Detroit ISD School Board Establishes a Police Department for School Safety

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Detroit ISD school board administration office and The school district is in grants in the amount of up to Detroit ISD Superinten- voted to establish a DISD pick up an application. the process of completing $10,000 to purchase the car dent Kathie Thompson at Police Department to assist DISD is looking for some- all required paperwork for and other set up equipment. kthompson@detroiteagles. with safety on school cam- one with school-based law a department and securing Anyone interested in net or call the administration

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Detroit ISD Upcoming Events

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Texas Scholars May 8: DEEF Banquet ✜ ✙ ✄ ✣✌ ✣ May 13: Board Meeting May 14: Retirement Reception 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. @ High School Gym Foyer. Public invited

May 17: No school

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May 22: AG Banquet – 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Auction

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Cuthand VFD Fundraiser Thanks Community The Cuthand VFD held this even so successful

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City launches new website with new features Blossom First United Methodist Church women’s bake

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receive FREE resources of ✞ ✑✆✆ ✕✖✗✣❏✢✙✣✗✕✙✢✣ stout premium,” said Detroit City Secretary Tami Nix. “Therefore, we have been City Council Meetings Schedule looking for a while for a new program that would be cost Blossom City Council equivalent or at least offer The Blossom City Council meets on the third Thursday the features that had been of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Blossom City Hall. Call requested at a reasonable City Hall for more information.

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Marilyn Gatlin, and Lisa The Deport City Council meets on the fourth Monday

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❲ ❲ McCarthy on Friday, May 14 ❇ from 3 - 5 p.m. at the Detroit City Hall for more information. ISD gymnasium. To honor these unsung he- Detroit City Council

roes, Detroit ISD submitted a The council meets each month, on the second Tuesday,

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❲ ❲ ❲ Q&A bio. The following are ❇ their answers: information. LISA MCCARTHY How long have you been in Detroit ISD will honor Marilyn Gatlin, Dawn Malone, and Lisa McCarthy in a Talco City Council education? Where have you retirement celebration on Friday, May 14, from 3-5 p.m. at the Detroit ISD gymn. The Talco City Council meets each month on the Continued on page 8 (Photo courtesy) second and fourth Monday at 5 p.m. at Talco City Hall.

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Lady Patriots win Bi-District Championship; Rivercrest Baseball wins Rivercrest Player area playoffs begin Friday, May 7 District; advances to playoffs of the Week Both teams were strong circle. The righthander sur- collected one hit to lead the The Rivercrest Reb- For the Bi-District play- on the rubber Friday, but rendered two runs on six hits Lady Patriots. els Baseball are District offs, all games will be the Prairiland Lady Patriots over seven innings, striking Tanguma led Bells with two Champions and are going played at Chisum High defeated Bells 3-2. Mckenna out nine and walking one. hits in four at bats. to Bi-District playoffs. School. The Rebels will Guest allowed just six hits A. Tanguma was on the The Lady Patriots are The warm-up games face off against North Hop- to Bells. rubber for Bells. The pitcher Bi-District Champions and scheduled for April 30 and kins. Game one is May 7 at Prairiland opened up scor- surrendered three runs on are off to the Area Playoffs in May 1 were cancelled. This 4 p.m. followed by game ing in the first inning, when four hits over seven innings, Bonham starting Friday, may gave the Rebels time to two at 6 p.m. Game three is Guest singled on the first striking out 11 and walking 7. Game one is May 7 at 6:30 prepare for the Bi-District May 8 at 11 a.m. if needed. pitch of the at bat, scoring one. p.m. Game two is Saturday, round of the playoffs. Rivercrest Softball Player one run. Guest, Chloe Raley, Kyndal May 8 at 1 p.m. Game three is of the Week is Macy Chil- Guest led things off in the Yaross, and Jada Torres each Monday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m. dres. She had 7 solid in- Detroit Eagles end season nings on the mound and then had a 2 run bomb in with a loss to Avinger the 5th. It came down to the last in the first inning. Kain for Detroit. The righthander play, but the Detroit Eagles Wieczorek drove in one went two and two-thirds were on the wrong end of when Wieczorek singled. innings, allowing five runs a 13-12 defeat to Avinger Detroit tallied four runs on five hits and striking out on Wednesday, April 28. in the fourth inning. The three. The game was tied at 12 offensive onslaught came The Eagles launched one with Avinger batting in the from a single by Buchanan, home run on the day. Greer bottom of the seventh when a home run by Greer, and a went yard in the fourth Quinton Singletary singled double by Jackson. inning. on a 1-0 count, scoring one Avinger scored four runs in They totaled 12 hits. Greer, run. the sixth inning. The offen- Buchanan, Claude Scales, Detroit trailed by four runs sive firepower by Avinger and Jackson each collected in the third inning, but then was led by Singletary, Cade multiple hits. Buchanan and fought back to lower the Walker, and Jordan Samples, Greer each collected three final margin. They scored all driving in runs in the hits to lead Detroit. eight runs in the failed inning. Avinger tallied ten hits comeback on a double by Judson Jones was the win- in the game. Jaxon Neal, KeAurien Jackson in the ning pitcher for Avinger. Singletary, and Walker all fourth, a single by Lawton The bulldog surrendered collected multiple hits for Buchanan in the fourth, a eight runs on eight hits over Avinger. Neal went 3-for-4 home run by Brayden Greer three and two-thirds innings, at the plate to lead Avinger in the fourth, a passed ball striking out three. Walker in hits. Walker led Avinger during Kagen Carson's at bat threw three and a third in- with two stolen bases, as in the sixth, and a double by nings in relief out of the they ran wild on the base Greer in the seventh. bullpen. paths with seven stolen Avinger captured the lead Buchanan took the loss bases.

Prairiland Patriots drop game to Edgewood after late score; places 3rd in District

(Photos by Tony Corso Images) Prairiland (13-12, 6-6) Prairiland sat down four. one hit to lead the Patriots. dropped a heartbreaker to Edgewood opened up scor- Prairiland didn't commit Edgewood, 3-2, in the last ing in the first inning, when a single error in the field. Lady Rebels stymied by McLeod; district game of the season. Grace singled on the first Gage Bankhead had the Prairiland baseball fin- pitch of the at bat, scoring most chances in the field falls 12-3 to end their season ished district in 3rd place. one run. with 15. Pretty good, considering Jaxon Bannister earned the Edgewood didn't commit By KARA CRAWFORD Huddleston singled on a 1-1 Anna Guest, Huddleston, they weren’t picked to even win for Edgewood. The fire - a single error in the field. Rivercrest ISD count, scoring one run. Alexis Carey, and Mckenzie make the playoffs. baller allowed one hit and Sawyer LaPrade had nine Softball Coach McLeod pulled away for Walton all had one hit to lead The Patriots stayed in it two runs over three innings, chances in the field, the most good with eight runs in the the Lady Rebels. until the end, but Edgewood striking out three. Grace on the team. The Rivercrest Lady Reb- second inning. #15 earned I’m very proud of each pulled away late in the 3-2 threw four innings in relief The Patriots advanced to els had trouble keeping up the win for McLeod. The of these young ladies who victory. The game was tied out of the bullpen. the Bi-District playoffs. with McLeod in a 12-3 loss bulldog went five innings, continued to work hard all at two with Edgewood bat- Blake Ballard took the They will face off against on Saturday, ending their allowing three runs on four season long! We have had ting in the top of the fifth loss for Prairiland. Ballard Pottsboro starting with game season. hits, striking out six and a lot of laughs, good times, when Lukas Grace drew a went six and a third innings, one on Friday, May 7 at 7 In the first inning, McLeod walking one. and made lots of memories walk, scoring one run. allowing three runs on two p.m. Game two is Saturday, got their offense started Macy Childres took the as a team. I want to thank The pitching was strong on hits and striking out four. May 8 at 12 p.m. and game when #15 singled on a 0-1 loss for Rivercrest. The our seniors for all they have both sides. Edgewood pitch- Braydan Nichols and three will be Monday, May count, scoring one run. righty lasted five innings, done this season you will ers struck out eight, while Brooks Morrison all had 10 at 7 p.m. Rivercrest knotted the allowing 14 hits and 12 runs certainly be missed! game up at one in the bot- while striking out one and Our overall record was 10- tom of the first inning. Rylie walking one. 15 District record 5-6. Prairiland athletes compete at the Lineman Challenge Detroit Lady Eagles end their season in Bi-District playoffs

By JEFF ALLENSWORTH Detroit ISD Head Softball Coach

The Lady Eagles ended their season today. These ladies took the higher seed, Linden-Kildare to 3 games in the Bi-District series. I want to thank the amazing moms and fans for making signs and noisemakers, bringing balloons, and for being so supportive and pos- itive throughout our entire season.

Several Prairiland athletes chose to travel to Grand Saline to participate in the lineman challenge. (Photo courtesy) SUBSCRIBE NOW Don’t miss out on the latest community news! 903.652.4205 Bottom left: Junior Ayanna Smith went the distance for Detroit. (Photos by Bill Higgins) We accept debit and credit cards.

BP News May 6, 2021 || PAGE 3 Education Views & Narratives

Tales of the Past – and Other Lies By FRANK STUBBLEFIELD Deport Elementary Honor Roll for 5th Six Weeks CENTER POINT: A Boy’s 1st Grade Chezy Lopez A Honor Roll Asher Merritt 5th Grade Early School Daze: Part 2 Addison Basinger Alyssa Smith A Honor Roll Mrs. Williams, our had fallen out of favor. fingers. This is my excuse Jada Freelen Carver Smith Peyton Barrentine teacher, was an older Many students, I among for having such poor pen- Tyson George Olivia Whittaker Sylvia Currin woman with blue hair. them, have suffered for not manship today. I’ve heard Kodi Gilliam Rebecca Goodin Beneath her desk were having learned the skills to many horror stories from Ann Marie Kemp 3rd Grade Adalyn Hagood many pairs of shoes. She attack and be able to pro- the past when left-handers Walter Kemp A Honor Roll Tyson Lewis would change shoes during nounce unfamiliar words. were forced to write with Evalyn Moore Alexi Bothwell Joaquin Lopez class several times a day. Our teacher would often their right hand. If they Emma Russell Adie Goodwin Benton Mathews I could understand if she read stories from chil- tried to use their left, they Zoey Wilson Brinlee Murphy Coltin Moore were changing to go out- dren’s books to us. One would receive a slap on Zachary Smith Connor Spears Jacob Todd side, but she would change that I especially liked was that hand. That wasn’t the Trig Watson and remain inside engaged the story of Little Black case during my time, thank 1st Grade 5th Grade in the same activity. It Sambo. Little Sambo was goodness. From what I am A B Honor Roll 3rd Grade A B Honor Roll remains a great mystery to my hero because he was observing about my grand Brooks Allen A B Honor Roll Payton Coleman me to this very day. being chased by a tiger, and and great-grand kids, they Charleigh Berry Joshua Ahumada Hayden Farmer Mrs. Williams taught us by out witting the tiger he are no longer being taught Tucker Johnson Easton Elrod Andrew Goodwin a rhyme to shame anyone escaped. cursive writing, but are Karsen Lewis Bentley Griffin Brandon Griffin who came late to school. We had writing books taught to print. Will they Ashleigh Pace Aspen Hudson Kayston Hathcock When the person came in to help teach us cursive be allowed to print a signa- Cade Smith Alynah Lopez Chloe Lewis the room the class would writing. There were many ture on a document? Mikah Rector Marie Limones sing in unison: “A birdie drills; I still remember The only first grade arith- 2nd Grade Cassie Purcella with a yellow bill, hopped the ovals and push-pulls. metic that I recall, was A Honor Roll 4th Grade Braylen Smith upon the window sill, Sadly, I happened to be learning to print the numer- Bethany Blalock A Honor Roll Jaidyn Smith cocked its shining eyes and left handed. Left-handers als, and the teacher holding Case Whitney BrookeLynn Salter Shawn Smith said, aren’t you ashamed are handicapped from the up flash cards with addition Brayden Whitsell Drake Swaim you sleepy head.” We were very beginning in learning questions; 1+1, 2+1 etc. 4th Grade Isabella Tompkins always delighted to get to to write. For us, we should and asking us to respond. 2nd Grade A B Honor Roll Lucas Torres sing that. begin on the right side of Occasionally we were led A B Honor Roll Raelyn Evers Rylan Towers We began learning to the page and proceed to to a large room with lots Tatum Barnes Kensler Larkin Jayden Turner read from the book “Spot.” the left, slanting the letters of cabinets for “Rhythm Bryce Cannon Rileigh Rodgers Mrs. Williams would as- in the opposite direction. Band” practice. In those Keaton Larkin Cash Teague sign us a few pages to read This would allow your cabinets were many musi- at home. My mother would hand to be out front and cal instruments. Each of us tell me the words over you could see what you was given an instrument: enough times that I would had written. I had to hold drum, symbols, triangle remember them. The next my hand up in an awkward suspended on a string, xy- Views & Narratives day we would sit in a cir- position above my writing lophone, little bird that was cle and read for her. This to be able to see what I a whistle, etc. We would was strictly sight reading, was doing. This, and the shake, pound or blow on no phonics, just the whole fact that we were using command. Some thought word approach. I happened pen staff and ink, made it that it was music, but to to come along at a time in hard to keep from smear- me it was just plain noise. Texas History Minute education when phonics ing the wet ink with my To be continued By DR. KEN BRIDGES

Henderson ByFred’s FRED ALLEN Stories James Pinckney Henderson before becoming secretary participated in the election may not have been one of the of state in 1837. Houston on December 15. But Hen- most famous of early Texas wanted to bring Texas into derson was the prohibitive figures, but his actions were the Union, but the American favorite against Dr. James perhaps some of the most government was hesitant. B. Miller, a physician and Bruce saved Fisherman’s life important. As a lawyer, With the United States un- relative political unknown. When our son, Bruce, 50 feet deep, then lower Bruce struggled to keep the diplomat, and the state’s first willing to provoke Mexico Henderson won easily, with was visiting with us in the light to about 40 feet man from passing out. We governor, he helped build by bringing Texas into the 82% of the vote. On De- Zambia during one of his directly above the net. Af- helped the injured man into strong foundations for the Union, foreign support be- cember 29, Texas officially semester breaks from Har- ter about one hour, they the house where we were future of Texas. came vital. became the twenty-eighth din-Simmons University would raise the net to trap staying. Bruce placed a Henderson was born in Houston thus named Hen- state in the Union. in Abilene, Texas, we went the kapenta which had been chair near the bathtub and North Carolina in 1808. By derson as the Texas Ambas- Much of Henderson’s ten- fishing on Lake Kariba attracted to the light. As we helped the man into the the age of 21, he had gradu- sador to both France and ure as governor was domi- which is on the great Zam- they raised the net, there chair - placing his injured ated from the University of Great Britain, two of the most nated by organizing the new bezi River which divides was much excitement as the leg into the tub. Bruce North Carolina Law School powerful nations in the world state government and the Zambia and Zimbabwe. crew members viewed their carefully washed the wound and earned admission to the at the time. Through his de- large debt that Texas had We were to fish at night catch. They used buckets to with warm, soapy water, state bar. He became known liberate and persistent negoti- accumulated. The new state while our motor boat was transfer the fish to the large dried it and applied disin- for his voracious study habits ations, Henderson persuaded legislature named Henderson attached to a kapenta fish- containers on the deck. We fectant and a bandage. during his years in school, the two reluctant powers to County in East Texas for ing boat which fished allhad tied our motor boat to By the time the fisherman poring over law books up to not only recognize Texas in- him in 1846. The City of night. (Kapenta is a small the kapenta boat and fished had overcome his shock, eighteen hours per day. dependence but also to agree Henderson, also named for fish similar to minnows in for larger fish near the fish he was able to leave to For Henderson, failure to to generous trade terms. him, had been founded three America.) We arranged to net because they were at- return to his home nearby give oneself entirely to a He returned to Texas after years before in Rusk County, stay in the lake house of a tracted to the light and to where his friend would task was never acceptable. Houston’s term ended in further east of his namesake friend and found a profes- the large school of kapenta. take him to the hospital in His dedication won him 1838. Shortly afterward, he county. sional fisherman who wel- We caught a few fish but Lusaka 150 miles away. He great admiration among his opened a private law practice Perhaps his greatest chal- comed us to fish off his boat none were more than three expressed his deep appreci- peers. Because of this, he in San Augustine and settled lenge was the long-threat- which was buoyed about or four pounds. ation to us for helping him rose quickly to the rank of in with his new wife. ened war between Mexico three miles from the shore. After a few hours of fish- and especially to Bruce. colonel in the North Carolina His last duty for the Texas and the United States that The kapenta boat was about ing, the owner of the boat Several weeks later I saw militia. In 1835, he moved Republic was perhaps his finally erupted in 1846. The50 feet long. On one end slipped and fell on the steel the fisherman who told to central Mississippi where most important. In January border dispute that exploded was a cabin in which the cover over the cabin and me that he made it safely he opened a law practice. 1844, the re-elected Pres- on the Rio Grande galvanized four crew members slept cut a deep gash on one of to the hospital that night However, news of the events ident Houston sent him to the United States into action. on a rotating basis because his legs. It was bleeding and received emergency unfolding in Texas captured Washington, DC, with Isaac Mexican forces were pushed they fished all night catch- profusely and the man was treatment. He said the his attention. The Texas Rev- Van Zandt to negotiate an steadily from the border ing kapenta which were almost in shock as he real- doctor told him that the olution had arrived, and Hen- annexation treaty with the and ultimately vanquished later sold either fresh or ized the seriousness of his first aid which he received derson was determined to be United States. Threats of altogether. after they had been dried. injury. Bruce took charge at the lake was done in a a part of it. Inspired by the war with Mexico and protests In 1847, with his two-year At the opposite end from but said he needed a cloth professional manner which fight for Texas independence, by abolitionists over slavery term coming to an end, Hen- the cabin were two booms: to make a tourniquet to undoubtedly saved his life he quickly raised money and in Texas hampered negotia- derson announced he would one to lower and raise stop the bleeding. He then either from loss of blood volunteers for the effort, but tions, but using fears of Brit- not seek re-election. He the huge net on a 20-foot removed his own T-shirt or from infection. I was the fighting was over by the ish domination over Texas spent the next few years steel circle, and one was which served the purpose real proud of Bruce who time they arrived in June and Henderson’s persistence practicing law in San Au- for holding a submersible well. I drove the motor applied the lessons learned 1836. Texas nevertheless won the day. An annexation gustine before he was once bright light. The crew boat as the three of us made in college which helped him promoted him to general and treaty was signed on April again called back into public would lower the net about our way back to the shore. to save the fisherman’s life. sent him back to the United 12, 1844. service. States to try to raise more After approval by both gov- One of the state’s first two volunteers, fearing Mexican ernments and Texas voters, US Senators, Sen. Thomas forces could return. plans for a new state govern- Jefferson Rusk, died sud- Upon the election of Sam ment emerged. Henderson denly in 1857. In Novem- Red River Valley Egg Houston as president of the was nominated to be the ber, Gov. Elisha M. Pease Farm is Now Hiring! Republic of Texas in Septem- state’s first governor in the appointed Henderson to fill ber, the new president chose December 1845 elections. the remainder of Sen. Rusk’s Henderson as a trusted part of As it was still a new state term. However, Henderson his new cabinet. He served with comparatively few set- himself died in June 1858, • Layer Department Caretakers briefly as attorney general tlers, less than 10,000 voters barely fifty years old. • Processing Plant Packers

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Woods, Waters and Wildlife Fishing and Lake Levels By JOHN JEFFERSON Current fishing report and lake levels for Lake Bob Sandlin, Cooper Lake, and Pat Mayse Lake For the week of May 3 Still Time For Stripers Lake Bob Sandlin This started when a friend looked back at the picture of GOOD. Water lightly stained; 62 degrees; 0.36 high. Black sent me an image of a young the 23-pounder that started bass are good on top waters, finesse jigs, crankbaits, frogs, man holding what the ac- all this, and it arrived in late and spinners in 2-12’ near shorelines, brush, and near the companying caption said March or early April. creeks. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs in brush was a 23-pound striped bass I asked Captain Steve what piles, under docks, and in creeks. Catfish are good on caught in Canyon Lake. The he uses for bait? Shad or chicken liver, cut bait, and punch bait in 4-12’. fisherman was not identified. lures? I contacted the usual sus- “I don’t use live bait unless Cooper Lake pects when I have a mystery I’m guiding people whose Good. Water stained; 61 degrees; 1.15 low. Largemouth regarding Canyon. None skills dictate it,” he replied. bass are fair on shallow diving crankbaits, Carolina rigged of them knew who he was. “I prefer jigging spoons worms, bladed spinners, and jigs. The white bass and Next, I called the TPWD that will get down deep. Or hybrids are good in 15-30’ with slabs, spoons, and swim- District Inland Fisheries bi- “striper jigs” or sometimes baits over humps, ridges, and flats. Crappie are good with ologist, Patrick Ireland, fig- even saltwater swimbaits.” minnows and jigs on brush piles, creeks, and near timber. uring the hot-gossip circuit He acknowledges the zebra Catfish are good on cut bait and punch bait. would have surely reached In the Canyon Lake heydays before zebra mussel infestation, mussels have contributed to a his office. After all, that wasCaptain Steve Nixon (210-573-1230) said his clients caught reduction in fish populations. Pat Mayse Lake a big fish, and something limits of fish, as these did. Now, with the mussels competingHe is still able to put clients Conservation Pool Elevation: 451 ft. msl newsworthy. with shad for plankton and winning the battle, fewer striperson white bass and crappie, Fluctuation: Moderate, 2-4 ft. and white bass are being caught. (Nixon photo) Ireland hadn’t heard about but the white populations Normal Clarity: Moderately stained that but told me of two other glers for practically all game are spawning season and a have declined to the point Canyon Lake striper chas- fish species in Canyon Lake, productive time to fish. But that it’s now a matter of ers that had caught several except the large stripers. He as the weather warms up, catching a handful when larger stripers. In trying to doesn’t take clients for them, striped bass go deeper. previously it was common locate them, Ireland referred to limit out. although he is a popular “When they get down deep, Cattlemen’s Livestock Commission me to a Canyon fishing guide guide for other species. But say around 40-50 feet deep, Dozens of lakes are now named Captain Steve Nixon. he knows plenty about large it’s easy to locate a school infested with zebra mussels, Weekly Local Market Report That was pure gold. striped bass. of large fish,” he told me.and a number of others have Sale Date: 5/1/2021 Current: 974 Captain Steve began fish- He’s boated 25 of them “They’re bunched up down shown signs of coming in- ing Canyon Lake over 50 over 20-pounds. When asked there.” festations. Shad and zeebs STEERS years ago. Cowboys used to if it was too late this year But last week, with all the both feed on plankton and 300 lbs. and under 1.20 - 2.05 say they were horseback rid- the mussels are out-eating to fish for them, he readilyrain and cool temperatures, 300-400 lbs 1.10 - 1.95 ing in the saddle before they replied, “No.” stripers may not be as deep the shad in Canyon, leading 400-500 lbs. 1.10 - 1.80 could walk, and it sounds “Some of my best catches yet as they will be later. Top- to a food shortage for the like Nixon was fishing there have come in June,” he ex- water lures, though, might once-popular bait fish. 500-600 lbs. .80 - 1.625 before or about the time he plained. The tactics change, not be as effective as they Without adequate food, started school. He guides an- however. March and April were earlier in the spring. I you know what happens. HEIFERS 300 lbs. and under 1.15 - 2.00 FFA 300-400 lbs 1.05 - 1.85 400-500 lbs. 1.00 - 1.65 Area Bound Texas Breaking Curfew 500-600 lbs. .70 - 1.65 Championship Finalist SLAUGHTER Cows 27 - 77 Bulls 65 - 101

STOCKERS Stockers 300 - 1300 Pairs 525 - 1600

OTHERS Baby Calves 65-450 Holstein Steers 50-75 Holstein Heifers 250-600 Goats & Sheep 31 hd 70-250 Congratulations to Madeleine Marquez for winning 1st Place today at the Paris District Speaking Development Event Contest where she won the Jr. Prepared Public Speaking Event. She gave a 7-minute speech that she wrote about an Agricultural Issue and had to say it to judges word for word plus answer up to 5-minutes of questions after the speech. (Photo courtesy) Each day leading up to the on every cast at each qual- finals of the Texas Breaking ifying event. He qualified Curfew Championship we in the number two position are going to highlight each with 250 points and 3 cast of our four finalists. wins. Holden will be hunting Holden Hawkins is the his treeing walker female youngest qualifier in the Squaw in the final cast. He finals at 9 years old. He is asays Squaw is a really nice 4th grader at Rivercrest El- dog. When asked why he ementary in Bogota. Hunter liked Squaw his comment has been coonhunting for was “She likes children around a year. He got into and she was trained by Mr. coonhunting around this Randy (Norris).” He thinks time last year when turkey the final cast will be a good season was over and he cast and feels they will tree asked his dad what else a lot of coons. He likes could they hunt. His dad the Breaking Curfew hunts suggested coonhunting and because he likes to travel to as they say, the rest is his- the hunts and hunt with other tory. Holden’s favorite part kids. In closing comments, of coonhunting is shining Holden says “It is a privilege the tree and finding the coon. to be in the finals and to get Holden is the only youth in to hunt with the older kids.” the series this year to hunt Good luck Holden!

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BP News May 6, 2021 || PAGE 5 Obituaries Neighbors

Jessie Hullett Sparks, was Jackson & husband Steven born July 4, 1928, in Lamar of Blossom, Kay Rector & Post Oak News County. husband Mike of Minter, By Johnie Lee During the Korean Con- Terry Pitcock of Paris, Jerry flict, he served in the United Pitcock & Misty Looney of Linda Mitchell and Joyce Helen Nolen’s grand- Summelin. States Army from Oct. 11, Paris, and Darla Walker & Shelton visited their mother, daughters, Kailee and Se- A large number of fam- 1950 – Aug. 19, 1952. husband Murphy of Weath- Mickie Freelen at the Still- renity, spent the weekend ily and friends of Phyllis On Feb. 7, 1976, he mar- erford, 19 grandchildren, house Rehabilitation and with her and attended church Vaughn, attended her funeral ried Birty Lee Pitcock, 40 great grandchildren, 10 Health Care Center in Paris with her on Sunday. here on Tuesday morning. building nineteen years of great great grandchildren, a on Saturday. Mickie is Doris Barnhill carried Va- Several family members memories before her death sister-in-law, Juanita Sparks being transferred from the nessa (Reynolds) Potter stayed at the Vaughn home on Aug. 15, 1995. of Deport, and two nieces, rehab section to the main to the Ft. Worth area last before returning to their Howard Wayne Sparks Howard worked several Luanne Sparks and Dawne residential area of the facil- week to attend the funeral homes later in the week. years at Southern Paper Box Darden along with many ity. She has been doing well. of Vanessa’s fiancé, Johnny Howard Wayne Sparks, Company and Pat Swaim friends. 92, of Minter, passed away Fertilizer before beginning Casket bearers will be: Pattonville News Tuesday, April 27, 2021, a career with J. A. Sparks Shane Rector, Eldon Jack- By Peggy Parsons at Paris Regional Medical Construction where he re- son, Mitchell Pitcock, Center. tired following many years. Jimmy Little, Jeremy Little, The family will receive One of the joys in his life and Kenny Rector. Honorary Happy birthday wishes owners and sponsors. Sharon Mills, and Peggy friends at Bright-Holland was spending time with his bearers will be: Steven Kelly to Beau Malone, Blaine Sympathy is extended to Parsons met for lunch at Cozy Funeral Home Saturday, family at Lake O’ the Pines, Jackson, Donald Day, and Springston, Susan Gossett, the family of Howard Wayne Cappuccino and for visit- May 1st from 1:00 – 1:45 and fishing with his good Silas Taylor. Logan Sparks, Easton Bal- Sparks, 92, formerly of ing on Thursday, April 29th. p.m., followed by a funeral friend, Eddie Ellis. To leave a message or lard, Nancy Gresham, Je- Minter, who passed away on Afterwards they joined Sis procession to Knights of His wife, Birty Lee Sparks, tribute for the family please rome Chapman, Jemilynn Tuesday, April 27th at PRMC. Ballard and 15 more ladies at Honor Cemetery where and a brother, J. A. Sparks, www.brighthollandfuneral- McKee, Chloe Graves, Mar- He was preceded in death by the College Church of Christ graveside services will be preceded him in death. home.com gie Carpenter, Ken Robbins, his wife Birty Lee Sparks and in Paris to assemble toys for held at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Survivors include children, Gary Dennis, Yvonne Gray, his brother J.A. Sparks. children in the area when Donnie Sherrill officiating. Janis Morrison & husband Nancy Ballard, Mary Man- Congratulations to Kaye they receive their vaccina- Howard, the son of Joe & Shelly of Blossom, Deborah tooth, Kyle Wright, Hanah Hodges Cooper (Prairiland tions during the year. Sharon N. Glass, Misti Dawson, Russ graduate) for being named the Mills gave the devotional and Stidham, Koleton Stephens, 2021 Elementary Teacher of prayer followed with finger Tyler Young, Karie Bove, the Year in the North Lamar foods and visiting. officiating. The family will He was preceded in receive friends from 5-6 death by his parents, Burt Summer Slayden, Betty W. ISD. She is a pre-kindergarten Nelda Hignight Merritt p.m. Sunday at the funeral & Martha Ann Ground, a Slayden, Jody Sullivan, Anita teacher at Aaron Parker. She Campbell of Pecan Gap and home. son, Monte Ground, and a Locke, Mike Patterson, Ellen is the daughter of Jimmy formerly of our community, Mr. Ground, the son of brother, Edgar Ray Ground Whitaker, Dora Jones, Betty Hodges of Rugby and is mar- and her friend Carol were also Burt Ground & Martha Ann & his wife Mickie. Johnson, Justin McDowra, ried to Rick Cooper of Clardy. at Cozy Cappuccino having Nichols Ground, was born Survivors include his wife David Basinger. Prairiland High School lunch Thursday. Sept. 5, 1927, in DeSoto, of 67 years, Audra Gilliam Happy anniversary to Colton softball player McKenna Congratulations to Lilly Texas. Ground, daughters, Alisha and Donna Kay Moore, Eric Guest was a candidate for Gibson who graduated Cum He graduated from Lan- Worley (Dan) of Waco, and and Kerri Layton, Dru and the PRMC Red River Valley Laude from University of caster High School in 1944, Ramona Bates (James) of Kimberly Denison, Daniel Athlete of the Week for her North Texas with a double and Texas A&M, College Waco, five grandchildren and Tina Strain. performance against Chisum major in Biology and Chem- Henry Randall Ground Station in 1948. Randall had and three great grandchil- Congratulations to 2nd Lady Mustangs last week re- istry. Her parents Jeff and a successful career as co- dren along with several place finisher Mitchell Stout tiring all 21 batters she faced Carolyn Gibson of Pattonville Henry Randall Ground, 93, owner of Ground Brother’s nieces & nephews including and 3rd place fisherman Mat- for a rare perfect game in the attended her graduation. of Waco, formerly of Paris, Dairy in DeSoto until 1974, Mark & Rhonda Ground of thew Basinger (both Prai- win. She is the daughter of Helping with the Prairiland passed away Wednesday, when he moved to Paris, Paris, and Leslie & Craig riland graduates) who were Jared and Fair Shae Guest of Bond Election in Deport April 28, 2021, at his home. Texas. He started Randall Harris of Robinson and a among the 124 participants in our community. Saturday were Tony Ballard, Bright-Holland Funeral Ground Construction that host of friends. the Annual Brannan’s Fishing Sybil Harbison, Ophelia Dorothy Richey, and Mary Home has scheduled ser- focused on custom home To leave a message or Tournament last week. Jimmy Payne, Betty Robbins, Mar- Potter. vices for 2:00 p.m. Monday, building and remodeling. tribute for the family please and Kathy Brannan are the gie Carpenter, Betty Eudy, May 3rd at the Evergreen Randall enjoyed trout fish- visit www.brighthollandfu- Chapel of Evergreen Ceme- ing, pheasant hunting and neralhome.com tery with Rev. Barry Loving playing 84 with his friends. Mother’s Day celebration and gift ideas On Sunday, May 9, 2021, mother figures this year. person or over group meeting Neighbors millions of people will cel- • Dine truly “al fresco.” Out- apps. ebrate the special women in door dining has become com- • Get involved together. An Cunningham News their lives, particularly the monplace, and even before it especially meaningful way mothers, grandmothers and was a safety measure, enjoy- to honor a mother who is By Neva Oats stepmothers who often tire- ing a meal on a sun-soaked always giving her time and lessly care for those they love. patio or overlooking a body of love is to become involved Fred J. Allen gave a dona- Charity and Chance and the great-grandfather of Created by Anna Jarvis in water was popular. If you’re in a difference-making orga- tion to Cunningham Rest- Belcher were honored with Brylee and Gatlin. the early 20th century and worried about limited restau- nization. Joint volunteerism land Cemetery in memory a baby girl shower at Life Congratulations to the designated an official United rant space or crowds, plan a is a great way to spend more of his parents, John and Tabernacle Fellowship Hall Prairiland Softball Team States holiday in 1914, Moth- picnic at a scenic location, time together working toward Doris Allen and his grand- Sunday afternoon. They in their winning the Bi-dis- er’s Day is a special day in such as a botanical garden or a worthy goal. parents, Fred and Lorette were blessed with many trict Championship against many families. Apart from county park. Include Mom’s • Enjoy her hobbies and in- Allen. useful gifts. Nyxen Jade Bells. birthdays, primary female favorite foods and enjoy the terests. Devote a day or more Peggy Lawson gave a Belcher will arrive in June. Your donations to Cun- caregivers may not always get fresh air and delicious foods to trying Mom’s interests and donation to Cunningham Sympathy is extended to ningham Restland Cemetery the recognition they deserve, together. hobbies, whether they include Restland Cemetery in mem- the Doug Williams Family. are greatly appreciated. nor be entitled to a day to kick • Create a photo slideshow. hitting the links, knitting, ory of her parents John and Doug is the grandfather of Mail them to P.O. Box 186, back and relax and let others Digital photos have eclipsed singing in the church choir, or Doris Allen. Matt and Amber Galloway Cunningham, Texas 75434. take the helm. Mother’s Day prints in many people’s digging in her garden. entitles them to something hearts. But too often digital • Send an edible gift. If you special. photos never get seen after can’t be there to celebrate Even though the way people they’re initially taken. That with Mom in person, have a have been living has changed can change when you com- special meal delivered to her during the COVID-19 pan- pile a slideshow of favorite door. Then enjoy the same demic, Mother’s Day may photos from childhood and foods with her via Google be the first holiday on the even present-day photos that Meet, Facetime or Zoom. calendar when the world can Mom is sure to appreciate. Don’t forget a tasty cocktail finally regain some sense of Use sentimental music or so you can toast the special normalcy. But caution should Mom’s favorite songs as the woman in your life. still prevail during Mother’s soundtrack, and include some Mother’s Day celebrations Day celebrations. Thankfully, inspirational quotations or can be unique, heartfelt and there are plenty of creative personal voiceovers. This is customized based on family ways to celebrate mothers and one gift that can be shared in needs.

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Bogata Missionary Baptist Church Abundant Life Church Hwy. 271, Bogata, TX • 903- 632-9922 Church Directory Minter, TX • 652-2304 Pastor Joey Williams • 903- 632-9948 Due to COVID-19, be sure to check Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... 9:45 a.m. with your church for time changes, Morning worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship ...... 10:45 a.m. event or class cancellations, or special Wednesday service ...... 7 p.m. Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. requirements (such as face masks). 2nd & 4th Sunday...... 6 p.m. Wednesday Discovery Bible Clubs ... 6:45 p.m. Teen Discovery ...... 6:45 p.m. Adult Bible Study ...... 7 p.m. Calvary Baptist Faith Baptist First Assembly of God Church, SBC Hwy. 271 S, Bogata FM71, Talco, TX Deport First Church, SBC Sr. Pastor Jacob Rose Pastor Bro. Kerry Adamek Ruth St., Deport, TX Presbyterian Church Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... 9:45 a.m. Pastor, L. C. Stout Pastor Rev. Randy Schreurs Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship ...... 10:45 a.m. Service times: Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Wednesday: Evening Worship ...... 6:30 p.m. Morning Worship ...... 11 a.m. Sunday School ...... 10:30 a.m. Adult, Youth and Kids ...... 7-8 p.m. Wednesday: Wed. Bible Study ...... 7 p.m. Morning Worship ...... 11:30 a.m. For Information, call 632-4311 Youth, GA’s & RA’s ...... 6:30 p.m. Youth Class ...... 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting ...... 6:30 p.m. 903-379-3981 for a ride

First Baptist Church 801 N. Main Bogata, TX Deport First Cuthand United Senior Pastor: Jeff Duvall Baptist Church Methodist Church Youth Director: Tim Mills First United Pastor Micheal Flatt Hwy. 1487 • Bogata, TX Worship Leader: Amy Duvall Methodist Church Sunday breakfast ...... 9 a.m. John Purviance, Pastor Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. 177 Pecan St., Deport, TX Sunday school ...... 9:45 a.m. Service Times Morning Worship ...... 10:30 a.m. Nancy Russell, Pastor Church service ...... 11 a.m. Sunday School ...... 9:15 a.m Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. Evening service & youth (6th-up) 6 p.m. Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. Wednesday evening youth (pre-K and Sunday Worship ...... 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Morning Worship ...... 11 a.m. up) from 5:45-7:45 p.m. dinner served Wed., MYF 6-12 grades, 6 p.m.Fully Youth, Disciple Factory ...... 5:30 p.m. Facebook - FUMC DEPORT If you need a ride message Rely on God K-5, 6 p.m. Prayer Meeting ...... 6:00 p.m. Crystal Folse 9032495553. Call 903-632-5218 for a ride

Johntown Missionary Double R Baptist Church First United Hwy 271, 4 mi. S. of Bogata Cowboy Church Martin Memorial United Methodist Church 485 FM 1159, Methodist Church Phone: 903-632-5493 315 Faucett St. • Blossom, TX Pastor Mark Simmons Clarksville, TX 75455 Detroit, TX Pastor: Michael Wood Asst./Youth Pastor Travis Robinson 903-249-8715 Pastor Jerry Colgrove Children’s Church ...... 11:15 a.m. Service Times: Sunday Services ...... 10:30 a.m. Sunday School ...... 10:30 a.m. Worship Service ...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Wednesday Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Choir Practice (Wed.) ...... 6:00 p.m. Worship ...... 11 a.m. Adult & Youth Evening service ...... 6 p.m. Bible Study, ...... 6:30 p.m. Wed. Night Youth ...... 6 p.m..

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Retirement Celebration favorite memories were of yourself and your family. ago! The use of technology wanted to be a teacher? was donated and ended up Cont’d from page 1 the camaraderie between I am married to Jim Gatlin in the classroom is a big The night that I gradu- helping many families. teachers that created a won- and we have three sons, all change as each kindergart- ated from high school, Mrs. taught and how many years derful rapport with the stu- graduates of Detroit, four ener has their own device to Elaine Ballard shook my What is a major change at each place? dents. I loved doing the va- grandsons, one granddaugh- work with. Some things do hand and told me that I you have you seen in your 37 years total – 7 years in riety shows, murder mystery ter, and one great grand- not change. Each new year needed to become a math career? Louisiana and 29 years in theater and of course the daughter. I enjoy attending brings a room full of eager teacher. Not sure what I A few changes other than Texas. Started teaching at luau!!! All the fun trips we activities that my grand- and excited kids. I feel very wanted to do, I watched my the obvious TEKS and state Detroit in 1993 took. Like I said, too many children are participating blessed to have been there. older sister, Diedra, teach testing are a lack of respect to name!! But Detroit will in. I attend Leesville Baptist junior high math and love for teachers, the increase Tell us a few sentences about always be a big part of me. Church where I teach Sun- DAWN MALONE it. This inspired me go into in student apathy where yourself and your family. day School and work with How long have you been in teaching with an emphasis education is concerned, and I married Glenn McCarthy What is a major change AWANA’s. education? Where have you in math - just like her. I knew the difficulty in holding in 1985. We have two grown you have you seen in your taught and how many that I wouldn’t get rich by students accountable for (thank the Lord!) children, career? What made you decide you years at each place? teaching, and I was okay their actions. If we would Amy and Parker. Now that I think the biggest change wanted to be a teacher? I have been in education with that. I wanted to make live by the Golden Rule Glenn and I are empty nest- I have seen in education is As long as I can remem- for 32 years. I taught at a difference in children. and realize that education ers, we participate in Cow- the shift in expectations. At ber I have wanted to be a Prairiland ISD for 27 years. is a key to many oppor- boy ActionShooting. We the beginning of my teach- teacher. I loved my first Eight of those years in a What is your favorite mem- tunities, students would plan on making the most of ing career, schools played grade teacher and I wanted 5th grade self contained ory while at Detroit? see more success. In the our retirement by traveling a much smaller role in ed- to be like her. It is very class and 19 years in middle I have several favorite beginning of my career, the and going to more shoots! ucating children. Now so rewarding to see a five year school math.I am finishing memories. 1. My first year state testing was not so bad. Gotta get some practice in much more is expected from old bloom over the school up my 5th year at Detroit when the “Success team” Then accountability ratings though. the schools as far as what is year and know you helped ISD. The first three years as dressed up for Halloween in on students performance available to meet the needs make that possible. the elementary special edu- our “Success is our Super- came into play. I still do not What made you decide you of each and every student. I cation teacher. The last two power” t-shirts and used a understand how students, wanted to be a teacher? can only hope that students What is your favorite mem- years, I have taught middle red plastic table cloth as our teachers, and school districts I had to write an essay in take advantage of all that is ory while at Detroit? school special education capes. We trotted down the can be graded on ONE Test college about why I wanted offered by our schools. Our A favorite memory while I classes, intervention classes, hallway and had a great time given on ONE day to chil- to become an educator. My future depends on it. was at Detroit was when we and a science class. with the kids. 2. Watching dren from many different parents always placed a moved into the new elemen- Paul Allen and Henry Sharp backgrounds (educational, strong emphasis on edu- MARILYN GATLIN tary school in 2009. I also Tell us a few sentences about getting to school early and intellectual, and family). cation. I wanted to instill How long have you been in had the privilege of teaching yourself and your family. being at the door to greet the God bless our children, that belief on to our youth. education? Where have you two grandsons, Houston and I have been married to my students. Having that posi- teachers, and administrators I knew that knowledge is taught and how many Ethan Gatlin. husband Barry for 31 years. tive interaction before class who strive to do their best power. I wanted to be a part years at each place? We have four children: Ja- started set the tone for the and maybe it is not good of that. Making students I have been in education What is a major change cob, Cody, and twins Macy day. 3.In Reading 180 class, enough for the state. The productive members of so- for forty years. I started you have you seen in your and Molly. We live in South- there was a lesson about most important lessons that I ciety was always my hope my teaching career after career? eastern Lamar county where having a food drive. Upon can teach my students whom for the future. graduation from East Texas Many changes have taken we run almost 100 head of discussion, the students I love dearly and they know University, in Commerce, place during my teaching cattle on our 500 acres of asked if they could organize it is 1. Treat others how you What is your favorite mem- in 1974. I have taught Kin- career. The rigor of the kin- land. I love to fish, hunt, and have a food/clothes want to be treated. 2. You ory while at Detroit? dergarten at Detroit ISD for dergarten curriculum has drive a tractor, and ride our drive. I have never been so will fail but you are only I have so many memories forty years. changed very much. Kin- Kawasaki mule. proud of a group of junior a failure if you stop trying. while at Detroit. 28 years dergarten today is more high students. Food, toi- is a long time. I guess my Tell us a few sentences about like first grade forty years What made you decide you letries, gently used clothes

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