11-1-22 Leader E-Edition

On a Mission at Willow Wild

Photo by Rose Schwartz

By Rose Schwartz

Weather conditions couldn’t have been better this Wednes day, October 26, 2022, for the field trip to Bonham’s Willow Wild Cemetery taken by the 6th grade class of Levine Acad emy in Dallas. Under cool clear skies, with the goal of cleaning previously neglected gravestones of deceased Jew ish residents from the early days of Bonham (whose graves

lie in that section of Willow Wild known simply as the Jewish cemetery), eighteen well behaved girls and boys arrived with teachers Marco Rodriguez, Rachelle and Lau ren, at the cemetery around 9:30 a.m. ready to go to work. After facing East and recit ing prayers handed to them by Mr. Rodriguez, the sixth graders attentively listened to instruction given to them by the cemetery’s caretaker Lou

Ashemore. They then donned rub ber gloves and goggles; gathered the bottles of cleaning solution and tools needed for the job; and went to work. The children worked seamlessly togeth er as they meticu lously and gently removed years of grime from the gravestones. While walking along one of the young ladies who went to retrieve water bottles, I mentioned how it was a nice day to be out of school and she promptly and very sin cerely responded, “I like that we’re doing good.” And good they did, as letters written in Hebrew and English began to be more legible due to their at tention. As the job of cleaning the gravestones began to wind down, Marco explained how

part of the curriculum of the school includes community service hours with their be ing a minimum of ten hours required and how special rec ognition is given for more than ten hours. Archivist/Historian with the Texas Jewish Histori cal Society, Sally Drayer ex plained how Malinda Allison had arranged for the children to go to the First Baptist Church for lunch where they would afterwards be boxing donated food, they had brought, for a local food pantry and would then be spending time working on a garden at the Foster Vil lage (also known as Isaiah’s Closet.) Unable to stay with the Levine Academy group past lunch, I later learned from Kasie Holly with Isaiah’s Closet that her organization, which provides many different resources for any child impact ed by child welfare, has been affiliated with Foster Village since 2018 and are in the pro cess of relocating to their new location at 302 S. Main. The kids who traveled from Dal las early Wednesday morning

to Bonham in search of where they could “do good”, contin ued fulfilling community hours by pulling weeds outside of Isaiah’s Closet new location and putting up shelves in side to assist with the work of helping children in need in Fannin County.

It was a real pleasure to meet Marco, Rachelle, Lauren and the sixth-grade class of Levine Academy as well as visiting with Sally Drayer, Lou Ashem ore and Randy McBroom (members of the Willow Wild Cemetery Board.)

And I think the most mem orable answer to questions posed occurred when the kids were having lunch at the First Baptist Church of Bonham. In response to my complimenting them on the good work they did on the gravestones and asking why they obviously thought it necessary to be so dili gent in the work of clean ing off those old stones, I received a chorus of an swers, but one stood above the rest; “because there are

Jewish people who died, and all of their family moved away leaving lonely graves for noone else to clean.”

Fannin County Commissioners Court – Appreciating Good County Employees

By Rose Schwartz

Tuesday, October 25, 2022, Fannin County Judge Randy Moore called to order at 8:50 a.m., a Special Meeting of the Fannin County Commission ers Court. Quorum was es tablished as there were three County Commissioners and County Judge present. Com missioner Lackey was not present.

to hear comments regard ing the partial closure of CR 2415 in Honey Grove and making it into a private road; partial closure to be gin at the north end of CR 2415 (dead end) and head ing south for .78 miles (ap proximately 4,120 feet): Af ter reading the reason for the hearing, Judge Moore asked if there were any present caring to speak on this. After some time with no-one coming for

ward, Judge Moore asked for an adjournment.

3. Adjourn: A motion was made, seconded and passed to adjourn at 8:52 a.m.

On the same day a few minutes after the adjourn ment of the Special Meeting, County Judge Randy Moore read scripture verse Colos sians 3:16 before calling the Regular Meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court to order at 9:00 a.m. After noting that Quorum was es tablished, Judge Moore in vited Pastor Allan Lay of the Northside Church of Christ of Bonham to lead the Invoca tion. Commissioner Lane led the Pledges. There were no Introductions and no speak ers for Public Forum.

6. Discussion, regarding EMS report for September 2022 – County Judge for Scott Ridling, Fire Chief: Bonham Fire Chief Scott Ridling gave a report of there having been an average of 13 to 14 calls per day and noted that number changes slightly at certain times of year es pecially around the holidays. He stated that all in all the EMS program is doing good and they will be doing a sal

ary survey soon to see where Fannin County stands in rela tion to surrounding counties. He noted the maintenance of the fleet is going well and the department currently has good employees. Judge Moore asked him how a citizen wish ing to show their appreciation for his department should do so. Chief Ridling commented on how people have brought food items to the station in the past to show their support of his department and noted his appreciation for the support he has received from the com munity and voiced his hope to continue to provide the ser vices Fannin County citizens deserve.

7. Discussion, consider ation and action regarding implementing a burn ban for Fannin County – Coun ty Judge: Fannin County Emergency Coordinator Troy Hudson gave a report of im proved conditions that ne gated the need for a burn ban at this time with the exhorta tion for people to take care to not burn in windy conditions and to bear in mind that wind can dry grass. Commissioner Magness made a motion to not implement a burn ban at this time that was seconded by Commissioner Self and the motion passed.

8. 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.

9. Discussion, consider ation and action to approve Treasurer’s Financial Re port for September 2022 – County Judge for County Treasurer: Fannin County Treasurer David Woodson gave a report of total receipts being $1,039,309.64 and high lighted the County Clerk’s of fice bringing in $240,223.50 and the local sales tax being $138,354.83. Commissioner Magness made the motion to approve the report with Com missioner Lane seconding the motion which passed.

10. Discussion, consider ation and action to approve Treasurer’s Investment Re port for September 2022

– County Judge for County Treasurer: Mr. Woodson noted interest on TexPools account were $12,680.57 on a balance of $6,407,353.58 with the 2022 Bond inter est being $7,848.06 on a bal ance of $11,052,669.87 and the interest on the Operating Business Money Funds aver aging $33.83 on a balance of $128,844.82. Commissioner Lane made the motion to ap prove the report with Commis sioner Magness seconding the motion which passed.

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ation and action to solicit proposals for a 2005-2015 used dump truck for Pre cinct 3 – Commissioner Pre cinct 3 for Purchasing Agent: Commissioner Magness again explained the need for this and made the motion to approve soliciting proposals for the dump truck with Commission er Lane seconding the motion which passed unanimously.

11. Discussion, consider ation and action regarding the partial closure of CR 2415 in Honey Grove and making it into a private road; partial closure to be gin at the north end of CR 2415 (dead end) and heading south for .78 miles (approxi mately 4,120 feet) – Com missioner Precinct 3: After Judge Moore read the agenda item, Commissioner Magness made the motion to close the road as stated in the agenda item. The motion was second ed by Commissioner Lane and the motion passed.

12. Discussion, consider ation and action to remove ‘RV Park’ terminology from the Manufactured Home Rental Community Stan dards – Commissioner Pre cinct 2: After some discus sion, it was decided to pass on this item.

13. Discussion, consider ation and action for Precinct 3 to bid online at Auctioneer Express on a new Holland TS 115A 4x4 Tractor from Titus County; brush cutter mower mounted, diesel, 4207 hours up to $70,000.00 max bid – Commissioner Pre cinct for Purchasing Agent: Commissioner Magness gave reasons why he had put this on the agenda and how he be lieves it’s a good price and if approved noted he will look at it before placing a bid on it.

Commissioner Magness made a motion to place a bid with Commissioner Self second ing the motion. After some discussion about all the pre cincts having great need of its use, the motion passed unani mously.

14. Discussion, consider

15. Discussion, consider ation and action to renew lease agreement with Bon ham Associates Manage ment Ltd. for the 800 E. 2nd Street property in Bonham from October 1, 2022, thru September 30, 2024 at a rate of $3,500.00/month for the first year, $3,700.00/month for the second year, electric ity costs at $1,000.00/month plus gas and water utilities – County Judge for Purchas ing Agent: Judge Moore com mented on how there had been ongoing negotiations on this matter and noted how he be lieves this is a good deal. Af ter some discussion Commis sioner Lane made the motion to renew the lease agreement as stated in the agenda item with Commissioner Magness seconding the motion. After Judge Moore noted this was a 2-year agreement, a local citi zen questioned what the utility cost portion covered. The mo tion then passed unanimously.

16. Discussion, consider ation and action to approve Resolution authorizing the 2023 County Grant Pro gram for Tri-County Se nior Nutrition Project (dba Meals on Wheels) and have County Judge sign on be half of the County – County Judge: Judge Moore com mented on how this is a great program that has already been figured into the budget. Com missioner Lane then made the motion to approve with Com missioner Magness second ing the motion which passed unanimously.

By Gregg Flowers

Because many of us have raised children, it’s almost sec ond nature to use a harsh or an “I mean business” tone of voice to pressure our dog into doing what we want. Then typ ically, when she doesn’t “sit” for example, we repeat the cue over and over, as if she didn’t hear us, or missed our inten tion. And as we repeat the cue, we get progressively sterner.

-This is not a great method, and here’s why… Not only can the domestic dog attain a vocabulary comparable to a 3 year old, they also come to understand the nuances in hu man vocal tones as well. This inherent ability of our dog, to understand the nature of our tone, allows us to use it to a great advantage when commu nicating with her.

For starters, when I give any cue or command, I always use a somewhat upbeat, encour aging tone of voice. Because

of Fluffy’s sensitivity to your tone, it just makes more sense to save the stern tone of voice for corrections. - My mindset when I want a dog to ‘stay’ for example, is: “Just do this thing for me and something good will come of it!”. Which of course, if I’m good at this, there will be, in the form of affection, praise and perhaps a treat. So when I give a cue or command, my tone reflects this mindset. - It’s like “You’re not in trouble, but I want you to stay.” However, if you disobey, I will absolutely correct you with a stern No!”. - I save the harsh tone for disobedience.When we first start using this method, often it’s a real bal ancing act to go back and forth with your tone, but learning to vacillate between an upbeat tone for cues and a stern tone to correct, is a marvelous tool for communicating with your dog.

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17. Discussion, consider ation and action to appoint/ reappoint Director #2 and Director #4 for a three-year term on the Fannin County Hospital Authority Board –County Judge: After Judge Moore read this item, he noted that Sharee Owens was the person listed as Director #2 and Patricia McBean was Director #4. Commissioner Magness then made the motion to approve with Commissioner

Lane seconding the motion. After Judge Moore made com ments explaining his approval of the choices for these posi tions, the motion passed unani mously.

18. Comments by County Commissioners and County Judge: Commissioner Lane voiced her appreciation for everyone who attended court today as well as her apprecia tion for the rain the county re ceived. She noted that there are several trees down in her precinct and asked for pa tience from motorists who may be affected by the clean

Fannin County Republican Women

Fannin County Game Warden Randolph McGee

Press Release Fannin County Republican Wom en (FCRW) will be meet ing Monday, November 7, 2022. Guest speaker is Ran dolph McGee. Randolph McGee is the Fannin Coun ty Game Warden & he will be covering everything and anything regarding his job. The public is welcome and invited to attend! The FCRW meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a meet and greet portion of our gathering where members will bring a covered dish to share. The meeting with program begins at 6:00 p.m.

and concludes at 7:15 p.m. Our meeting location is the Family Life Center, 200 W. 8th Street, Bonham, Texas.

“Caring for America” is an ongoing service project of the FCRW. This year we will be collecting kitchen trash bags, paper towels and plastic silverware for Open Arms Homeless Shelter lo cated in Bonham. We are also supporting the Texas Border Patrol with hand sanitizer, disposable gloves, face masks & insect repel lant. Please bring any con tributions to the meeting.

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up work. She then reminded all that early voting has begun, encouraged all to vote and wished all a wonderful week.

Commissioner Self agreed with all Commissioner Lane voiced and wished all a good week. Commissioner Mag ness echoed the thankfulness expressed for the recent rain and stated his belief that Fan nin County has been blessed with the rain, noted his hope we get more and voiced his thankfulness to be a resident of Fannin County. Judge Moore then commented on the good conditions that exist in Fan

nin County to grow just about anything but noted how he be lieves it would be very benefi cial this year to claim 50 lbs. of wheat and 15 lbs. of Crim son Clover. He then led the court in expressing how much departing employee Yvonne Gessaman will be missed and how much her service to Fan nin County was appreciated. He concluded by commenting on the great quality of Fannin County employees and their dependability.

19. Adjourn: A motion was made, seconded and passed to adjourn at 9:33 a.m.

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 Center at 2505 N. Center Street from 3:00pm-5:00 pm on starting Tuesday, November 8! (November 8; November 15; November 22; November 29).

Featured speaker will be Alicia Fowler, PA-C with Family Healthcare, Bonham

Specialty 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 ac commodations to attend, please contact one week pri or to first session.

Creative Arts Center hosts Chili Contest during 11/11 Open Mic Night!

Press Release - Join us for a special Open Mic Night & Chili Contest at 6:00PM on Friday November 11th at the Creative Arts Center, 200 W. 5th St Bonham TX 75418. Enter the contest with a pot of your best chili for a chance to win “Chili Champion”! Guests pay

$10 at the door for unlimited samples of various batches be fore casting a vote for their fa vorite. Contest entry fee is free for CAC Members, or $20 for Non-members. All proceeds benefit the Creative Arts Cen ter’s Outreach Programs for children and teens. Thank you for your support! Contact us at 903-640-2196 or BonArtCen ter@gmail.com

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Farmers Can Now Make 2023 Crop Year Elections, Enroll in Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2022 – Agricultural producers can now change election and enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2023 crop year, two key safety net programs offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Signup began Monday, and producers have until March 15, 2023, to enroll in these two programs. Additionally, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has started issuing payments totaling more than $255 million to producers with 2021 crops that have triggered payments through ARC or PLC.

“It’s that time of year for produces to consider all of their risk management options, including safety-net coverage elections through Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage,” said FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux. “We recognize that market prices have generally been very good, but if the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, frequent catastrophic weather events and the Ukraine war have taught us anything, it’s that we must prepare for the unexpected. It’s through programs like ARC and PLC that FSA can provide producers the economic support and security they need to manage market volatility and disasters.”

2023 Elections and Enrollment

Producers can elect coverage and enroll in ARCCounty (ARC-CO) or PLC, which provide crop-by-crop protection, or ARC-Individual (ARC-IC), which protects the entire farm. Although election changes for 2023 are optional, producers must enroll through a signed contract each year.

Also, if a producer has a multi-year contract on the farm and makes an election change for 2023, they must sign a new contract.

If producers do not submit their election by the March 15, 2023 deadline, their election remains the same as their 2022 election for crops on the farm.

Farm owners cannot enroll in either program unless they have a share interest in the farm.

Covered commodities include barley, canola, large and small chickpeas,

corn, crambe, flaxseed, grain sorghum, lentils, mustard seed, oats, peanuts, dry peas, rapeseed, long grain rice, medium and short grain rice, safflower seed, seed cotton, sesame, soybeans, sunflower seed and wheat.

Web-Based Decision Tools

In partnership with USDA, the University of Illinois and Texas A&M University offer web-based decision tools to assist producers in making informed, educated decisions using crop data specific to their respective farming operations. Tools include: Gardner-farmdoc Payment Calculator, a tool available through the University of Illinois allows producers to estimate payments for farms and counties for ARCCO and PLC. ARC and PLC Decision Tool, a tool available through Texas A&M that allows producers to obtain basic information regarding the decision and factors that should be taken into consideration such as future commodity prices and historic yields to estimate payments for 2022.

2021 Payments and Contracts

ARC and PLC payments for a given crop year are paid out the following fall to allow actual county yields and the Market Year Average prices to be finalized. This month, FSA processed payments to producers enrolled in 2021 ARC-CO, ARC-IC and PLC for covered commodities that triggered for the crop year.

For ARC-CO, producers can view the 2021 ARCCO Benchmark Yields and Revenues online database, for payment rates applicable to their county and each covered commodity. For PLC, payments have triggered for rapeseed and peanuts.

For ARC-IC, producers should contact their local FSA office for additional information pertaining to 2021 payment information, which relies on producerspecific yields for the crop and farm to determine benchmark yields and actual year yields when calculating revenues.

By the Numbers

In 2021, producers signed nearly 1.8 million ARC or PLC contracts, and 251 million out of 273 million base acres were enrolled in the programs. For the 2022 crop year signed contracts surpassed 1.8 million, to be paid in the fall of 2023, if a payment triggers.

Since ARC and PLC were

first authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill and reauthorized by the 2018 Farm Bill, these safety-net programs have paid out more than $34.9 billion to producers of covered commodities.

Crop Insurance Considerations

ARC and PLC are part of a broader safety net provided by USDA, which also includes crop insurance and marketing assistance loans.

Producers are reminded that ARC and PLC elections and enrollments can impact eligibility for some crop insurance products.

Producers on farms with a PLC election have the option of purchasing Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) through their Approved Insurance Provider; however, producers on farms where ARC is the election are ineligible for SCO on their planted acres for that crop on that farm.

Unlike SCO, the Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO) is unaffected by an ARC election. Producers may add ECO regardless of the farm program election.

Upland cotton farmers who choose to enroll seed cotton base acres in ARC or PLC are ineligible for the stacked income protection plan (STAX) on their planted cotton acres for that farm.

More Information

For more information on ARC and PLC, visit the ARC and PLC webpage or contact your local USDA Service Center

USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. In the Biden-Harris administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America. To learn more, visit usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Payments Issuing to Producers of 2021 Crops Triggering Safety-Net Program Payments

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease your baking sheet with 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Trim ends of Brussels sprouts and slice all Brussels sprouts in half. In a medium bowl, combine halved Brussels sprouts, 2 Tbsp of olive oil, salt to taste, and toss to combine. Place onto baking sheet, cut side down, and roast in oven for about 20-25 minutes.

During the last 5-10 minutes of roasting, turn them over for even browning, the cut sides should be nicely and partially charred but not blackened.

Also, on another baking sheet, lightly grease with 1

Honey Grove Elementary Awards Ceremony

1st Nine Weeks

Honey Grove Elementary re cently held our 1st nine weeks awards ceremony. Students were given awards for the following categories: Math, Science, Social Studies, Writ ing, Reading, English, Physi cal Education, Outstanding Achievement and Work Horse.

Students on the A and A/B Honor rolls were:

5th Grade A Honor Roll: Elijah Asberry, Logan Cason, Octavia Frazier, Matthew Hickman, August Lane, Briana Lopez, Ella Lorek, Savannah Pinkston, Dakota Preas, Nolan Reese, Yaritza Sanchez, Eva Sprowl, Vivian Symanik, Coy Tindel

5th Grade A & B Honor Roll: Layla Allen, Finlee Bennett, Cayleigh Burkett, Camila Es quivel, Donovan Garcia, Kay lynn Jarrell, Raquel Jaramillo, Reyna Lewis, Lylah Massey, Raliah Morris, Kaydence Per ry, Andrew Porcayo, Jeremiah Quiroz, Ruby Thomas, Jaylee Villeda, Tadraya Walker, Justin Woodson

4th Grade A Honor Roll: Emma Banker, Austin Charles, Brandt Foster, Lily Hood, Ar turo Huerta, Damien Penning ton, Isabella Rodriguez, Au brey Romero, Emma Sprowl, Caleb Stephenson, Kaiden Waldrip

4th Grade A & B Honor Roll: Marshall Adams, Lanee Ayad, Zoey Bartlett, Emma Beavers, Hadley Cheney, Nadia Finney, Matthew Gaither, Jaxon Gilbert, Hud son Gulotta, Jorja Haden, Kreed Lanham, Imani

Lewis, Newman Neeley, Lu cas Neisinger, Sophia Proffer, Preston Strenger, Matthew Suiter, Kannon Truelock, Ais ley Walker

3rd Grade A Honor Roll: Adrian Bermudez, Gates Cope, Nicholas Demos, Logan Duarte, Emilee Gamez, Chris topher Hokett, Parker Kill ingsworth, Jannuary Loftice, Ximena Lopez, Haylee Lupe, Maesyn Mallicote, Waylon Preas, Abraham Salguero, Marcos Santibanez, Natalee Sewell, Brysen Smith, Gavin Smith, Graham Tindel, Harp er Tindel, Carter VanRoekel, Jayden Villeda

3rd Grade A & B Honor

Roll: Tre’Shaud Bailey, Blakelyn Foster, Jace Greene, Levi Gulotta, Wyatt Hickman, Kassidy Hiebert, Zaynaya Lewis, Elijah Osorio, Dally Peebles, Kinlyn Perry, Avon lea Price, Romeo Rodriguez,

Isabella Sanders, Alessandra Soto, Jaxon Suitor

2nd Grade A Honor Roll: Jaxon Clark, Kaydyn D’Ambrogio, Kyran Finney, Berkley Fore, Arri Graham, Jeremy Hiebert, Kambri Hill, Adalynne Jones, Autumn Kent, Layla Lappin, Gracelynn Lewis, BriElle Lorek, Beau Mahan, Kemper Mallicote, Hunter Manning, Jase McFat ridge, Jagger Overbeck, Lane Pollard, Colter Preas, Charlie Sandifer, Gus Shinpaugh, Cael Smith, Evelynn Spruce, Hay slee Templeton, Sage Tummi nello, Conleigh Varner

2nd Grade A & B Honor

Roll: Jeremiah Bateman, Kenzie Bridges, Paisley Cart er, Masen Cary, Isaac Dixon, Raylon Greene, Marco Ja ramillo, Wade Kirby, Angel Martinez, Scarlett Parten, Jo nah Uribe

Preventing wildfires in Texas during hunting season

By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter

Despite recent rains, the risk for wildfire remains across much of Texas.

To prevent future fires from burning pastures, crops, homes and businesses, the Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS) is urging hunters to use caution with anything that could create a spark and ignite a fire outdoors.

“The rain is great. It’s given us a temporary reprieve, but the long-term drought is still there,” Karen Stafford, TFB program coordinator, said in an interview with the Texas Farm Bureau Radio Network. “We definitely want Texas hunters to be very aware of how dry the grass is.”

cle can become hot enough to ignite that dry grass and start a fire,” Stafford said. “So, we want everybody to be cautious about parking and idling.”

The majority of wildfires in Texas, about 90%, are caused by people and their activi ties, like driving on dry grass, burning debris and leaving a campfire unattended.

“As the weather cools down, it’s not a camp without a campfire, but we do want everybody to remember to please check those local burn bans,” Stafford said. “If burn bans are still in effect, please respect those and not have a campfire.”

Stafford said. “Make sure the area is completely clear of all other flammable materials. Keep a water source nearby. Keep the fire small and man ageable. Never, ever leave it unattended.”

Before leaving the camp site, it’s critical that hunters and campers also make sure the campfire is completely out. This can be done by drowning the fire, stirring it and feeling to ensure it is out cold.

Hunters should also be mindful of the ammunition they’re using. According to TFS, high-velocity ammuni tion should be avoided when fire danger is high.

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Toast pecans in a preheated oven at 350 degrees lined with parchment paper. Toast for about 5 minutes until they have a slightly darker color. Pecans burn really fast, so make sure to check the nuts after 5 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine roasted Brussels sprouts, roasted butternut squash, pecans and cranberries, and mix to combine.

Optional: For more sweetness, add 2-4 Tbsp. of maple syrup, if desired. This makes a beautiful presentation on any table! Our family loves this one and I hope you will give this a try.

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

People should use caution when parking and letting ve hicles, including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), idle on or near dry grass and other veg etation.

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According to TFS, camp fires cause 2% of preventable wildfires during hunting sea son in Texas.

Debris burning causes 75%.

“If they are in an area that does not have a burn ban, and if conditions are safe, then just keep some safety tips in mind with those campfires,”

“Be careful of where you’re shooting. Look ahead. See what’s behind your target whether you’re target practic ing or shooting at your prey into tall, dry grass,” Stafford said. “Those casings are hot enough when they fall into dry grass, it could potentially start a fire.”

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Texas State Parks Invites Texans to Join in Celebrating 100 Years of State Parks in 2023

AUSTIN— The Centen nial Celebration of Texas State Parks is right around the corner, and park lovers are invited to get outside and join celebra tions across the state. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) in partnership with Texas Parks and Wildlife Foun dation (TPWF) will celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks beginning January 2023.

“We invite all Texans to ex perience these precious public lands that truly belong to them,” said Rodney Franklin, TPWD’s Texas State Parks Director. “We hope this is the year every Texan visits at least one state park. We are going to take advantage of the excitement about the Cen tennial to showcase everything our parks have to offer, and we’re thrilled that H-E-B will

be supporting our celebration.”

H-E-B is the presenting spon sor of the Centennial Celebra tion and donated $1 million to help Texas State Parks engage all Texans in discovering and exploring their parks.

“In a state rich with majestic landscapes, our support of this effort aims to provide access to our parks and the beauty of our great state for all Texans to enjoy,” said Winell Herron, HE-B Group Vice President of Public Affairs, Diversity and Environmental Affairs. “Only a very small fraction of land in Texas is public land, and it’s our commitment to work alongside organizations such as our long time partner Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation to protect these precious resources, so Texans can use them for genera

tions to come.”

When Governor Pat Neff called for a State Parks Board in 1923, he envisioned a Texas dotted by camping and recre ational spaces held in sacred trust for the public good. Texas State Parks have lived up to that vision and so much more. Texas State Parks play a significant role in conserving habitat that benefits people and wildlife, encompassing some 630,000 acres, including 481,000 acres of Texas aquifers, rivers and res ervoirs that protect our drinking water. Parks also provide criti cal habitat for wildlife, includ ing more than 50 threatened and endangered species. They also attract close to 10 million visi tors every year, generating $891 million in economic value and $18 million in sales tax revenue.

Hundreds gathered to commemorate the first major Texas lake constructed in 30 years

Release - The North Texas Municipal Water Dis trict (NTMWD) officially dedicated Bois d’Arc Lake on October 14, celebrating the construction completion of the state’s newest major reservoir. NTMWD present and past board members and staff were joined near the lake’s dam and spillway by representatives of the District’s Member Cities and Customers, key govern ment partners, local and state elected officials, and the proj ect’s engineers and contrac tors.

are proud today to dedi cate Bois d’Arc Lake,” said NTMWD Executive Director Jenna Covington. “It is our lat est achievement in strengthen ing that foundation in the secu rity of our region’s water needs for years to come.”

The event “Celebrating the Gift of Water and Legacy of Service” included a cer emonial ribbon cutting by the NTMWD Board of Directors and program speakers. Sev eral state and elected officials spoke at the event, including Newt Cunningham, Fannin

County Judge-Elect, Brooke Paup, Chairwoman of the Tex as Water Development Board, Craig Bonds, Inland Fisheries Director for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, State Senator Bob Hall, and State Representative Reggie Smith.

“Today is a great day of cel ebration and recognition of work by hundreds of individu als for almost 20 years,” said NTMWD Board of Direc tors President Jack May as he opened the program. “The long list of recognition and thanks makes it clear how large and dedicated a team it takes to execute a project of this mag nitude. Successfully deliver ing the first major reservoir in Texas in over 30 years is truly an amazing accomplishment.”

The dedication ceremony recognized the hard work of all involved over the decades and especially since construc tion began in 2018, involving five major contractors, dozens of subcontractors, and a gen eral workforce of about 1,000 at the peak of construction. While reservoir construction is complete, Bois d’Arc Lake

remains closed for public use as the region waits for enough rainfall to make it safe for boating, fishing, and other rec reational activities.

“Bois d’Arc Lake will con tribute meaningfully toward raising the next generation of water enthusiasts, add to the water supply for Texans, and stimulate economic impact for this area,” added Inland Fish eries Director Craig Bonds with the Texas Parks and Wild life Department.

Once Leonard Water Treat ment Plant is operational next year, it will be able to treat up to 70 million gallons of drink ing water per day from the lake, with future expansions totaling up to 280 MGD.

“Reservoirs like this are what allowed Texas to become Texas because there is only one natural lake in Texas,” said State Senator Bob Hall. “If it wasn’t for what we did building reservoirs like this, we wouldn’t have the 30 mil lion people or be the economic powerhouse that Texas is.”

The Centennial Celebration will officially kick off statewide on Jan. 1, 2023, with “First Day Hikes.” New Year’s Day hik ers will be welcomed across the state, and many parks will offer ranger-guided walks and hikes for this special event. Throughout the year, TPWD will encourage hikers, campers, picnickers and nature lovers to share their first-time park expe riences on the Texas State Parks Facebook and Instagram pages. For more information on the Centennial Celebration, includ ing signature events, the history of Texas State Parks and how to make a day visit or overnight reservation, visit the newly launched Texas State Parks 100 Years website at TexasState Parks.org/100years.

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DEMOCRATS believe that weapons of war should be kept from those who are too young or irresponsible to use them safely. Republicans believe that giving parents a DNA kit so that they can identify the pieces of their children after the next school shooting is good enough.

DEMOCRATS believe that property taxes should apply equally to everyone. Republicans created a loophole so that corporations can pay tax on far less than the fair market value of their property. Closing it would increase revenue in Texas by $5 billion and allow citizens and small businesses to pay much less.

DEMOCRATS believe in immigration reform, understanding that restrictions are necessary while recognizing that migrants are the foundation of the United States and have always strengthened its economy. Not a single DEMOCRAT anywhere is for “open borders” and only an ill-informed twit would say that.

DEMOCRATS believe in sensible Criminal Justice:

--Law enforcement officers should be paid, trained, and equipped to do a vital and stressful service, but they should be expected to do that job while abiding by the same laws they enforce. And, do that job even when they are facing a crazed 18-year-old school shooter with superior firepower given to him by Republicans who only read 1/2 of the Second Amendment. But no one’s defunding anyone.

--There is no good reason for spending millions of dollars incarcerating our citizens for possessing marijuana. There is every reason for the State of Texas to collect millions of dollars in tax revenue while allowing Texas entrepreneurs to out-compete the cartels that the Republicans fear so much but keep in business.

DEMOCRATS believe that public education is the key to the success of Texas and the United States, and that teachers are the heroes of that system. Current and retired teachers should be valued and compensated accordingly.

DEMOCRATS believe in TRUTH and FACTS

SCIENTISTS are better judges of climate change than Republican campaign donors.

DOCTORS are better guides to health care than Republican witchcraft-believers doing “research” in the dark corners of the internet and scamming money with quackery while millions die.

SCHOLARS are better experts on history than Republican snowflakes who get their feelings hurt when they find out that their slave-holding ancestors may have been traitorous losers. Deal with it, learn from it. That’s how societies progress.

ELECTIONS are won by the candidate with the most votes, not by the Republican who can provide no proof of fraud other than the delusions of a barking pillow salesman.

ECONOMICS President BUSH 1: Recession.

CLINTON: Budget Surpluses, +22 million jobs! BUSH 2: The Great Recession, 10% unemployment. OBAMA: Stocks up 150%, +12 million jobs! TRUMP: Lost 4 million jobs, 1 million dead, record deficits. BIDEN: +13 million jobs, 3.6% unemployment! Seriously. And Republicans now oppose laws against price gouging while screaming, “inflation!” It’s such an old bucket of warm trickle-down.

Bonham ISD Bond Program at Kiwanis

10 through 13 at Fort Inglish Park. Just a reminder that there will be only fortyfive days from November 10 until Christmas. So, it is time to start your Christmas shopping with the fair prices on unique, unusual, and usable items to be found at Trade Days. After November Trade Days, the next Trade Days will be December 8 through December 11. Vendor spots are still available, and you may call 903.903-583-9634 or 903.271.8631 for details.

Story and photo by Mary-k Ashley Wilson

Jedidiah Hatfield had as his speaker Kelly Royce, a concerned citizen who is in favor of the Bonham ISD Bond November 2022.

Royce reminded the group that the bond will go toward eliminating portables, safety and security, and aging facilities. She mentioned especially that L. H. Rather school building needs replacing. For more information on this, please visit BonhamISDBond. com.

Bonham Kiwanis will have a table at the Presbyterian Church Spirit of Giving on Saturday, November 19.

The next Bonham Trade Days will be Thursday through Sunday, November

Kiwanis Club of Bonham, Texas, thanks all of those who shop at Bonham Trade Days. The net profits Kiwanis earn go toward helping youth groups of Bonham and Fannin County and to children of the world. More than ever young people need our help.

Kiwanis reminds you that early voting ends on Friday, November 4 and that election day is Tuesday, November 8. It is more important than ever that you vote in this election. The future of the city and the state rely on this election. Now is the time to think about what YOU really want out of this election and to cast your vote accordingly.

Jedidiah Hatfield with Kelly Royce.

The Fannin County Leader deadline is Thursday at Noon!

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History Book

By Malinda Allison

A new book about the Jewish Merchants of Bonham is now available for purchase at the Fannin County Museum of His tory and at Amazon.com.

During the late 1800s and early 1900s, a num ber of Jewish merchants and their families moved to Bonham and engaged in the mercantile trade, the cotton business and bought and sold real es tate. These men were welcomed into the com munity, as evidenced by the fact that two Jewish merchants were among the first shareholders of the First National Bank of Bonham. They par ticipated in the public and social life of the com

munity, and were well thought of and respected. There was never a syna gogue in Bonham, but services were held in var ious buildings.

This new book provides information on the vari ous individuals and has lots of photographs.

Stop by the Fannin County Museum of His tory to see a copy.

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ELEMENTARY HONOR ROLL

1st GRADE

All A’s: Beau Crunk, Harper Holland, Zander Shannon, Jayleigh Shepard, Jack Taylor, Hoyt Weissert, Ella White, Blake Wilson

A’s & B’s: Mariana Aponte, Kayleigh Covington, Aryane Daniels, Brynlee Daniels, Jose Galicia, Journi Horton, Rylan Kersey, Landon Nietupski, Owen Rich, Finley Sutton, Dakota Webster, King Williams

2nd GRADE

All A’s: Atalie Baum, Grady Baum, Isaac Schulze, Jessie Shepard, Creed Stockton, Amelia Wilson

A’s & B’s: Kinzleigh Beck, Jarrett Castleberry, Jaxon Coats, Alex Cottrell, Abigail Helms, Makayla Hughes, Asher Mitchell, Chazney Peebles, Emma Robinson, Jimmy Torres, Evan Williams, Jolynn Wingard

3rd GRADE

ALL A’S: Damian Castro, Chaynee Cole, Eli Lackey, Hadley Shipman, Caden Wilson

A’S & B’S: Drew Chaney, Kaydence Covington, Preston Fry, Jude Kirkpatrick, Brailee Lindsey, Ruby Miller, Jade Murray, Rylie Sanders, Skylie Sanders, Chesney Spiller, Kason Williams, April Womack, Ysavella Woodruff

4th GRADE

ALL A’S: Lawson Boyett, Meleah Crossland, Lila Crunk, Hunter Ferguson, Nolan Hubbard, Landry Jones, Lillian Liebel, Nolan Melson

A’S & B’S: Gage Lee, Anna Schulze, Jackson Taylor

5th GRADE

ALL A’S: Celina Cabianca, Jayli Hill, Carson Lindsey, Wyatt Martin

A’S & B’S: Olivia Amigh, Joseph Aponte, Jaden Cotrell, Jude Garcia, Darrell Gilbert,

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Jasmine Smithson, Emaree Weeks, Weston Wilson

JR HIGH HONOR ROLL

6th GRADE

ALL A’S: Mattox Amigh, Collin Baum, Kodi Dorau, Kennedy McDonald, Ada Melson

A’S & B’S: Holden Atchley, Kennedy Chaney, Kason Covington, Tyler Denney, Preston Dickerson, Paisley Garcia, Jordan Johnson, Kasey Knight, Carla Medina, Aja Morris, M’Kinley Morris, Iskander Ortega, Paxton Payne, Judd Shipman, Eastyn Weissert

7th GRADE

All A’s: Olivia Cabianca

A’S & B’S: Mariajose Barco, Gabby De la Rosa, Grayson Ozment, Reed Rich, Madison Walker

8th GRADE ALL A’S: Caroline Lackey, Dominic Lillie, Ian Ortega

A’S & B’S: Annalee Baker, Summer Clark, Harlee Duncan, Kayleigh McBrayer, Aiden Nietupski, Adisen White

HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL

9th GRADE

ALL A’S: Cash Crossland, Sierra Garcia, Breezy Jenkins, Kenzi Freeman, Grady Ozment

A’S & B’S: Chrystal Adair, Kaleb Covington, Gracie Eichman, Cheyenne Johnson, Cierra Johnson, Maddison Johnson, Kailen Kavanaugh, Riley Murray, Evan Notter, Gavin Shindler, Riley Walker, Taegan Williams

10th GRADE

ALL A’S: Gabino Barco, Alex Dudley, Katie Ferguson, Gus Lillie

A’S & B’S: Abigail Lewis, Caylee Mills, Caleb Munger, Jackson Neely, July Peoples, Matthew Stephens, Angel Voss, Charlie Wild

11th GRADE

ALL A’S: Kaylen Atchley, Hannah Burney, Addy Chaney,

John Gilbreath, Hunter Haglund, Kadyn McCarley, Nautica Morris, Hadley Ozment

ALL A’S & B’S: Kara Freeman, Aiden Green, Alex Helms, Zoie Hobbs, Emma Jenkins, Jaden Mahar, Garrett Morrison, Ivyanna Odiorne, Michael Ortega, Nate Van Huss, Layton Vaught

12th GRADE

ALL A’S: Ashton Balvin, Emily Ferguson, Tiana Jenkins, Logan Lackey, Reagan Lillie, Lindsey Mauppin, Camryn McCarley, Carson Morrison A’S & B’S: Autumn Brown, Braden Burney, Nick Glover, Mikel Hughes, Garrett Morrison, Luke McBean, Lexi Phillips, Brianna Rodriguez, Lindsey Skipper, Jace Stevens, Austin Weeks

A’S & B’S: Abigail Lewis, Caylee Mills, Caleb Munger, Jackson Neely, July Peoples, Matthew Stephens, Angel Voss, Charlie Wild

11th GRADE

ALL A’S: Kaylen Atchley, Hannah Burney, Addy Chaney, John Gilbreath, Hunter Haglund, Kadyn McCarley, Nautica Morris, Hadley Ozment

ALL A’S & B’S: Kara Freeman, Aiden Green, Alex Helms, Zoie Hobbs, Emma Jenkins, Jaden Mahar, Garrett Morrison, Ivyanna Odiorne, Michael Ortega, Nate Van Huss, Layton Vaught

12th GRADE

ALL A’S: Ashton Balvin, Emily Ferguson, Tiana Jenkins, Logan Lackey, Reagan Lillie, Lindsey Mauppin, Camryn McCarley, Carson Morrison A’S & B’S: Autumn Brown, Braden Burney, Nick Glover, Mikel Hughes, Garrett Morrison, Luke McBean, Lexi Phillips, Brianna Rodriguez, Lindsey Skipper, Jace Stevens, Austin Weeks

To Our Readers!

You have likely noticed a change in our delivery process. We are now mailing to all residents instead of throwing home deliveries in Bonham, Honey Grove and Ladonia. This major change for us is an attempt to clean up the streets and yards when papers are not picked up by residents, we believe this will create a cleaner environment. This change will also help those who are unable to get their paper from the yard or driveway. We appreciate you, our readers. We Thank our advertisers who make it possible for Fannin County to receive a FREE local newspaper.

If you do not receive The Leader, please call your local Post Office.

First United Bank announces Chief Technology Officer, Tadd Tobkin

TEXAS – First United Bank has announced Tadd Tobkin as their Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer. Tob kin has an extensive background in technology, including trans formations, consulting, invest ing, and operations, as well as building and delivering on strat egy. He will lead First United’s technology groups, positioning the financial organization to continue advancing and trans forming its customer and em ployee experience to serve its communities better.

Of joining First United Tobkin stated, “I look forward to part nering with the team to embark on a technology transforma tion journey that will provide a world-class customer and em ployee experience, enable the Spend Life Wisely vision, and elevate 10 million lives.”

Prior to joining First United, Tobkin served as Executive Principal, Technology Strat egy and Transformation for Mr. Cooper in Dallas, Texas, where he set the strategic direction and vision for the organization’s dig ital and business transformation.

“I am pleased to welcome Tadd to our senior leadership team,” said Greg Massey, Chairman and CEO of First United. “His proven track record of trans

formation and innovation will play an integral part in our Vi sion 2030 efforts and beyond. His alignment with our values and passion for bringing dreams to life makes me proud to have him on board.”

A well-known thought leader and strategic thinker, Tobkin is dedicated to community en gagement, founding several companies and serving on nu merous professional and civic organizations. He holds a bach elor’s degree in mechanical en gineering from North Dakota State University, an MBA from the Whitman School of Man agement at Syracuse University, and a doctorate of jurisprudence from Texas Tech University School of Law. He and his fam ily live in Celina, TX.

First United’s purpose is to inspire and empower others to Spend Life Wisely, which in cludes a holistic approach to life that encompasses financial wellbeing, faith, health and well ness, and personal growth.

Tadd Tobkin Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer Courtesy Photo

www.fanninccc.org.

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

CNC Lathe/ Mill Machinist

POSITION OPENINGS

B.F. Gammon Tool & Die is accepting applications for im mediate openings for CNC Lathe/Mill Machinist and also someone with Gear Cut ting experience. 40 hours per week plus overtime. Full ben efits including paid health care, retirement benefits and holiday, vacation and sick pay. Climate controlled shop. 7:30am-4:00pm, 5 days per week. Send resume via email to brett@bfgammon. com. 903-583-3597

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.

WORK WANTED

Drainage work, bush hog ging, and backhoe work, culverts, put in driveways and pot holes filled. Under ground water and electric lines. Dump trailer avail able. Vietnam Veteran. 903640-6999.

HELP WANTED

Metal building & Welding experience. Call: 903-436-0555.

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Week of October 26, 2022

Cooper FAIR. Water lightly stained; 78 degrees. Fishing con tinues to be similar, as the water temperature cools look for fish to move shallow chasing bait fish. Catfish are good on noodles. White bass fair chasing bait balls over the lake with jigs, small spoons, anything flashy. Crappie are slow to fair on main lake brush piles and standing timber with jigs and minnows. Bass are fair along grass ledges and standing timber with crankbaits.

Lavon GOOD. Water lightly stained; 74 degrees; 6.51 feet low. Fishing patterns hold steady as we head into the Hallow een weekend. White bass are in 1-4 feet of water using 3-4 inch paddle tail swimbaits, casting along the shorelines and retrieving back. Watch for standing birds and shad hitting the surface along the banks. Black bass, yellow bass, gizzard shad, and smaller white bass are running the banks, so the bass are there to eat an easy meal. Black bass are in 3-10 feet of water in rocks, reeds, or shallow stumps biting on square bills crank baits with 3-6 feet divers.

Ray Roberts GOOD; Water is clear; 70 degrees; 2.39 feet below. White bass are good fishing in 30-40 feet of water jig ging with slabs with a bucktail trailer. Blue and some channel catfish are good mixed in with whites using cut shad. Crappie are fair with some nice catches up to two pounds in 15-25 feet of water with minnows in brush piles. Bass are good up to 2 feet of water on topwaters.

Tawakoni GOOD. Water lightly stained; 73 degrees; 3.96 feet low. The Lake Tawakoni water temperature has begun to cool down and the fall frenzy is just about to start. White bass and striped bass fishing is good with fish stacked on main lake humps and ridges in 8-20 feet of water biting on crankbaits, Alabama-rigs and slab spoons. Crappie are good with jigs and minnows in brush piles in 10-12 feet of water. The blue and channel catfish bite is on fire.

Texoma EXCELLENT. Water stained; 75 degrees; 2.58 feet below. The fish are biting throughout the day now that the weather is cooler and bait fish are abundant. Birds are work ing and can lead you to fish. Striped bass are good casting into shallow points with slabs, and in 10-30 feet of water with live bait and swimbaits. Sand bass shallow flats in less than 10 feet of water. Report by John Blasingame, Adventure Texoma Outdoors. Striped bass are excellent on flats in 10-15 feet of water with swimbaits or drifting live shad. Big fish are hitting topwaters in 1-5 feet of water at daylight along the islands. The gulls have showed up and will be giving up the fish for the next few months only getting better as it gets colder. Blue and channel catfish are good on cut shad and prepared baits in 40-60 feet of water for eaters and along the flats in 10-20 feet of water for larger fish. Crappie are good in 15-18 feet of water over brush piles in the main lake on minnows and light jigs. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are fair along flats on crankbaits and jerk baits.

Game Warden Field Notes

The Naked Truth Hunters rely on camouflage clothing to mask their appear ance and avoid detection in the field, but an Upshur County man recently took “going com mando” to the next level. He was arrested by a Gregg Coun ty game warden while hunt ing in the nude along a state highway. Obviously, he did not have a hunting license on him.

The well-known nudist/activ ist later contested the charges. During the trial, his case fell apart when the warden’s bo dycam footage was played to the county judge. After hearing testimony and viewing a few seconds of the undressed viola tor in action, the judge abruptly stopped the video and walked out ruling in the state’s favor. The activist promptly cancelled all appeals and settled the cita tions, which included: hunting without a license, shooting across a property line, and dis orderly conduct.

Raging on the River Game wardens received a call alleging an intoxicated person was waving a gun at passing boats. While responding, they received a second call that the suspect’s behavior seemed to be escalating. He was very agitated and either aiming a gun, or acting like it, as boats passed. The wardens launched their patrol boat and located a very intoxicated fisherman anchored in the middle of the channel. He stated he was upset that bass boats had passed him and caused his boat to shift. The suspect was not observed operating the boat so he was arrested and charged with pub lic intoxication. No gun was found.

Facebook Fail

A Karnes County game warden received a phone call about a local resident that had killed a white-tailed buck deer and was not planning on tagging the

deer. The warden found posts on Facebook of the suspect with the deer, and verified the individual did not have a valid hunting license. During a brief interview, the suspect told the warden he had purchased a license and tagged the deer. The warden then informed the hunter that he had already veri fied that he did not have a li cense. Hunting without a valid hunting license was filed and the 10-point buck was seized.

FARMING CLASSIFIEDS

YOUNG TRACTOR WORKS

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.

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

WANTED: Deer Lease in Fannin County. Lifetime Fannin County Residents, Father, Son, and 2 Grandsons. Have local references. Want to spend time with the boys in the woods. Have small R.V. for clean deer camp. 903-271-5115.

Arlington -4.20

Benbrook-8.26

Bonham -2.36

Bridgeport-8.49

Eagle Mountain-5.09

Fork-7.00

Granbury-2.85

Grapevine-0.68

Joe Pool -1.75

Lavon-6.50

Lewisville-5.00

Pat Mayse-2.78

Possum Kingdom -6.65

Ray Hubbard-3.07

Ray Roberts-2.421

Tawakoni-4.17

Texoma-2.62

Toledo Bend -4.85

EMPLOYMENT

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LOFTY FOODS BAKERY

Now Hiring!!

Part-time possibly working to full-time positions. $10 - $14 per hour based on experience. Pizza or Baking experience a plus! Call 972-369-3336.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

Matching Coffee & 2 end ta bles, in great shape, asking $125.00. Beautiful Queen Ann Chair, cherry wood & beautiful upholstered cover, asking $175.00. Ruger 270 Riffle, American Made, Bolt action with Vortex crossfire scope 4-12 x 40, $550.00. Call 815-790-9982 (Local Ector), If no answer, leave message.

GARAGE SALES

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.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED Needing an Experienced Mechanic’s helper, Full time or part time. Call 903-821-0604.

HELP WANTED Needing someone to work doing 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.

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 903-647-3733.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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.

FOR SALE

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

2003 DITCH WITCH 70 hours on rebuilt engine. Good tires, kept under shed. $5,000 firm. Selling due to retirement. 903-640-6999.

BIG YARD SALE 506 CR 2271, Telephone, TX. Just before Lamasco. Some of Everything, Too much to mention.

Friday & Saturday, Nov. 4th & 5th. 8am- 5pm.

A PAW UP

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

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

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

Providing personalized primary care for the entire family.

Dr. Loftice grew up in Grayson County and now resides locally with his family. He earned his medical degree from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in Glendale, AZ and completed his residency in family medicine at Conroe Medical Education Foundation in Conroe, TX.

David C. Loftice, DO BOARD-CERTIFIED FAMILY MEDICINE SPECIALIST

Dr. Loftice is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Texas Academy of Family Physicians. Let him help you protect the health of your family.

To schedule an

call 903.583.3111

TexomaCare-Bonham 2201 Hwy 121 Bonham, TX 75418

Fannin County

Sunday Services at 10:45 • Women’s Bible Study Tuesdays 6:45 Young Adults Bible Study Wednesdays @ 6:30

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.

From My Life to Yours:

Jesus, God’s Eternal Son

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

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

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

Gathering Tine Cabin Ministry 487 CR 2105 Ivanhoe, TX Bro. Abe Ogea Pastor 903-449-0180

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

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

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

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

Catholic

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

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

BAPTIST CHURCH BONHAM, TEXAS

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

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

Lutheran

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

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

By Bro. Bill Beasley

In Memorium

Original Publish Date: November 4, 2014

John 1:1, 14 A few weeks ago I had the privilege of attending church with a friend. The preacher for the morning service brought a message on the subject “Who Is Jesus?” This is the question the answer to which is a truth

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

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that we have to live by today.

Our scripture for this week is found in the Gospel of John Chapter 1. John 1:1 and John 1:14 point out that Jesus is eternal with the Father. He was called the Word. The truth we look at today is that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.

His purpose in doing so was to reveal the Father more perfectly to show us the Heavenly Father and to become our sacrifice on the Cross of Calvary. This was not an afterthought in the mind and heart of God for the Bible says that He was slain before the foundation of the world. This teaches that He was, and is, and will always be. Christ not only died for us, but lives in us as our hope of glory.

Jesus living in us. Can this be real? The Bible says yes. Those of us who have placed our faith in this truth say yes.

In the prophecy of Isaiah 9 we have these beautiful words. “And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. He is called the Lamb of God that taketh away the sins of the world. He is the solid Rock. He is the Bridegroom. He is the Alpha and the Omega. He is God’s Eternal Son. He is the Saviour.”

Indeed He has come to show us the Father. He is the only way, the only truth, and the only life. Believe in Him for salvation. Trust in Him to supply your needs today and forever more.

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 Devil and his followers. Jesus spoke of those that re fused 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 gathereth not with me scattereth abroad” (Matthew 12:30). Hell is designed for the Devil, his followers, and those that are against Christ.

Hell is designed for the disobedient. Paul records that Jesus will come “in flam ing fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and

Hello everyone!

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

The Bible tells us in Deuteronomy 7:9, “Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love Him and keep His commandments to a thousand generations.” We love the Lord because He first loved us. We show our love for Him by serving Him faithfully, keeping His commandments, and through our praise and worship.

As I have said before, what I love about doing my research for this is that I come across

that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall be punished with ever lasting 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 mur derers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which bur neth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death” (Revelation 21:8). Solomon reminds us that “the wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God” (Proverbs 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,

a lot of wonderful hymns that I’ve never heard of before. When I first read this one, I immediately loved the message presented in it.

Matthew Bridges penned these words in 1848. This is not only a powerful hymn, but a prayer as well.

“My God, accept my heart this day, and make it always thine, that I from thee no more may stray, no more from thee decline. Before the cross of him who died, behold, I prostrate fall; let every sin be crucified, and Christ be all in all. Anoint me with thy heavenly grace, and seal me for thine own; that I may see thy glorious face, and worship near thy throne. Let every

are set forth for an example, suffering 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 who soever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire” (Revela tion 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 de struction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it”

(Matthew 7:13-14).

thought and work and word to thee be ever given: Then life shall be thy service, Lord, and death the gate of heaven. All glory to the Father be, all glory to the Son, all glory, Holy Ghost, to thee, while endless ages run.”

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

Bro. Josh Stevenson Central Baptist Church Bonham, TX

Baptist Methodist

Baptist

Sunday Morning Re-take “My God, accept my heart this day”

we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this

Christian Nationalism: Friend or Foe?

By Kevin George

Many people have heard of “Christian Nationalism”, an idea that is supposed to be scary and dangerous. I think that most Christians have been trained to instinctively deny the idea of Christian Nationalism. Instead, Christians are typically taught that it is not nice to bring their values to the legislative table for discussion. But let’s pause and consider whether Christian Nationalism is dangerous as a general concept.

A civilized society imposes limits on human behavior

based on what the leaders of that society consider to be right or wrong, acceptable or unacceptable, tolerable or intolerable. An honorable society must be deliberately constructed, as it will not just happen by some evolutionary process. In the 1990s we were told “Don’t ask, don’t tell”, that Christians should be OK with that. Now, what was once “Don’t ask, don’t tell” has become, “We ask, we tell, and we punish those who oppose our woke values.”

Christians need to understand this fact: evil is never neutral, it will rush to fill any vacuum, while clothing itself in fake

virtue. In contrast, godly virtues and limits must be asserted, defended, imposed and enforced. To not oppose evil simply opens the door to debased values contrary to godly values, and in time those debased values will be imposed and enforced on those who were too timid to enforce their righteous values.

God commanded His people to take dominion. This does not mean to dominate, it means to put things in order, and the Christian God has provided general guidance in the Bible for what this order looks like, in relationships,

Memories of Ivanhoe Baptist Church

By Jodie Gibbs

Ivanhoe Baptist Church is celebrating 150 years of continual ministry in the North Fannin County area this year. I have been privileged and Blessed to be a part of this congregation for 58 of those years, and I am not the longest standing member. Mickey Workman, Linda Stephens Workman and Myrtle Stephens Adams were already there when I joined and there may have been others that I cannot recall at this time. The old white, clapboard sided building was there at that time. You walked up the steps in front, through the double doors into the vestibule, where, above the ceiling rested to big brass bell that was rung sharply at 10 o’clock to announce it was time for Sunday School to start, and again at 11 o’clock to announce it was time for the Worship Service to begin. The next set of double doors opened into the main sanctuary of the building where a quick panoramic view revealed three sections of wooden pews, to the left a baby grand piano, to the right a large propane gas heater, front and center the communion table with “Do This In Remembrance Of Me” carved across the front, behind this a podium complete with a large wooden pulpit, a couple of pews for the choir and on the front wall a BIG banner that proclaimed, “SEEK YE FIRST THE KINGDON OF GOD.” I had been called upon to come provide the accompaniment for the Song Service, and as impressed as I was with that baby grand Piano, I was more impressed with that bold banner. It hit you in the face when you walked in the back door and it instantly let you know, these people where here

to do serious business with the Lord! And so, it continues to this day.

There have been many changes at Ivanhoe Baptist Church through these last 50+ years. First, we built an addition attached to the north side of the building to use for additional Sunday School rooms and a place to host large fellowship meetings. We added a 3 bedroom house for a parsonage on the adjacent lot. It became obviously apparent after a few more years that our old building either needed major upgrades and repairs or just needed to be replaced. It is our nature to become attached to ‘things’ that have precious memories for us and that was especially true of this old building. Opinions were divided: do we renovate and repair or do we tear down and build new? The debate continued for a time, and I remember this as a time when we all felt the hand of God leading us forward. We had examined all the pros and cons, what we needed in the end result, how we could pay for it. Decision time came, the Business Meeting was announced several weeks before. We were to come together and vote on the question; do we repair or rebuild? The question was call, the vote taken, and it was 100% unanimous, we were going to build a new building. From that time forward, through moving everything out of the building and relocating into our temporary space in the Fellowship Hall, demolition of the old building, and building of the new structure, everything worked like clockwork, well, except for the day the resident preacher came over to inspect the progress and the roof trusses collapsed

like dominoes! They sent him back to the house and jokingly banned him from the construction site. A few short months and we moved into our new building and two years later we celebrated with a note burning ceremony. We have since added another building to house our Sunday School classes.

Many Pastors have come and gone, some for a year or so. Some for several years of service. Several lived in the parsonage, but many did not want to, so the house was sold and moved away. We considered ourselves for years as a training ground for young men attending seminary in Fort Worth, some lived on site and some commuted on the weekends. Other times when the congregation was growing, we were blessed to be able to have a full time minister living and working on the field as we do at this time. Since I was considered ‘Staff’ as the musician, I worked closely with the pastors, and have great memories from those relationships. From this, I make one observation; not all Preachers are Pastors, and not all Pastors are Preachers and Very Blessed is the congregation who finds a Preaching Pastor.

There have been lots of changes in 58 years. What remains? The old brass bell is mounted on a post by the front door. The baby grand piano still sits to the left at the front of the auditorium. The banner left with the old building, but the Spirit of Worship and Seeking God remain when the new buildings fill with people of like mind every Sunday Morning. Happy 150th Anniversary, Ivanhoe Baptist Church!

in society, and in every other aspect of life and creation.

Creating order requires laws, good laws, and not all laws are to repress evil. Many laws are simply to provide a common understanding so society can operate more efficiently and productively.

The Christian religion, even in its most generic form, provides a framework of boundaries within which God’s intended order can be applied. Granted, the Bible does not lay out a detailed social order, but as biblical Christians we can all agree that there are limits, somewhere between A and Z, between extreme domination and moral anarchy.

Every society must have a moral center, an anchor point. If you object to basic Christian boundaries in our society, what boundaries do you think are superior? Should we order our society based on pagan values? Islamic values? Satanic values? Evolutionary values of survival of the fittest? Extreme libertarian anarchy values? No healthy

society can be built on mere imagination, Utopian dreams. All values must originate from somewhere, a religion or ideology which gives rise to the values.

One of the fear-mongering objections typically presented against enforcing Christian values is that it is a theocracy. However, that is totally false. A theocracy would be a rule directly imposed by a religious institution.

In our society we have legislatures that debate and consider which laws to apply, and there is no dominant religious institution. Even if every single legislator was a Christian, there is still plenty of debate within general Christianity that would prevent any type of oppressive theocratic governmental structure, so the theocracy objection is a misplaced fear.

Wanting to have a Christian society does not mean that everyone in that society will be Christian. That is not going to happen. It simply means that society

is ordered upon generally understood and acceptable Christian values and limits. It is not intended to be some extreme Puritanical ideal, nor a coercion to believe in Christianity, simply a basic Christian social framework. If you consider yourself to be a Christian, do not cower or be intimidated by the antiChristian woke ideology. Oppose it. Wokeness is an aggressive cancer which seeks to destroy everything that the Christian God says is right. Wokeness rejects every orderly arrangement and institution which God says is right, and it has nothing to offer to build a better society.

Wokeness is only good at one thing, destruction. If it succeeds, it will be replaced by survivors who will crave to have a social order once more. Stand firm, stand tall, and stay close to God.

Sincerely, Kevin George Bonham, TX

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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.

LEGAL NOTICE

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Mixed Beverage w/FB Required by Bonham Outpost LLC d.b.a. Bonham Outpost to be located at 1216 FM 273 Bonham, Fannin County, Texas.

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.

Dry Weather Tempers Expectations for General White-Tailed Deer Season

1 & 2

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

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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.

10/25/22

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 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

AUSTIN— With dry weath er persisting throughout much of the state, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists expect hunters to see deer consistently frequent ing feeders during the start of the general white-tailed deer season.

10/25/22

in that four- to six-year-old range. As we move into No vember and closer to the rut, those older bucks should in crease movement activities in search of does, hopefully presenting an opportunity for a lucky hunter.”

some great bucks being har vested during archery and Managed Lands Deer Program season,” said Cain.

“A number of hunters and landowners report seeing lots of deer, especially younger deer,” said Alan Cain, WhiteTailed Deer Program Leader for TPWD. “Part of that is a result of good fawn crops the last couple of years so there’s more bucks in those younger age classes relative to bucks

Harvest has been light to this point, Cain noted, but that’s not unexpected with the warm weather we’ve had in the first two weeks of October.

Additionally, drought im pacts on deer habitats have im pacted antler quality heading into October’s archery season.

“Overall antler quality is down a bit, but there’s still

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM MARK WHEELER, DECEASED:

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of William Mark Wheeler, Deceased, were issued by the Probate Court of Fannin County, Texas on the 25th of October, 2022, in Docket No. PR-2022-13099 to Jordan Lee Reagan, Independent Administrator. All persons having claims against this estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o Silberman Law Firm, 7920 Belt Line Rd. Ste. 670, Dallas, Texas 75254.

For the four counties that remain dedicated to archeryonly hunting (Dallas, Grayson, Rockwall and Collin), hunters are now required to report all white-tailed deer harvests within 24 hours through the My Harvest Hunt App. Ac curate reporting allows agency wildlife biologists to properly study hunting impacts on local herds and develop more hunt ing opportunities.

The general white-tailed deer season runs Nov. 5 through Jan. 1, 2023 in the North Zone and Jan. 15, 2023 in the South Zone. A special youth-only gun deer season is set in both zones for Oct. 2930 and Jan. 2-15, 2023. For additional late season deer hunting opportunities, county specific regulations and infor mation on how to properly tag and report a harvest, consult the 2022-23 Outdoor Annual.

information about the digital tag can be found on the TPWD website.

CWD Testing TPWD reminds hunters that agency wildlife biologists and animal health officials are col lecting and testing Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) sam ples from hunter-harvested deer to get a clearer picture of the prevalence and distri bution of the disease across Texas. Proactive monitoring improves the state’s response time to CWD detection and can greatly reduce the risk of the disease further spreading to neighboring captive and freeranging populations. Hunters in surveillance and contain ment zones must meet submis sion requirements of harvested CWD susceptible species. Ad ditionally, hunters outside of established surveillance and containment zones are encour aged to voluntarily submit their harvest for testing at a check station, for free, before head ing home from the field.

CLASSIFIEDS REAL ESTATE

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 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 2021 model, 6x4 diesel, 10 Speed Eaton-Fuller Transmission, Day Cab, 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 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.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Archery hunters are re quired to purchase an Archery Endorsement in addition to their hunting license. Hunt ers taking advantage of Texas public hunting lands must have the Annual Public Hunt ing Permit. Public land hunters should also consult the Public Hunting Lands Map Booklet to review regulations that may apply to specific areas. The My Texas Hunt Harvest app can be used to complete onsite registration electronically at a public hunting area

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7/27/21

Beginning with the 2022-23 license year, Texas residents can purchase a digital Super Combo license (Items 111, 117 and 990) that will autho rize digital tagging of harvest ed deer, turkey and oversized red drum. The digital license option is available through online purchase only. More

FANNIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING SPEED LIMIT

Notice is hereby given that the Fannin County Commissioners Court will hold a Public Hearing at 8:50 am on November 29, 2022 in the County Courthouse located at 101 E. Sam Rayburn Drive, Bonham, Texas. The public is invited to make comments concerning the proposal to:

1. Reduce the speed limit to no more than 30 m.p.h. on CR 1520 in Bonham, Texas

This hearing and actions by the Commissioners’ Court are subject to the Texas Transportation Code, Section 251.154. For further information regarding this hearing on the proposed speed limit change, please contact Commissioner Lane at 903-965-7030 or County Judge Randy Moore at 903-583-7455.

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

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The Soul of Gardening

By: Michelle O’Rizal The Philosophical Gardener

Call me crazy if you wish, but I just love the quiet solitude of the pre-dawn hours that the day brings.

Bounding out of bed, I head straight for the kitchen antic ipating that sweet yet earthy aroma of freshly ground cof fee beans. While the water boils, I peer through each window at the outline of shadowy mounds to deter mine which one will set the tone for my day.

With that fragrant morn ing elixir poured, hands lovingly clasped around my cup, I head out the door.

Hints of the morning sky are sneaking up on the ho rizon softly illuminating the beds to reveal each botanical specimen as its own plant.

Gasp! There it is! That’s the one!

Today my mood and eye were caught by the dewkissed spray of lilies that looked like shades of blush ing coral. It occurred to me that like my calendar, its

stem was full. There was a display of buds to blooms, each on its perfect stem, in its perfect place, in its per fect stage of bloom.

Pausing for a moment, drawing a deep breath, and sinking into the unique mag nificence of the indiscrimi nate pattern of blooms, I knew that no matter how my day unfolded it too would be perfect.

Taking just a few mo ments to really be present in the garden and let my imagination free, started as a fluke but now delivers quiet inspiration if I listen. Our gardens often allow us to hear the whispers of our souls and assure us that we too are in our perfect place, at the perfect time with the perfect bud or bloom.

Take a moment to stop time and associate the mira cles of nature with who you are.

Home Country: Slim Randles

Steve, the cowboy on the board of directors of the Mule Barn truck stop’s phi losophy counter and world dilemma think tank, swears on his coffee it happened.

“Tourist guy got off the train the other day when I was down there picking up a friend,” Steve said. “He asked me if I was a real cow boy, and I allowed I prob ably was, because I wasn’t smart enough to get a real job. So he asked if I minded if he asked me some ques tions.”

Steve sipped his coffee. “I said, ‘Shoot’ and the guy says he wondered why we wore these big ol’ hats with the wide brims. So I ex plained to him they give us shade in summer and keep the rain and snow off our faces, and told him we could give the horse a drink by putting water in them.

“Then he thanked me and asked why we wore chaps. So I explained how they pro tected our legs from cactus and thorns, you know.

“He asked about wild rags like this one,” he said, touching the blue silk scarf around his neck. “I told him it filtered dust and we could

tie our hats down with it in a high wind.”

“Sounds reasonable,” Doc said, “but I thought every body knew that. Television and Westerns and all that.”

“Well, yeah,” Steve said. “Me, too. But I think this guy was from a city some where and didn’t watch TV or eat anything that ever had a pulse. Looked kinda puny. But he was real friendly.

“So then he asked me about saddle horns. Wanted to know if they honk. This guy was really green, you know? He wanted to know about ropes and spurs, all kinds of questions like that. I did my best to answer him, too. Fi nally he says, ‘Tell me why you cowboys always wear tennis shoes.’

“So I told him we didn’t want anyone thinking we were truck drivers.”

Even the truck drivers laughed at that one. Then they threw cracker packets at Steve.

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BENNIE IMOGENE CARROLL

Bennie Imogene Carroll joined the rest of Angels in Heaven on October 21,2022 at Stone Brook assisted living.

She came into this world February 6, 1924, to Raymond and Lee Lenoir at Caviness, Texas, one of nine children. She graduated from Chicota High School in 1940 at the age of 16. She went to Paris Jr. College where the government taught her to weld, and she went to Corpus Christi to weld on ships. She became ill and came back to Paris Tx. In 1946 she met the love of her life Hubert Carroll and they married and were married for 30 years till his death in 1976.

Nursing was her ultimate goal from the time she worked with the Nuns at St. Joseph Hospital in Paris till she was able to get her nursing license at WNJ where she worked for over 30 years. Her passions were traveling and flowers. She has been all over the world and did not stop traveling till in her mid 80’s. She is survived by her daughter Adell and husband Michael of Denison. Three grandchildren Shawn and wife Rosemary of Cypress Texas, Phillip and wife Mandi of Howe, Texas and Georgina and husband Brandon of Oklahoma City. Five greatgrandchildren, Jordan, Amber, CeCe, Samantha and Aaron. Five great-great-grandchildren, Luke, Jase, Ella, Landyn and Lilly.

Preceding in death is her husband, her parents, 5 brothers and 3 sisters and several nieces and nephews.

Family would like to thank all the Angels who took care of her at Stone Brook for three years. Dignity Hospice and all the people who made her last years of life dignified and fulfilling.

A visitation was held in her honor on October 27, 2022. Friday, October 28, 2022, at 1:00 pm the Funeral Service took place at Fisher Funeral Home in Denison, Texas.

Condolences can be registered at http://www.fisherfh.com

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Fisher Funeral Home.

DONNA KAY CAYLOR

Bonham-Donna Kay Caylor, age 62, of Savoy, TX was born on May 12, 1960 in Honey Grove, TX to Wesley Thomas and Margaret Anne (Flowers) Gilbert. Donna passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, TX.

Donna married Byron Caylor, Jr on October 16, 1982 in Honey Grove, TX. Donna had a master’s degree and worked for Bonham Independent School as a teacher for 31 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, godmother, and friend. She will be deeply missed.

Donna is survived by her loving husband, Byron Caylor, Jr.; son, Jake Caylor and wife Crystal; daughter, Callie Harris and husband Taylor; grandchildren, Beckett Caylor and Ridge Harris; in addition to numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Donna is preceded in death by her parents, Poppy and mom.

Visitation was at 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at New Zion Baptist Church where Donna was a member. Memorial services were at 3:00 pm; Bro. Rodney Sprayberry officiated.

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

Donations can be made to the New Zion Baptist Church 627 CR 1265 Bonham, TX 75418 in memory of Mrs. Donna Caylor.

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

OBITUARIES

MARINO ALCESTA (RENO) BARSI

Marino Alcesta (Reno) Barsi was born in Sterling Illinois on May 13,1936 to Dominico & Ermenegilda Flosi Barsi. He passed on October 11, 2022 at his home in Tulsa Oklahoma. His parents immigrated to the United States in 1921 from Pariano, Tuscany, Italy. Reno only spoke Italian until he entered school, leaving school his first day and ran back home because, according to his mother & sister, he couldn’t understand a word they said. His father died when he was 7 and his mother planted her yard in parsley to support them. He attended Catholic schools until they moved to Chicago when he was 15 and he attended Lane Tech. He was an avid sportsman, playing football, basketball and baseball in high school and softball when stationed in Japan.

He enlisted in the Air Force in 1953 and served in Japan, Korea, The Philippines, Goose Bay Labrador and Viet Nam. He was a radar crew chief on a Super Constellation and flew over Cuba during the Bay of Pigs. His last 8 years of service was served as a specialty recruiter in Grand Rapids Michigan, recruiting Nurses and Pilots. He was named Recruiter of the Year in 1971. He retired in 1973 after serving 20 years and moved to Tulsa Oklahoma to work in the furniture business.

He and son Jeff (also his best friend) started a European auto repair business in Plano & Dallas and he worked there until health issues caused his retirement. He and wife Mike traveled fulltime for several years in a motorhome and saw the world, all the way across Canada, Mexico and 49 of 50 states. They settled in Nocona Hills Texas when they stopped traveling making lifelong friends. They also visited many foreign countries, and his favorite was Australia returning 3 more times. He was a talented golfer and loved his football and golf. He was a kind and loving man, making friends wherever he went and keeping those friends a lifetime including his many classmates from Newman HS in Sterling. He was able to attend his 68th HS reunion in August and visited with all his “old” friends. He was a great joke teller and liked nothing more than an adult beverage, lots of friends and jokes till all were “joked” out.

He is survived by wife Micheal (Mike) of Tulsa and Palm Harbor FL, 5 children; Cindy Weisman (Lee) of Santa Maria CA, Jeff Barsi (Kyra) of Bonham TX, Shelly Barsi Bennitt (Kevin) of Oklahoma City, Rena Barsi Bice (Tom) of Sarasota FL and Roger Stroede of Springfield MO. 9 grandchildren and a bunch of greats including one expected in November. Nephew Chris and wife Lori in Palm Harbor were a blessing to him as well. He was a loving father, grandfather and greatgrandfather.

Reno was exposed to Agent Orange in Viet Nam which caused his many illnesses and surgeries. At his death he was 100% disabled and was grateful for all the support from the VA during his last years. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, brother Leo of Clearwater FL, sister Tosca Hagen of Sterling IL & first grandson, Michael Marino.

A celebration of life will be held at 2PM November 26 at the Barsi Ranch, 2911 FM 1629, Bonham Texas .

11/01/2022

LEE CONWAY

I am heartbroken to announce the death of my dad, Lee Conway. He left this world at the age of 56 years old after a tough fight. My dad enjoyed his horses, his grand babies, and cracking jokes.

He leaves behind his mother Bessie Conway, his daughter Olivia Stanley & husband Chad, his grand babies Ava, Addi, Emerson, Will, and Case, and sister Linda Berube & husband John.

He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Conway.

Family night was held at Cooper-Sorrels Funeral Home Sunday, October 23, 2022 from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral services were at 2:00 pm on Monday, October 24, 2022 at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home. Interment followed at Arledge Ridge Cemetery.

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

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

DC teams in Top 10s of pre-season hoops polls

Lady Hornets, three individuals State-XC-bound

Dodd City head boys’ coach Mike Scarbrough speaks with the Hor nets on March 5 in a huddle dur ing the Region III-1A boys’ bas ketball final in Mansfield.

Both Dodd City teams will start their 2022-23 seasons ranked in the Class 1A Top 10 of polls by the Texas Associa tion of Basketball Coaches.

The Hornets placed at No 7 and the Lady Hornets garnered No. 9 in the respective boys’ and girls’ Top-25 1A rankings posted at tabchoops.org on Oct. 17.

Defending-champion Graford, which edged the Hornets, 3027, on March 5 in the Region III-1A boys’ basketball final, topped the 1A rankings.

Elsewhere, Wolfe City, which will com pete again in 14-2A with Honey Grove, Sam Ray burn and Trenton, made at No. 25 the 2A boys’ poll, which was headed by defend ing-champion Clarendon.

Dallas Madison, also a de fending champion, topped the 3A boys’ poll.

Meanwhile, teams joining the Lady Hornets in the 1A girls’ poll included: Sands, the classi fication’s defending champion, at No. 1; Huckabay, where for mer Lady Hornet Rion Baccus since last season is finishing her career, at No. 2.; and Nazareth, a perennial championship con

tender, at No. 3. Slidell at No. 7 and Saltillo at No. 16. also ap peared in the poll.

Defending-champion Fairfield led the 3A girls’ poll which also included No. 8 Pottsboro, which will compete again in 113A with Bonham and Leonard, and No. 9. Brock, guided since last season by former Lady Hornets head coach Alex Ste phenson.

Defending-champion Gruver led the 2A girls’ poll.

Fannin five bound for v’ball playoffs

By Rich Hilliard

Five Fannin County volley ball teams will compete in the 2022 postseasons of its respec tive classifications.

Dodd City won 19-1A, with Savoy as the district’s runnerup and Ector as its third-place qualifier.

It equates the Lady Hornets’

28th advance in the last 33 years, Lady Cardinals’ eighthstraight and Lady Eagles’ first in as many seasons of playing varsity volleyball.

Meanwhile, Trenton ad vanced as 11-2A’s third-place qualifier and Sam Rayburn as its fourth-place team.

It equates Trenton’s seventh advance in the last eight sea

sons and first since 2020. The advance marks Sam Rayburn’s first.

Postseason play will begin with bi-district play Oct. 31Nov. 1.

Dodd City, the 19-1A cham pion, earned a first-round bye and will begin the postseason in the area round Nov. 3-5.

GRAND PRAIRIE -- Stateveteran Lindsey Mauppin on Oct. 25 finished fourth indi vidually to qualify again and also led Dodd City to a team Round-Rock advance as the Region III-1A girls’ cross county runner-up.

Meanwhile, Ector freshman Lydia Essary, Dodd City ju nior Jaden Mahar and Leon ard sophomore Parker Evans on Oct. 25 individually also qualified for State cross coun try competition.

Mauppin, a senior, assured her fourth-consecutive trip to the 1A State girls’ cross coun try competition with a finish in 15:05.40 at the regional held at Lynn Creek Park.

She will be joined at State

by these Lady Hornets who finished as follows: senior Au tumn Brown, 12th, 15:46.60; junior Hannah Burney, 31st, 16:43.19; freshman Breezy Jenkins, 51st, 17:18.75; ju nior Addyson Chaney, 53rd, 17:18.9; and freshman Riley Murray, 111th, 19:15.44.

It equates Dodd City’s first advance of a team to the State cross country competition since resuming having the sport in 2019.

Ector’s Essary qualified indi

vidually on Oct. 25 for the 1A State girls’ race, finishing eighth in 15:24.55 a the same regional.

Mahar finished 27th in the 1A boys’ regional race in 20:47.19, becoming the first boy to advance to the State cross country competition from Dodd City, the District 23-1A runner-up again this season, since Alec Simpson in 2019.

Additionally, Leonard’s Ev ans took 10th in the 3A girls’ regional race in 14:45.23 to qualify for her first State trip.

All will compete at State on Saturday, Nov. 5, at Old Set tler’s Park at Round Rock: 8:30 a.m., 3A girls’ 3200m; 11:40 a.m., 1A girls’ 3200m; and 12:10 p.m. 1A boys’ 5K.

Story and photos by Rich Hilliard

Dodd City head girls’ basketball coach Landon Dyer directs the host Lady Hornets on Jan. 11 from the sideline during District 23-1A play.

Dodd City’s Lady Hornets. Courtesy photo

By Rich Hilliard

Leonard’s Parker Evans. Courtesy photo

Ector’s Lydia Essary. Photo by Rich Hilliard

Dodd City’s Jaden Mahar. Courtesy photo

First United Bank announces Chief Experience Officer, Renee Newman

man, a highly accomplished executive with over 25 years of diverse financial

experience spanning com munity, regional, and large financial institutions, has been named Executive Vice President, Chief Experience Officer, reporting directly to Greg Massey, Chairman, and CEO of First United Bank. She will drive a consistent customer and employee experience across all chan nels. She will lead the hor izontal-led groups supporting the organization’s community

bank system, including Retail, Lending, Product, Program Office, Treasury, and Wealth Management.

“I am excited to welcome Re nee to our executive leadership team. Her experience, energy, engagement, and desire to work on purpose-driven efforts make her an incredible leader,” said Massey. “She is a natural choice for this critical role and a leader to get excited about in side our organization.”

In addition to her role, New man will sit on First United’s Executive Team and serve as a

liaison with Mortgage and In surance, focusing on creating strategic moves to accomplish the organization’s Vision 2030, elevating 10 million lives through love and impact.

Of joining First United, New man said, “Helping others and improving communities is something I am passionate about. I look forward to work ing with an innovative entre preneur like Greg and con tinually challenging how we deliver tools, resources, and solutions to those we serve.”

As a respected and accom plished financial services ex

ecutive, Renee is dedicated to community engagement and is active in many professional and civic organizations. She currently serves on the Board of Special Olympics Montana and is a Director of Girl Talk, Inc., a peer-to-peer mentoring program. Newman also serves as an Industry Advisory Board Member for Nymbus and Eko Investments.

She holds a bachelor’s de gree in business administration and management from Oregon State University and is a Pa cific Coast Banking School graduate. She and her family

will be relocating from Billings, Montana. First United’s purpose is to inspire and empower others to Spend Life Wisely, which includes a holistic approach to life that encompasses financial well-being, faith, health and wellness, and personal growth.

Texas Crop and Weather Report

Texas A&M AgriLife Texas honey production down due to heat, drought

Texas honey production was expected to be below average this season due to the lack of soil moisture and extreme heat across the state, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

Molly Keck, AgriLife Ex tension entomologist and Bee keeping 101 instructor, Bexar County, said major wildflower bloom periods in parts of the state were stunted by the lack of soil moisture and forage for bees, coupled with the early arrival of extreme heat.

Studies have shown bee foraging activity reduces when temperatures hit 100 degrees, Keck said. The low volume of available nectarproducing plants and ineffi cient foraging ability due to high temperatures resulted in poor honey production.

Keck said this season’s low production was likely com pounded by Texas beehives’ long-term recovery from Winter Storm Uri in Febru ary 2021 followed by severe drought.

“Some parts of the state re ceived rain at the right time, but in most parts of the state bees did not have nectar to bring in and store for honey,” she said. “Rains over the last few months might result in a fall honey flow, which should be happening now, but we suspect honey production dropped again this year.” Keck said an accurate assess ment of Texas honey produc tion is difficult, especially this

year due to a lack of available information, but that official reports indicate production dipped in 2021.

The 2020 U.S. Department of Agriculture honey report showed there were 157,000 honey-producing bee colo nies in Texas producing 8.9 million pounds with a value of $17 million to overall U.S. production. Total U.S. pro duction was 147.5 million pounds worth more than $299 million.

The USDA reported 7.6 million pounds of honey were produced in 2021 by 137,000 Texas-based colonies. Despite the lower production num ber, the honey was valued at $17.6 million within the 126.4 million pounds of honey pro duced nationally valued at $321.2 million.

In the Sept. 28 honey re port, the USDA reported too little information was avail able to make an assessment of the 2022 season in Texas. Extreme heat and drought across the state was the pri mary reason for lack of activ ity and reporting, according to the report.

The report indicated truck availability was not an issue due to the lack of honey sup plies. Keck said there were also fewer COVID-related is sues, such as equipment and container shortages this sea son.

Keck said the strong sales of nucleus hives, or nucs, which are smaller hives con sisting of a queen and worker bees that can build into pro duction hives, is one good sign that Texas production

was recovering.

“I think we’ve experienced two tough years for bees and beekeepers due to an extreme cold event in 2021 and ex treme heat and drought this year,” she said. “Commercial producers are expecting to sell out of bees, so that is a good sign. Hopefully they can bounce back, but so much will depend on beekeeper manage ment through winter and rain going into spring.”

EAST

Drought was still a major concern. Water levels contin ued to drop. Winter forages showed very little growth. Pasture and rangeland condi tions were very poor to fair. Subsoil and topsoil conditions were very short to short. The first frost occurred. Cattle pro ducers were feeding hay and struggling to locate bales for purchase. Livestock were in fair to good condition with supplementation taking place. Wild pig activity continued but decreased in some areas.

NORTH

Soil moisture was mostly short, as dry conditions and high winds continued. Tem peratures were dropping. Hay harvest was winding down, and very little winter pas ture had been planted due to drought. Wheat planting was active in anticipation of po tential rainfall. Livestock con ditions declined slightly, and sale prices were still decent with feeder cattle being the best market. Stock tanks and ponds improved from past rains, but they were still low.

Renee Newman Courtesy photo