Toledo Bend Lake Association Auction
2025 Bass Unlimited Painting and Poster

By Ramona Moore

Oil City artist Pennye King’s original artwork and poster number one were sold at the Toledo Bend Lake
Association’s Annual Poster Unveiling and Auction held Thursday evening, April 3, at Cypress Bend Resort. This event kicked off Toledo Bend Lake Association’s Bass Unlimited Fundraiser that will culminate with the Annual Banquet and Auction on Friday, April 25, at Cypress Bend Park Pavilion.
The crowd of supporters gathered and visited with friends in the ballroom, with Cypress Bend preparing a delicious variety of finger foods. TBLA Board member Margaret Kotar, this year’s Poster Artist Sponsor, honored those who have given the gift of life through organ donation, as her husband Doug was a recipient and given an extra 15 years of life. Then Poster coordinator Janice Hutton, Ms. King and TBLA President Gaynell Goodeaux unveiled Ms. King’s original painting titled “Sunset Trophy” and the number one poster.
Many volunteers and Patrons worked to make this evening happen. Patrons include Conrad & Judy Cathey, Don & Virginia Burkett, Mike & Anna Garcie Cash, Martin’s Real Estate LLC, Chuck Mains, Edith
Palmer, Reginald Green, Town of Many, and Hall Adams- Edward Jones of Many.
The original painting was the first item to be presented for auction, and Randy Rolland of Cypress Bend Resort placed the highest bid. The signed number one poster was won by Margaret Kotar. Next, an
original painting by the 2022 Poster Artist Eddie Pastureau, titled “Excuse Me…I was Here First!” was bid on and won by Anna Garcie Cash, followed by an original painting by contributing artist Beth Alexander titled “Misty Morning on Toledo Bend Lake” that was won by Carolyn Dove. The last item up for auction was an artist’s proof by 2020 Poster Artist Don Edwards titled “Proceed with Caution”, and Larry Rice was the successful bidder on that piece of art.
Ms. King was present to meet guests and personalize posters. The signed and numbered posters will continue to be available for purchase while supplies last at Nichols store in Many, at the Bass Unlimited Banquet on April 25, and on the TBLA website at www.toledobendlakeassociation.com.
All of TBLA’s fundraising efforts are put to work supporting scholarships, grants, the Toledo Bend Lunker Bass Program, and other projects that benefit the Toledo Bend Lake communities in both Texas and Louisiana.

(Photo Caption) Tori Cathey, Owner/Broker of Toledo Town Realty sponsored the TBLA Poster for 2024. Tori was presented the number two signed and numbered poster from TBLA Poster Chairman Carolyn Scheurich.

(Photo Caption) JT and Gloria Thompson of Living the Dream Guide Service placed the winning bid on the original painting by Artist Tammy Randall (on the right) titled “Daddy Caught the Big One”.

(Photo Caption) Debi and Gordon Doerle of Fish-N-Fuel in Toledo Town placed the highest bid on Tammy Randall’s number one poster.

(Photo Caption) Carolyn Dove placed the highest bid on the original painting by Eddie Pastureau titled “Simpler Bass Fishing Days”.

(Photo Caption) Ted Dove placed the highest bid on Don Edwards’ canvas giclee titled “Misty Morning Gobbler”.

(Photo Caption) Terry Gilmer placed the highest bid on Don Edwards’ canvas giclee titled “Easy Catch”.