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Let there be light...please!
Okay, so this column may
not be terribly tasteful, but I'm
going to share it with you any-
way.
Thomas and I made our
yearly pilgrimage to Amarillo
to visit with my cousin,
Medora, and her husband Bob.
And, as usual, it was up
bright and early to go bargain
hunting at garage sales.
This time the small commu-
nity of Vega, 30 miles north-
west of Amarillo, was having a
city-wide garage sale.
We made every sale, and to
conclude we stopped by the
Vega Methodist church to look
over the UMW's offerings. I
decided that nature was call-
ing rather insistently, so asked
a kind lady if I could use the
fellowship hall's facilities. She
pointed me down a long, dark
hall which was shut off to the
public. I rounded a corner and
in the gloom could barely dis-
cern the Ladies sign on the
door. I stepped in and was con-
fronted by a tiled wall, I sup-
pose to keep people from see-
ing into the rest of the room. I
made my way around it and
said "Good morning" to an
elderly little lady washing her
hands with her back to me . I
stepped around a little antique
tabled loaded with silk flowers
and a vase of potpourri, and
went into a stall. Seconds later
I was plunged into total dark-
ness as I frantically yelled "No,
please, leave the light on, turn
it back on please!'' Apparently
this lady was very deaf and
had not heard me wish her
good morning. Either that or
she didn't care for my tone of
voice!
Well, I pondered my situa-
tion, and began trying to men-
tally remember the stumbling
blocks I would have to fumble
around in this windowless,
pitch black room.
I was just about to feel my
way to the little table, confi-
dent that I would manage to
knock it over, when I was
blinded by the glare of the over-
head fluorescents and my
cousin's voice saying "Nanalee,
why on EARTH are you in
here in the dark!"
I was glad to see her, other-
wise I might not be back at my
desk this week, shins un-
bruised.
Instead I would still be fall-
ing over things and bumping
into walls, much like someone
without light in a cave!
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Serving Local Businesses and Local People
Bogata News
89th YEAR, No. 14 BOGATA, RED RIVER COUNTY, TEXAS
Thursday, August 12,1999
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Update on school construction given at breakfast River county
A back-to-school breakfast was
held at Rivercrest High School for
the employees of all campuses on
Monday, Aug. 9, 1999 at 8:00 a.m.
The breakfast was cooked and served
by the Rivercrest cafeteria staff and
Superintendent, Gary VanDeaverand
Principals, Keith Brown, Bill Mabry
and Kelly Stansell.
Following the meal Mr. Van
Deaver called the meeting to order
and gave.the invocation. He wel-
comed everyone and stated that he
hoped all were rested and ready for
the challenges that would enter their
doors on Thursday. Board member
Charlie Hines was recognized as was
Nancy Brown of theTalcoand Bogata
papers. Mr. Van Deaver stated that
retirement had taken 90 years experi-
ence from the schools this year and
those who replaced the retirees had
big shoes to fill but he had every
confidence that the new employees
would make their own places at RHS.
He turned the program over to Talco
Principal, Kelly Stansell who an-
nounced changes at Talco School
Kristi Clemmons will be a 3th grade
teacher this year, Kathy Brown will
be the Pre-Kindergarten teacher, Staci
Hinton will move to the 4th grade and
Mrs. Stansell welcomed Keith Dar-
nell who actually began work in the
middle of last year as a Talco custo-
dian. Principal, Bill Mabry announced
changes at Bogata School, welcom-
ing Kathie Williams, new custodian,
Sarah Black and Marty Cartwright,
new cafeteria workers, Brandon Oats
new coach and Kathy Stringfellow
new teacher. Principal, Ketih Brown
announced changes at Rivercrest
High School, welcoming Clayton
Taylor new band director, Karl White-
hurst, new coach-math teacher. Gin-
ger Foster, new English teacher,
Tammy Kuhlengel, new English
teacher, Paula Speir new math teacher
and Paula Yeatman new cafeteria
worker.
Mr. Van Deaver returned and an-
nounced that this year the in-service
designed by the legislature stated that
anyone on extracurricular activities
with students must know CPR. He
stated that all staff would be required
to take CPR classes which were to
begin at 10:00 am in the school audi-
torium with class work and films. In
the afternoon each campuses staff
were to take their certification test.
The classes were to be taught to the
staff by Allen's Medical Training Ser-
vices. Mr. Van Deaver also an-
nounced that all staff were to attend a
session on Sexual Harassment on
Tuesday morning at Rivercrest.
An up date on the school situation
was given next by Mr. Van Deaver.
He gave the group the facts on the
EDA and IFA government programs
which provide funds to schools for
building. The school did not qualify
for as much funding as was hoped
for. Due to the blow to the taxpayers
the new schools will be built in stages.
Mr. Van Deaver stated that the hold
up following the election and changes
in state funding left the school unable
to sell $9 million in bonds but $5. 7
million were sold. What was hoped
to have been accomplished in 1 or 2
years may now take 3 or 4 years to
complete.
The plans are to construct an el-
I ementary school first which will hope-
fully be completed in 1 to 2 years;.,
When the elementary students get
into their new school the junior high
students will all be sent to the Talco
campus and the school will begin
applying for funding to begin work
and completion of a new junior high.
It is expected to take I to 2 more years
to complete this phase. While the
new junior high will exist of 6th
through 8th grade students it has not
been decided if the 5th grade will
move into the new elementary or stay
at Talco for a while. Mr. Van Deaver
asked for al I the staff to help in the lay
out of the new buildings. Their input
will be accepted and appreciated.
Mr. Van Deaver stated that he was
glad to see the legal phase of the bond
issue end and his only regrets were
for the bad things that were said about
pond rvnnle and he felt those who
had been unjustly accused names
should be cleared for all to see. He
also stated that it troubled him to
think that he unintentionally placed
turmoil on anyone or anything. But
,he said," This is not a time to con-
tinue to grind an axe or hold grudges
it is a time to recommit to unity ,
reconcile differences, work for har-
mony and pull together for the fine
school system we have". He praised
the school board members for all
their efforts and said he knew each
member had the students and staffs
welfare in mind when making their
decisions. He told the group that he
would be more than willing to an-
swer any questions they might have
now that the issue is settled. In the
past he stated that he was -unable to
give direct answers on many occa-
sions under the school lawyer's ad-
vice. In closing he again urged the
group to go forward and continue to
improve an already good school dis-
trict.
Before dismissing Mr. Van Deaver
told the staff that he hoped the $3000
raise given by the state was enjoyed
by all. He also announced the school
will have two way radios on the buses
this year. Last year during the tor-
nado that destroyed DeKalb School,
the schools had a bus of students on
the road to Texarkana. There was no
way the teachers could cal I the schools
due to the calls being received by
concerned parents which left both the
parents and school unsure if the bus
load of students and staff were safe.
The new radios will help to insure the
well-being of students and staff when
they are on the road for various rea-
sons. Both Ricky Moore, Bus Main-
tenance Director and Jerry Perry,
Maintenance Coordinator will have a
unit whenever a bus is out. Barbara
Ward requested that a phone be put in
the Bogata School cafeteria for the
coming year. Mr. Van Deaver said
her request would be looked into.
Everyone was dismissed for a short
break before beginning CPR Train-
ing.
considering prison,
assisted living projects
Red River county is formulating
studies for a proposed prison and a
48-unit assisted living complex which
might be built locally.
The commissioners authorized
Commercial Resources, LLC to for-
mulate studies for these projects.
Wally Boersma with LLC invest-
ment company of Marshal,, Texas,
said 1,000 inmates would employe
230 to 270 full time jobs.
Commercial Resources would
serve as project manager if the county
decides to build the prison after a
review of studies.
County Judge L.D. Williamson
said that the money would come from
investors, and the county would have
to liability to build the facility.
The county would own the opera-
tion and control it and receive rev-
enue from it.
The commissioner approved a
$.9,000 fund as a show of good faith.
It may not be necessary to use it.
The prison, Judge Williamson says,
would help the county's tax base.
Public hearings will be held con-
cerning the matter.
There is also the possibility of build-
ing a 48-unit assisted living complex.
This would employee from eight to
12 people locally and would provide
a useful service to the area.
It is not the type of complex which
would "take a dime from nursing
homes" Boersma says.
One dies, two injured
in wreck near Bogata
According toa report filed by DPS
Officer Jim Trammell, a two vehicle
accident on FM 909, 3.3 miles north
of Bogata took the life of 32 year old
Kathy Walker Ewing of Rt. 1, Bogata.
The accident occured Sunday
morning. August 8, at 7:50 a.m.
Involved was a 1999 Dodge pickup
truck driven by Ewing, and a 1994
Ford pickup driven by 18 year old
Jeffery Don Davidson of Bogata.
Davidson and a passenger in the
Ewing vehicle (Margie Walker, Ms.
Ewing's mother) sustained serious
injuries and were transported to East
Texas Medical in Clarksville.
The two vehicles collided head on
on a curve in the road.
Charles are pending following fur-
ther investigation and test results.
Lions to host Jack Herrington
The Bogata Lions Club will meet
August 19 at 7 p.m. at the Bogata
Community Center.
Special guests at the meeting will
be Jack Herrington, Red River County
Attorney, and the Bogata Police De-
partment.
The topic for discussion will be
capital punishment and related is-
sues.
All members are encouraged to
attend.
Picture dates scheduled at RC
The Rivercrest I.S.D. will have
school pictures made for the 1999-
2000 yearbook on the following
dates:
August 17-Rivercrest High School
August 24-Rivercrest Elementary
and Junior High-Bogata Campus
August 31-Rivercrest Elementary
and Junior High-Talco Campus.
On August 17, the Rivercrest se-
niors will have a group picture made
for the yearbook.
Students will receive a flyer about
the prices at school.
Classic Cable buys out Friendship
MIDNIGHT MADNESS-saw the 1999 Rivercrest Rebels football players, coaches, parents and fans
at the field at Rivercrest at 12:01 am Wednesday, Aug. 4 for the first practice of the season. The team
spent the entire night on the field and left for home at 5:00 a.m. Head Coach, Keith Brown said," We
don't want to burn the boys out this year and have changed our practice routine. We will work out
in the weight room from 5:00 to 6:00 pm and on the field from 7:00 to 9:00 pm". The evening practice
will help prevent heat exhaustion. (Staff Photo Nancy Brown)
Burning ban put into effect for
Red River County/City of Bogata
Mayor Mike Garretson has re-
ported there has been a burning band
put into effect in Red River County
and includes the City of Bogata.
Area residents are asked to avoid
out door burning of any type. The
high temperatures and lack of rain
have caused the wild fire danger to
escalate not only in Red RiverCounty
but in many surrounding counties in
the state.
Again, please do not attempt to
bum anything outside or throw lit
cigarettes out until the ban is lifted.
For more information contact Mayor,
Mike Garretson at 632-5315.
Effective July 28, Classic Cable,
Inc., based in Austin, purchased the
capital stock of Buford Group, Inc.,
the parent company of Friendship
Cable of Texas, Inc.
Friendship will continue to oper-
ate as the licensee under the franchise
agreement granted to Friendship and
will operate under the trade name of
Classic Cable. There will be no
changes in the operating manage-
Booster Club to meet
The Rivercrest Athletic Booster
Club will meet Tuesday, August 17
at 6:00 p.m. to plan for the upcom-
ing membership drive and hamburger
supper.
Everyone is encouraged to attend.
ment and technical personnel in your
area as a result of this transaction.
Over the next few years. Classic
plans to deploy new services, such
as digital and data in many of the
cable systems in which they operate
as well as making improvements in
the cable plant.
Anyone having questions is asked
to call 903-561-7248.
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The Bogata City Council will meet
Monday, August 16 at 7 p.m. at the
Bogata Community Center.
Items of business will include staff
reports form Arnold, Walker & Co.,
Lanny Walker; Wendell Davis;
Wyatt Bush; Charles Clegg; Charles
Don Lewis, discussion and actin on
1/2 cent sales tax; HUD report; bids
for bush hogging for the City; selling
old tractor and equipment; selling old
equipment; report from Mayor on
property and action on waiver of de-
linquent taxes; contracting street re-
pairs; stop sign installation; placing
bids on new trucks; appointing City
[ Court Clerk
In new business: new tax rate;
assessment of $4.00 to municipal traf-
fic fines; hours at City Park; relocat-
ing back to City Hall; revision of
ordinance regarding trucks in city
limits; bids on tractor; workshop to
make changes in city employee hand-
book; police department overseeing
and enforcing ordinances; workshop
to discuss city employee wages, ben-
efits and job duties; ordinance on
trash cans and brush piles on right of
ways.
In executive session, items of busi-
ness include payment for grant writ-
ing service for police department;
discuss duties and responsibilities of
employees._t_
Third Tuesday of each month
Bogata Lions Club sponsors Bingo
at Red River Healthcare Center. Li-
ons Club members should volunteer
to help when they can.
The Fulbright Community Club is
sponsoring their annual ice cream
supper at the center on Monday night,
August 16 at 7 p.m. Everyone is in-
vited come.
Let's Visit Breakfast will be held
August 25 from 7 a.m. until 9 a.m. at
Main Street Restaurant in Clarks-
ville, sponsored by Red RiverCounty
Chamber of Commerce. All C of C
members are invited, bring a friend
or prospective member. Come visit
with your fellow townspeople. RSVP
to 427-2645 by August 24.
NEW EMPLOYEES-at Bogata School this year are Kathy Stringfellow, Sarah Black, Marty
Cartwright and Brandon Oats. Also new hut not pictured is Kathie Williams. (Staff Photo Nancy
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