daugh-
ter of Kim Milford, is sponsored by
Newton County Sheriff Wayne
Powell.
Stephanie Diane Cooper, the
daughter of Dennis Sr. and Leanna
Cooper, is sponsored by her parents.
Char Donnay Leigh Howard, the
daughter of Charles Howard and
Nelson and LaDonna Fowler, is
sponsored by her family.
Angie Alford and Jennifer Davis
are directors of this year’s event.
(See pictures, inside)
County Court Clears Cases
This Week’s
Weather
Courtesy of the Sabine River
Authority office at Toledo Bend
Dam
For the week of June 5 through
June 11 each 24 hour period end-
ing sit 8 a.m.
Date; HI Lo
Rainfall
Tues. 82 70
0.18
Wed. 82 70
1.27
Thurs. 85 70
2.46
Fri. 84 72
0.40
Sat 84 71
1.21
Sun. 82 70
0.05
Mon. 87 69
0.00
Rainfall for week
5.57
Rainfall for Month
6.16
Year to date
27.55
2000 to date
26.97
Lake level
171.24
City of Newton
For the week of June 5 through
June 11, the City
of Newton’s
compllete but unofficial rainfall
totaled 13 inches.
On Feb. 22, Newton County
Judge Truman Dougharty accepted
nine pleas of guilty in county court.
Thomas Hawley Wray Jr. pled
guilty to driving while intoxicated,
first offense, a Class B misde-
meanor. He must pay $1,498.25 in
fines, court cost and fees. He was
also sentenced to one year proba-
tion, with 33 days county jail time
probated.
A Class B misdemeanor can
carry punishments of from one to
180 days in county jail and fines of
up to $2,000.
Milton Wayne Kay was charged
with driving while license suspend-
ed, a Class B misdemeanor. He pled
guilty and must pay $348.25 in
fines, court cost and fees.
Jimmie Lee Smith pled guilty to
a charge of DWLS SR (safety
responsibility), third offense, a
Class A misdemeanor. He must pay
$1,228.25 in fines, court cost and
fees. His one year sentence was pro-
bated, as was 90 days in county jail.
A Class A misdemeanor can
carry punishment of from one day
to one year in county jail and fines
of up to $4,000.
Christopher Wayne Harvey pled
guilty to DWLS SR, a Class B mis-
demeanor and received probation
on one year and 30 days in county
jail. He must pay $828.25 in fines,
court cost and fees.
Lester Lee Samuel Jr. pled guilty
to DWI, first offense, a Class B
misdemeanor. He must pay
$1,498.25 in fines, court cost and
fees. He was sentenced to one year
probation, with 93 days county jail
probated.
Cobra LeShawn Lewis pled
guilty to a charge of criminal tres-
pass, a Class B misdemeanor. He
must pay $535.25 in fines, court
cost and fees and enroll, participate
and /successfully complete the
Montgomery County ISF, remain in
the program for no more than 24
months and pay for room and meals.
Donald Wayne LeDeaux was
charged with criminal trespass, a
Class A misdemeanor, pled guilty
and must pay $890.25 in fines, court
cost and fees and was sentenced to
* one year deferred adjudication.
Herman Wade Gerald pled guilty
to criminal trespass, a Class A mis-
demeanor. He was sentenced to one
year deferred adjudication and must
pay $890.25 in fines, fees and court
cost.
Curtis Shaun Hubbard pled
guilty to DWLS SR, a Class B mis-
demeanor. He was sentenced to one
year probation, 93 days county jail
probated and pay $1,498.25 in fines,
court cost and fees.
On Feb. 27 Sheila Rena Jacobs
was found guilty of DWI, first
offense, in a jury trial. Judge
Dougharty sentenced her to one
year probation, 30 days county jail
probated and 40 hours community
service. She must complete a DWI
course and pay $2,173.25in fines,
fees and court cost. Her attorney
was Stella Morrison. Raymond
Hopson was arresting officer.
On March 20, during County
Court arraignments, Judge
Dougharty accepted pleas of guilt
from nine defendants.
Rodie Greg Nichols pled guilty
to a charge of DWLS, a Class B
misdemeanor. He was sentenced to
one year probation, 90 days county
jail probated, 62 hours of communi-
ty service and must pay $1,228.25
in fines, court cost and fees.
Stacey Len Boykin, charged with
criminal trespass, a Cass B misde-
meanor, pled guilty and must pay
$322.25 in fines, court cost and
fees.
Graig Alfred pled guilty to a
charge of theft by check, a Class B
misdemeanor. He must pay $765.25
in fines, court cost and fees and
$192 in restitution and must serve
one year probation as well as 60
days in county jail, probated and 62
hours community service.
Floyd Wilson Foshee pled guilty
to the same charge and must pay
$765.25 in fees, fines and court cost
and $222.34 in restitution. His sen-
tence on one year and 60 days coun-
ty jail were probated. He was also
sentenced to 62 hours of communi-
ty service.
John Robert Ipes pled guilty to
evading arrest, a Class B misde-
meanor. He was sentenced to 40
hours community service and six
months deferred adjudication and
must pay $451.25 in fines, court
cost and fees.
Mark David Hall pled guilty to
theft of service, a Class B misde-
meanor. He was sentenced to one
year probation, 63 days county jail,
probated, 62 hours community serv-
ice and must pay $148.79 in resti-
tution and $915.25 in fines, fees and
court cost.
Jody Randall Davis, charged
with evading arrest, pled guilty and
was sentenced to six months
deferred adjudication, 40 hours
community service and must pay
$451.25 in fines, court cost and
fees.
Edward Dalzell pled guilty to
DWI, first offense, and was sen-
tenced to 1 year probation, 93 days
county jail probated, 62 hours of ,
community service and must pay
$1,498.25 in fines, fees and court
cost.
Jason Molina, charged with pos-
session of dangerous drugs, a Class
A misdemeanor, pled guilty and was
sentenced to two years deferred
adjudication and 140 hours commu-
-nity service. He must also pay
$1,950.25 in fines, fees and court
cost.
In an arraignment April 9, Robert
Ernest Hiner pled guilty to unlaw-
fully carrying a weapon, a Class A
misdemeanor. He was sentenced to
two years probation, 180 days coun-
ty jail probated, and 140 hours com-
munity service. He must pay
$2,195.25 in court cost, fees and
fines.
On April 17 Gary Samuel Fussell
pled guilty to theft by check, a Class
B misdemeanor. He must serve 62
hours of community service, was
sentenced to one year deferred adju-
dication, and must pay $483.41 in
restitution and $670.50 in fines,
court cost and fees.
During arraignments April 30,
Judge Dougharty accepted 11 guilty
pleas.
David Brian Maddox, charged
with first offense DWI, pled guilty
and was sentenced to one year pro-
bation, 63 days in county jail, pro-
bated, 62 hours of community serv
(See County Court, inside)
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Collins, Mary. Newton County News (Newton, Tex.), Vol. 32, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 14, 2001, newspaper, June 14, 2001; Newton, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth635192/m1/1/?q=Lamar+University: accessed June 5, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Newton County Historical Commission.