Lamar and Red River Counties Property Appraisals Cause Concerns; State Representative Inundated with Calls

Prairiland Junior Serving Deport and Lamar County since 1909 High Awards Page 2 107th Year No. 181 DEPORT, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS Thursday, June 3, 2021 75¢ Follow BP News: Lamar and Red River Counties property appraisals cause concerns; state representative inundated with calls

By MELODY SCHMIDT school districts. Information tion to ensure equal distri- receive thus creating a situ- “Also note that there are properties so it is treated

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it is required by statutes to proximately the same dollar reduced,” noted VanDeaver. local county appraisal dis- emption that limits their tax

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✑ ✓ ✓✍ ✌ ✚ ✘ ✗✌ ✜✍ ✏ ✛✌ ✜✍ ✗ - conduct the state’s Property amount to spend per student, Local appraisals must keep ✓ ✗ increase to 10 percent above sentative Gary VanDeaver Value Study (PVS) to help regardless of the district’s up with changes in the mar- appeal in a timely manner,” the previous re-appraisals.

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property owners from Red education.” appraisal district’s values districts losing state fund- governed by different sec- “Setting the appraised

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✚ ✓✍ ✓☞✌ ✏✚ ✣ ✚ ✘ River and Lamar counties as ✑ ✑✍ ✗✣ are not in sync, it can affect ing which would cause the tions of tax law than business Continued on page 8 well as Bowie and Franklin the Comptroller’s Property the state funding for the county appraisal district regarding the increase in Tax Assistance Division local school district. School to re-appraise values and their appraised property (PTAD) is required under districts with less property adjust them to be closer Area Events & Updates values for 2021 with some Government Code 403.302 wealth will receive more to the market value. “Un- reporting over 500 percent to conduct a study at least state funding based on the fortunately, this appears to Garage Sale to support First more than the previous year. every two years to determine state funding formulas. be what happened in some Baptist Church youth camp

Due to the volume of calls, the total taxable value of all “If local appraisals arti- areas of our district that

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✘✔ ✣ ✔✚ ✌ ✔ ✌ ✗ gated the issue stating, “Nei- trict. The PTAD estimates current market values, the ✍✎✏✑✌ Deport is having a garage you have any donations ther the state of Texas nor a school district’s taxable school districts in these Property owners can ap- sale June 12, from 7 a.m. - please let Tonya Cord- any of its agencies appraise property value which affects counties appear poorer than peal their proposed apprais- 1 p.m. to help raise money es-Smith know for pick property or set the tax rates the district’s state funding. they really are and draw als and have a right to a for the Deport kids/youth up. in your local governments The PVS results is used by down more state funding hearing in front of the coun- such as cities, counties, and the commissioner of educa- than they are entitled to ty’s appraisal review board. Community Threads The Listening and This will be a time to

Learning Children’s Li- receive FREE Resources ✰✱✲✳✴✵ ✲ ✶✷✲✸✹ brary is hosting the 2nd and Supports of Connec- Annual Community Con- tions along with clothing nections – Community items for men, women and Threads on Saturday, children. Free children’s June 12 from 10 a.m. – haircuts will be given as 1 p.m. at 124 Monroe well. Street, Deport.

Bogata Public Library Bogata Public Library/ are welcomed but must be Museum is now open ev- accompanied by an adult ery Friday from 10 till 4 or older sibling capable and every Saturday from of handling them. Please 10-2. We will be having come visit-we have quite story time every Saturday a few new books and our at 11 a.m. museum has preserved a On June 5, Mrs. Linda great deal of the history of Gray will present CAPS Bogata and the surround-

FOR SALE. All children ing area. ✁ ✂ ✄☎ ✆✝✞ ✟✠✡☎ ✆✝✞ ☎ ✡ ✟ The first weekend in sure and register for the June, June 4 and 5, ev- bucket each time you are erything will be half price at Nan’s. in conjunction with the We have been so blessed Prairiland high school seniors cele- highway 82 garage sale. with donations recently brated 12 years of hard work at their We will be giving away that we are out of room. graduation last Friday, May 28. a Father’s Day bucket on Please hold your dona- Friday, June 11. Please be tions for the time being. Valedictorian T. J. Folse (far left) and Salutatorian Marietta Ha- mill (left) deliver their graduation City Council Meetings Schedule speeches. (Photos by Tony Corso) Blossom City Council The Blossom City Council meets on the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Blossom City Hall. Call City Hall for more information. Bogata City Council Rivercrest Rebels named Semi-Final Champs The Bogata City Council on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Bogata Community Cen- By LAUREN D ter. Call City Hall or visit cityofbogata.com for more CADUNGOG information. Staff Writer [email protected] Deport City Council The Deport City Council meets on the fourth Monday The Rivercrest Rebels of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Deport City Hall. Call baseball team fought hard to City Hall for more information. clinch the Semi Final Cham- pionship in a back-to-back Detroit City Council two-game series against Alto The council meets each month, on the second Tuesday, on May 27. at 6:30 p.m. at Detroit City Hall. Call City Hall for more In game one, Rivercrest information. stole the lead late in the

game in a 4-1 victory. The Talco City Council ✽ ❀✽■✻❏❑❅❄ ❃❀▲ game was tied at one with the ✺✻✼✽✾✿✾✽❀❁ ✺✽❂✽❃❀ ✿✽ ❃ ✽❂✾❄❁✽ ❄❅ ❆❁❇ ✽✾ ✼✻ ✿❁ ❆✾❈ ❉ ✻❅ ❆✼✽✾ ❊❃❁❆ ❋ ● ✾✻❅❍ ❁ ❇ The Talco City Council meets each month on the Rebels batting in the bottom They headed to the Regional Final Series this past Wednesday to face off against second and fourth Monday at 5 p.m. at Talco City Hall. Continued on page 8 Garrison. (Photo courtesy)

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Paris Marathon Runners Prairiland Junior High Awards Ceremony Prairiland Junior High held their annual awards ceremony for the students’ academic achievements throughout the 2020-21 school year. (See more award pictures next week)

8th Grade Perfect Attendance: Scout Nation, Jasmine Elrod, Alexis Callaway, Austin Young

Deport students Charleigh Berry (1st gr), Adaleigh Goodwin (3rd gr) and Aspen Hudson (3rd Gr) participated in the Paris marathon. They had to log 25 miles on their own, starting on April 5th. On the final day of the marathon, May 24th, theyMadison Coleman - 8th ran an additional 1.2 miles(in the rain) making a total of 26.1 miles. Congrats to themGrade Science and Social for their 'win' and determination to 'do something'.(Photo courtesy) Studies

Rivercrest Lady Rebels District 17 -AA Softball Awards 7th Grade Perfect Attendance: Austen Gordon, Jason Defensive Player of the Year- Logan Huddleston ; All Red River Valley: 1st Elrod, Callan Bridges, Michael Hartgroves, Samantha Year- Korie Mankins; 2nd Team Catcher of the Team- Macy Childres; 2nd Osterbuhr Designated Player of the Year- Mckenzie Walton ; Team - Mckenzie Walton; (Education continued on page 3) Year- Madelyn Easley; 2nd Team Infield- Anna 3rd Team- Korie Mankins, 1st Team Pitcher of the Guest ; 2nd Team Out- Anna Guest Year- Macy Childres; 1st field- Abby Ross; 2nd Congratulations to these Fischer Morrison - 8th Team- Rylie Huddleston Team Outfield- Alexis ladies on a great season!! Grade Math ; 2nd Team Pitcher of the Case

BP News June 3, 2021 || PAGE 3 Education

Ty Shannon - 8th Grade 6th Grade Perfect Attendance: Reading: Caden Cryer, Paul Campbell, Madison Jasmine Elrod - 8th Grade Maebry Parris - 8th Grade English, Reading, Science Sadie Young, Trenton Coleman Coleman, Lexi Hatson Math Advanced & English Reading Readiness Advanced, & Social Studies Advanced

Pheobe Osterbuhr - 7th Easton Newman - 7th Grade Forrest Edmonson - 7th Brylee Harris - 7th Grade Nathan Allen - 7th Grade Anderson Newberry - 7th Grade Art Social Studies Grade Science Math Reading Readiness Grade Science

Detroit Elementary Honor Roll for 6th Six Weeks

1st Grade Kutter Looney Ava Coleman A Honor Roll Blakleigh Ramon Aspyn Daniell Riley Cabler Jase Sands Jessie Duckworth Cooper Filkins Jace Sellers Payton Elrod Caton Holland Tinlee Tucker Hannah Hampton Eli Juma Zabdy Vazquez Nicoya Howard Callan Bridges - 7th Grade Addison Bettis - 7th Grade Austen Gordon - 7th Grade Rikki Long Jensen Weeden Kalli Hughey Social Studies Advanced Math Art, Social Studies Ad- Alden Mularkey Addison Jones vanced, Science Advanced, Kace Rodgers 3rd Grade Eli Ledbetter Math Advanced, Reading, Lillian Ruiz A Honor Roll Patrick Logsdon English Benjamin Smith Abby Dye Hank Minter Charlie Troxell Elvis Nichols Treysyn Moore River Williams Kynli Raulston David Moorhead Cutter Wood Elizabeth Murphy 1st Grade Boston Pryor A B Honor Roll 3rd Grade Brayden Ramon Bennett Bailey A B Honor Roll Jett Raulston Mazlynn Beals Grantley Barnett James Reine Christopher Butler Amelia Blanton Aaron Smith Dawson Cooper LaRiyah Griffin Wesley VanDeaver Landon Drobil Alexander Hendrix Laney Woodall - 6th Grade Brisa Moreno - 7th Grade Dylan Ewing Konnor Hicks 5th Grade Nixon Fendley - 7th Grade Social Studies Advanced, Math, Science, Social Stormie Glass Cory Jackson A Honor Roll English, Reading Kynlee Kelsoe Khoul Midey Bryson Heer Character Education Studies Chloe Pasquill Maylee Miller Kensley Miller Evangelina Perez Emilee Mingus Liam Perdue Views & Narratives Keira Pryor Paisley Newberry Cobin Stone Wesley Ramon Kendall Nix Weston Ramon Cullen Owen 5th Grade Kyle Williams Preston Poarch A B Honor Roll Tales of the Past – and Other Lies Rylee Robinett Tripp Allen By FRANK STUBBLEFIELD 2nd Grade Draylon Tennon Emberley Cabler A Honor Roll William Troxell Jaylin Coleman Carson Chesshire Kobe Waller Michelle Cooper CENTER POINT: A Boy’s Conner Jackson Kanyon Williams Levi Elrod Luke Ray Wyhtt Freeman Early School Daze: Part 6 Levi Richards 4th Grade Victoria Giguere Caleb Shelby A Honor Roll Andrea Gilbert The Bogata and Deport who had played any at all. Deport had reinforced it's Harley Townes Kylie Corbin Brayden Holland football teams, bitter rivals, Johnny's knee was torn up lineup with imports from Addie Daigle Lucas Johnson played games once during in our game with Pittsburg Fulbright: Bobby Car- 2nd Grade Cayson Hubbard Brayden Jordan the season, then again on leaving me as the second rol, Bill Baker Jr., Johnny A B Honor Roll Isaac Ibarra K.B. McEwin Thanksgiving Day. The biggest member of the team Temple, Junior Dugger and Trinity Blanton Paityn Martin Grayson Miller members of the Deport at 135 lbs. Bobby Hinson maybe others. We took our Hadlee Booth Jordan Mills team that I recall were: was our big boy at 140 lbs. usual drubbing at the hands Eli Daniell 4th Grade Masen Morrison Ray Skaggs quarterback, Mr. T. M. Dunn remained of the Tigers by a score in Molly Duckworth A B Honor Roll Kyra Smith Boyd Bailey halfback, as our coach. He said that the 60's to zip. As bad as that Gavin Farmer Luke Allen Kaleigh Taylor Johnny McLemore, Ken- we would no longer run was, that wasn't the worst of Ty George Jacob Allensworth Camden VanDeaver neth Thomas and Charlie the single wing offense but it. I had a little quickness as Paul Ingram Brinlee Booth Easton Wilson Martin. I don't remember if would switch to the new a player, but was as slow as Autumn Lee Mason Boulware Kentlee Wilson Babe Kilgore played, but he “T” formation coming into a herd of turtles otherwise. was always around. Ed Salt- vogue. Coach said we will During play, Charlie Martin ers was a great basketball run all our opponents ragged with ball in hand, broke player. When he crossed with that new offense. He into the open headed for a center court with the ball un- was absolutely correct. Ev- touchdown. I chased after Detroit High School guarded, he would shoot and ery team that we played ran him, and believe it or not, I make it more times than not. so many touchdowns against gained enough to attempt a 2020-21 Honor Roll Can't remember if he played us that they had to have felt diving tackle around the ten football. Mr. R L Maddox ragged when it was over. yard line. I landed at his 9th Grade Kyddie Carter Nathan Hampton was the Deport coach. We played Gilmer at home feet. His heel knocked out A Honor Roll Braylin Craig Ella Johnson In 1945 we played the first our first game in 1946. They an upper front tooth and cut Madeleine Marquez Victoria Hulen Jason Mullins Deport game at Bogata. scored in the 60's, we did not a gash below my lower lip Raelin Musgrove Keylee Morrison As I recall we won 12-6. score. In our next game we that I could stick my tongue Cailyn Ray Audrey Mullins 12th Grade On Thanksgiving Day, we lost at Mt Pleasant 107- 0. through. Charlie went on Ca’zarriyanna Runels A Honor Roll played again on the gin lot Our next game was at Pitts- to score the touchdown. In 9th Grade Amber Savage Ashley Langehennig in Deport to a 6-6 tie. I'd burg. Their coach must have the intervening years, when- A B Honor Roll Emmie Stansbury rather not mention the next felt sorry for us and played ever I crossed paths with Kayleigh Griggs 12th Grade two years but I must come his “B” team and freshmen. Charlie, I never missed an Trace Hoskins 11th Grade A B Honor Roll clean. All those seniors that We lost 14-2. Some how opportunity to scold him for Cheyenne Snodgrass A Honor Roll Madison Brenton I played with graduated, and we got 2 points on a safety. being so slow. All I could Harmony Haagensen Beau George the junior members must I think that 2 points was our ever elicit from Charlie was 10th Grade Kellie Welch Kenneth Griggs have seen the handwriting only score for the year. I've a smile. A Honor Roll Bailea Lawrence on the wall and wanted no always had a soft spot in my Mr. Dunn had had enough. Madison Gaddis 11th Grade Garret Lloyd part of it. Our team was heart for Pittsburg. He returned to his home and A B Honor Roll Temmie Milner made up with all fresh- The grand finale for that spent the rest of his years as 10th Grade Blaine Carter Tisa Peralta men, sophomores and junior year would be our Thanks- Justice of Peace in DeKalb. A B Honor Roll Kaitlyn Cooper Johnny Benham. Johnny giving game at home with and I were the only ones Deport. In the meantime, To be continued

PAGE 4 || June 3, 2021 BP News Outdoors & Agriculture

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 Mean-Mouthed Bass? For the week of June 1 Lake Bob Sandlin My friend and frequent I called TPWD to confirm GOOD. Water lightly stained; 71 degrees; 0.56 feet high. that. Seems there is no such fishing partner, Shea Seale Black bass are good on topwaters, skirted jigs, crankbaits, and I fished Lake Austin record at this time for a frogs, and spinners in water depths 3-18 feet along shorelines, hybrid smallmouth/large- in mid-May in Shea’s fine brush, and near drop-offs. Crappie are good on minnows Skeeter bass boat. Shea left mouth, but the application and jigs in brush piles, under docks, and near timber. Catfish it up to me to choose which is pending. TPWD assured are good on chicken liver, cut bait, and punch bait in water lake to fish. me that it will be certified. depths 4-12 feet. Being a little masochistic, I Then, I called the angler, suggested Austin. In case that Wyatt Frankens, who lives in Cooper Lake term is uncommon in most Corrigan in East Texas. GOOD. Water stained; 70 degrees; 1.48 feet high. Largemouth fishing articles, it means Mr. Frankens quickly cor- bass are good on shad-like crankbaits, Carolina rigged worms, gratification gained from rected me when I called it bladed spinners, and finesse jigs. The white bass and hybrids pain, deprivation suffering, a “Mean-Mouthed Bass”. are good in water depths 15-30 feet with slabs, spoons, and and humiliation inflicted by According to Frankens, that swimbaits over humps, ridges, and flats. Crappie are good with one’s own actions.” That term only applies to hybrids minnows and jigs working near timber and brush piles and applies to fishing Austin. between a smallmouth and creeks. Catfish are good on cut bait and punch bait. Shea boated three small a SPOTTED bass. Not with bass. I caught three, also. Wyatt Frankens caught the pending waterbody and State a largemouth. IGFA has ac- Pat Mayse Lake But mine were zebra mussels record hybrid smallmouth/largemouth bass in Lake O.H. cepted it as a world record, Conservation Pool Elevation: 451 ft. msl that my lure snagged while Ivey in March. Weighing 7.9-pounds, it has been certified as however, and it will be the the I.G.F.A. World Record. It has been erroneously called a Fluctuation: Moderate, 2-4 ft. bouncing off something on Ivey and State records when “Mean-Mouthed Bass” which applies to a smallmouth/spotted Normal Clarity: Moderately stained the bottom! bass hybrid. That term was created since several instances TPWD certifies it. Several years ago – before of aggressive behavior toward humans and dogs had been Frankens is a tournament Lake Austin went on a spree reported. (Photo courtesy of Wyatt Frankens). angler and has fished most of regularly spitting out East Texas lakes and many Cattlemen’s Livestock Commission 13-pound – plus largemouth worse after the over-stocking looked to me like a hybrid others. He’s even caught a bass that made it a go-to of grass carp devasted the between a largemouth and a few other hybrids in Ivey. Weekly Local Market Report place for anglers hoping to bass habitat. But fishing it smallmouth. He released it But none were as large as Sale Date: 5/29/2021 Current: 665 catch a bass of that ilk – a was “gratifying” since Lake before I thought about taking the one he caught in March. fishing guide friend, Cody Austin is a beautiful lake to its picture. It went 7.9-pounds, although STEERS Wayne Greaney, asked me fish if you get on it before the This week, the Internet lit it sounds like his application 300 lbs. and under 1.30 - 1.95 how I had done fishing onpower boats and leave before up with accounts of a man said 7.6-pounds. 300-400 lbs 1.20 - 1.85 Austin the day before. I told He caught it on MegaBass they crank up. catching a “Mean-Mouthed 400-500 lbs. 1.00 - 1.80 him I caught an undersize Shea’s third bass Bass”. Accounts said it was a Magdraft ¾-ounce swimbait bass and my partner had was a pretty one. About hybrid between a largemouth fishing 17-feet deep. He says 500-600 lbs. .75 - 1.60 caught three barely keepers. 12-13-inches long. Most and a smallmouth. Some said lakes Belton and Texoma Cody commented, “That’s Austin bass are handsome, that it was the Lake O.H. have hybrids, and he expects HEIFERS Lake Austin: you either but this one was unusual. Ivey waterbody record, the more big ones being caught. 300 lbs. and under 1.20 - 1.85 catch a really nice bass, or It was a subtle shade of State record AND the IGFA Maybe even from Austin. 300-400 lbs 1.10 - 1.85 just a few dinks.” It got even bronze. I remarked that it world record! 400-500 lbs. .90 - 160 500-600 lbs. .70 - 1.525

SLAUGHTER Cows 35 - 79 What fully vaccinated seniors Bulls 70 - 101 should know about travel STOCKERS Stockers 300 - 1300 The efforts of research- saving millions of lives. tive the vaccines are at seniors may want to look Pairs 725 - 1500 ers and public health of- Men and women over the preventing infection and for areas with plenty of out- ficials in developing safe age of 65 were among the serious illness. Recognizing door attractions. The CDC OTHERS and successful COVID-19 first groups to be given the that efficacy may help calm continues to recommend Baby Calves 125-390 vaccines was nothing short COVID-19 vaccine. Many any concerns fully vacci- that people, even those who Holstein Steers 50-80 of historic. Vaccines typi- people within that group nated seniors have about are fully vaccinated, gather cally take years to develop, are retired and had looked traveling. outdoors, where the virus is Holstein Heifers 450-1300 but a combination of fac- forward to traveling, only to Restrictions less likely to be transmit- Goats & Sheep 73 hd 40-290 tors enabled researchers to have those plans interrupted Though a significant por- ted. When traveling, se- make COVID-19 vaccines by the pandemic. Now that tion of the eligible popula- niors may be spending time available to vulnerable pop- they’re fully vaccinated, tions in the United States around people who have not ulations by December 2020, seniors are setting their and Canada had been fully yet been vaccinated, and or roughly nine months sights on travel once again. or partially vaccinated by despite the efficacy of the after the World Health Or- Though the COVID-19 vac- mid-spring, overseas travel vaccines, that might make ganization declared a global cines have made vulnerable restrictions may still be some travelers nervous. pandemic. groups like seniors less in place. Some countries, So choosing locales with Researchers had already likely to suffer severe ill- such as India, continued to plenty of outdoor attrac- conducted years’ worth of ness from the virus, there’s confront devastating waves tions can be a great way vaccine research on human still a few things adults of the virus and may not be to quell any travel-related coronaviruses, which the over 65 should know when allowing overseas visitors concerns seniors may have. Centers for Disease Con- making travel plans. anytime soon. In addition, The remarkable achieve- trol and Prevention notes The virus in mid-spring the European ments of researchers were first identified in the Data from the CDC in- Union was still devising involved in developing mid-1960s. That research dicated that more than 87 a strategy to allow fully COVID-19 vaccines has proved invaluable as phar- million people in the United vaccinated foreign tour- helped seniors return to maceutical companies raced States had been fully or par- ists to visit the continent. something resembling nor- to produce COVID-19 vac- tially vaccinated as of April Proposals suggested such mal life. Seniors with their cines. In addition, a less 20, 2021. Among those, travel could be allowed by eyes on travel can safely linear approach to testing just 7,157 had become in- late June, but it’s important book trips after doing some and vetting vaccines than fected with COVID-19, and that seniors learn of any research about their desti- was traditionally applied only 331 of those required potential restrictions before nation and giving careful in past outbreaks enabled hospitalization. That’s an booking trips. consideration to their com- the vaccine to be rolled out encouraging figure that Attractions fort levels. more quickly, potentially illustrates just how effec- When planning a trip,

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BP News June 3, 2021 || PAGE 5 Obituaries Neighbors

Mt. Pleasant to Steve and Jeanene of Bogata; grand- Brandy Whitaker Ward. mother, Janie Pollock and Post Oak News He was a great mechanic husband, Jack of Avery; By Johnie Lee and loved playing a key- sister, Morgan Williams and board. His mother; and husband, Cody of Bogata; There was a fellowship Jerry’s wife, Zuzanna and a member. Burial will fol- grandmother, Mary Lewis 3 step-sisters, April Jones following Sunday night Glenda’s grandson, Levi. low at Woodland Cemetery. preceded him in death. and husband, Erick of Allen, church services here with Jerry is living with ALS, A native of England, she is There will be a memorial Jessica Sweat of Bogata and refreshments in the Fellow- and has a number of related survived by her children, service and viewing from Tosha Dickerson and hus- ship Hall. An enjoyable time health issues. Imogene Mounce, Cheryl 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. band, T.J of Reno; brother, was had by all who attended. Our sympathies are ex- Granberry and Nick Smith, Sunday, May 30, 2021, in Larry Paul Ward of Avery, Johnie Lee attended the tended to the family of along with several grand- Lindeman Chapel of Clarks- numerous nieces, nephews, Raulston family reunion Gwendoline “Chris” Smith, children and great-grand- Dakota Ward ville Funeral Home. Bro. aunts, uncles and cousins. on Saturday at New Haven 93 of Blossom, who passed children and other relatives. Brad Moody will officiate. Memories and condo- Baptist Church’s meeting away last Thursday at her Her husband, Walter B. Dakota Ward, age 26 Services are under the lences may be added at room, to be with his cousins, home. Funeral services have Smith, passed away a num- of Bogata, passed away, direction of Clarksville Fu- www.clarksvillefuneral- Jerry Low and sister, Glenda been set for June 3 at the ber of years ago. Wednesday, May 26, 2021, neral Home. home.com . Low Gurley, along with church here, where she was in Arlington, Texas. Dakota Survivors include his fa- was born June 7, 1994, in ther, Steve Ward and wife, Pattonville News By Peggy Parsons May 29th at the home of death. Happy birthday wishes Galloway. their vaccinations. Ophelia her mother, Terri Alberts, She leaves to honor her to Randy Ellington, Lexie Prairiland Junior, Kirsten gave the devotional on “The 350 Twin Pines Dr., Reno, memory, three sons, Justin Jackson, Charli Smoot, Bridges, was rewarded for Beautiful Crown I’ll Wear”, TX 75462. Cremation was Mitchell & wife Karen, Kevin Perry, Jordan Bal- her phenomenal season in followed by prayer and fin - under the care and direction Christian Mitchell, and lard, Brandi S. McCull- track by being named to the ger foods. of Bright-Holland Funeral Nickolas Mitchell, her och, Melissa A. Hollowell, Texas Girls Coaches Associ- Bo and Whiz Creighton Home. mother, Terri Ann Alberts, Courtney F. Ashford, Carl ation’s All-Star Team. will celebrate their 60th Krystal was born Nov. 17, siblings, Rickie Granberry, Rollins, Lilly Flores, James Ella Amis, North Lamar wedding anniversary and 1977, in Dallas, Texas. She Jason Granberry & wife Morton, Savana S. Ashton, High School graduate, was Bo’s 80th birthday at a graduated from Prairiland Jennifer, Scott Alberts & Brittney Baker, Nita John- the recipient of Success reception hosted by their High School, where she was wife Toni, Sheri Alberts, and son, Janice Woodby, Glen Center for Learning’s annual children at the Biardstown a wonderful friend to many. Michelle Bobo & husband Gambill, Sandra Burnett, Scholarship for Success. Community Center on Sun- Krystal Dawn Mitchell At a young age, she worked Wes, grandparents, Alberta Patti Morton, Matt Basinger, She is the daughter of Kristi day, June 6th from 2:00 to at the Grand Theater. Her Binns and Arnold Binns, Justin Taylor, Colton Moore, and granddaughter of James 4:00 p.m. They are the par- Krystal Dawn Mitchell, 43, career as a salesclerk with many nieces & nephews, Debbie Dawson, Tawana Winters and the late Katy ents of Quint Creighton and of Reno, passed away Tues- Walmart spanned a number and one great niece along Stewart, Roger Lough, Bo Winters. Cristy Brazeal. Everyone day, May 25, 2021, at Paris of years. with a host of friends. Creighton, Lincoln Oats, Collin Bell, former Prai- is invited to attend. They Regional Medical Center. Her father, Tommy Henry To leave a message or Beth Dennis, Nancy Adams, riland student, has been helped operate the High There will be a gather- Higdon, and grandparents, tribute for the family please Brody Creighton, Harper named the seventh grade Strung Bluegrass group for ing of family and friends Sherri Chapman and Doc visit www.brighthollandfu- Oats, Linda Burns, Danny valedictorian for Chisum 14 years in Paris. at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Chapman, preceded her in neralhome.com Womack, Kim Denison. ISD. Brandon and Mandy Reno 4th Monday Trade Happy anniversary to L.C. Bell are his parents and Joan Days will be having their and Jerry Nell Stout, Wes Bell and Gala Babb are his “Grand Opening” to cele- and Lisa Winters, Jesse and grandparents. brate being open for their on the Blossom City Coun- two nieces, Patricia Griffith Carla Filkins, Billy and Hannah Murdock and Mal- first year on Saturday, June cil, was active in his grand- & husband Jim and Pamela Roxanne Fergurson, Nolan orie Sneed, Prairiland Lady 26th. Prizes will be given children’s lives, and enjoyed Myers and a great nephew, and Victoria Butler, Larry Patriot Basketball team- away, and there will be a working outside on pas- Michael Griffith along with and Sherry Kyle, Roy and mates, will continue to play bounce house and water tureland. He was an active a host of friends. Nancy Adams, Troy and together as Cedar Valley slide for the kids. KISS FM member of Victory Baptist He was preceded in death Bettie Ashby, Sidney and College Suns after recently radio station will also be Church in Hugo, OK until by a daughter, Karen Renea Elaine Townsend, Skylar signing their letters of intent there giving away prizes. his health failed. Kraft, his parents, a sister, and Kiley Miller, Harold and to continue their athletic ca- It is located at the Paris Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Jo Myers, and two Linda Brown. reers at the collegiate level. Drag Strip between Blossom Emma Nell Deese Willard, brothers-in-law, M.C. Myers Prairiland High School Ophelia Payne, Betty and Reno. Randy and Krist whom he married on June and R.L. Garrett. baseball players named to Eudy, Margie Carpenter, and Boren are the owners, and 22, 1957, building 63 years Casket bearers will be: the District 12-3A Region Peggy Parsons had lunch to- their daughter, Leah, man- Lloyd David Willard of family and memories, Kaleb Long, Jackson Smith, II All-District team were: gether at Cozy Cappuccino ages the Trade Days. daughters, Rhonda Rasberry Cade Kraft, Rod Kraft, Tra- Pitcher of the Year Caleb and visited before joining There is a new snow cone Lloyd David Willard, 86, & husband Randy of Dallas vis Smith, Randy Rasberry, Jameson; 1st Team - Brooks 15 other ladies at the Col- stand located in Pattonville of Blossom, passed away and Renea Smith & hus- Jake Ford, and Stephen Morrison, Eli Rolen, and lege Church of Christ to beside M&M’s Food Mart. Monday, May 31, 2021, at band Travis of Reno, grand- Long. Honorary bearers Blake Lewis; 2nd Team - prepare toys for children It is run by the VanDer- his home while surrounded children, Sandra Draude will be: Clifton Miller, Blake Ballard and Brylee in the area as they receive Schaaf Family. by loved ones. & husband Thomas, Ethan Marc Kaley, Aaron Loftin, Services are scheduled Rasberry, Cade Kraft, Kaleb Ethan Rasberry, and Punchy for 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Long, Abigail Long, Jackson Brown. June 3rd at Bright-Holland Smith, and Allie Smith, a To leave a message or Funeral Home with Bro. great grandchild, Finley tribute for the family please Brad Michael, Pastor Jus- Draude, a son-in-law, Rod visit www.brighthollandfu- tin Golden, and Mike Ford Kraft of McKinney, a sister, neralhome.com officiating. Burial, with mil- Juanita Garrett of Woodland, itary honors, will follow at Knights of Honor Cemetery in Blossom. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Mr. Willard, the son of Kelf Barney Willard & Mattie Bishop Willard, was born July 20, 1934, in the Cross- roads Community near Pat- tonville, Texas. At an early age, he was a farmhand from 1953 – 1956, raising livestock and operat- ing & servicing tractors and combines. Due to not being able to attend high school because of needing to help Family Owned and Operated his family, it was not until 1972, that Lloyd would receive his GED. Wood~Haggard In December 1956, he Funeral Homes joined the United States Army serving 20 years before his retirement in De- cember 1976. While in the Bogata Deport military, he received the Na- 414 N. Main Street 508 Monroe Street tion Defense Service Medal; Good Conduct Medal Clasp, 903-632-5614 903-652-3195 Silver, 1 Loop: Senior Air- craft Crewman Badge; Re- public of Vietnam Campaign A meaningful funeral should also Medal; Vietnam Service Medal with 1 Silver Service be an affordable funeral. Star; Bronze Star Medal; and the Army Commendation Call us for an appointment. Medal. Upon his retirement from the U. S. Army, he began a career with The Campbell Soup Company Cremation Services Caskets which spanned 16 years. At Starting at $1,740.00 Starting at $795.00 Campbell Soup, he received several safety awards. In retirement, he had been

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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 177 Pecan St., Deport, TX Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. Sunday school ...... 9:45 a.m. Pastor Ed Lee Service Times Morning Worship ...... 10:30 a.m. 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. Worship Service ...... 9:30 a.m Wednesday evening youth (pre-K and Sunday Worship ...... 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Sunday School ...... 10:30 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..

Remember to call or e mail any changes to your listing email [email protected] Phone (903) 652-4205 x104

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Memorial Day Honor 50 years of service

Rivercrest ISD honored Neva Oats (4th from left) with a 50 year service award. Pictured are all the Rivercrest ISD employees that Mrs. Oats taught. (Photo courtesy)

PUBLIC NOTICE

Allen and Michelle Williams donated an American flag to the City of Deport in memory of Charlie Davidson. During Memorial Day weekend the flag was hung to honor Davidson. (Photo courtesy)

Property appraisals Tax Reform and Transpar- year to maintain the same Cont’d from page 1 ency Act of 2019 which revenue giving residents the made significant changes in right to approve or reject the value of property is just property tax code and how tax rate increase. a preliminary step in the local governments assess “Please note that these annual cycle of setting and as well as set their tax rates. percentage increase caps paying property taxes,” said If cities and counties set a authorized in 2019 do not VanDeaver. “Governing rate above 3.5 percent over mean that your taxes cannot boards of your local gov- the amount needed to gen- increase more than these ernments will use the final erate the same revenue as percentage amounts,” Van- appraised values to set their the previous year, they must Deaver said. “The tax rates tax rates for you 2021 prop- hold a mandatory election. are based upon the rate erty taxes that must be paid For local school districts, a needed to generate the same by January 31, 2022.” mandatory voter-approved revenue as the year before According to VanDeaver, election must be held if they plus either the 3.5 percent the legislature in the last set a tax rate at 2.5 percent (cities and counties) or 2.5 session enacted the Property higher than the previous percent (school district).”

Rivercrest Rebels multiple hits with Grider relief out of the bullpen. Cont’d from page 1 leading with three hits at Carter Pursley took the bats. loss for Alto. The pitcher of the sixth when Will Grider Following game one, the surrendered five runs on singled on a 0-2 count, scor- teams had a quick turn- eight hits over seven in- ing one run. around to play game two. nings, striking out three. Alto fired up the offense In game two, Rivercrest ran Rivercrest had eight hits in the first inning. An error off with the lead later in the in the game. Will Grider, scored one run for Alto. game in a 5-4 victory. They Randolph, and Zane Dees Grider earned the win were down 4-3 at the top each had multiple hits with for Rivercrest. The pitcher of the sixth inning when each collecting two hits. The lasted seven innings, al- Christopher Randolph sin- game ended and the crowd lowing one hit and one run gled on a 1-1 count, scoring went wild as the Rebels were while striking out nine and two runs. named the 2021 Semi-Final walking zero. The Rebels fired up the Champions. Matt Randall took the loss offense in the first inning They move on to the Re- for Alto. The bulldog sur- and an error scored one run gional Finals Series against rendered four runs on seven for them. Garrison on Wednesday, hits over five and a third John Grider pitched the June 2. Game one starts at 6 innings, striking out ten and Rebels to victory. The p.m. with game two to fol- walking one. pitcher went five and a third low 30 minutes after. Game The Rebels saw the ball innings, allowing four runs three will be Thursday, June well, racking up seven hits on five hits and striking out 3 at 8 p.m. if needed. in the game. Grider and four. Kirk Killian threw one Connor Young all managed and two-thirds innings in

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES The City of Bogata seeks a qualified individual or firm to assist the City of Bogata in the administration of the HOME Housing Rehabilitation Assistance Program awarded through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. A complete Request for Proposal outlining services required by the City, submission requirements and evaluation criteria has been prepared. Interested parties may obtain copies of this Request for Proposal by contacting the City of Bogata, 124 N. Main Street, P.O. Box 400, Bogata, Texas 75417 or by calling 903-632-5315. The City must receive proposals no later than 5:00 pm on June 14, 2021 to be considered. The City reserves the right to negotiate with any and all firms that submit proposals as per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and Contract Management Standards. Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns, Minority Business Enter- prises, Small Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises are encouraged to submit proposals. Proposal procedures, selection, and subsequent protests or appeals will be conducted in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal procurement regulations and protest procedures established by the contract administrator. The City of Bogata is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.