Bogata News (Bogata, Tex.), Vol. 91, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 26, 2001 Page: 1 of 10
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The journey to power
"Ask not what your country
can do for you, ask what you
can do for your country" it's
one of the most famous of
American quotations, spoken
during the Kennedy era, when
dreams and hopes of a better
world were so high.
Now, we seem to spend most
of our time bemoaning the fate
of our nation. Disagreements,
gloom and doom, and a feeling
of apathy because "it won't
make any difference" fre-
quently punctuate the conver-
sation any time there is a gath-
ering.
Well, in the words of a not-
so-famous song, "Get over it".
You don't think that you can
change anything?? No one can
change anything? Think again.
We have forgotten, in this
age of multimedia hype, that
changes don't happen only on
a very high level. Change be-
gins at home.
Instead of all this apathy,
why don't we get off of our
collective backsides and DO
SOMETHING!
Don't like the way your com-
munity government is being
run? Run for office. Any one
of us can do it. Seriously, why
are we saying "it's not my
place, but if I had a say it would
be done in such and such a
way"? Why don't we serve on v
school boards, city councils,
advisory boards, church com-
mittees, service clubs?
We say "we don't have
time". I found out many years
ago, one never FINDS TIME,
one has to MAKE TIME.
And that is what the people
"in charge" do, make time.
But, you ask, how does this
effect our country? These
small towns and school dis-
tricts and service clubs have
no influence or effect on this
nation! Wrong.
All government starts at a
basic level. Everyone who ob-
tains a position of power be-
ings at some level, and many
begin at a very "low" stage.
In addition, the input of
small towns and small cities is
felt on a county level. And the
opinions, wants and needs of
counties are felt at a district
level, and on a state level, and
things that are expressed at a
state level frequently combine
with other states to create a
nationwide program, or
policy!
So, start no w, start at home,
and have your say! Do some-
thing besides gripe. Make
your feelings known. Express
yourself, run for office, sign
on board to help some organi-
zation. You might just be
amazed at how powerful your
contributions are!
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91st YEAR, No. 10 BOGATA, RED RIVER COUNTY, TEXAS Thursday, July 26, 2001
DKU DENISUN, second from ten, received a cermicaie oi recognition n om curuiiu au jusrpn » nram
System'president Monty McLaurin afer Denison was selected to the Outstanding Rural Scholar Pro-
gram. Denison, whose selection was announced by the Texas Center for Rural Health Initiatives, was
nominated by Christus St Joseph’s Health System. On the far left and right are his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. John Denison of Rosalie.
Denison nominated
as “Rural Scholar”
FACE LIFT -the C uthand Methodist Church has been receiving a face lift. When the congregation could not
locate land to build a new church on, it was decided to add onto and improve the one they have. And so it
Phoh^Nancy Brow E)Very°ne ls welcomc to “Mend, view the new improvements and share in worship. (Staff
Dru Denison of Rosalie has been
selected to the Outstanding Rural
Scholar Recognition Program based
on his nomination by Christus St.
Joseph’s Health System. The selec-
tion was announced by the Texas
Center for Rural Health Initiatives.
According to Monty McLaurin,
President/CEO, Christus St.
Joseph’s, “We are honored to support
Dru in his desire and aspirations to
enter the medical field. As a Rural
Scholar, he is making a long term
commitment to practice medicine in
this region following medical school,
internship and residency training”
A graduate of Rivercrest High
School and Austin College, Sherman,
Denison has been admitted to the
University of Texas-Houston Medi-
cal School.. He will be moving to
Houston later this month and will
begin his first year in August. Dru is
the son of Mr. and Mrs. John
Denison.
Denison’s interest in medicine
dates back to high school when he
began as a junior volunteer at
McCuistion Regional Medial Center.
During the summer months he would
work in various departments with
special interest in emergency medi-
cine. Following high school gradua-
tion, he continued to volunteer in the
emergency department when not in
summer school.
The ORSRP is a forgiveness loan
program which assists rural commu-
nities in “growing their own” health
care professionals by matching com-
munity funds with state funds to sup-
port a student of the community’s
choice in a health professional edu-
cation program. Fifty percent of the
student’s forgiveness loan is contrib-
uted by the sponsoring entity,
Christus St. Joseph’s Health System
and the other 50% is contributed by
the Center for Rural Health Initia-
tives.
For each year the student receives
a loan through the program, the stu-
dent provides a year of health care in
the sponsoring rural community.
Denison is expected to return to the
Paris area in seven to eight years, de-
pending on the medical specialty he
selects. Ironically, the first ORSRP
selection from paris, Dr. Tuesday
Smallwood Chadwick begins her
practice of obstetrics and gynecology
this month. She began her quest some
eight years ago to return to practice
medicine in her hometown.
Cuthand Homecoming is Sunday
The annual Cuthand Homecoming
will be held Sunday, July 29.
Church services will be held at
9:45, lunch will be served at non.
Following lunch, there will be a
song service. There are several
groups lined up for this singing ser-
vice. There will be congregational
singing and specials. If you or any
group would like to join in, please
feel free.
The church is in the process of
being remodeled, and everyone is
invited to come see what is happen-
ing at the Cuthand United Methodist
Church.
The annual Cuthand Homecoming
is always a good place to see old
friends, have some good food and
wonderful singing.
Paper goods and ice will be fur-
nished.
Class of
‘71 needs help
The Rivercrest class of 1971 class
reunion committee is looking for
classmates Lonnie Ray Montgomery
and Mike Buchanan.
If you have any information con-
cerning their whereabouts, contact
Rita Bragg at 903-5720-0395.
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HAY FIRE-a huge hay barn, containing about 270 bales of hay, burned Monday aflernoom ana
required the efforts of Bogata, Talco and Cuthand Volunteer Fire Departments. They hay was located
at the home of Paul and Trina Keys, about half way between Bogata and Talco. The bales int he
foreground have been foamed down. Hot weather makes fire fighting efforts difficult this time of year.
(Staff Photo by Nanalee Nichols)
Gym open
for Lady Rebels
The Rivercrest High School gym
will be open every Thursday from
8:00 to 10:00 p.m. for the Rivercrest
Lady Rebel basketball players.
All players are urged to put in
some practice time during summet
vacation.
In the year 2001 Help Us to Help You
Please call your news, feature ideas,
cooks or just your local news or
even photo ideas in to us.
Call Nancy at 632-5322 or 379-4445
or Nanalee at 652-405
THE COBLE FAMILY-will minister in song at the First Assembly of
God Church in Bogata located on Hwy 271 South on July 29 at 5:00
p.m.The style of music as a foundation is Southern Gospel, but when the
family begins to minister you will hear several styles of songs that will
satisfy all ages. Their talents are from song writing to the playing of
numerous instruments including drums, harmonicas, mandolin, guitars
and the list continues.The girls ages 9 & 10 also perform and have strong
talent already. They and the congregation pray you will make plans to
attend and be blessed as they share of God's goodness and grace.
Bum Ban in effect
The Bogata City Fire Marshall,
Wayne Martin, announced Monday,
July 23, 2001 that a Bum Ban has
been put into effect within the city
limits.
Dry conditions and high winds
prompted the ban which will stay in
effect until the fire danger declines.
No outdoor burning should be done
until the ban is lifted. Violators will
be prosecuted. Please help protect
yourself and your neighbors by not
burning during this time.
RHS Class of '81
to reunite Aug. 11
The Rivercrest High School Class
of 1981 will be having their 20th class
reunion on August 11, 2001 at the
Bogata Community Center and Tho-
mas Park.
The class needs addresses for all
classmates who are out of town. If
you know an address for any out of
town member please call Juana Valen
zuela at 903-632-4464 or Kathy
Hawkins at 903-632-4233.
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