10-11-22 Fannin County Leader E-Edition

By Rose Schwartz

Meeting of

Court.

along with County Judge Randy Moore

comments regarding

Brown

in

Moore

podium. A representative of the Brown Cemetery Asso ciation, spoke to give reasons justifying the re-opening of Brown Cemetery Road. She noted that the road had been closed since 6/12/2002 and

stated the main reason for the request to re-open the road was the road’s poor condition.

A citizen of Telephone Texas called in to voice her support for the roads re-opening. Next to speak was Larry Standlee

with the Fannin County His torical Commission, who noted the cemetery was estab lished 167 years ago with the last three burials taking place there in 2020, 2021 and 2022. He advised that without proper road maintenance, the road would soon become impass able.

3. Adjourn: A motion was made, seconded and passed to adjourn at 8:57 a.m.

On the same day at 9:00 a.m., Judge Moore opened the Regular Meeting of the Fannin County Commis sioners Court. He noted that Quorum had previously been established and invited Fan nin County Treasurer David Woodson to lead the Invoca tion. After the invocation, Judge Moore led the Pledges. There were no Introductions. Before inviting speakers for Public Forum, Judge Moore explained that the court could not engage in conversation with speakers. He explained visitors could speak and ask questions on any agenda item at the time that agenda item was addressed. There were no speakers for Public Forum.

6. Discussion, consider ation and action regarding extending the burn ban for Fannin County – County Judge: Fannin County Emer gency Coordinator Troy Hud son spoke to advise the court that due to the recent lack of rainfall; Fannin County is back to the same fire risk con ditions it had been in several weeks ago with no relief in sight. After some discussion on whether citations had been issued during recent fires that have occurred during the pres ent burn ban, Commissioner Magness made the motion to extend the burn ban for one week with the ban to be re viewed week by week. Com missioner Lane seconded the motion which passed.

7. Discussion, consider ation and action to approve payment of bills – County Judge for County Auditor: A motion was made, seconded and passed to approve pay ment of bills.

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag

“Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.”

Two

By Amanda Lanum

Learn about Cemetery Preservation

ervation Program staff for a presentation on what makes historic cemeteries significant, why they are at risk, and what steps you can take to help pro tect and preserve the cemeter ies you care about most. The presentation will include a short walk-and-talk in the lo cal cemetery to explore grave marker design, grave decora tion, landscaping practices, and common preservation issues. Two sessions will be held on Saturday, October 15th. The morning session is in Bon ham at the Sam Rayburn State Historic Site from 10am –12:30pm; while the afternoon session will be in Denison at the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic site from 2pm –4:30pm.

Rentals

This program is free and open to the public. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information or to make a reservation please con tact:

Sam Rayburn House SHS at 903-583-5558 for Bonham pro gram reservations

Eisenhower Birthplace SHS at 903-465-8908 for Denison program reservations.

Season

By Mary-k Ashley Wilson

Fannin County Auditor and Kiwanis president Ali cia Whipple opened the meeting for her first duty of the 2022-2023 session.

City Councilman and Win dom Methodist Church pastor Michael Evans of fered the first prayer of the new session. County Com missioner Edwina Lane led the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Honorable Laurine Blake gave the history and operating procedure for the

Texas District 336 court.

The next Bonham Trade Days will be Thursday through Sunday, Novem ber 10-13, just in time to start your early Christmas shopping.

Membership in Kiwanis Club of Bonham, Texas, is now open. If you are in terested in belonging to a civic club whose motto is Serving the Children of the World, please contact any member of the local club. We would welcome you.

Judge

SHORT INCOME

Volunteers

Meeting

Lake Fannin Volunteers

By Bro. Bill Beasley

Original Publish Date: October 14, 2014

Acts 20:35 (NKJV)

My last student pastorate was with the New Hope Baptist Church near Mount Vernon, Texas in Franklin County. This was in 19501952. As I evaluate my ministry there, the one

The Blessings of Giving

thing I remember above all was my challenge to the congregation to begin services to the community on an every weekend basis. God had blessed the community with the discovery of oil and the development of the Tidewater Oil Field. The people were learning how to live with their new found wealth. I had a deep conviction since God had so richly blessed them that they needed to acknowledge His goodness by becoming more faithful in their giving. This in turn would enable the church to become a fulltime pastorate.

Material blessings are only one way that God has given to us. The joy of family, the helpfulness of friends, the Bible! That comforts us, His Son that saves, and the church that provides worship opportunities - all of

Fairview Cemetery Annual Meeting

these and countless others ring out the blessings of His giving. Add to them the blessings that we receive when we give back to Him. We are truly a blessed people.

Most of the words of Jesus are found in the four Gospels, but there is one sentence from the lips of Jesus that appears in Acts 20:35 “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Why is it more blessed to give than to receive? Dr. Allen Reed makes his comment “When we receive, we are acting like ourselves; but when we give, we are acting like God. Receiving is us-like. Giving is Christ-like.”

There are many Beatitudes in the Bible, but this is the only one that uses the phrase “more blessed”. Don’t let this be a forgotten Beatitude in your life.

If you or someone you know

crisis,

Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

Is My

STEPHENS

No Job Too BIGor small!

When: Sun. 10:30am.

7:00pm

1190 Hwy 56 W.

Steven Luton, 903-583-4346

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Central

Are You A Christian?

Do you serve God?

Proverbs 27:17 - Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

Romans 3:23 - For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

The Church is a hospital for sinners. include and make time for GOD this Sunday at 11:00

Central

Jackson, Pastor

School 10:00

Service 11:00

lthjjjackson@gmail.com

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I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn't, than live as if there isn't and to die to find out that there is. include and make time for GOD this Sunday at 11:00

Central

BONHAM, TEXAS

Lee Jackson, Pastor Cell: 903.505.4124 Sunday School 10:00 Worship Service 11:00

lthjjjackson@gmail.com

Division

Romans 12:18

If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Romans 12:18 recognizes that while we can’t control everything, we should try our best to seek peace. For instance, you can’t control someone else’s anger or vitriol, but you can control yourself. By controlling our words, our actions, and our conduct, we can encourage peace rather than discord. For example, as believers, we should purposely avoid provoking strife or fighting. Include and make time for GOD this Sunday at 11:00.

Jackson, Pastor

903.505.4124

then made the motion to approve with Commissioner Lane seconding the motion which passed.

REALTOR

Discussion, consideration

action to approve a onetime severance of 3.467 acres

a 5-acre tract on

2900,

113835 in Dodd City – Commissioner Precinct 4: Judge Moore noted this was a correction from last week. Commissioner Magness

9. Discussion, consideration and action to purchase 3 new high-speed scanners for the District Clerk’s office; model to be determined by the IT department – County Judge for District Clerk: Fannin County District Clerk Nancy Young spoke to explain how the

current scanners are fourteen years old and have gotten to the point where they are no longer repairable by Network Administrator Dustin Morrow.

A motion was made by Commissioner Lane to approve the purchase with the money to be taken out of contingency. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Magness and the motion passed.

10. Discussion, consideration

and action to open Brown Cemetery Road in Bonham, .4 miles – Commissioner Precinct 3 (for Commissioner Precinct 4): After some questioning by Commissioner Magness on whether the proper steps were taken for this request to be granted, a discussion ensued about fences not being allowed on the road once it is reopened. He then made the motion to open

Brown Cemetery Road (aka CR 2525) with Commissioner Lane seconding the motion which passed.

11. Discussion, consideration and action to approve new maintenance contract with Otis Elevator at a lower cost

– Commissioner Precinct 3 for Purchasing Agent: Fannin County Purchasing Agent Shonda Magness noted how the county’s representative with the purchasing co-op negotiated a better deal for the contract due to Otis Elevator being a member of that cooperative. Commissioner Lane made the motion to approve the new contract with the better price. Commissioner Magness seconded the motion which passed.

12. Discussion, consideration and action regarding remaining pews that were donated to County by First United Methodist Church in Bonham – Commissioner Precinct 3: Commissioner Magness explained how these are the pews that were left over and not used in the South Annex building for the District Courtroom and how he just needs to get rid of them. He then made a motion to dispose of the pews with Commissioner Lane seconding the motion which passed.

13.Discussion, consideration and action to compensate Di Hopkins for Development Services training at a rate of $25.00/hour, 4 hours per Saturday, max 2 Saturday – County Judge: After some discussion where it was noted that there may be an additional day of training needed where the court will need to re-address this matter, Commissioner Lane made the motion to approve with Commissioner Magness seconding the motion which passed.

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Consultation with Attorney – a closed meeting will be held pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code to (1) seek the advice of its attorney regarding: (A) pending or contemplated litigation; or (B) a settlement offer; or (2) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter – regarding the sale or lease of 1.5 acres in Bonham, lease with Bonham Associates Management, Ltd. And current leases at the future Justice Center –County Judge: A motion was made, seconded and passed to enter Executive Session at 9:26 a.m. Some time passed, and a motion was made to enter back into Regular Session at 10:41 a.m.

15. Discussion, consideration and action regarding offer to Fannin County to sell or lease 1.5 acres near West 12th Street and Clarence Elkins Drive in Bonham for a battery project – County Judge: This item was passed on.

16. Discussion, consideration and action regarding electricity charges and length of term of lease

between Fannin County and Bonham Associates Management, Ltd for the 800 E. 2nd Street property –County Judge: This item was also passed on.

17.Discussion, consideration and action regarding notification letter to leasee at future Fannin County Justice Center of termination of lease

– Commissioner Precinct 3: Fannin County Network Administrator Dustin Morrow started the comments by noting a citizen from Telephone had called in to ask who the Leasee was. After his remarks, the first of six citizens came to the podium to make the case for Nautilus Fitness Center to be allowed to continue doing business at its current location. Tamara Kennedy, one of the owner/operators of the Nautilus Fitness Center at 2235 N Center Street in Bonham, first noted how they have been serving this area for twenty years (ten at the current location) before describing all the services they offer, many of which greatly benefit the senior citizen population. She described classes that have helped clients recover from surgeries, reduce illnesses, normalize blood pressure and reduce medications. Offering strength, cardio, balance and flexibility training, she stressed their services have been a source of emotional support, encouragement and social interaction for many in the area and made an impassioned plea for construction plans to be arranged in such a manner that would allow the center to continue in the space for as long as possible. The next five speakers would reiterate the importance of the services with a physical therapist noting other gyms do not offer the rehabilitative services offered by this center and another client of the gym adding that due to the uniqueness of their services, not just local citizens come to the Center but folks from surrounding areas attend who in turn patronize other local businesses. Though different in its delivery; the message from the six speakers was the same, allow the Nautilus Fitness Center to continue its vital services to the community at its current location.

Commissioner Lane was the first to respond to the petitioners noting that the Court was not trying to destroy this business. She stated that the rumors that Nautilus was being evicted today were false and went on to describe construction plans for a building that will house all the County offices that are currently scattered across the area and how that will benefit the county. She stated she understood the importance of therapeutic services, sharing an incident where a relative underwent physical therapy after a stroke (at another facility), but noted that the court must make difficult decisions that aren’t always popular with everyone.

Commissioners

She cited safety issues that will be of a concern once construction begins at the site. Commissioner Magness then stated that the decisions made by the court are not personal but that their job is to represent all the citizenry of Fannin County and went on to explain the necessity behind getting all the county offices in a centralized loca tion. He apologized for the inconvenience this decision will be causing those with the Nautilus Fitness Center. Judge Moore then described a chaotic construction scene that would create safety is sues at that site and expressed a sincere hope that the center will find another location. After more discussion about the construction plans, it was noted that despite inaccurate assumptions, there would not be an immediate termination of the lease as it was the plan of the court to terminate the lease as of January 31, 2023, due to plans for the construc tion of the Justice Center to begin February/March of 2023. Commissioner Lane then made the motion to send a notification letter to Nauti lus of ending their lease at the location of the future Jus tice Center on January 31st of 2023. Commissioner Mag ness seconded the motion which passed.

18. Discussion, consider ation and action to direct the District Attorney to prepare the janitorial bid in contract form – County Judge: Shonda Magness explained how the scope of work was not previously de tailed thus creating the need to specify what is expected

in a cleaning contract. Com missioner Lane then made the motion to direct the DA to prepare the janitorial bid in contract form with Com missioner Magness second ing the motion which passed.

19. Comments by Coun ty Commissioners and County Judge: Commis sioner Lane voiced her ap preciation to all who came to today’s meeting especially those in support of Nautilus and expressed her hope that they can find another loca tion as she believes it to be a beneficial business for the county. She commented on the road groomer ma chinery’s first-time usage, thanked Commissioner Mag ness for helping cut Precinct 1 trees while her tree cutter is down, reminded all about the burn ban and wished all a good week. Commissioner Magness commented on how some decisions a commis sioner must make is not al ways easy but hopes people will realize their actions are those done with what is best for the county and wished all a good week. Judge Moore

also reminded all about the burn ban and how with the dry conditions it is just not safe to conduct burns. He also noted that Commission ers Self and Lackey are at a conference and commended Fannin County Purchaser Shonda Magness for saving the county money. Regard ing the Nautilus Fitness Cen ter, Judge Moore stated the decision made today was not done lightly as there is no question as to the vibrancy and purpose of that business, but after much deliberation, they decided the best action was to give as much time as possible for the business to relocate. He once again cited the county’s need for a centralized location for all the county’s offices and safe ty during construction be ing the main factors in their decision. He expressed the hope that their decision gives enough time to allow sup porters of Nautilus to assist with relocation needs.

20. Adjourn: A motion was made, seconded and passed to adjourn at 11:18 a.m.

Dean Todd’s Artwork featured for the month of October!

Press Release - Visit the Creative Arts Center at 200 W. 5th St. Bonham, TX during the month of October to experience our special East Gallery Exhibit featuring art by Dean Todd! Dean works with primarily oil and acrylic paints and specializes in beautiful Landscapes and Native American scenes. We have over a dozen of his pieces displayed, all beautifully framed and priced to sell!

On behalf of artist Dean Todd and the Creative Arts Center, we thank you for your support!

Courtesy Photos

Farm

Creatures of the Night

of the night make their homes.

also play wildlife games to discover

the unique adaptations

Ranch Consignment Auction

to

dark. Come out to our

Refuge Rocks program

the refuge. This free

activity program

Required.

and open

for

the

Fannin County Leader deadline is Thursday at Noon!

Press Release - Three local people recently completed training and were sworn-in to become volunteer CASA advocates for children in foster care. The Honorable Judge Lauri Blake of the 336th District Court administered the oath to the new vol unteers. New child advocates include Cathy Naylor, Star Breece and Taryn Nejtek.

“We are so excited to have these three new CASA advocates join our team,” said Julie Luton, CASA Program Director with the Fannin County Children’s Center, which includes the local CASA program. “All of them have dedicated themselves to work the 32 hours of training it takes to be a CASA volunteer. All three are now trained and ready to help children from hard places. Now their CASA journey be gins! And as Gandhi said “the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.””

Pictured L to R: Julie Luton, Cathy Naylor, Judge Lauri Blake, Star Breece, Taryn Nejtek, Katie King.

In the year ending August 31, 2022, CASA volunteers logged in 2,963 hours serv ing 66 children in foster care. During the same year, when CASA closed out cases 23% were reunified with their families, 41% went to live permanently with relatives, 32% went to non-relatives and 5% aged out of care.

Courtesy photo

All volunteers completed an intensive training class which prepares them to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for children who have been removed from their home due to abuse and neglect. The district judge appoints CASA volunteers to serve as the Guardian ad Litem for each child who has been placed in the state’s custody. In that role, CASA advocates investigate the child’s situation, prepare written reports to the court and advocate for the child’s best interest in court hearings and other settings. CASA also advocates and monitors to ensure that all educational, medical, mental health and other needs are met.

CASA is one of several programs for abused and neglected children that are operated by the Fannin County Children’s Center. The next new CASA vol unteer training will likely be in January or February 2023. Other volunteer opportunities are available now at the Children’s Center. For more information call (903) 583-4339 or visit www.fanninccc.org.

To Our Readers!

AUCTIONS

BRIGHT START STORAGE

SELF-STORAGE UNIT AUCTION

At 400 KATY BLVD, BONHAM, TX on Saturday, October 15th at 10 am.

contents (misc. items) of one 10’x 22’ Unit 14 self-storage unit(s) will be sold to the highest bidder to satisfy a landlord’s lien. The property includes the contents of unit 14 Pedro Fuentes at Bonham, TX 75418.

AUTOMOBILES

2001 FORD F-350 LARIAT 4- wheel drive, in good con dition with 260,000 miles, well maintained with new tires. Selling due to illness, $8,500 Firm. Won’t Last Long! 903-640-6999.

EMPLOYMENT

THE CITY of BONHAM

Public Works Department Is accepting applications for 2 positions of Street Dept. Equipment Operator I. Requirements: Experience in heavy equipment operation, street repair and construction; perform heavy manual labor and work in all types of weather conditions. $13.78 hourly to include paid vacation, sick time, personal time, retirement. Medical, dental, and vision insurance available at minimal costs. Applications are available Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm at Bonham City Hall, 514 Chestnut St., Bonham TX 75418 or online at www. cityofbonham.org. Position open until filled. The City of Bonham is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for the FOLLOWING POSITIONS

HVAC Technicians, Jour neyman Electrician, and HVAC/Electric Apprentice and Helpers. Competitive wages based on experi ence, vacation and com pany paid insurance. For more information call 903583-4018 or apply in person at Blain Service Company, 7258 N Hwy 78 in Raven na

NOW HIRING!

CDL drivers with recent driv ing experience and a clean driving record. Home daily. Driving radius within 3 hours of Fannin County, TX. Abil ity to use forklift, tarping and flatbed experience a plus, but will train the right driver. Please come in person to complete an application: 3765 County Road 2135, Telephone, TX 75488 or call 903-664-2332 ask for human resources.

RED RIVER

HEALTH CARE

Now hiring home care providers for Bonham, Bailey, Sherman, Denison, Gainesville, Paris, Savoy and Whitesboro. Must be 18 years of age with no criminal history and must have own transportation. No certification required. Call 1-800-289-6555 for more info.

NORTH TEXAS SAFARI PARK

We are looking for the right person to join us out here at NorthTexas Safari Park.

● Should you decide to send in your resume please be mindful of the following.

● You would be working with animals and the public during park hours.

● Weekends are required.

● Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs., clean, rake stalls, etc.

● Must have reliable transportation, good work ethics, and self motivated.

● Love of animals is a must!!

Please apply by sending resume to northtexassafaripark@ gmail.com

7 SISTER CARE

24 hour live-in care givers needed immediately. 903-813-8477

CNC Lathe/ Mill Machinist POSITION OPENINGS

B.F. Gammon Tool & Die is accepting applications for immediate openings for CNC Lathe/Mill Machin ist and also someone with Gear Cutting experience. 40 hours per week plus over time. Full benefits including paid healthcare, retirement benefits and holiday, vaca tion and sick pay. Climate controlled shop. 7:30am4:00pm, 5 days per week. Send resume via email to brett@bfgammon.com. 903-583-3597

FARMING

YOUNG TRACTOR WORKS

Specializing in complete pasture care under 50 acres. Services include: pasture mowing, spraying, pasture renovation, discing, planting winter rye, seed ing pastures, repair hog damage. Also do dirt work: driveways, building sites, grading for drainage. Ex perienced fast professional service! Call 903-271-7394.

HAY for SALE

Fertilized Hay Grazer $10 per bale, Wheat Straw $6 per bale, 5 bale minimum on both. Call 903-227-2920.

HAY BALER NEEDED

Need someone to bale hay in Bonham/Dodd City area and/or in Ivanhoe area. Cut on thirds (I keep 1 for every 3 bales produced) Call 903-486-2900.

FOR SALE

MULTI FAMILY

YARD SALE

October 14th - 16th

1 mile N. of Ivanhoe on FM 273. Come See!!

GRANNY’S PLACE & GRANNY’S CHRISTMAS

STORE

RESALE SHOP

10 S. Plaza in Ladonia, TX. Wed-Sat, 10am-5pm. See us on Facebook. Call 903-367-7095.

GARAGE SALE

301 S. Center St., Bonham 8am- 4pm October 13th-14th-15th Wheat pennies, misc. Canadian coins, jewelry, cookbooks, clothes, and riding mower.

4 FAMILY GARAGE SALE

FOR SALE

Amish Fireplace $150. For details call 903-583-0376.

2005 EXPO RV

Camper/ Trailer

Great Condition, Clean, Sleeps 6 people. $6,700. Call 903-647-3836.

GARAGE SALES

3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE

October 14th & 15th

7:00am to 5:00pm

5 used white vanity sinks with knobs, many used inside door knobs, door hinges and cabinet knobs, used white window blinds, 9 sets (new) oil rubbed bronze door hinges 5/8 radius, queen metal headboard w/ frame, 2 tall wooden bar stools, shower curtians, 10 new Christmas tree design plates, Blue Willow dishes, household decor, etc., linens, plunder jewerly, 3 peice luggage set, 2 vintage bicycles, men’s & boy’s jeans, etc., women’s clothing LgXXL, women’s shoes, used Coach purses, infant to little girl’s clothes, little girls shoes size 4, 7 & 8, kids toys, new Steph Curry basketball shoes size 9. Lots more! 8515 FM 898 Ector, TX 75439

103 E. Cunningham St. October 14th & 15th. Friday & Saturday

MULTI FAMILY

GARAGE SALE

920 Star St., Bonham. Sewing machines, antiques, glassware, housewares, miscellaneous items, furniture, and collectibles. Wednesday- Saturday October 12th- 15th.

GARAGE SALE

301 Fannin Ave., Bonham Collectibles, Crystals, Rocks, Fossils, DVD’s, and miscellaneous.

3 FAMILY

GARAGE SALE

Oct. 14th-15th, 8am

Junior & Women clothes, name brand jeans size 4-14, Boys name brand med. to x-large. Baby boy newborn to size 2 year. Misc. household, twin daybed w/ matresss. 1590 South 121, Bonham.

MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE

October 15th, 8am- 5pm. 2002 Beaver Point, Lake Bonham and 2102 Beaver Point. Come and see!!

WANT TO BUY

FRIENDLY BUYER OF ALL JUNK

TRUCKS

-

@ 903-449-9028

FOR SALE

Pure Bred

Polled Hereford Bull. 2 years and 3 months old. $2,000. Contact Buster at 903-227-3071.

Texas

-3.92

Benbrook-7.82

Bonham -2.51

Mountain-4.70

Granbury-2.77

Grapevine-0.67

Joe Pool -1.66

Lavon-6.02

Lewisville-4.68

Pat Mayse-2.55

Possum Kingdom -5.30

Roberts-2.17

Tawakoni-3.91

Texoma-2.39

-7.33

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Needing an Experienced Mechanic’s helper, Full or part time. Call 903-8210604.

HOME REFRESH NEEDED

I am in need of someone that is able to do repairs/

Call 903-486-2222.

CLASSIFIEDS

SURFACE WATER PLANT OPERATOR

NEEDED NOW

labor,

Cash Special Utility District is seeking a qualified Surface Water Treatment Plant Operator to work at our Lake Tawakoni plant.

• Full Time Position.

• Excellent Paid Benefits

Including Health Insurance, Retirement, Uniforms, & Continuing Education.

• Position Starts At $28 Per Hour.

MUST HAVE CLASS C (OR HIGHER) SURFACE WATER OPERATOR LICENSE IN GOOD STANDING WITH TCEQ.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitors all phases of plant operation

• Monitors the finished water prior to entry in the distribution system as in accordance with the State and Federal rules

• Hourly and daily water analysis

Employment applications available at www.cashwater. org or at the admin office located at 172 FM 1564 East, Greenville TX 75402. Applications and resumes can be emailed to payables@ cashwater.org or dropped off at our main office.

HELP WANTED

Needing someone to work landscaping full time or part time. Call 903-814-8620.

HOUSEKEEPING

THE CLEANING LADY

Let me clean so you won’t have to. Very reasonable rates, great references!

Years of experience. HAVE BROOM WILL TRAVEL! Call Mairi 903-815-1877.

A PAW UP

Helping Animals

In Need Thrift Store 101 West Hayes, Savoy Open Friday thru Sunday 10am-5pm.

FREE CLOTHES

& HOUSEWARES:

Clothes ClosetValley Creek Baptist Church, 3615 FM 896, Leonard. Wednesdays 8-10am.

MOTORCYCLES

2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON

ULTRA- CLASSIC.

Well Maintained, new tires, true dual exhaust. $7,500 $6,500. Call Ted 903-6473733.

PETS

KITTENS

Five born July 20, indoor cats, short haired Tabbys, free to good home. 972-837-0089

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

APPLIANCE REPAIR

Do you need Major Appliance Repair in Fannin County? Call 903-814-1987 Danny Loyd.

with Weesie

OVERNIGHT FRENCH

BAKE

TREES and MÁS

Large Acreage Mowing with Tractor, Landscaping, Fences, Stump Grinding, and Concrete. Insured, Call for free estimate. 903-2276940, 903-227-8369, or 903-486-2868.

PROFESSIONAL PAINT & DRYWALL REPAIRS:

Cracks, holes, patches, water damage, sheet rock repair, ceilings, walls, matched texturing. Interior/ Exterior Painting. 40+ years experience. Call Johnny @ 903-209-6958

MUNOZ LAWN CARE & TREE TRIMMING

All kinds of fences built and repaired too. For estimate call: 903-267-2503

FARM and LAWN MAINTENANCE

Tree service, landscaping, brush clearing, fence of any kind, pipe fence paint ing, power washing, house painting, flagstone patios, gravel driveways, lot mow ing, gutters and drain age, concrete demolition, any odd jobs. Call Jose Vazquez at 903-227-5898 or 903-583-1259.

STAPP TREE TRIMMING and REMOVAL

Hauling, Storm Dam age, Demolition Work, Dead Wood Removal, Licensed and Bonded. Over 25 Years Experi ence. Call 903-5837888. “Cheaper than the cheapest. Give me a call, I can handle it all, guaranteed.”

AFFORDABLE STUMP GRINDING Commercial and Residential. Call William 903-820-1036.

APP HOUSE LEVELING & FOUNDATION REPAIR

Pier and Beam/ Slab Foun dation/ Small & Large Re models. 903-227-2860.

CALL the HANDYMAN

BECAUSE YOU

the BEST...

•Sheetrock

& Trim work

Call 903-304-9009.

ART LESSONS

Valley Creek Studio

and painting for adults and youth. Homeschoolers welcome! Custom artwork. Katherine Kluger 903-227-8143

REAL ESTATE

FOR RENT in IVANHOE

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Bonham – Patricia “Pat” Ann (Redman) Parker, age 79, of Bonham was born on February 10, 1943 in Ector, TX to Lloyd Othell and Dorothea (Hill) Redman. Pat entered her eternal home on

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 during her stay at the Clyde Cosper Texas State Veterans Home.

Pat married John Paul Parker on September 9, 1961 in Denison, TX; they just celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary. She worked as a social worker for the State of Texas and worked very hard and was able to retire early at the age of 56. Pat then went to work part time for the Bailey Post Office for a period, and then for a travel agency.

She enjoyed sewing, crafts, and spending time with her family and her dogs; in addition to camping, water skiing, and snow skiing. Pat was a very practical person. She loved to travel and one of her most favorite past times was her travel to Europe with her best friend Patt Spoede. Pat was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She is of the Baptist faith and will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her loving husband, John “Johnny” Parker of Bonham; daughters, Rhonda Jones of Ector, Tammie Curry and husband Matt of Ravenna, and Kathy Howard and husband Christopher of Robinson; grandchildren, Trent Jones and Tobi Jones of Ector, Cody Jones of Amarillo, Josh Curry and wife Hillary of Ravenna, Chance Curry of Sherman, Parker Howard, Drew Howard, and Emily Howard of Robinson.

She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Lloyd Redman and Charles Redman, and son-in-law, Charlie Jones.

Graveside services were held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Ravenna (IOOF) Cemetery. Brother Kevin Lane officiated, and family served as pallbearers.

“In lieu of flowers please make donations in honor of Patricia Parker to the Ravenna (IOOF) Cemetery, 12745 FM 274 Ravenna, TX 75476 in order to help with the cemetery maintenance.”

No formal visitation will be held. To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com.

MARTHA ANN (SHELTON) STEPHENS

Honey Grove- Martha Ann (Shelton) Stephens, age 87, was born on September 12, 1935 in Honey Grove, TX to Robert and Mattie (Edwards) Shelton; she passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022 at Medical City of Plano.

Martha married Billy Eugene Stephens on December 26, 1959 in Honey Grove, TX; he preceded her in death on November 25, 2016. Martha had a bachelor’s degree and taught at Honey Grove School for 35 years before retiring. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Honey Grove. Martha was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend; she will be greatly missed. She is survived by son, Billy Stephens and wife Rita; daughter, Susan Brown; grandchildren, Abby Clopton and husband Bryce, Daniel Brown, and Elizabeth Callaghan and husband Vinny; in addition to numerous nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends.

Graveside services were at 2:00 pm on Monday, October 3, 2022 at Oakwood Cemetery in Honey Grove, TX. Mr. Preston Boles and Rev. Casey Rogers officiated. Serving as pallbearers were Daniel Brown, Larry Wolfe, Terry McCarty, Kurt Fogelberg, Jan Cummings, and Ronnie Bass.

To honor Martha donations can be made to Mc Kenzie United Methodist Church “Shepard’s Supper”, 701 7th Street Honey Grove, TX 75446 or Bonham Meals on Wheels 210 E 6th Street Bonham, TX 75418.

Arrangements were under the direction of Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home Honey Grove, TX.

No formal visitation was held. To convey condolences or sign on online registry please visit www.coopersorrells.com.

Graveside Services with Military Honors for Jeremy Allan Sublett, age 51, of Bonham, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m., on October 26, 2022 at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75211, under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Jeremy passed away Saturday morning, October 1, 2022, at his home in Bonham, Texas.

Jeremy was born January 1, 1971, in Allen, Texas, the son of Henry Allan Sublett and Nancy Stiff Sublett. He was a Navy veteran. Jeremy was proud and passionate of his time as a firefighter. He was a loving father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed. Jeremy is preceded in death by his mother. Jeremy is survived by his daughter, Alexis Sublett and husband Hunter Lee of Wylie, Texas; son, Cody Sublett; grandchildren, Caroline, Colton, Isabelle, Aubrey, and Greyson; extended family and a host of friends. Online guest register at www.wisefuneralhome.com

KRISTY

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Bonham-Funeral services for Kristy LuAna (Gordon) Farr, age 65, of Bonham, Texas, were held on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 2:00 pm at the Northside Church of Christ in Bonham, where Kristy had attended and was a member for many years. Johnny Robertson, brother-in-law, officiated the service. Kristy passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, TX. Kristy was born May 15, 1957 to George Graham Gordon and Jo (Massey) Gordon in Clarksville, Texas; from that day forward, Kristy’s won brand of love-laughter, and mischief entered the Gordon household. She never met a stranger, and her heart was set to give, and give in abundance of herself and her means. She married Patrick Farr on November 30, 1985, in Clarksville, Texas. He preceded her in death on January 23, 2010.

Kristy attended Bogata Schools where she graduated from Rivercrest High School in 1975. She obtained a bachelor’s degree from Abilene Christian University, and her master’s degree from East Texas State University. Kristy began and ended her career as a Speech and Language Pathologist with Bonham ISD. While in the hospital in May, Kristy watched as she was named a recipient of the Warrior Heart Award for 2021-2022. She was blessed to be able to touch the lives and hearts of so many children “her kids”, in the last 44 years.

She is survived by her mother, Jo Massey Gordon; sisters, Beth McIntosh, and Lori Robertson (Johnny); niece, Chay Shrewsberry (David); nephews, Caleb Robertson (Arielle) and Micah Robertson (Christina); great nephews, Tanner Shrewsberry (Emma) and the newest, Caleb’s son, Everett Robertson. Also surviving, sister of choice, Staci Brooks Chappell, and Dalton Smith, who stole her heart when he was 3, sistersin-law, Marian Westmorland (Barry) and children, Brianna and Brooke; Tonya Kountz (Jerry) and children, Stefanie, Brandon, Dustin and their spouses and children. Aunts, Ann Jewett and family, Alice Eberhardt and family, and Betty Kolb and family. In addition to her dearly loved cousins from the Massey and Gordon sides; Jane, her secret-keeper for 44 years; Tamara, her “right hand girl”, and her traveling sisters, Liz, Linda, and Leean; and Phyllis, who was always there for her.

In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her father, George Gordon, grandparents, Lillie and Leonard Massey, George Gordon Sr., and Maude and Luther Jewett; brother-in-law, Ken McIntosh, Aunt Sue Gordon Stafford (Bert), Uncle Joe Billy Gordon, Uncle Ike Jewett, Uncle George Eberhardt, and other beloved family members.

Honorary pallbearers: Caleb Robertson, David Shrewsberry, Tanner Shrewsberry, Everett Robertson, Dalton Smith, Joey Capetillo, Stan Baker, Zack Baker, Jeff Whatley, Dr. Don Wynn, Wayne Watson, and the men of the Northside Church of Christ congregation.

Visitation was on Monday, September 19, 2022 at the Northside Church of Christ in Bonham, Texas from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Martinsville Church of Christ Missions, PO Box 1187, Martinsville, VA 24114 “Or, do what Kristy would have done, and in her memory, go to your schools and find out what children need books, shoes, etc and take care of those needs….”

Arrangements are under the direction of Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham, Texas.

To convey condolences or sign an online registry please visit www. coopersorrells.com.

Michele Elaine Headen, 58 of Bailey, Texas passed away late Friday September 30, 2022.

Michele was born June 12, 1964 in Thousand Oaks, California to Midlred Elaine Ivie Adams and Gary Stanton Adams.

Michele and her twin brother Michael were the first set of twins born at the New Thousand Oaks Hospital. Despite being born 3 months early, and very sick Michele went on to lead an amazing life.

She grew up in Idaho Falls, Idaho and graduated from Skyline High School. After high school she pursued beauty school. Shortly after beauty school, she moved to New York to work as a nanny. She gave birth, and raised her 2 children in New York before moving to Texas.

In August of 2013 she married her husband, Daniel Headen and spent her days as a mother and homemaker in Bailey, Texas.

Michele was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints. She loved helping others, quilting, and crocheting. Her quilts, and afghans were truly works of beauty. She lived a wonderful life and she was an amazing mother to her 2 children.

Michele Headen is survived by her husband, Daniel Headen, her daughter Erica Glass, and her son Hunter Iannone. Also by her brother’s Michael Adams and Sean Adams, and her sister Valerie McConnell, and her niece and nephew. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elaine and Gary Adams.

A celebration of life service was held on Monday October 10th, 2022 at 10:00am. The service was held at The Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints, 1540 S State Hwy 78, Bonham, TX 75418.

Brenda Sue Chandler Marcum, 70, of Dodd City passed away on October 3, 2022 in Bonham, Texas. She was born on March 12, 1952 in California. She was the daughter of Minnie Iona Brown Chandler and Fred Albert Chandler.

She was known for having a big heart and loving unconditionally. She worked in many places and touched many hearts along the way. She was a caregiver to anyone she met. She was known as ‘Granny’ by everyone, and lived up to the sentiment. She never failed to make anyone feel special and loved whether she knew them well or not.

She enjoyed creating art, listening to rock music, sewing, watching crime shows, and playing card games with family. Her dogs Kay Kay and Snoopy were her best friends and loving companions. Their wagging tails and wet noses brought her so much joy in her later years.

Brenda Sue is preceded in death by parents Minnie and Fred Chandler, and her siblings: Dorothy Taylor, Fredy Chandler Jr., Martin Chandler, and Glenda Richardson.

She is survived by her children: Rhonda Sue Johnson and husband Drex, Debra Kay Rosenberg, Rick Glenn Brewer and wife Lacey, and Glenn Ray Moore. She also leaves behind several grandchildren: Cameron Wells, Amber Brewer, Amber Rosenberg, Colton Brewer, Ceth Hudson, Dash Hudson, and Ashton Carter.

She leaves her loved ones with countless memories, and all of the love in the world.

You may sign the online guest register at www.wisefuneralhome.com

A Celebration of Life for Charles Harvey Ball Jr, age 77, of Bonham, Texas was held at his home, Sunday October 9, 2022 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Charles passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022 lovingly surrounded by family, at his home in Bonham, Texas.

Charles was born September 25, 1945, the son of Charles Harvey Ball Sr. and Anna Marie Masino. He worked in construction most of his lifetime. After moving to Leonard and Bonham he worked for Thacker Trailers in Leonard and later worked for Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center doing plumbing. He was a baseball player in High School and played two years Semi Pro. He enjoyed fishing and being involved with the kids sports and activities. He was very proud to have his big family. He was of the Catholic Faith. Charles is preceded in death by his beloved wife Barbara Sue Fitzhugh.

Charles is survived by Son; Frank Ball and wife Jennifer of Sherman, Texas, Daughters; Shelly Ball Stephens and husband Charlie of Bonham, Texas, Anna Cartmill and husband Royce of Bonham, Texas, Debbie Patton of Telephone, Texas, brother, James Thomas Ball and wife, Dana, and sister, Dorothy Ann Langager, all of Norco, California, Grandchildren, Staci Titsworth, Josh Patton, Dana Titsworth, Shane Patton and wife Faith, Mikah Titsworth, April Crutcher and husband Brain, Levi Patton, Jake Stephens, Dakoda Patton, Shelbi Titsworth, Clay Stephens, Reed Ball and 15 Great Grandchildren

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Arleta Kaye Brown

Cremation Arrangements for Arleta Kaye Brown, age 64, of Telephone, Texas will be under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Arleta passed away Thursday afternoon, September 29, 2022, at her home in Telephone, Texas. Arleta was born on January 11, 1958, the daughter of Ben Brown and Gloria Martin Brown. She attended North Texas Central College and Texas Women’s University. Arleta was a Nurse Practitioner, working at Bonham Psychiatry for many years. Her passion was assisting those in need, especially those who suffered with psychiatric needs. She helped her patients by providing them with the best care. Her compassion was unfettered and given freely. Arleta was a long-time member of the American Nurses Association. In her free time Arleta enjoyed reading. When she was able to get away for vacation, she enjoyed cruising; her most favorite being when she and her mother traveled together. Arleta was a loving mother and sister. She will be greatly missed. Arleta is preceded in death by her parents.

Arleta leaves to cherish her memories her son, Jason Michael Brown of Krum, Texas; daughter, Carly Ervin of Muldrow, Oklahoma; brothers, Keith Brown and wife Rosemary of Argyle, Texas and Ben Michael Brown; sister, Sandra Smith and husband Roger of Lake Kiowa, Texas; grandchildren, Dylan Gavit, Logan Gavit, and Benjamin Jennings Brown; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and a host of friends.

Online guest register at www.wisefuneralhome.com

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Funeral services for Fern Brawner, 85, of Telephone, Texas were held at 10:00 AM Saturday, October 8, 2022 in Wise Funeral

Home Chapel. Mike Dickison officiated. Burial followed in Elwood Cemetery. Fern passed away Wednesday morning, October 5, 2022 at Wesley House in Bonham after a courageous battle with cancer.

Alice Fern Baker Brawner was born July 12, 1937 in the Elwood Community of Fannin County, Texas, the daughter of William

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Coleman “Bill” Baker and Laura Alice Hart Baker. She attended schools in Elwood and Ivanhoe.

Fern married A. D. Brawner on October 29, 1955 in Durant, Oklahoma. They had three children, Tony, Rhonda and Laura. Fern began a career in education as an elementary aide at Sam Rayburn Elementary in 1967. After working under the guidance and encouragement of Kettie Lou Barker for nine years, she started Grayson County College as a full time student in the fall of 1976. After Grayson, she attended East Texas State University, graduating in 1979 with a degree in Elementary Education. She continued her education and obtained a master’s degree later. She was hired as a kindergarten/ first grade teacher at Ector ISD. In 1980 she began teaching at Sam Rayburn as a migrant teacher. The following year she began teaching third grade and retired in 2001 after teaching third grade for 21 years. Fern was a member of the Ivanhoe Church of Christ. She enjoyed shopping, traveling, sight-seeing, playing cards, and dominoes. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Fern was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and her siblings, Harold Baker, Billie Carlile, Mary Sue Carlisle, John T. Baker and Ronald Coleman Baker.

started college that Summer at Texas Women’s University in Denton, Texas. After her graduation in 1946, She worked as the Field Director for the Camp Fire Girls in the Sherman/ Denison area for three years.

She met Albert Eugene Curry on a blind date in 1949 and they married in November of that year. Curry was a Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force. They had two daughters. Catherine, born at Fort Hood, Texas and Victoria, born in Wiltshire, England.

Joan taught school in Austin, Texas from 1956 to 1959, then Denison, Texas from 1959 to 1964. She and her husband then moved back to her hometown of Leonard, Texas where she continued as a teacher and principal until her retirement in 2000. She was a natural teacher who inspired many of her students to enjoy learning and the doors it opens.

Joan moved to Blanco, Texas in 2002 to be near her daughters. She had been a resident of Henry House Assisted Living since 2019.

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Fern is survived by son, Tony Brawner and wife, Lee Etta, of Ivanhoe, Texas, daughters, Rhonda Lyles and husband, Rusty, of Ivanhoe, Texas and Laura Newland and husband, Jay, of Howe, Texas, sister, Jessie Brawner of Ivanhoe, Texas, grandchildren, Brandon Lyles, Brittney and Charlie Tully, Cole Brawner, Daniel Brawner, Greg Alan Newland, and Jodee Newland, great grandchildren, Taylee Tully and Tierney Tully and bonus great grandson, Derrick Wiley, sisters-in-law, Tennie Baker of Bonham, Texas, Earlene Carroll of Midlothian, Texas and Jewell Hayes of Paris, Texas and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Paul C. Crabb and Nell Jane Ferguson Crabb, her husband, Albert E. Curry, brother, Robert M. Crabb and daughter, Victoria Curry. She is survived by her daughter, Catherine (Greg) Miller, grandchildren, Jody (Jeff) Roberts, Mason (Amanda) Miller and great-grandchildren, Macey, Maria, Miller, Mabry, Davis and Elliott.

Per Joan’s request, there will be no formal burial service. Her cremains will be scattered in places that were special to her. If you wish, memorial gifts may be made to either of the two churches where Joan loved to worship: First United Methodist Church, 206 N. Main St., Leonard, Texas 75452 or Blanco United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 339, Blanco, Texas 78606.

Pallbearers will be Cole Brawner, Daniel Brawner, Barry Don Brawner, Darrin Brawner, Greg Alan Newland, and Charlie Tully. Honorary pallbearers will be Brandon Lyles, Terry Carlisle, Stan Baker, Craig Carlile, Lesley Brawner, Kim (Walden) Molina, James McDonald, and The Men of Ivanhoe Church of Christ.

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The family received friends at Wise Funeral Home from 9:00 AM until service time Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Elwood Cemetery Association, c/o Rhonda Lyles, 8866 E FM 273, Ivanhoe, TX 75447

Online guest register www. wisefuneralhome.com

Joan Crabb Curry was born September 1, 1925 in the home of her Grandparents, Benjamin and Della Ferguson in Leonard, Texas and passed away September 30, 2022 at Sundance Inn and Health in New Braunfels, Texas. She was 97 years old.

During her youth, Joan loved attending Summer camp with the Camp Fire Girls in Sherman, Texas. She participated for six years, both as a camper and counselor.

Joan graduated from Leonard High School in 1943 and

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Fannin County Courthouse, 101 E Sam Rayburn Drive, Bonham, TX. All interested citizens of the County are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. Please check Fannin County’s

under Upcoming Meetings (www.co.fannin.tx.us) up to 72 hours before the meeting for more details.

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The Lake Zoning Commission will consider a change of zoning for Property ID# 78301, 5 acres - Address: 4212 CR 2700 in Telephone, TX 75488 - From: A&R, Agriculture and Ranching district, To: RE, Rural Estate Single-family District.

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Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that Fannin County will accept Bids for the purchase of a Used Semi Truck Tractor. The Semi Truck Tractor should be a 2005 to 2016 model, 6x4 diesel, 10 Speed Eaton-Fuller Transmission, Day Cab, and in good condition.

Specifications may be obtained from:

Shonda Magness

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Bonham, TX 75418 Phone: 903-583-0054 smagness@fanninco.net

Bids must be filed in the County Purchasing Agent’s Office before 3:00 PM on October 26, 2022, or said bids will not be considered. Bids shall be received and publicly read at the Fannin County Purchasing Agent’s Office, 101 E Sam Rayburn Drive, Ste. 313, Bonham, TX 75418 on Wednesday, July 27 at 3:00 p.m. Fannin County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

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Notice is hereby given that the original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Gust S. Charbonneau, Deceased, were issued on September 20, 2022, in Cause No. PR2022-13117, pending in the County Court-at-Law of Fannin County, Texas, to: Elizabeth Charbonneau.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

c/o: Michael S. Evans Attorney at Law 308 N Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418

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For additional info & official protest forms, contact Development Services at 903-449-4220 or email at kthomas@fanninco.net. Any protests must be received by Development services by 2:00pm Tuesday Nov 1, 2022. Responses received after that time shall not be counted in the record response. The protest shall state the reason for the protest, list the address of the property or contain a legal description of the property on behalf of which the protest is made, and must be signed by the owner of the property. Zoning Regulations and information can be found on the development Services web site http://www.co.fannin.tx.us/page/fannin.developmentservices. Zoning map can be found on Fannin CAD interactive map https://www.fannincad.org/interactive-map/

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Wholesaler Permit by Legal Global Solutions Inc., DBA Andi’s Wholesale Beverages to be located at 108 E. Hayes Street, Savoy, Fannin County, TX 75494. Officer of said Corporation is Abie Ogbemudia - President.

Notice of Public Hearing before the Fannin Co. Commissioners Court

Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners Court of Fannin County, Texas will hold a public hearing starting at 8:50am, Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022. This will be held at the Fannin County Courthouse, 101 E Sam Rayburn Drive, Bonham, TX. All interested citizens of the County are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. Please check Fannin County’s website under Upcoming Meetings (www.co.fannin.tx.us) up to 72 hours before the meeting for more details.

The Commissioners Court will consider a change of zoning for Property ID# 78301, 5 acresAddress: 4212 CR 2700 in Telephone, TX 75488 - From: A&R, Agriculture and Ranching district, To: RE, Rural Estate Single-family District.

For additional info & official protest forms, contact Development Services at 903-449-4220 or email at kthomas@fanninco.net. Any protests must be received by Development services by 2:00pm Tuesday Nov 1, 2022. Responses received after that time shall not be counted in the record response. The protest shall state the reason for the protest, list the address of the property or contain a legal description of the property on behalf of which the protest is made, and must be signed by the owner of the property. Zoning Regulations and information can be found on the development Services web site http://www.co.fannin.tx.us/page/fannin.developmentservices. Zoning map can be found on Fannin CAD interactive map https://www.fannincad.org/interactive-map/

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Notice is hereby given that the Bois d’ Arc Lake Zoning Commission of Fannin County, Texas will hold a public hearing starting at 8:20am, Thursday, Nov 3, 2022. This will be held at the Fannin County Courthouse, 101 E Sam Rayburn Drive, Bonham, TX. All interested citizens of the County are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. Please check Fannin County’s website under Upcoming Meetings (www.co.fannin.tx.us) up to 72 hours before the meeting for more details.

The Lake Zoning Commission will consider a change of zoning for Property ID# 78301, 5 acres - Address: 4212 CR 2700 in Telephone, TX 75488 - From: A&R, Agriculture and Ranching district, To: RE, Rural Estate Single-family District.

For additional info & official protest forms, contact Development Services at 903-449-4220 or email at kthomas@fanninco.net. Any protests must be received by Development services by 2:00pm Tuesday Nov 1, 2022. Responses received after that time shall not be counted in the record response. The protest shall state the reason for the protest, list the address of the property or contain a legal description of the property on behalf of which the protest is made, and must be signed by the owner of the property. Zoning Regulations and information can be found on the development Services web site http://www.co.fannin.tx.us/page/fannin.developmentservices. Zoning map can be found on Fannin CAD interactive map https://www.fannincad.org/interactive-map/ 10/11/22

Notice of Public Hearing before the Fannin Co. Commissioners Court

Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners Court of Fannin County, Texas will hold a public hearing starting at 8:50am, Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022. This will be held at the Fannin County Courthouse, 101 E Sam Rayburn Drive, Bonham, TX. All interested citizens of the County are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. Please check Fannin County’s website under Upcoming Meetings (www.co.fannin.tx.us) up to 72 hours before the meeting for more details.

The Commissioners Court will consider a change of zoning for Property ID# 78301, 5 acresAddress: 4212 CR 2700 in Telephone, TX 75488 - From: A&R, Agriculture and Ranching district, To: RE, Rural Estate Single-family District.

For additional info & official protest forms, contact Development Services at 903-449-4220 or email at kthomas@fanninco.net. Any protests must be received by Development services by 2:00pm Tuesday Nov 1, 2022. Responses received after that time shall not be counted in the record response. The protest shall state the reason for the protest, list the address of the property or contain a legal description of the property on behalf of which the protest is made, and must be signed by the owner of the property. Zoning Regulations and information can be found on the development Services web site http://www.co.fannin.tx.us/page/fannin.developmentservices. Zoning map can be found on Fannin CAD interactive map https://www.fannincad.org/interactive-map/

Reversing Recent Results: Savoy benefiting in 2022 from 2021 JH success, new football staff’s offensive, defensive changes

By Rich Hilliard

SAVOY -- No players re main on the roster from Class 1A-I Savoy’s last football postseason team.

Almost four years have passed since the Cardinals’ 5-4 bi-district effort in 2018 -at the time, Savoy’s sixth and final advance in seven years of consistently having a six-man football program.

Whether the Cardinals will return to the six-man playoffs this fall has yet to be deter mined -- District 10-1A-I play not starting until Oct. 21.

But Garret Hall, one of only two seniors on the Cardinals’ 13-man roster -- which also includes five freshmen -- wel comes their 4-2 start -- already equating Savoy’s most wins in a single season since said last

advance.

“It’s a really awesome feel ing,” said Hall, a fullback, safety and line backer in his fifth year as a student at Sa voy ISD.

“I like the new coaches,” he said. “Our practices are more intense.”

“We got a lot of new coach es,” said junior Kody Cates, in his first year as a running back and linebacker at Savoy, after previously playing sixman football at Grady in West Texas (located northeast of Midland).

“We have a good mindset,” said Cates. “We are trying to change the culture.”

“It’s definitely changed,” said sophomore Donovan Taylor, a tight end and defen

sive end in his third year at Savoy.

“The culture has changed,” said Taylor. “It’s definitely gotten better.”

To start, Savoy on Sept. 2

won a varsity versus varsity six-man football game for the first time since 2018 -- also the first career victory for new head coach Jacob Guzman.

Guzman arrived last spring in Savoy, becoming only its second head football coach since the school committed in 2012 to having a six- instead of an eleven-man program.

“It’s a 100 percent difference on offense and defense,” said Guzman on Oct. 3, as the Car dinals prepared for their last non-district game a few days later against Wichita Falls Christian.

“Our base offense is an un balanced line that in the past [here] was balanced. We have taken a little bit of everything, run it and made it our own,” he said. “On defense, we have a balanced front and 2-3

[look].

“We had scheme differences; that was our first hurdle.”

Guzman and his staff have also benefited this season from what was already pres ent at Savoy.

“We came in having a good young group of kids who had won in junior high,” said Guz man.

“We had freshmen who had won,” he said, “and had a good experience.

“It’s hard to teach that.”

Note: Realignment last Feb ruary moved Savoy into the geographically wide-rang ing District 10-1A-I -- with Campbell, Gilmer Union Hill and Saint Jo. Unlike the larger classifications, only two post season berths are available per district in Class 1A Division I and II football in Texas.

Round & Round & Round: District 11-2A volleyball deciding postseason seeds w/unusual slate

Wolfe City -- 112A has chosen to utilize a different slate -- each team plays three matches against each district member.

Interscholastic League schools usually includes two halves -- teams play one another twice via home-and-home matches.

Having only four members -- Sam Rayburn, Trenton, Whitewright and

The first of three rounds of district play ended Oct. 4. Locally, host Sam Rayburn on Sept. 30 defeated Trenton, 2518, 25-11, 29-27.

All four teams started 11-2A play last month assured of trips to the playoffs, since each 2A district has the same number of available postseason berths.

New Savoy head football coach Jacob Guzman (holding hat) speaks to the Cardinals on Aug. 13 during a home scrimmage at Robert F. Hodges Field. Photo by Rich Hilliard

Sam Rayburn’s Baylee Williams

Sam Rayburn’s Abbi KeetonSam Rayburn’s Ella Terry

Trenton’s Carly Johnson

Trenton’s Catalina Aguilar Trenton’s Faith Williams Story and Photos by Rich Hilliard District volleyball for University

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Fannin Walk 4 Hope Raises Awareness and Funds for Suicide Prevention, Cultivates Caring Ethos

By Jennifer Waldrep

Fannin County residents wit nessed a feat of strength on October 1st during the Honor Beads Ceremony that preceded Fannin Walk 4 Hope at Legacy Ridge in Bonham, as family and friends stood for four loved ones who had succumbed to suicide. They represented the many oth ers who have walked the same road. Braving the pain,

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grieve and lend strength to those looking on. Together with their fellow walkers, they are weaving raw grief into a safety net for Fannin County residents susceptible to sui cidal ideation.

After the opening ceremony, 271 registered walkers com pleted a 2.5 mile course, strid ing toward solidarity, aware ness, and suicide prevention.

The life-affirming action of walking builds physical strength, and openly talking about the signs of suicide and mental health resources in Fannin County builds a strong community. The walkers un derstand that strength does not mean being impervious to pain or bearing it alone. Rath er, to be strong is to reach out, through the pain, for help.

“I have shared space with some of the strongest children and adults in Fannin County,” Lindsey Prince, LPC, said in the opening ceremony key note address. In addition to her private counseling practice, Prince is a member of the Fan nin Behavioral Health Leader ship Team (FBHLT), and the mental health liaison for Liv ing Word Church in Bonham. “When people come to me,

they’re often at their lowest and have mustered up just enough strength to make the phone call or send the email. From there, strength arises in incredible and unexpected ways,” Prince continued. “If you’re struggling today, I encourage you: make the call, send the email, send the text message. If you’re here on behalf of somebody strug gling, encourage them to make the call, send the email, send the text message. Keep on until you find what you need. Leave voicemails, search online coun selor databases, be willing to go virtual; somebody is available.”

Local behavioral health resourc es can be found online at www. fanninbhlt.org and www.help ingfannin.org

The Glaser Family Charitable Foundation (GFCF), FBHLT, and others have sought to ex pand mental health resources for Fannin County and to place resources closer to those who need access. GFCF Executive Director Cindy Bankston re ported that the “FBHLT, which benefitted from the Walk, has helped several school districts receive suicide prevention programs such as the Youth Aware of Mental Health pro gram (YAM) and also the Hope

Squad peer led program. The FBHLT is striving to have these programs in place at all of the Fannin County schools. If the school districts will agree to have these programs in place, we can get the fund ing.” Bankston also noted that “the FBHLT was instrumental in bringing Communities in Schools to the Bonham ISD.”

Joel Blaylock, counselor at IW Evans—a participating school, commented on the program, “It’s been really good. We try to get any information we can to help our kids. We are glad if we are able to identify someone who needs help.” This happens through kids making contact on the website regarding self or a peer, teachers observing signs in behavior, a child asking for help, or concerned adults in the community calling about their own child or another student.

“We welcome all sources of in formation [indicating] that stu dents need help,” Blaylock said. “We’re looking to help kids any way we can.”

Saturday’s event was the sev enth suicide awareness and prevention walk at Legacy Ridge, rechristened this year as the Fannin Walk 4 Hope. The Glaser Family and a number of walkers have referred to the hope they have in Jesus Christ, who walks with them in their sorrow and gives them strength enough to share. This model of being present for each other in the lowest moments resonates throughout the annual walk, and through the behavioral health programs offered in schools and in the community, cultivating an ethos of caring. And that makes Fannin County stronger.

Call or text 988 to reach the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

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