10-25-22 Leader E-Edition

By Rose Schwartz

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ent members of the NTMWD Board and staff members; Fan nin County elected officials; Texas Parks and Wildlife; Tex as Water Development Board; North Texas Congressional Delegation; Representatives of

the Texas Legislature and the landowners whose land was ac quired for the lake.

The event began when the first speaker, Fannin County JudgeElect, Newt Cunningham (who was there in place of the sched uled speaker, Fannin County

Judge Randy Moore) made his way to the podium. Against a backdrop of beautiful clear blue skies and crystal blue wa ter, Mr. Cunningham first ref erenced Proverbs 16:9 before giving the Invocation, leading a pledge to the United States and

introducing NTMWD Board President Jack May. Mr. May voiced his appre ciation for Mr. Cunningham as well as for Judge Moore, Judge Carter, the Commission ers Court and Fannin County at large before beginning his comments which included a brief history of the NTMWD that was founded in 1951. Af ter recognizing the current and former board members and their spouses, he summarized when and how the Bois d’Arc Lake project came about and recognized many whose con tributions made the creation of the reservoir possible. He concluded his statements by recognizing past and current Congressional Delegation members, Congressman Sam Johnson; Ralph Hall; John Rat cliff; Pete Sessions; Congress woman Eddie Bernice John son; Colin Allred; Van Taylor; Lance Gooden and Pat Fallon. Among those receiving acco lades were those who assisted with the state water plan, Rep resentative Justin Holland, Keith Bell, Matt Shaheen, Rhetta Bowers, Reggie Smith and Senators Angela Paxton and Bob Hall. The statewide water policy leaders who were also recognized were Senator Charles Perry and Representa tive Tracy King.

Following Mr. May was NT MWD’s Executive Director/ General Manager Jenna Cov ington who first spoke on the commemoration of the Lake Lavon Dam that occurred in 1953 before expounding on NTMWD’s guiding principles and goals. She stressed how the dedication of Bois d’Arc Lake would strengthen the security of the region’s water needs for years ahead. She touched on the role everyone has in water conservation and NTMWD’s appreciation for their employees, the Texas Water Development Board, Texas Commission on Envi ronmental Quality, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Texas Parks and Wildlife, be fore introducing Inland Fisher ies Director Craig Bond with Texas Parks and Wildlife.

Craig Bond expounded on the importance of the partner ship between Texas Parks and Wildlife and NTMWD.

See Bois

Anonymity

By Tammy Biggar, Fannin County Clerk

what selections were made. This article will explain how the voter can know that no one will know how they voted.

There are two ways to vote in Texas, depending on your eligi bility, in person voting and bal lot by mail. The in-person voter enters the polling place, or if un able to do so without injury or without a personal assistant may go to the “curb” to vote in per son. The election worker veri fies the voter’s identity, then the voter signs either an electronic poll pad or a yellow, paper com bination form. This process is not connected to any voting equipment. The act of voting is

an entirely separate system and there is no need for voter iden tification and in fact it would violate the law.

So let’s discuss the voting sys tem. Once the voter’s identity is established and the poll worker determines the voter is indeed on the voter rolls the voter now heads over to the equipment. The voting equipment has no hard wired or wi-fi or bluetooth or any other connectivity to the poll pads or to anything else, as is a requirement of Texas Election Code. The actual act of casting a vote is completely independent. The Cast Vote Re cords (digital images) are in ran dom order without a specified time stamp specifically to pro tect the voters who voted that day. The first voted record on the CVR images will not be the first person in line to vote, this is to protect anonymity.

If eligible, a voter may vote a ballot by mail which are sent out with several envelopes. There is a white “secrecy” en velope in which the voter is re quired to put their actual ballot into which is then sealed be fore going into the mailing en velope. There are no markings on the secrecy envelope or the ballot with the voter’s name, or any identifying numbers tied to the voter. The secrecy envelope goes into another en velope for mailing. The bal lots are given to a board made up of various political parties for accountability. The out side of the mailing envelope is used to determine eligibility of the voter. No one is looking at the white secrecy envelope at this stage because the outside envelope has not been opened.

There is no need! Once eligi bility is determined the white envelope is removed from the outside envelope and stacked into piles, the outside envelope is retained as a matter of re cord. The white envelopes are then opened and the ballots go to the Central Counting Station.

There may be slight variations by each county but the protec tions will be the same, as is re quired by law. Poll watchers are permitted to watch these activi ties, but they must be appointed by a party chair, political action committee or a candidate on the ballot.

For more information, call the Fannin County Election Division at 903-583-7488.

Ballots for the November 8, 2022 elections are on www. co.fannin.tx.us; the school dis trict voters will go to their nor mal county voting precinct. See the Order of Election for loca tions.

All early voting in Fannin County will be held at the Roy V. Floyd Civic Center-1100 W. 5th St, Bonham, Texas, (“The Armory”, on the grounds where Trade Days is held.) There will be curbside voting available for those who need assistance and a ballot by mail may be requested for voters who qualify to vote by mail.

STEPHENS

& GRAVEL

No Job Too BIGor small!

Fannin County Commissioners Court – Returning Surplus Funds to the County

By Rose Schwartz

5/3/22

Tuesday, October 18, 2022, Fannin County Judge Randy Moore called to order at 8:50 a.m., a Special Meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court. Quorum was estab lished as all County Commis sioners and County Judge were present.

2. PUBLIC HEARING to hear comments regarding the partial closure of CR 1500 in Bonham, Precinct 1; be ginning 970 feet East of FM 898 and stretching to where it dead ends, approximately 1,754 feet: Commissioner Lane explained how one of the landowners on this road (there’s only one other landowner and he is in agreement to it being closed) explained that due to a bridge being closed years ago where the road used to lead, its just unused. Other than com ments from Judge Moore, there were no other speakers on this matter.

3. Adjourn: A motion was made, seconded and passed to adjourn at 8:53 a.m.

Before the start of the meet ing, County Judge Randy Moore quoted scripture verse Hebrews 4:16 and exhorted all to pray for our county, state and country before calling the Regular Meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court to order at 9:00 a.m. After not ing that Quorum had been es tablished, Judge Moore invited Pastor Jeff Laughlin of Win

dom Baptist Church to lead the Invocation. Major James Ma nis, Retired, led the Pledges. There were no Introductions and no speakers for Public Fo rum.

6. Discussion, consideration and action regarding extend ing the burn ban for Fannin County – County Judge: Fan nin County Emergency Coor dinator Troy Hudson spoke to report that even with the recent rain, conditions are still favor able for high fire risk. He de scribed fires that occurred on the day of the rain and after and noted that Fire Chiefs do not approve the burn ban to be lifted. After some discussion regarding all those who have called in recommending the burn ban not be lifted, Com missioner Lackey noted he had received three calls requesting the ban be lifted for a period of one week to allow the progres sion of work that is being held up by the ban. More discussion ensued before Commissioner Lackey made the motion to lift the Burn Ban for a period of one week with Commissioner Self seconding the motion. The motion passed with two nays.

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

8. Discussion, consider ation and action to approve

the 2022-2023 Lake Fannin Historic Lease Operating Plan and have County Judge sign on behalf of the county – County Judge for Alicia Whipple, Lake Fannin Board Chair: Fannin County Audi tor Alicia Whipple noted this was just the standard annual lease the county needs to sign for operations at Fannin Lake.

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11. Discussion and report regarding Indigent Health care activity for the 3rd quar ter of 2022 – County Judge for Indigent Healthcare Director:

Commissioner Lane made a motion to approve with Com missioner Magness seconding the motion which passed.

9. Report of monies re ceived by the Fannin County Clerk’s office for September 2022; All Courts - $16,510.80 and Land Records$37,610.50 – County Judge for County Clerk: For infor mation only

10. Report of monies re ceived by the Fannin County District Clerk’s office for September 2022; $28,707.97 – County Judge (for District Clerk): For information only

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Fannin County Indigent Healthcare Director Mark DeMay began his report noting there had been a total of 623 inbound/outbound calls during the quarter with 72 in office appointments. He noted that of the 32 applications there were 5 approved, 6 pending and 21 referred to other programs. During this period six patients came off the program with 2 going back to work, 2 going onto Disability and 2 removed for non-compliance. He noted there were 123 indigent claims paid for $30,813.81 and 87 inmate claims for $30,482.33. The total number of claims was 210 at a cost of $61,296.14. He then went on to report how Indigent Healthcare finished out the Fiscal Year 2022 with a budget surplus of $48,964.00 due to coming in under budget in every area and reported a recoupment of $15,000 from previous payments that allowed his department to return to the county $50,000+ to be disbursed elsewhere. He then went on to describe the reduction of prescription costs he negotiated for the county and grant applications he has submitted for additional funding for Indigent patients. He commented on the website: https://helpingfannin.org and noted how it is a good resource for help for the community.

He listed the many meetings held with different leaders of various healthcare organizations in his continual betterment of indigent care for Fannin County and concluded his report by noting how he has counseled some with the obtainment of employment before thanking the court for all their hard work with the budget. After his report Judge Moore thanked him and commented on how Fannin

County is fortunate to have excellent employees.

12. Discussion, consideration and action regarding the partial closure of CR 1500 in Bonham; beginning 970 feet east of FM 898 and stretching to where it dead ends, approximately 1,754 feet – Commissioner Precinct 1: After Judge Moore noted this was the Public Hearing item, Commissioner Lane made a motion to partially close the road as stated in the agenda item with Commissioner Magness seconding the motion. Before the vote was taken a discussion ensued with Judge Moore commenting on the need to have any changes on road closures reported to dispatch and other departments. The vote was then taken, and the motion passed.

13. Discussion, consideration and action regarding auctioning surplus items from multiple precincts and county offices

– Commissioner Precinct 1: Commissioner Lane noted how her precinct has unnecessary equipment that can be auctioned off for funds to buy other needed equipment, as do other precincts. She made a motion that the precincts and any county offices will be auctioning items with the assistance of the purchasing agent. Commissioner Self seconded the motion which passed.

14. Discussion, consideration and action regarding installing a stop sign at the intersection of CR 4910 and CR 4975 in Blue Ridge – Commissioner Precinct 2: Commissioner Self noted that this was regarding the road where a petition had been previously presented to the court for a road closure and noted how he wants to have a 3 way stop sign placed at that intersection and made a motion

to do so. Commissioner Lane seconded the motion and after discussion ensued about meeting with the residents to address the problems being experienced in that area and how this hopefully solve those issues, the vote was taken, and the motion passed.

15. Discussion, consideration and action to adopt the south side of Cheyenne Trail Road inside of Northstar Estates, lots 11 – 36, into the county road system –Commissioner Precinct 2 for Development Services

Director: Commissioner Self explained how this had been ongoing since before he came into office and how everything required has been completed to clear the way for this to be approved. He then made a motion to accept the remainder of Cheyenne Trail on the SW side that will include the road in NorthStar Estates. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lackey and the motion passed unanimously.

16. Discussion, consideration and action to approve final plat for Trails of Trenton Subdivision –Commissioner Precinct 2 for Development Services

Director: Fannin County Development Services

Director Kasie Thomas gave a description of when the plat was approved and noted how taxes are up to date. Commissioner Self added comments noting his agreement for this to be approved and made the motion to approve the final plat for Trails of Trenton Subdivision on FM 981 with Commissioner Magness seconding the motion which passed.

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17. Discussion, consider ation and action to accept or reject fees submitted by EST Comprehensive Engineering Services regarding updates to the Subdivision Regulations

– Commissioner Precinct 2 for Purchasing Agent: Fan nin County Purchasing Agent Shonda Magness explained this item after which Commis sioner Self gave a breakdown of the fees of $36,700 and noted attempts were made to get the price down. After a dis cussion ensued on the specifics of the agreement, the benefits of the service and how $33,320 is needed up front, a motion was made by Commissioner Self to accept the fees submit ted with the money coming out of professional services and the remainder to come out of con tingency. The motion was sec onded by Commissioner Lane and after comments from Judge Moore about the breakdown of the fees, Commissioner Self added that $10,000.00 should come out of professional ser vices with the remainder com ing out of contingency. After that note, the motion passed unanimously.

18. Discussion, consider

ation and action to solicit proposals for a used 19922021 semi-truck for Precinct 2 – Commissioner Precinct 2 for Purchasing Agent: Ms. Magness noted that this is in volving an ongoing wait for proposals. Commissioner Self made the motion to solicit proposals with Commissioner Magness seconding the motion which passed unanimously.

19. Discussion, consider ation and action to hire Clint Baccus to evaluate electric ity consumption at 800 E 2nd Street in order to continue negotiations with Bonham Associates Management Ltd.

– County Judge for Purchas ing Agent: Ms. Magness ex plained how this is regarding two county offices. A discus sion ensued about what ap pears to be inaccurate electrical charges for the offices leased by the county and the need to obtain electrician assistance in obtaining a solution. A motion was made by Commissioner Magness to hire an electri cian with Commissioner Self seconding the motion which passed unanimously.

20. Discussion, consider ation and action to accept or reject evaluation committee members to evaluate propos als submitted for the Con struction Manager at Risk

(CMAR) project regarding the Justice Center remodel –County Judge for Purchasing Agent: Ms. Magness noted the CMAR bids would be in her office by 1:30 today and noted she was presenting the names of those to possibly serve on the committee for proposal evaluation purposes to the court for consideration. Those names were: Mark Buchanan, Claude Caffee, Judge Blake, Cody Shook, Alicia Whipple and Bill Wilson. After the qualifications of the mem bers were discussed and how Ms. Magness would be on the committee as a facilitator with Eikon also being a non-voting member of that committee, a motion was made by Com missioner Self to accept the members submitted with Com missioner Lane seconding the motion which passed.

21. Discussion, consider ation and action to approve Resolution authorizing the County Judge to enter into an agreement with Flock Safety, Inc. for the acquisi tion, installation, mainte nance and monitoring of automated license plate rec ognition cameras – County Judge for Sheriff Johnson: Fannin County Sheriff Mark Johnson spoke on this mat ter noting how they have been

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working with the state to get these cameras set up. He noted this is for a 2-year agreement, detailed the benefits of the ser vice and commented on how Fannin County is one of the few counties that have not had this service in place. It was also noted that this was figured into the budget. Commissioner Lane made the motion to ap prove with Commissioner Self seconding the motion which passed. After the motion passed, a discussion ensued about how Fannin County is becoming more competitive with surrounding counties.

22. Comments by County Commissioners and County Judge: Commissioner Lane thanked all for coming and noted she had been out of state on family matters the previous week. She commented about Lake Fannin workdays being held 10/22 and 10/29 from 8:00 a.m. to noon, noted that work crews would be on the roads this week and asked for patience from motorists and wished all a wonderful week.

Commissioner Self thanked all for coming, requested prayers for a county driver that was involved in a wreck with mi nor injuries, commented on the one-week suspension of the burn ban and urged cau tion with those conducting

burns asking they call in their location and wished all a good week. Commissioner Magness agreed with Commissioner Self’s comments on the lifted ban noting the importance of caution with any necessary burns. Commissioner Lackey requested that only those who really need to conduct burns for their jobs should be con ducting them. He thanked all for coming and asked all to stay safe. Judge Moore re ferred to remarks made prior to the start of the meeting and reiterated thanks to the Com missioners for going to the Bois d’Arc Lake Dedication

and noted how there are things in the works that should hap pen before the end of the year that will be good for the coun ty. He concluded with mention of a revival wrapping up at the Assembly of God Church on Hwy 82 and the Boyd Baptist Church’s “Judgement House” that will be ongoing for the next 2 weeks on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. He thanked everyone for their at tendance and noted there are a few little issues still being worked on in the courthouse.

23. Adjourn: A motion was made, seconded and passed to adjourn at 10:20 a.m.

COUNTYTRASH

withWeesie

ched dar cheese, sour cream, and smooth potatoes. It’s the ul timate comfort food and so easy to make!

BAKED POTATO SOUP

4 large russet potatoes, equal to 2 lbs.

¾ tsp. salt

6 slices cut bacon

1 large onion

3 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tbsp. butter

¼ c. flour

3 c. chicken broth

2 c. half and half

¾ c. sour cream

½ tsp. black pepper

2 c. grated cheddar cheese

1/8 c. chives, diced

Cut the bacon into 1” squares and cook in a large pot over low heat, rotating occasionally. Remove and set aside once crisp. Leave 2 Tbsp of bacon drippings in the pot. While the bacon cooks, peel the potatoes and cut them into 1” cubes. Add to a stock pot and cover the potatoes with water. Add the salt and boil gently for 20 minutes or until very tender. Drain, then gently mash. Set aside. Add the diced onion to the pot with the bacon drip pings and cook until soft ened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and butter and cook 1 more minute. Whisk in four, and stir 1 full minute to re move the raw flour taste. Add the chicken broth. Stir to loosen any bacon remnants

from the bottom of the pot, this will add flavor. Slowly add the half and half. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Stir in the potatoes, then mix in the sour cream, and pepper. Remove from heat. If desired, blend with an immersion blender for a creamier and smoother con sistency. Gradually sprinkle with shredded cheese and stir until combined. Make sure the base of the soup isn’t too hot or the cheese won’t melt creamy and smooth. The soup will continue to thicken as it sits. Garnish with green onions and bacon, serve!

Always adjust salt if need ed. Another tip is use room temperature cheese, sour cream and half and half. I have boiled my potatoes in the same pot but when you do this you take a chance of too much starch that will make your soup gluey.

This sounds so good on a cold Fall evening!

ENJOY!!

Please send me your favor ite or unique recipes to Fan nin County Leader at 224 N. Main St. Bonham, TX 75418 or email me: fclweesie@ gmail.com

in Bonham

ed nearly 9000 canned goods in the weeks leading up to October 15. Volunteers sorted them and got them to the Food Pantry, Crisis Center, Manna House and Blessing Box.

Bonham High School National Honor Society and other community volunteers cleaned up at local parks, cemeter ies and the downtown square. The Fannin County Drug Court cleaned up two miles of highway.

Press Release - The 12th Annual Great Days of Service was another Great Day for Bonham!

Around 175 community volunteers worked to gether to feed the hun gry, clean up the town and serve at local non profits.

Members of First Unit

ed Methodist Church got up before dawn and cooked up pancakes for all of the volunteers who gathered at the Fam ily Life Center. Pastor Dana Coker welcomed the volunteers and said a prayer for safety and good works.

Bonham ISD collect

Norman Young Speaks to Kiwanis

By Mary-k Ashley Wilson

Distinguished Toastmaster, Norman Young, regaled the Kiwanis with a story about Abraham Lincoln. In Young’s story, Indians killed Lincoln. This story was about President Abraham Lincoln’s grandfather, who was also named Abraham and whose wife was also Mary.

Christopher Miller, Program Supervisor III, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Modular Division, was the guest of James Manis.

New directors were voted in: Edwina Lane, Shonda Magness, James Manis, Joe

Moss, Brad Nichols, and Norman Young. Officers Alicia Whipple, Richard Mattison, John Burnett, Carol Pillars, and Mary-k Ashley Wilson are also on the board.

The next Bonham Trade Days will be Thursday through Sunday, November 10 through 13 at Fort Inglish Park. Net proceeds from this event go to help youth groups of Bonham and Fannin County.

Membership in Kiwanis is now open. If you are interested in joining, please contact any member of Kiwanis. We would welcome you as a member.

The BHS Soccer teams and other vol unteers moved Foster Village North Texas to their new location in about 3 hours! Dodd City National Techni cal Honor Society and other community volun teers cleaned up inside and out at the Creative Arts Center and Fan nin County Children’s Center.

Courtesy Photos

The Fannin County Family Crisis Center would like to thank the Fannin County Drug Court for building and donating a playhouse to our organization!

Norman Young

Photo by Mary-k Ashley Wilson

Creative Arts Center hosts Barn Quilt Square Workshop!

Deadline Extended To 10/26/22!

own 2’ x 2’ Barn Quilt Square!

Press Release - Sign up to day to join us at the Creative Arts Center on Saturday Oc tober 29th from 10:00am5:00pm to create your very

Students can choose from two seasonally inspired pat terns (Maple Leaf or Wreath, pictured below) at the time of registration. Please indicate on your Enrollment Form which patten you have chosen to recreate.

Cost per student is $85 for

members of the CAC or $135 for non-members, all supplies and a light lunch are included.

Membership options begin at just $65/YEAR!

Space will be limited to just 10 students, and the deadline to sign up has been extended to Wednesday October 26th. We accept cash or check pay

able to Creative Arts Cen ter located at 200 W 5th St. Bonham, TX 75418 or we are happy to take a card in person or by phone for your conve nience.

Contact Jennifer or Kristi at the Creative Arts Center with questions at 903-640-2196 or BonArtCenter@gmail.com

Halloween on the Square

October 31st • 5pm - 7pm

Trick or Treat around the Bonham Square from all the Spooky Businesses!

Richard Riemer announces candidacy for SRISD Board Member

My name is Richard Riemer, and I want to serve ALL of you by being elected as your Sam Rayburn Independent School District Board Member. As an SRISD alumni, parent, land owner, farmer, rancher, com munity member, and local tax payer, I am qualified because I possess a deep understanding of our district and our commu nity. I grew up in Tulip, in the heart of the SRISD community, and I am genuinely invested in all aspects of SRISD where I was a student from kindergar ten through twelfth grades, and where my mom has taught Ju nior High Reading / Language Arts for 25 years. I hold a bach elor’s degree in Business, a mi nor in Interdisciplinary Stud ies, and understand the process of strategic planning to use our existing resources when set ting goals that measure suc cess for all stakeholders, in cluding community members, business leaders, landowners, school administrators, teach ers, school employees, and stu

dents, who are our most valu able resource. In addition, my wife Rachel is a home-health nurse, who takes care of many of our senior citizens because she loves our community. Our two younger children Hallie, a fifth grader, and Rilen, a first grader, are students at Sam Rayburn and love their daily experiences there. As a fifthgeneration farmer, rancher, landowner, and local taxpayer in our community, I appreciate the importance of protecting our agricultural industry inside and outside of our school by working to keep our property taxes within reasonable lim its to ensure the preservation of our school and community. Because I am now a licensed realtor as well, I study and understand land values from a faceted frame of reference. If elected as YOUR Sam Ray burn ISD School Board Mem ber, I promise to serve ALL of YOU in good faith to the best of my ability to represent our interests.

Meade-Norman & Bayless Insurance Agency www.bayless-hall.com

110 W. 5th St. P.O. Box 519

Bonham, Texas 75418

Phone 903-583-2231

Fax 903-583-9497

tables are on sale now at the Children’s Center and on their website. Ticket prices include dinner, drinks, desserts and an evening of fun. Bidding in the live and silent auction will be inperson only.

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Dinner will be served up buffet style by local judg es, police chiefs, sheriff, DA and others in the justice system. Guests are encouraged to dress up for the event theme which is “Dancing Through the Decades, Cel ebrating Three De cades of Serving Children.” Guests may choose to wear flapper dresses from the 20’s, poo dle skirts from the 50’s, tye dye from the 60’s, disco out fits from the 70’s or fashion from more recent decades.

The Baked Goods Auction will be

on-line only and anyone with access to the internet can par ticipate without purchasing a ticket. The Baked Goods Auction will be on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Bidding will open at 9:00 am and end at 5:15 pm. Winners can pick up their items at the Children’s Center the same day until 7 pm or on Thursday or Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.

The Silent Auction items will be up for bid at the event on Saturday and will include jew elry, home furnishings, hand crafted items, gift cards and gift baskets. Organizers are still seeking auction items to be donated.

First United Bank is the pre senting Diamond Sponsor of the event. Fannin Bank is the Photo Booth Sponsor. Spon sorships are still available, as are individual tickets. Early bird tickets for individual, open seating are $50 each if purchased by Nov 7. After that, ticket prices will be $75 each. More details are avail able at www.FanninCCC.org or by calling (903) 583-4339.

Fannin Pregnancy Care Center hosts youth event

Help Keep Our Parks Clean & Beautiful!

Children’s Center and provide critical support services to children, youth and families recovering from abuse

and neglect.

The in-person event will be at the MultiPurpose Complex in Bonham on Saturday, Nov. 12, starting at 6 pm. Tickets and

Fannin Pregnancy Care Center hosted the Pure Not Perfect / Back to Your Future Event at Ivanhoe Bap tist this last Sunday. Approximately 70 youth from area churches attended. The speakers were Riley Oz ment and Jerod Hudson. The youth had a fun and en couraging afternoon and evening learning about what their future can be through Jesus Christ. We would also like to thank Frontier Properties and Bois D’Arc Creek Church for their Sponsorship.

First United Bank honored with National Marketing Award

Durant, OK – Each year, the American Bankers Association (ABA) recognizes the nation’s best bank mar keting initiatives at the ABA Bank Marketing Conference. The 2022 Brand Slam awards honored elite bank marketing strategies that stood out among hundreds of nationwide entries from banks of all sizes.

First United is excited to announce that they have been recognized as the ABA’s 2022 Brand Slam award winner in the In tegrated Marketing Campaign category for its First United Bank: United Acts of Kind ness campaign. This category recognizes a bank that has launched a product, promoted a service, or set out to market a particular line of business using multichannel tactics. A panel of over 50 financial marketing experts reviewed the applications and judged them based on concept, strat

egy, creativity, execution, and impact.

First United’s United Acts of Kindness campaign objective was to measurably increase the amount of kindness in the communities it serves by acti vating and tracking a goal of 100,000 acts of kindness in 24 hours during the National Day of Kindness. The cam paign used multiple integrated traditional and non-traditional marketing channels, includ ing human, retail, digital, and

broadcast, and eclipsed its goal thrice with over 300,000 acts of kind ness logged during the February 17, 2022, event.

“I am so proud of our marketing team. Their campaign work sup porting United Acts of Kindness is officially the best in the country,” said Jade Metcalf, SVP and Director of Market ing at First United.

“This is an excellent example of how unique our brand is in the mar ketplace and what can happen when we prioritize serving our communities. Spe cial thanks to our community banks for fully engaging with UAK - it really helped bring the award application to life.”

First United’s purpose is to inspire and empower others to Spend Life Wisely, which includes a holistic approach to life that encompasses finan cial well-being, faith, health and wellness, and personal growth

Grayson College and partners awarded $1,060,000 grant from Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Denison, Texas - The Grayson College Center for Workplace Learning (CWL) and two con sortium partners, Paris Junior College and Vernon College,

were awarded a $1,060,000 grant to build a talent-strong Texas through the creation, expan sion and redesign of workforce education and training programs

Coordinating Board (THECB) awarded the funding from its Texas Reskilling and Upskill ing through Education (TRUE) program. This is the second time that Grayson College has re ceived TRUE grant funding.

The CWL will use this grant funding to provide scholar ships valued up to $2,500 for fast-track, healthcare and law enforcement training programs. Grant funds will also support certification costs for students pursuing training in welding and cybersecurity. Scholarship recipients must be Texas resi dents who have been affected in some way by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Texas is experiencing huge growth in the demand for em ployees with training beyond high school, but less than four years in college,” explained Dr. Djuna Forrester, CWL Executive Director. “TRUE grant funding from the Coordinating Board allows us to train students spe cifically to meet this growing demand and create pathways to employment.”

“Grayson College is proud to be a part of the economic growth of our region,” said Dr. Jeremy McMillen, Grayson Col lege President. “The Coordinat ing Board’s strategic programs like TRUE allow us to leverage grant-funded training dollars to meet employers’ needs and improve the career prospects of our students. Plus, these grants provide incredible opportunities for students to get valuable cer tifications with very little out of pocket costs.”

Grayson College plans to serve 575 individual students with this round of funding. This is an increase over the 442 stu dents served by the $1.4 million of TRUE grant funds in 2022. TRUE grant funded scholarships are made available on a rolling basis consistent with the pro grams’ schedules. More informa tion can be found at grayson.edu/ cwl or by contacting Grayson College’s Center for Workplace Learning at 903-463-8765.

in high-demand occupations. The Texas Higher Education

Photo of Clinical Medical Assistant students courtesy of Grayson College.

To the delight of many in attendance, he described the fish enhancement work that has gone into the develop ment of the lake and stated, “this is the first major reser voir ever in the world to have its largemouth bass popula tion built entirely by stock ings from direct descendants of 13 pound plus largemouth bass that anglers caught and donated to our Toyota Share lunker Program.” Apparently, there were a lot of fishermen among the guests as that state ment drew a hearty round of applause. After giving a fa vorable report of the status of the fish currently in the fisher ies, he noted that due to the ongoing drought and with the lake being 20 ft low, the lake will not be open to the public at this time and an opening date will depend upon future rainfall. He then spoke on waterfowl hunting, the recre ational benefits and long-term strategies of stewardship for the lake before introducing Chairwoman of the Texas Water Development Board, Brooke Paup.

Ms. Paup spoke on the size and scope of the lake and her gratitude to the legislators who entrusted TWDB with the Swift Fund in 2013 that enabled the $1.46 billion dol lars to be committed to the Bois d’Arc Lake project. She recognized several staff mem bers including the Executive Administrator of TWDB, Jeff Walker before introducing Representative Reggie Smith.

Representative Reggie Smith came to the podium and noted how he is look ing forward to utilizing all the lake has to offer and how glad he was to be at this dedi cation. Before proceeding, he stated he did want to take time to recognize a man, who though unable to be present at today’s event, was very much involved in the real ization of this lake and was our State Representative for 16 years, Larry Phillips. He then commended the Fannin County Sheriff’s Department for their ongoing stewardship and spoke on the impressive number of jobs coming to Northeast Texas and how that growth is of national impor tance as well as being impor tant for the State of Texas. He concluded by stating that he is looking forward to being one of the stewards on this project and working with all those involved in that stewardship before introducing Senator Bob Hall.

Senator Hall jokingly ref

erenced the waiting Barbe cue lunch and proceeded to note how he was honored to have served Fannin County and commented that with the recent redistricting, Bryan Hughes would soon be serving Fannin County in his stead.

He then recognized legislators that were present at the days event including, Charles Per ry, Senator Paxton from Collin County, Keith Bell, Matt Sha heen and Chairman King. He spoke on how reservoirs like Bois d’Arc “allow Texas to be Texas “and went on to explain how there is actually only one “natural” lake in Texas and if it weren’t for building reser voirs, Texas would not be the economic powerhouse that it is. He briefly touched on the cooperation between the state legislature, the state agencies, the counties and the cities, and the long-term economic im pact that will be had as a result of this lake. He concluded by voicing deep gratitude for the name of this newest Texas res ervoir, Bois d’Arc Lake.

Before the crowd was dis persed for the Texas brisket barbecue lunch, Senator An gela Paxton spoke to extend thanks to law enforcement and all those who are keeping everyone safe, before briefly sharing her observations and extending her thanks to every one who’s labor and creativity made this day possible. She then presented NTMWD’s Director Jenna Covington, a Certificate of Congratulations for all their hard work and all they have done to make the growth of Texas continue.

Beneath a huge tent where lunch was being served, were three serving lines where one could partake in brisket, sau sage, beans, potato salad and cole slaw. There was also sweet and unsweetened tea along with an assortment of desert choices available for guests. It was a nice lunch that was made even more enjoyable by the company of Commissioners Lane, Mag ness and Self along with Sheriff Johnson and Lt. Frank Deater.

After lunch I boarded a tour bus to take advantage of a tour offered to guests and media. The tour was hosted by NT MWD tour guides Cody Gra ham, Cory Anderson and Lake Operations Manager Jennifer

Stanley who provided key information about the lake’s infrastructures. We went by the emergency spillway first and along the way to the 90 ft tall dam, Cory described how (2) 90-inch pipelines carries the water to the Leonard Wa ter Treatment Plant. He then went on to describe the liquid oxygen that is turned into gas and piped into the lake to im prove water quality. We came upon the boat ramp area at the dam that can be used by water district operations and law en

forcement even when water is at low levels. Cory noted that though the ramp we viewed is for NTMWD use, there are three other ramps in other ar eas of the lake that will have picnic tables and restrooms for public use once the lake opens.

I did not trip and fall.

I attacked the floor and I believe I am winning.

Continued from

Bois d’Arc

Photo by Rose Schwartz

See Bois d’Arc on

Our “Letter to the Editor” section is composed of letters submitted to The Fannin County Leader by our readers. The views expressed in these letters are not necessarily the views of The Fannin County Leader. Political letters must be paid for, in advance. To submit a letter, please e-mail fcleditor2020@gmail.com. It is our goal to be fair and neutral relating to political issues. We welcome Letters to the Editor on topics that would be of concern and interest to the community. The decision to publish is left to the Editor and Management.

Letter to the Editor

I was very upset to learn from reading the Leader that the County Commissioners voted to close down the Nautilus facility by the end of this year because the new Justice Center is going to be built next door.

We were told that it would be a safety hazard to allow people to drive to Nautilus while con struction is going on. A sug gestion was made to have a fence put up to avoid having people drive in the construc

tion area. It just seems like more could be done to keep this place open.

Nautlilus serves a diverse group of people. Senior citi zens use the facilty for the classes they offer to help with physical ailments. People drop in during lunch hour to use the machines. The Hispanic peo ple use Nautilus to excercise and meet and talk to one anoth er. There is a Hispanic - speak ing employee on site to help with questions and instructions for using the machines. Once this place is closed there will

be nowhere they can go. All in all, it is a great loss to the community to have this closed down. The owner up graded everything this sum mer, painting and upgrading the air conditioning because they were told the lease would be renewed.

I would ask that the County Commissioners reconsider closing Nautlus down. This would give the owners time to find another place for their business.

Barbara Wilson

Letter to the Editor

Be Part of The Solution – Vote!

Every registered voter in Fan nin County should vote in the upcoming elections. Several reasons for voting are noted below:

• Your vote is your opportu nity to elect the candidates you believe best represent your val ues. Voting trends indicate that the rural Texas counties vote conservative while the metro politan counties vote liberal.

• We need strong and compe tent leaders at all levels of gov ernment. Texas is growing at a rapid pace. Population growth brings many challenges such as adequate water, adequate energy, a superior education system, border control, law en forcement. It takes local, state, and national government col

laboration to ensure the best fu ture for Texas and our country in general.

• Your vote makes a differ ence. In the May 2022 elec tions, a $53.6 million Bonham ISD bond election was defeated by one (1) vote. A $60 million Bonham ISD bond election will be on the November bal lot. You can make a difference.

• Voting is the right thing to do. When your children see you vote, it helps build the next generation of citizens who believe they can make a differ ence by voting.

Early voting begins October 24th and ends on November 4th. The regular voting day is November 8th

Mike Nejtek

Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes

Press Release - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service hosting “Do Well Be Well with Diabetes,” an educa tional program series for people with Type 2 Diabetes and caregivers. Classes are FREE! Classes will be held at the Derrell Hall Education Cen ter at 2505 N. Center Street from 3:00pm-5:00 pm on starting Tuesday, November 8! (November 8; November 15; November 22; Novem ber 29).

Featured speaker will be Ali cia Fowler, PA-C with Family Healthcare, Bonham Special ty Clinic.

Do Well Be Well with Dia betes is designed to teach simple ways to manage Type 2 Diabetes and take control of your health and your life!

To be a part of Do Well Be Well with Diabetes classes, please contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service at (903) 583-7453 or email bethany.arie@ag.tamu. edu

to reserve your spot in class! If you require special accommodations to at tend, please contact one week prior to first ses sion.

Today will never come again, be a blessing take time to care, be a friend.

Bois d’Arc

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We passed the pump station where there are currently three pumps designed to pump 50 million gallons a day with there being a future projection of nine pumps. When asked about a public beach area, Ms. Stanley noted that though there is not a public beach area at this time, it is possible that as development continues, one could be built by a developer

in the future. Ms. Stanley then spoke about the Lake Opera tions Center by the 897 bridge that was open until 5:00 p.m. that day and how the lake will need to come up at least 10 ft, be deemed safe by the Texas Parks & Wildlife and NTM WD with the board of direc tors approving its opening, before the public boat ramps can be used.

All in all, it was a nice event for an impressive lake with a good Texas name and as I left, I couldn’t help but think how we all need to pray for rain.

AUCTIONS

BONHAM BEST STORAGE UNIT AUCTION!

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Thursday, Nov. 3rd @ 11:00 am at 2624 N. Center St., Bonham, TX.

Complete contents includ ing Indoor & Outdoor Furni ture, Tools, Toys, Clothing, etc., of self-storage unit will be sold to satisfy landlord’s lien. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the prop erty at any time before the sale. Unit contents sold for cash to highest bidder. Property includes the unit contents belonging to the following tenant: Shawn Karr.

AUTOMOBILES

AUTO FOR SALE

1998 Ford Explorer XLT 137,200 miles, Original owner, $3,199.00. TEXT ONLY to 903-227-5606.

FOR SALE: 1998 Toyota Avalon, Silver. 220 Chestnut St. Bonham. 903-583-3000.

FOR SALE: 2002 Ford Tau rus, Dark Gray. 220 Chest nut St. Bonham. 903-5833000.

FOR SALE: 2001 Ford F150, Silver. 220 Chestnut St. Bonham. 903-583-3000.

2001 FORD F350, 4 wheel drive, 4 door. 7.3 motor, good condition, with new tires, 260,000 miles. $8,000 firm. Selling due to health. 903-640-6999.

EMPLOYMENT

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.

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

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. $15.00 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.

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

HELP WANTED Metal building & Welding experience. Call: 903-4360555.

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

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for the FOLLOWING POSITIONS

HVAC Technicians, Journey man Electrician, and HVAC/ Electric Apprentice and Helpers. Competitive wages based on experience, va cation and company paid insurance. For more infor mation call 903-583-4018 or apply in person at Blain Service Company, 7258 N Hwy 78 in Ravenna

I buy Junk Cars and Tractors. 903-436-2067.

David Lee

Fannin

First Assembly of God, Bonham 1650 N. Center Bonham, TX 75418 (903) 583-5883

3375 S outh h wy 121 - B onham 903-583-1671

P a S tor K evin L ane

Hebrews 10:25 (KJV) Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

Christian

From My Life to Yours:

God The Father

Baptist

Honey Grove Cowboy Church 3050 Hwy 100 North Honey Grove, TX

Assembly of God Episcopal

Allen’s Point Baptist Church 310 CR 2775 Honey Grove, TX 75446 903378-7038

Bailey Bible Baptist Church 205 Leslie Bailey, Texas 75413

Bethlehem Baptist Church “The House of Bread” 1415 Franklin Avenue, Bonham, TX 7541 Office: 903-583-8061

Bois D’Arc Creek Cowboy Church Hwy 121 & Edhube Road Phone 903-583-1671

First Christian Church of Bonham 701 N Main Street Bonham, TX 75418 903.583.2227

Ivanhoe Baptist Church 4063 NO.FM 273 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 (903)583-2359

Joyful Light Baptist Church 4695 FM 2645 Savoy, TX 75418 903-436-5440

Lamasco Baptist Church 346 CR 2615 Telephone, Texas 75488 903-664-2454

Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 1409 W. Market St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (903) 378-7835

Baptist Methodist

Little Bethel Baptist Church PO Box 63 Ladonia, Texas 75449 Phone (903)367-7708

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 623 Star Street (W 7th & Star Street) 903-583-7112

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, Bonham 1540 S Hwy 78 (903) 851-4954

By Bro. Bill Beasley

Boyd Baptist Church 3707 St. Hwy. 78 N Bonham, Texas Phone (903) 583-7288

Calvary Baptist Church 913 S. 5th St Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-3910

Central Baptist Church (Fundmental, Independent) 709 Union Ave. Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 505-4124

Corinth Baptist Church 277 CR 1150 North of Bonham on Highway 78 903 583 2750

Dial Baptist Church 16816 FM 1550 Honey Grove, TX 75446 903-378-7070

Duplex Baptist Church 313 CR 2102 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-664-3175

Ector Baptist Church P.O. Box 248 Ector, Texas 75439 (903) 961-2175

Edhube Baptist Church 595 FM 2815 Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-2840

Elwood Baptist Intersection of CR 2125 and CR 2544 near Ivanhoe, Texas

Faith Independent Baptist Church 12676 W Hwy 82 Savoy, Tx 75479 903-965-5517

First Baptist Church of Bailey PO Box 221 Bailey, Texas 75413 (903)583-4793

First Baptist Church of Bonham 710 N. Center Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-8519

First Baptist Church of Dodd City PO Box 47 Dodd City, Texas 75438-0047 (903)583-4465

First Baptist Church of Honey Grove PO Box 124 Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (903)378-2768

First Baptist Church of Ladonia 301 East Main Ladonia, Texas 75449-100 (903)367-7038

First Baptist Church of Leonard 100 East Thomas St. [PO Box 1146] Leonard, TX 75452 (903) 587-2250

First Baptist Church of Pecan Gap PO Box 100 Pecan Gap, Texas 75469 (903)359-6683

First Baptist Church of Randolph PO Box 14 Randolph, Texas 75475 (903)583-6900

First Baptist Church of Savoy .O. Box 177 Savoy, Texas 75479 (903) 965-4160

First Baptist Church of Trenton PO Box 157 Trenton, Texas 75490 (903)989-2319

First Fannin Baptist Hispanic Church Rt. 4 Box 10 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-5727

Gober Baptist Church P.O. Box 82 Wolfe City, Texas 75496 (903) 583-2378

Grace Reformed Baptist Church 2800 10th St Honey Grove TX gracerbcbonham.com

Pastor 903-449-0180

Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Rt 1 Box 101B, PO Box 73, Ladonia, Texas 75449 Phone (903)367-7009

New Zion Baptist Church 627 County Road 1265 Bonham, TX 75418 903-961-2027

Pilgram Rest Baptist Church 703 Agusta St. Trenton, Texas

Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street Ravenna, Texas 75476

Rising Son Cowboy Church 1526 CR 2010 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-640-3377

Sandy Baptist Church Ravenna, Texas 75476 (903) 583-9546

Seventh & Main Baptist Church 617 N. Main Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-8679

Sovereign Grace Baptist Church 601 S. 4th St. Bonham, TX 469-207-1141

Telephone Baptist Church located on FM 273 in Telephone Office phone: 903-664-2377

Primera Iglesia Baustia Hispana 1134 FM 273 Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-5727

Trinity Baptist Church 219 W. Denison Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3388

Valley Creek Baptist Church 3615 FM 896, Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-2386

Westside Baptist Church 1500 West Main Honey Grove, Texas 75446 903-378-3468

West Shady Grove Baptist Church 13665 East Line Road Trenton, TX

Windom Baptist Church 203 1st Street Windom, TX 75492 (903) 623-2215

Wild Horse Creek Cowboy Church 2992 CR 2285 Telephone, Texas 75488 903-486-1630

St. Elizabeth Catholic Church corner of 10th & Maple Bonham, TX office 903-583-7734

Church of Christ

Church of Christ Leonard, Texas 75452 (903) 587-2229

Ector Church of Christ Hwy 56 & Cedar St. Ector, Texas 903.965.4398

Honey Grove Church Of Christ - 403 W. Main St. Honey Grove, TX 75446 903-227-2606

Ivanhoe Church of Christ P.O. Box 322290 CR 2040 Ivanhoe, TX 75447

Katy Blvd Church of Christ 411 Katy Blvd Bonham, TX 75418 706-294-5996

Midway Church of Christ Hwy 56 W Bonham 903 583 3989

Northside Church of Christ 2020 N. Center Bonham, Texas 75418 (903)583-3484

Savoy Church of Christ P.O. Box 212 Savoy, (903) 965-7344

Catholic Church of God

Bonham Living Word Church of God- 699 E Hwy82 Bonham,TX 75418 Phone: (903) 583-5655

Lannius Church of God 2803 Hwy 897 Dodd City, TX 75438 903-623-3007

St. James Lutheran Church 14394 E FM 1396 Windom Tx 75492 Phone: 903-583-5155

First Congregational Methodist Church corner of Hwy 121 and W 13th St. PO Box 386 Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-7380

Christian Chapel CME 1005 West Market St. Honey Grove, Tx 75446 903-378-3518

Ector United Methodist Church 401 Church St. Ector, Texas 75439 (214) 728-3549

First United Methodist Church of Leon ard 206 N. Main / PO Box 218 Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-3463

First United Methodist Church of Tren ton 211 North Second Street @ Hunt Trenton, TX 75490 903-989-2378

First United Methodist Church of Bon ham 801 Star Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3314

Grove Hill Methodist Church 5501 FM 1553 Leonard, TX 75452

Marvin United Methodist Church Office Phone 903-364-2411 FM 898 E Whitewright, Texas

Mulberry United Methodist Church, 5638 FM 274, Ravenna, TX 75476, phone 1-888-311-8508

McKenzie United Methodist Church 701 N. 7th Street Honey Grove, TX 75446 (903) 203-4455

Windom United Methodist Church 207 Second Street PO Box 936 Windom, TX 75492 940-390-0146

Pleasant Grove CME Church box 34 Ladonia TX 75449 Hwy 64 903-367-7870

Nazarene

Bonham Community Church 347 FM 273 Bonham, TX 228-563-0423

Non-Denominational

Golden Gospel Church 4435 County Road 2610 in Bonham, Texas (903) 227-8527

Greater Joy Fellowship Hwy. 121 & W 13th, Bonham, TX (meeting in First Con. Methodist Church Bldg. Sun. 5 PM)

Pentecostal

SR Church P.C.G. 1850 S HWY 121 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 640-3025

Lutheran Presbyterian

First Presbyterian Church of Bonham 818 N. Main St. Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-2014

First Presbyterian Church of Leonard 112 W. Thomas St. Leonard, Texas 75452 (903) 989-2771

Main Street Presbyterian Church P.O. Box 188 or 504 E. Main St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (903) 739-2567

United Pentecostal

Calvary United Pentecostal Church 1190 Hwy 56 W Bonham Texas 903-583-4346

United Pentecostal Church P.O. Box 216 Savoy, Texas 75479 (903) 965-4627

Peace Tabernacle UPC 16020 CR 635 Trenton, Texas (972) 752-4054

Lee Jackson, Pastor Cell: 903.505.4124

Sunday School 10:00 Worship Service 11:00 Wednesday @ 7:00

Please view our Sunday Morning services @ cbcfannin on Facebook or CBC Bonham-Youtube cbcmissionsbonhamtx@gmail.com

In Memorium

Original Publish Date: October 28, 2014

Genesis: Chapter 1 Isaiah 40:28 (NIV)

In Genesis Chapter 1 we have an account of God’s creative work. From this passage of Scripture we learn many great truths about God. We see Him both as Creator and our

CALVARY UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

When: Sun. 10:30am. Wed. 7:00pm Where: 1190 Hwy 56 W. Bonham.

Pastor: Steven Luton, 903-583-4346

sustaining Shepherd. He is pictured as three persons in one: God, the Father; God, the Son, and God, the Holy Spirit. Genesis 1:1 says that God created both the Heavens and the earth. In Genesis the Bible speaks to the “hovering” of the Holy Spirit. Then in Genesis 1:26 God the Father says “Let us make man in our im age”. Many discount the Biblical account of the cre ation of the universe, but I am in complete agreement with the scriptural story, and at peace in my heart with the God of the plan.

My thought for the week is “God is Creator”. I pres ent Him to you as God, Our Father. By way of summa rizing this chapter I mention these things as truths to be lieve.

1. He created the world from nothing. Therefore He is the ultimate cause of all that exists.

2. The creation was ac

complished in orderly fashion. God is not the author of chaos and confu sion. From the beginning God had both a design and a plan and He completed his work in six consecutive days.

3. Man is the crown of God’s creation. When God made man He had already provided for man’s needs.

4. God has given to us the responsibility of taking care of His world.

We are blessed by many other names and titles that help us to understand God better. Just a few are: Deliverer (Psalms 70:5), Dwelling Place (Psalms 90:1), Fortress (Jeremiah 16:19), Father of Mercy and Father of Lights (Dr. George W. Knight).

God, our Father is worthy of our loyalty and worship. He is the great truth to live by.

Hell is Designed

12-18-18

By Mike Dickison (Minister of the Ivanhoe Church of Christ)

Hell is a real place with a real purpose. Hell is the place of punishment for the Wicked and Ungodly.

Hell is designed for the Dev il and his followers. Jesus spoke of those that refused to obey God, and said unto them, “Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels” (Matthew 25:41). He also said that “He that is not with me is against me; and he that gath ereth not with me scattereth abroad” (Matthew 12:30). Hell is designed for the Devil, his followers, and those that against Christ.

Hell is designed for the dis obedient. Paul records that Jesus will come “in flaming fire taking vengeance on them

that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power” (2 Thessalonians 1:8-9).

Hell is designed for the un godly. John writes that “the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murder ers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death” (Revela tion 21:8). Solomon reminds us that “the wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the na tions that forget God” (Prov erbs 9:17).

Hell is designed for the im moral. Jude informs us that “even as Sodom and Gomor rha, and the cities about them

in like manner, giving them selves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suf fering the vengeance of eternal fire” (Jude 1:7).

Hell is designed for those whose names are not found in the book of life. John said that “death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whoso ever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire” (Revelation 20:14-15).

With this understanding, we are left with a choice.

“The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath” (Proverbs 15:24). Jesus tells us “Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruc tion, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait

Sunday Morning Re-take “How great Thou art!”

We had a wonderful service in God’s house Sunday morning!

The Bible tells us in Psalm 115:1, “Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth’s sake.” Too many times, we tend to let the com pliments and the praise that we get for something that we’ve done, or a blessing that we’ve received go to our heads. As I have said before, this is a very dangerous thing. We need to give this praise to our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. He is worthy of our praise. We serve a great and mighty God! As one of my favorite hymn

writers, Fanny Crosby wrote, “To God, Be the Glory, great things He hath done!”

This week’s hymn is another one that I’m pretty sure we are all familiar with. The late George Beverly Shea was one of many great singers who would sing this classic hymn.

“O, Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder, Consider all the worlds Thy hands hath made; I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed.

Then sings my soul, my Sav iour God, to Thee,

How great Thou art! How great Thou art!

Then sings my soul, my Sav iour God, to Thee, How great Thou art! How great Thou art!”

If you are looking for a good church home, we invite you to come visit and worship with us here at Central Baptist Church. Visitors are our honored guests, and we hope to see you this coming Lord’s day!

Bro. Josh Stevenson

Central Baptist Church Bonham, TX

https://www.facebook.com/ cbcfannin

“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Ephesians 6:12 (KJV)

ESTATE SALE

ESTATE SALE

Oct. 29th, 30th, & 31st

808 W. 7th St. Bonham

Lots of furniture, some antiques, kitchen goods, appliances, tools & equipment, 16ft. trailer hauler, lawn equipment and motor home.

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

in Ivanhoe area. Cut on thirds (I keep 1 for every 3 bales produced) Call 903-486-2900.

FOR SALE

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.

LIVING ESTATE and MOVING SALE

October 28th.

Everything Cheap. Friday Only 10am- 6pm 307 Glen Oaks, Bonham.

RAIN or SHINE INSIDE House SALE Saturday, October 29th at 8am. ... 418 CR 2526, Bonham. Approximately 4 or 5 miles north of Bonham on Hwy 78. After passing Boyd Baptist Church. ½ mile or less look for our sale sign to turn right. Watch for signs. DVDs, VHS movies, small kitchen appliances, mirrors, nice clean clothes, board games, jewelry, chair pillows, wall pictures, linens, bath towels, garden iron decor. Purses, lamps, dishes, books, bakeware, some tools. You name it,

have it.

Y’all

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

PUPPIES

Free to a good home. Cute and Fuzzy, Pyrenees/ Anatolian mix. Born 9/17/22. 903-583-9120.

house

YARD SALE- SAVOY FM 1752 (Exit 658)- ¼ mile north of US 82 overpassOctober 27th & 28th (Thurs. and Fri. only) 8am- 5pm. Look for PINK signs.

GARAGE SALE 201 W. Evans Ave., Bonham, TX. 9am-5pm October 28th & 29th, Many antiques and commercial sewing machines, treadmill, excersise bike, motorized scooter, there is too much to list!

FOR SALE

Amish Fireplace

call 903-583-0376.

FOR SALE:

Call 903-583-5748.

HOUSEKEEPING

903-640-6999.

HELP WANTED

HOME

FREE to the FIRST PERSON WHO CALLS Whirlpool Refrigerator 19 cu.ft. Looks good, runs good. 903-583-4330.

GARAGE SALES

FURNITURE for SALE October 28th & 29th,

Pecan St.,

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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

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.

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Firm

REFRESH NEEDED I am in need of someone that is able to do repairs/ painting and manual labor, inside and outside of home. Call 903-486-2222.

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

HELP WANTED Needing someone to work doing landscaping full time or part time. Call 903-8148620.

Benbrook-8.33

Bonham -2.72

Bridgeport-8.33

Eagle Mountain-5.11

Granbury-3.03

Grapevine -1.08

Joe Pool -2.02

Lavon-6.66

Lewisville-5.31

Pat Mayse-2.88

Possum Kingdom -6.08

Ray Hubbard-3.44

Ray Roberts-2.40

Tawakoni-4.16

Texoma -2.68

Toledo Bend-4.85

Office before 2:00 PM on November 10, 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 Thursday November 10, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. Fannin County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic

for a Mixed Beverage

Required by Bonham Outpost LLC d.b.a. Bonham Outpost to be located at 1216 FM 273 Bonham, Fannin County,

publicly read at the Fannin County Purchasing Agent’s Office, 101 E Sam Rayburn Drive, Ste. 313, Bonham, TX 75418 on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.

Fannin County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

City Series Workshop: Budgeting for Infrastructure Needs RSVP today!

PCT. 1 & 2

Fannin a new cab, 4x4

Agent’s or said received and Agent’s Bonham, 1:30 p.m. right to

10/25/22

Managers of said

are: Venkata Vadlamani Managing Mbr Ashwini Shivalingappa Managing Mbr Madhanagopal Pandian Managing Mbr

PUBLIC NOTICE OF BID 22-1018 PURCHASE OF PICKUP TRUCK - PCT. 1 & 2

Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that Fannin County will accept the Bids for the purchase of a new 2022 or 2023 Pickup Truck, Base model, crew cab, 4x4 pickup truck.

Specifications may be obtained from: Shonda Magness Fannin County Purchasing Agent 101 East Sam Rayburn Drive Suite 313 Bonham, TX 75418 Phone: 903-583-0054 smagness@fanninco.net

SHERMAN, OCTOBER 20, 2022 - Please join TCOG on Tuesday, November 15 for our upcoming City Series Workshop entitled: Budgeting for Infrastructure Needs presented by Mr. Greg Peters, P.E., Director of Public Works for the City of Anna.

10/25/22

The Workshop will be held in the Eisenhower Room at TCOG, 1117 Gallagher Dr., Sherman from 10:00am to 12:00pm. This is a great opportunity for practical, hands-on skills building about relevant topics in management and development, plus a chance to connect and collaborate with your peers on common

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challenges. Coffee and pastries will be provided for all guests. About the Presenter Greg Peters has been the Director of Public Works with the City of Anna since 2019. Prior to Anna, he was the Director of Public Works and City Engineer for the City of Sachse. He was also a Project Manager and Project Engineer at Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers. His education includes MS and BS degrees in Architecture, as well as a BS in Civil Engineering from Texas Tech University. He is also a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. Greg thrives on

NOTICE OF ADDITIONAL POLLING LOCATION FOR THE BONHAM INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION

the design challenges and creativity it takes to help solve citizens’ needs, making him a top Project Manager. Greg’s architectural background offers a unique perspective on his project approach, which makes him an incredible asset to a project’s success. Greg currently serves as a North Texas Groundwater Conservation Board Member. He was the TSPE Preston Trail Chapter Young Engineer of the Year and TSPE Preston Trail Chapter President. For more information, or to RSVP, please contact mguard@tcog.com.

Bids must be filed in the County Purchasing Agent’s Office before 1:30 PM on November 10, 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 Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. Fannin County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF BID 22-1020 PURCHASE OF DUMP TRUCK PRECINCT 3

The following is an additional location for the Bonham ISD Election on November 8, 2022: Precint 17: South Bonham - 3301 S. Hwy 121, Bonham, TX 75418

AVISO DE ADICIONAL AL LUGAR DE VOTACIÓN PARA LA ELECCIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE BONHAM:

10/25/22

Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that Fannin County will accept the Bids for the purchase of a used Dump Truck 2005 -2015 model, tandem axle and in good condition.

Specifications may be obtained from: Shonda Magness Fannin County Purchasing Agent 101 East Sam Rayburn Drive Suite 313 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 November 10, 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 Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. Fannin County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF BID 22-1004 PURCHASE OF A USED COMMERCIAL SEMI- TRUCK TRACTOR - PRECINCT 2 & 4

Notice is hereby given to

that Fannin

La siguiente es una ubicación adicional para la elección de Bonham ISD el 8 de noviembre de 2022: Precinto 17: South Bonham - 3301 S. Hwy 121, Bonham, TX 75418

LEGAL NOTICE

AT&T Mobility, LLC is proposing to construct a 199-foot overall height self-supporting lattice telecommunications structure located at 594 County Road 2290, Telephone, Fannin County, Texas (N33° 41” 55.4”, W96° 02’ 43.5”). The tower will be lit utilizing FAA Style E lighting.

10/25/22

AT&T Mobility, LLC invites comments from any interested party on the impact the proposed undertaking may have on any districts, sites, buildings, structures, or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering, or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments may be sent to Environmental Corporation of America, ATTN: Annamarie Howell, 1375 Union Hill Industrial Court, Suite A, Alpharetta, GA 30004 or via email to publicnotice@eca-usa.com. Ms. Howell can be reached at (770) 667-2040 x 405 during normal business hours. Comments must be received within 30 days of the date of this notice.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF BID 22-1020

PURCHASE OF DUMP TRUCK PRECINCT 3

will

for the

be a

of a Used Semi Truck Tractor. The Semi Truck Tractor

to 2021 model, 6x4

10/25/22

10 Speed Eaton-Fuller Transmission,

and

Specifications may be obtained from: Shonda Magness Fannin County Purchasing Agent 101 East Sam Rayburn Drive Suite 313 Bonham, TX 75418 Phone: 903-583-0054 smagness@fanninco.net

Bids must be filed in the County Purchasing Agent’s Office before 2:00 PM on November 10, 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 Thursday November 10, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. Fannin County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

When: Tuesday • 1pm - 5pm. Where: 914 S. 5th St. Bon ham (across from Calvary Baptist Church.) For more information: 903-583-3910

Manna House Food Pantry Call or Text 911 for Emergency Help

Cooke, Fannin & Grayson Counties

If you’re pregnant, we want to help. 903-640-8230

Fannin Pregnancy Care Center 1500 N. Center Bonham, Texas

BAKERY EMPLOYMENT

Pizza Or Baking Experience Needed. Close To Bonham Square. Part-Time Possibly Working To Full-Time Position. $10 - $14 Per Hr. Based On Experience. Call 972-369-3336 • sami_moin@yahoo.com

10/18/22

PAUL HODGE

CO.

HELP WANTED

Now hiring construction workers and laborers. Must have transportation to and from the job. 40 hour work weeks. Pay based on experience. Carpentry skills a plus. Call 903-640-1941. If no answer call cell, 903-640-6069.

Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that Fannin County will accept the Bids for the purchase of a used Dump Truck 2005 -2015 model, tandem axle and in good condition.

Specifications may be obtained from:

Shonda Magness

In addition, any interested party may also request further environmental review of the proposed action under the FCC’s National Environmental Policy Act rules, 47 CFR §1.1307, by notifying the FCC of the specific reasons that the action may have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment. This request must only raise environmental concerns and can be filed online using the FCC pleadings system at www.fcc.gov or mailed to FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554 within 30 days of the date that notice of this proposed action is published on the FCC’s website. Refer to File No. A1225535 when submitting the request and to view the specific information about the proposed action. 22003885 DLS

Fannin County Purchasing Agent 101 East Sam Rayburn Drive Suite 313 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 November 10, 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 Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.

Fannin County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

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903-267-2503

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Demolition Work, Dead Wood Removal, Licensed and Bonded. Over 25 Years Experi ence. Call 903-5837888. “Cheaper than the cheapest. Give

a call, I can handle it all, guaranteed.”

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

APPLIANCE REPAIR

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

APP HOUSE LEVELING & FOUNDATION REPAIR Pier and

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

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220 E. 1st St Bonham, TX 75418 6500 SF Total. 3500 SF Warehouse w/concrete floors & loading dock. 3000 SF Office w/approx 8 offices, large meeting room space, 2 restrooms, kitchen area, HVAC, recently remodeled. $2,500 per month (utilities not included). Call or text 903-583-0108.

PROPERTIES:

FOR RENT in IVANHOE

3 Bedroom 1½ Bath with large metal shop. Completely updated. $1600 per month. 903-227-0920.

FOR RENT in BONHAM

3 Bedroom, 1½ Bath house. Central Heat & Air, metal windows, all electric. $1,000. 903-227-0920.

FOR RENT

1 Bedroom Apartment, single story, all brick, almost new. $800. 903-227-0920.

Large RV with slides FOR RENT

Includes all utilities except propane, in Savoy, TX. Ideal for single person. $585 monthly, $200 deposit required. No pets. Call 903-718-2064.

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520 S. CENTER

BONHAM, TX 75418

2 offices, bathroom & storage area, Plenty of parking space. $750 per month (utilities not included) Call or text 903-583-0108.

HISTORIC HOME FOR SALE at 1018 W. Main St. Honey Grove. The Gandy House was built in 1901. The addition of a den, office, and bathroom around 1970 brought the home to approx. 4,200 sqft. Situated on 4 acres with a pond, 6 bedrooms makes this a wonderful family home. Original finishes on staircase and wood work are a major plus. $495,000. Call Wynell 214-642-0266.

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OBITUARIES

RUSSELL GEORGE MENTH

Russell George Menth, age 57, of Leonard, TX (formerly of Monticello, MN) passed away unexpectedly on October 5, 2022, while travelling to visit family and friends in Minnesota.

Russ was born on October 23, 1964, to Emmett and Myrna Menth in Monticello, MN where he graduated from High School and lived most of his life. In 1985 he was married to Judy Timo, and they were blessed with two children, Kristin and Jeremy. They were later divorced, and in 2012 Russ moved to horse country in NE Texas to escape the MN winters.

Amazing father. Amazing Man. Trusted Friend. He loved anything with 4 legs or 2 wheels, most prominently horses, dogs, and motorcycles. A Jack-of-all-Trades, his pick-up read “All Things Repaired”. He’d give you the shirt off his back and he passed on the gift of life through organ donation. He was preceded in death by his father, Emmett.

Russ is survived by his life partner, Jan Halter; mother, Myrna Menth; children, Kristin Menth and Jeremy (Sacha) Menth; grandchildren, Charlotte, James and Theodore; siblings, Jackie (Frank) Holmes, Peter (Mitzi) Menth, and Kevin (Julie) Menth; inspirational lifelong friends, John and Diane Bruns and family; nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Funeral services were held Sunday, October 9 in Monticello MN.

RALEIGH WOODROW PEEBLES

Raleigh Woodrow Peebles (Woody), 92 of Dodd City, Texas passed away Saturday October 15, 2022.

VIRGINIA MARIE (ALLEN) MASON

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Also buys lots, land & Manuf. Homes 214.478.8979

PINE RUN APARTMENTS

Now taking applications for 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Please call 903-378-7146.

PUBLIC NOTICE

BONHAM BIBLE STUDY STARTING Atheists, drug addicts, prostitutes, and taxcollectors are welcome. TEXT 956-244-8327 for details.

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Woody was born in Ivanhoe, Texas January 23, 1930, to Charles William and Celia Ellen Peebles (McMillion). They have preceded him in death as well as his wife’s Wilma Jean Peebles (Groves) and Patricia M. Peebles (Roundtree), brothers Jack Peebles, Orb Peebles, Tom Peebles, sisters Helen Fry, Jake Silvestrini, Nell Arrington, Loretta Frank, and Erva Jo Young. Woody was a Carpenter and Roofer and Building Manager for fifteen years for Dodd City School district. An Honorary member Son of The American Legion and was of Baptist Faith.

Survivors include sons Douglas Wayne Peebles of Trenton, Texas, Larry Richard Peebles of Dodd City, Texas, Gregory Len Peebles of San Clemente, California, daughter Mary Green of Denison Texas, and sister Charlene Turner of Sherman, Texas, several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Online condolences may be made at www.deltafuneralhome. com. Services entrusted to Delta Funeral Home

Hailey Whitworth, Jaxon Meeks

A / B Honor Roll

Malea Bowers, Lily Mackey, Taytum White

Second Grade

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has collected over the years.

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Collins, Aniayah Dunlap, Owen Felder, Lillie Guer ra, Bryce Leach

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ey, Nolan Whisenhunt, Taytum White, Hailey Whitworth

A Honor Roll Matthew Collins, Luna Corona, Paetyn Hilger, Kai Starnes, Otis Thomp son, Nolan Whisenhunt,

Ian Brownfield, Hudson Dederick, Karina Perez –Garcia, Karsyn Phillips, Rich Sells, Kaylee Skin ner, Palmer Turner, Bryn lee Whitburn

A / B Honor Roll Aaron Barber, Jake Bel lows, Allisandra Corona Bravo, Reagan Hilger, Landree Lackey, Ryder Mangrum, Cristal Torres

Third Grade

Perfect Attendance Aubrey Coffey, Mia Dun

Honey Grove- Virginia Marie (Allen) Mason, age 72, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Clarksville Nursing Center, in Clarksville, TX.

Marie was born on August 8, 1950, in Paris, Texas, to James and Erma Allen. She was a graduate of Honey Grove High School where she was voted a class favorite, and then went on to East Texas State University where she, was voted “The Brighter Side” and earned her bachelor’s degree in sociology. After earning her degree, she went on to work as a data entry clerk for Blue Cross Blue Shield. Marie was married to Dwight Mason for many years and resided in Bonham, TX, where she taught in the public school system. She proudly served as a Deaconess for Bethlehem Baptist Church in Bonham, TX, and was also a lifetime member of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Honey Grove, TX.

Marie Mason was survived by her son Alando Mason and wife Nichole of Lubbock, TX, brothers; James Allen and wife Carol of Denver, CO, Don Terry of Crowley, TX, six grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents James and Erma Allen, of Honey Grove, TX, and sister, Regina Grigsby.

Services for Marie Mason were Friday, October 21, 2022, beginning at 1:00 PM, at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home Chapel in Honey Grove, TX. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service. Reverend Lawrence Scott presided. Interment followed at Cedar Hill Cemetery, in Honey Grove, TX.

To convey condolences online please visit www.coopersorrells.com

lap, Chris Eastep, Rileena Goodman, Kylee Holli day, Ryan Rodgers, Lily Ann Scroggins, Eli Wil liams

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Aubrey Coffey, Mia Dun lap, Chris Eastep, Levi Halbert, Ryan Rodgers,

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Perfect Attendance

Meagan Brewer, Carter Burkard, Landry Deder ick, Eli Green, Cozelynn Johnson, Perla Torres

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Cozelynn Johnson, Brady Tolnay

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Landry Dederick, Madi son Holliday, Emerson Parker, Grace Preston, Perla Torres, Hunter Whitworth

Fifth Grade

Perfect Attendance Jakoby Bridges, Case

Dederick, Levi Felder, Shelbee Lehew, Christian Scroggins, Preslei Stock ton, Tucker Vest

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Jaelyn Williams

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We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, But all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame.

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Leonard’s Evans wins title, Warriors defend crown at 11-3A XC

By Rich Hilliard

BELLS -- Leonard sophomore Parker Evans won the girls’ individuals competition on Oct. 13 to lead the Lady Tigers to the 11-3A varsity girls’ team cross country champion ship -- their first district title since 2019.

Meanwhile, Bonham run ners accounted for half of the Top 10 individual fin ishers on Oct 13, as the Purple Warriors repeated as the District 11-3A var sity boys’ cross country champion.

Leonard’s girls’ team and their finishes in the twomile race included: Ev ans, first, 14:27.6; senior

Abby Cav ender, sixth; 15:18.3; fresh man Cara Barlagne, seventh, 15:18.8; senior Sara West brook, 12th, 15:37.3; senior Trin iti Zach ary, 13th, 15:39.7; and se nior Tai lyn Strick lin, 36th, 19:30.6.

It equated the thirdstraight regional advance

Easy As 1-2-3:

advance via these runners and their fin ishes in the 5,000 meter race at the district meet: sophomore Fletcher Hor ton, third, 18:04.4; ju nior Ely Longoria, fifth, 18:28.6; sophomore Emiliano Cruz, sixth, 18:40.6; ju nior Ryan Gandara, eighth, 18:45.1; sophomore Alex Cruz, 10th, 18:48.5; soph

omore Hunter Horton, 12th, 19:20.7; and sopho more Anthony Andino, 13th, 19:26.2.

It also equated the sec ond-consecutive regional advance for each Horton and Andino.

Additionally, Leonard sophomore Jonathan Pena placed fourth in 18:23.7 in the varsity boys’ race to qualify individually for re gional competition.

The Region II-3A meets will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at Lynn Creek Park at Joe Pool Lake in Grand Prairie. The girls’ competition will be at 9 a.m., followed 30 minutes later by the boys.

Short 19-1A volleyball slates precede assured playoffs for DC, Ector, Savoy

By Rich Hilliard

Don’t blink -- or you just might miss 19-1A volleyball during the 2022 district campaign.

Composed in 2022 of only three teams -- Dodd City, Ector and Savoy -- each team

plays only four 19-1A matches -- with action not having started this sea son until Oct. 6 -- to determine district postseason berths.

With three teams advancing

to the postseason per Class 1Aonly-composed district -- a real ity this season, for the first time since 2013, since 2As and 1As had been geographically aligned together into groupings from 2014-2021-- the trio started

the season already as sured of all reaching the postseason.

For Dodd City, it equates a 28th trip to the playoffs during the last 33 seasons.

For Savoy, the up coming postseason equals an eighth-straight advance. For Ector, which is playing

its first varsity volleyball season this fall after having junior high practices in 2021, the playoffs will be a first-time experience.

The bi-dis trict playoffs will occur Oct. 31-Nov. 1. The 19-1A champion will earn a first-round bye and begin the postseason in the area round later that same week.

Rich Hilliard

for Zachary, third overall for Westbrook and secondconsecutive for Evans,

Cavender and Stricklin. Bonham assured its sec ond-straight team regional

Members of the Leonard Lady Tigers varsity cross country team on Oct. 13 display their Dis trict 11-3A girls’ championship trophy and medals. Pictured (L to R) are Tailyn Stricklin, Sara Westbrook, Triniti Zachary, Parker Evans, Cara Barlagne, and Abby Cavander. Courtesy photo

Second-year Dodd City head volleyball coach Lindsay Carter Giles speaks with the Lady Hornets on Oct. 11 during District 19-1A volleyball at Savoy.

Photo by Rich Hilliard

First-year Savoy head volleyball coach Russell Clapp smiles on Sept. 6 while speaking during a huddle with the host Lady Cardinals during non-district action.

Photo by Rich Hilliard

First-year Ector head volleyball coach Lindsey Buhler speaks with the host Lady Eagles on Oct. 6 during their District 19-1A opener.

Photo by Rich Hilliard

ronment for self-expression and

on nurturing and developing the artistic talent of each child who participates in our programs. Teens age 12-17 meet on Tuesday afternoons from 4pm5pm and Kids age 7-11 meet on Thursday afternoons from

4pm-5pm. New 3-week series begin on Tuesday 10/25 and Thursday 10/27.

Reservations are required to attend, and max capacity is 10 students. Cost of enrollment is $40 per 3-week series; how ever, these classes are free for members of the Creative Arts

Fannin County Commissioners Contact Information

Precinct 1 Commissioner • Edwina Lane Pct. Barn Location: 8865 Highway 56 W

(2 miles east of Savoy) • Savoy, Texas 75479

Phone: 903-965-7030

Email Address: elane@fanninco.net

Precinct 2 Commissioner • A.J. Self Pct. Barn Location: 500 N. Highway 69 • Leonard, Texas 75452 Phone: 903-587-3455

Email Address: aself@fanninco.net

Precinct 3 Commissioner • Jerry Magness Pct. Barn Location: 18101 East FM 1396

(Just off Hwy 82) • Honey Grove, Texas 75446

Phone: 903-378-2941

Email Address: precinct3@fanninco.net

Precinct 4 Commissioner • Dean Lackey Pct. Barn Location: 1369 East Highway 56 • Bonham, Texas 75418 Phone: 903-583-2039

Email Address: dlackey@fanninco.net

Center and Family Member ships are available for just $125/YEAR!

No child is turned away for inability to pay and scholar ships are available for those in need thanks to the support of The Glaser Family Charitable Foundation, MW & Fair Miller Foundation, Chi Lambda, and Bonham Kiwanis. THANK YOU! Please email BonArt Center@gmail.com for infor mation on how to apply.

To help support these out reach programs and our mis sion at the Creative Arts Cen ter, please consider making a donation to the CAC in the form of any art supply to in clude magazines, colored tis sue paper (including black), watercolor and other paints, beads, broken or mismatched jewelry, or any other art of craft supply you can think of! We thank you for your support!

To vote by mail, you must provide ONE of the following numbers on your ABBM

Press

• Texas Driver’s License,

by the Texas Department of Public Safety (NOT your voter registration VUID number);

• The last 4 digits of your So

cial Security Number.

If you have both numbers, you are welcome to provide both in the ID section on your ABBM.

If you have not been issued a Texas Driver’s License, Texas Personal Identifica tion Number or Texas Elec tion Identification Certificate Number or a Social Security Number, you must indicate so by checking the appropri ate box on the ABBM.

For the November 8, 2022 General Election, your ABBM must be received by your county’s Early Voting Clerk by Friday, October 28, 2022.

Once you receive your mail-in ballot, carefully re view each choice in each race or proposition to be voted on, and mark your choices in ac

cordance with the instructions on the ballot envelope.

After your mark your ballot, place your voted ballot in the envelope marked “BALLOT ENVELOPE” and seal the bal lot envelope.

Next, place the ballot enve lope in the carrier envelope (PDF). BEFORE SEALING THE CARRIER ENVELOPE, YOU MUST INCLUDE IN THE SPACE PROVIDED:

1. The number of your Driver License, Personal ID Card or Election Identification Certificate issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS); OR

2. The last four digits of your Social Security Number; If you have not been issued any of those numbers, you must check the box indicating so.

Next, seal the carrier enve lope, sign the carrier envelope, and return your carrier enve lope to the Early Voting Clerk either by mail, by common or contract carrier, or in person on Election Day at your county’s early voting clerk’s office.

The Early Voting Clerk must receive your marked ballot by 7 p.m. on Election Day, OR by 5:00 p.m. the first business day after Election Day if postmarked by 7 p.m. on Election Day; OR if the postmarked ballot was mailed within the United States from non-military voters and from any military voters who sub mitted an ABBM, or by the 5th day after Election Day if your ballot is submitted from outside the United States.