Rains County Leader (Emory, Tex.), Vol. 130, No. 47, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 9, 2017 Page: 7 of 14
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TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2017
Reappraisals expected
Founders Day 2017
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new tax amount will be deter-
the reappraisal of homes affected mined based on the new or re-
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against Wallace and received 14
Place #1 Councilman-elect early votes and 19 election-day
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votes and 14 election-day votes,
had all council seats and the for a total of 28 votes.
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Former Rains sheriff dies
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gan, “David has worked with his favorite pastimes. Even after
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BABYSITTER BASICS
Leaving your child in good hands
District #1 and Rains Indepen-
dent School District, regarding
cel the 42 Tournament, chamber come to the roast. However, the
members worked hard to provide department reported a fantastic
to hold a master’s certification County Sheriff by his Chief Dep- looking forward to spending
from the Texas Commission on uty David Traylor. He told Mor- time fishing and hunting, two of
pate on Founder’s Day, invited to Team hosted the Kids Fishing stage set up, vendors in place and
attend! Stay tuned for details of Derby at Sandy Creek at the people enjoying the concert sit-
rains, tx.us, as well as sign up for
the CodeRED emergency alert
2.51 lbs; 3rd place-Kole Camp-
bell, 5 fish, 2.09 lbs. (Ages 9-13):
1st place-Jordan Chambers, 21
fish, 10.61 lbs; 2nd place-Skyler
were cold; everyone seemed to
have a great time. The day was
(Place #2), Chris Roberts (Place early votes and 6 votes on elec-
#3), and Pam Patterson (Place tion day. Robin McPeters ran
a fun day for all involved. She
also stated that the chamber will
host a 42 Tournament soon, with
all those who hoped to partici-
retirement, Wilson and his wife
Linda continued to live in Rains
County. In 2004, Wilson stated,
The results of the election will
be ratified at the next regular
The fishing derby and duck we have been envisioning for the
race were a hit with local kids! past three years - to actually see
The Rains High School Fishing the vision come to life with the
Show the babysitter any emer-
gency exits, extra keys, fire ex-
Print out an emergency con- all have fun together?
tact number sheet, fill it out with
Law Enforcement Standards and
Education.
votes. Current Place #1 Council- people voted in the May election
man James Lee received 14 early (15.5 percent).
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fortable your child is with the
sitter. If child has special needs,
be sure to explain.
Make sure you return exactly
when you say you will. If you
are going to be late, call and let
the babysitter know.
Ask your babysitter and/or the
kids afterward how things went:
When did everyone eat? Did you
Tuesday, May 16, at 7:00 p.m. at
Emory City Hall.
The City of East Tawakoni
percent).
The results of the election
ysitter charges beforehand.
Talk to others who have hired
this babysitter, or if the babysit-
ter is a teenager, the parents.
What to Give the
Babysitter
poration Director Keeley Roan Ages 3 to 8: 1st place-Shaylee
of other activities. Point and East stated, “We are pleased with how Stracener, 11 fish, 7.48 lbs; 2nd
Tawakoni Volunteer Fire Depart- everything turned out-especially place-Rowdy Stracener, 6 fish,
When You Leave
and Return
Say goodbye to your kids in-
stead of sneaking out. Call once
places of worship if they can rec- times to help out while you’re at
ommend good people to babysit, home so you can see how com-
you’re not around.
Where to Find a
Babysitter
Someone perfect might be in
Take notice of responsible, ma-
ture young people in your com-
munity and talk to their parents.
How to Pick a
Babysitter
Interview people with your
questions prepared beforehand.
You are looking for someone re-
sponsible, experienced, mature,
friendly and honest, who likes
kids. Important questions to ask
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During his time in Rains reserve deputy prior to that. He’s
County, Wilson witnessed the a good, fair man.”
ments brought trucks and fire- when you consider all the ob-
fighting gear to display. The day stades we have overcome this
was warm and the snow cones past week.”
Economic Development Cor- businesses. Winners included:
date of the tornado, then a pro- there were a limited number of
rated amount will be determined homes affected and the appraisal
based on insurance assessments district will only incur a minimal
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stated, “We are pleased in the
concert itself, but even more so
that the park has become the park
Rains County Chamber of fishing team loaded the creek or gathered with friends in the
Commerce President Jenkins with 400 catfish but it was report- VIP section, especially watching
Franklin stated that there was a ed that most of the fish caught the kids play and dance [safely],
great turnout for the events and were perch. Over 50 anglers par- it was everything we had hoped
considers it a successful Found- ticipated in the event with prizes it to be, and we are absolutely
er’s Day, by all accounts. Emory donated by area families and thrilled!”
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Choosing a trusted caregiv- include: have you taken a baby- emegency contact numbers and
er for your child is important, sitting or CPR course? Can you keep it where the babysitter will
Whether it’s a friend, neighbor, change a diaper? How do you remember it.
relative or a babysitting service, deal with crying babies? How Write down and go over the
take the time to make sure your would you handle an emergency child’s routine: bedtime, bath-
kids will be happy and safe when like fire or a break in? How do time, homework time, when and
will be ratified at the next regu- D.W. Rose won his bid with votes, for a total of 33 votes.
lar meeting of the Emory City 39 early votes and 11 votes on The City of East Tawakoni
Council scheduled to be held on election day, for a total of 50 has 510 registered voters; 79
you discipline kids? Can you what to eat, phone time and TV.
prepare a bottle or healthy lunch Discuss your rules about visi-
for kids? tors, leaving the house, smoking
Teenage sitters should be at and drinking.
ing seven. Pat Burnett, were in attendance.
Wilson was replaced as Rains When he retired, Wilson was
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the first to be hosted by the Rains others in the community as well, place-Nick Cady, 16 fish, 5.69
County Chamber of Commerce, was the Emory Volunteer Fire lbs.
While there were a few mishaps Department’s annual chicken As the sun began to set, stage
and mix-ups, participants were roast. This year, the department lights lit up in Emory’s new
very pleased with the day. Cham- decided to have the event at its Sandy Creek City Park for its
ber member Jeannine Hayes stat- new fire station. Since it would annual Founder’s Day concert
ed that while there were things not be near the other Saturday with the Col ten O’Neill Band,
that happened that were not activities, it was thought that per- Holly Tucker, Tyler and the Tribe
planned, including having to can- haps people would decide not to and headliner Tracy Byrd. Roan
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completion of the current jail, Wilson’s funeral was held in “I have really enjoyed my time
which increased the county’s Emory yesterday, Monday, May here and I will miss the people.”
ability to hold inmates from 15 8. Numerous law enforcement See page 11 in this edition of
to 47. He also went from em- personnel, including Traylor and the Rains County Leader for a
ploying four deputies to employ- retired Van Zandt County Sheriff full obituary.
mayoral seat up for election. Current Place #5 Councilman meeting of the East Tawakoni
However, current Mayor Johnnie David Evans did not seek re- City Council, scheduled for
LaPrade ran unopposed as did election. Lynn Wallace won his Tuesday, May 16, at 7:00 p.m. at
council members Gary Reeves bid for the open seat with 36 East Tawakoni City Hall.
praiser Sherri McCall sent a letter and photos, and that amount will cost, if any.
to taxing entities including Rains need to be paid by homeown- Residents and homeowners are
County, Emergency Services ers. In 2018, the property and/or still encouraged to send all photos
by the storm. In a call with the paired home, McCall stated that system by visiting www. co. rains.
Rains County Leader yesterday, the appraisal district wants to tx.us, scrolling to the bottom of
Monday, May 8, McCall stated make the reappraisal process as the page and clicking on the link
that she anticipated 19-20 ho- smooth as possible for homeown- provided.
meowners to be affected by the ers since it is aware of the toll Anyone wishing to make a
reappraisal. She explained that of the tornado on their homes monetary contribution to the
homeowners should bring all in- and lives. She urged all affected cleanup efforts and affected resi-
formation received from their in- to come to the appraisal district dents can do so by visiting www.
surance companies regarding the building with any questions or lakecountryneighbors.com.
cost of damage and repairs, along call 903-473-2391. The Rains County Leader
with photographs of the damage, In order for the reappraisal is posting photos of the storm
to the Rains County Appraisal process to move forward, all and aftermath to its blog site
District building located at 145 three affected tax entities will at followtheleader.today.
Doris Briggs Pkwy, in Emory. need to include approval of the Send all photos to lauren.
McCall said that the appraisal reappraisal on an upcoming withrow@followtheleader.today,
district will work with home- meeting’s agenda, according to to be posted. Visit the site to post
owners to reappraise homes and McCall. She also stated that the your stories from the storm and
properties. She explained that appraisal district will waive its to let the Leader and community
homeowners affected will pay right to receive any compensa- know how you were informed
full taxes up to the April 29 tion for the reappraisals since about the storm.
your friends, daycare centers or Invite the sitter over a few tinguishers and first aid kits.
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