11-14-23 Leader E-Edition by The Fannin County Leader

November 14, 2023

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Roadway crashes have claimed at least one life every day for more than 20 years

Nov. 7, 2023 AUSTIN – It almost happened. The long and heartbreaking 23-year streak of daily deaths on Texas highways almost ended. Almost.

On one day in February, Texas experienced a single traffic fatality – well below the average of 12 roadway deaths that occur daily on roadways statewide.

remains that the streak of daily deaths has continued since Nov. 7, 2000. But that momentary improvement illustrates that the push for engineering safety

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sults. The harsh reality remains, however, that the deadly streak continues and more than 83,000 people have lost their lives on roadways since the streak began.

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are impacted for a lifetime, and we take safety very seriously as we work to end this horrible streak,” said TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams. “But it’s going to take all of us working together to get this done.” TxDOT has committed to enhancing safety on Texas roads, investing $17 billion in safety improvements through the state’s 10-year plan. TxDOT has also developed new changes that may seem small, but could have a major impact: ● Increasing the size of pavement striping from 4 inches to 6 inches. This enhances the visibility of striping on the roadways and encourages drivers to slow down. ● Providing a wider centerline buffer between double yellow stripes with rumble strips or raised pavement markers on undivided highways to alert drivers when they cross the centerline. ● Building innovative intersections like roundabouts, where appropriate, can decrease fatalities at intersections by 90%. ● Implementing a “Safer by Design” program to give roadway designers a way to model safety performance from most of the key design elements used in projects. Engineering, education and enforcement will always be the key components of traffic safety programs. While TxDOT builds engineering improvements, drivers can help keep themselves safe on the road. For example, 48% of deaths on Texas roads are from people not wearing their seatbelt inside a vehicle. That one click can have a major impact on fatalities. We all have a shared responsibility to keep our roads and fellow drivers safe. TxDOT is asking all Texans to do any or all the following to raise awareness: Make the best and safest decisions behind the wheel, don’t drive under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs; always obey traffic laws; always wear your seatbelt. Post pictures on social media with this downloadable sign displaying the hashtag #EndTheStreakTX. Share personal stories on social media of loved ones who have been lost in a crash and use the hashtag #EndTheStreakTX. Follow @txdot social media pages and share the content we post. Together, we can save lives and end this streak of daily deaths.

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These signs displayed where work is in progress or finished.. Road Work updates for Week ending 11/03/2023 As commissioner, I plan to let you know every week what we accomplished the week before in regards to our slogan "On the Road to Recovery." As citizens, you expect us to be out working daily in the precinct and bringing our county roads back up to at least a minimum standard. CR 1410 was graded - finally. It still has a few rough spots but it is much better than it was. The grader blades that should really help it have been ordered. A hole dug in the middle of CR 2520 by the water company and patched is still wet due to all the clay in the underlying soil. We may have to go in next week and dig all the clay out and replace it with rock. For the week ending November 3, 2023 the team was able to grade the following county roads: 1015, 1025, 1030, 1100, 1105, 1115, 1145, 1565, 4120, 4125, and 4130. Tree trimming on CR 1140 was finished. We are almost through with our part of cleaning up CR 2015 due to it being completely washed out in the last rain storm. We are removing all the brush on both sides of the road as far back as possible and then a contractor will come in rebuild the road using 2 - 48 inch culverts and approximately 40 loads of rock to build the road up 4-5 feet from its present elevation. Drainage ditches will also be put in so this does not happen again. A few of the team members also spent time cleaning off bridges, culverts, and around road signs so they can be found again. It is always nice to know where a bridge is and just how wide it is when you come up to it. A culvert on CR 1125 will be lengthened next week as it has gotten narrower and narrower over the years and has had people run off on the South side every so often. Our team was one of those people last week and we finished the collapse of the short end. We are going to try and add 5-10 feet to one end. We did not get here in a day, week, or even year and it will take a dedicated team of employee's like we have currently time to correct the issues. Dale McQueen, Fannin County Commissioner Precinct One 903-965-7030

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Paris District Road Report for Nov. 6, 2023 Paris -- Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin and Grayson Counties for the week starting Nov. 6, 2023. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades, and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.

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Fannin County: SH 78, from US 82 to the Oklahoma State line. Watch for daytime shoulder closures and occasional lane closures as workers install sloped end treatments on drainage structures and replace bridge rail and guardrail. FM 100, from SH 56 to FM 2216. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone. FM 271, from SH 78 to FM 68. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to rehabilitate and widen the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as signals and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone. CR 3210 at Bullard Creek. CR 3210 at Bullard Creek is closed to through traffic to allow for replacement of the bridge. During the closure, traffic is asked to use CR 3200 as a detour. SH 34, from FM 64 to FM 1550. Watch for traffic shifts and traffic-signal-controlled lane closures as workers build the bridge approaches for the new SH 34 roadway at the future Lake Ralph Hall. FM 1550, from SH 34 to CR 3544. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work on building the connection of the realigned FM 1550 to the existing roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone. SH 56, from FM 2077 in Dodd City to SH 34 in Honeygrove. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews perform spot milling on the roadway. Motorists should expect delays as flaggers and pilot cars direct traffic through the work zone.

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(fresh squeezed) 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp. maple syrup 1 tsp. salt Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, toss cubed butternut squash with a single layer on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Bake 20-25 minutes until golden. Allow to cool. Rinse quinoa and drain, combine quinoa, salt, water and/or broth in a small saucepan, bring to a boil uncovered, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is light and fluffy. Set aside to cool. Make Apple Cider Vinaigrette and Marinade. Mix all dressing ingredients in a glass jar with lid and shake well until combined, or place in blender for a minute until emulsified. Refrigerate until ready to use. Place chicken breasts in plastic baggie or glass dish and pour half the marinade/dressing, return to fridge to marinate for at least 60 minutes. Use a grill pan or outdoor grill, grilling marinated chicken (discard marinade) for 6 minutes on medium heat per side. Allow to rest for 10 minutes. Place approximately 1 c. of greens on a plate or bowl, then arrange quinoa, apples, cranberries, pecans, cheese and pumpkin seeds, thinly slice chicken and lay on top, then drizzle with dressing and serve, or serve in a large salad bowl. I also love adding pomegranate arils or dried cherries as well to this salad. Also replace the feta cheese for creamy goat cheese instead. This is a good salad! ENJOY!!!! 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

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Ector's Dominique Green. Photo by Rich Hilliard By Rich Hilliard ECTOR -- Lydia Essary's advance last year ended an eightyear absence from the State cross country championships for Class 1A Ector. "We took an aggressive approach with her this year," said Ector cross country coach Blake Turner. "I talked to other coaches who had similar situations. "She also ran a lot on her own including 5Ks," he said. "I told her that expectations had been raised. I told her we train now for more than individual meet finishes." Essary on Nov. 3 returned to the 1A State girls' race in Round Rock -- and the sophomore improved her finish and time. "I got a better start [at State]... and pushed myself even thought I was tired," said Essary on Nov. 6, after placing 22nd out of 146 runners in the 3200m girls' race in 13:06.3. "I had a better mindset this year [during the season]," she said. "When I ran, I kept a positive attitude." Last year, Essary finished 30th at State in 13:32.2.

Ector's Lydia Essary. Photo by Rich Hilliard Neither State time equated her current personal best -- a 12:57.24 this year in the Region III-1A girls' race on Oct. 23 at Lynn Creek Park in Grand Prairie en route to a sixth-place overall finish out of 130 runners. In addition to Essary's continued success, sophomore Dominique Green this fall equated the first boy from Ector to reach State in the sport since Graham Shannon's 2014 trip. "I started the year and thought I'd try my best. See where I landed," said Green who finished 114th out of 146 runners in 20:30 on Nov. 3 in the 1A State boys' 5K race. "Something clicked for him [during this season]," said Turner. "He started running faster and put in lots of work. "At the regional meet, we knew he had an outside chance [to make State]" said the coach. "He was the last individual to qualify. He passed someone to get it. "He's already asking about running programs and is fired up for next year. For him to have this level of success is super exciting."

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Headed by Class 2A Honey Grove, three Fannin County teams qualified for the 2023 high school football playoffs.

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The Warriors (8-1, 5-1) advanced again as the District 9-2A-I runner-up to their second-straight postseason. Meanwhile, 3A Leonard (5-5, 2-3) and 2A Trenton (4-6, 1-4)

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at Old Settler's Park. Meanwhile, Leonard junior Parker Evans placed 76th out 152 runners in the 3A State girls’ 3200m race in 13:10.2. It equated the secondstraight State advances in the

sport for Mahar and Evans. Additionally, Leonard senior Jonathan Peña garnered 95th out of 151 runners in 18:03.8 in the 3A State boys’ 5K race.

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Purple Heart Bench at Fannin County Courthouse

(L to R) Marine Veteran Ruben Moreno, Fannin County Facilities Management Coordinator, Commander David Johnson, Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 612 and Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham. Photo by Lisa Loiselle

Media Release - The Purple Heart Bench honoring the courageous men and women of Fannin County, who have been wounded or killed in combat while serving in the U.S. Military, has been placed next to the American flagpole at the newly restored 1888 Courthouse. The Commissioners Court wishes to thank all our military veterans.

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Our children are God’s arrows in our quiver. They are also a target for the enemy, Satan, who has gained too much ground in today’s culture. Our kids face a very real spiritual battle for their hearts and their minds! Realizing this, American Heritage Girls (AHG) of Bonham was started in September, 2023 as an extension of Calvary Baptist Church’s ministry. Like Trail Life does for boys, American Heritage Girls helps the church to stand in the gap for our girls, to extend God’s love and God’s truth to them in a guiding and nurturing way. Our goal as American Heritage Girls is to love the Lord and to serve our community. For example, we recently attended our local Fannin Coun-

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they serve of Fannin County. We started November’s meeting with a Friendsgiving Banquet, where our guest speaker reminded the girls that a true friend will always encourage us in God, and that our Best and Ultimate Friend is Jesus Christ, who will never leave us or forsake us! We will be having our first fundraiser on Saturday, December 9th at the New Zion Baptist Church Christmas Market, where we will be serving hot chocolate with all the trimmings for anyone who would like to join us! Our Troop is named after Matthew 28:19: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit …”

Fannin County Amateur Radio Club Community Activity with Spirit of Giving

Press Release - Fannin County Amateur Radio Club (K5FRC) will have the regular club meeting at a different location for the next two months. November 18 we will be at the First Presbyterian Church for the Spirit of Giving. We will have a short meeting at 9:00a.m. and then be grilling hot dogs with the condiments for the event between 10:00a.m. and 11:30a.m.

For the December meeting, we will be meeting at the Feed Sack in Windom at 11:00a.m. for our Christmas party and officer elections.

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Constitutional Amendment Official Results Fannin County November 7, 2023

City of Ladonia Special Election Proposition A

For: 31 Against: 98

State of Texas Proposition 1

For: 3593 Against: 440

State of Texas Proposition 2

For: 2528 Against: 1392

State of Texas Proposition 3

For: 3239 Against: 703

State of Texas Proposition 4

For: 3643 Against: 341

State of Texas Proposition 5

For: 2141 Against: 1744

State of Texas Proposition 6

For: 2730 Against: 1205

State of Texas Proposition 7

For: 2644 Against: 1267

State of Texas Proposition 8

For: 2532 Against: 1372

State of Texas Proposition 9

For: 3252 Against: 751

State of Texas Proposition 10

For: 2311 Against: 1544

State of Texas Proposition 11

For: 1960 Against: 1664

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State of Texas Proposition 12

For: 1873 Against: 1590

Call for more details or email: fanninteachersfcu@verizon.net

State of Texas Proposition 13

For: 1536 Against: 2301

With limited exceptions, physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Texoma Medical Center and TMC Bonham Hospital. The hospitals shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. TMC Bonham is managed by an affiliate of Texoma Medical Center. For language assistance, disability accommodations and the nondiscrimination notice, visit our website. 231949767-1954824 10/23

YOU’RE INVITED Fannin County Teachers Federal Credit Union 621 N. Center St. • Bonham, TX 75418 Phone (903) 583-4326 The Annual Credit Union meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Bonham Activities Building. Everyone is urged to attend. Door Prizes will be awarded to Members of our Credit Union.

State of Texas Proposition 14 For: 2883 Against: 996

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equacy of the road leading to the development and the need for future road improvement, a motion was made by Commissioner Magness to approve the final plat with Commissioner Self seconding the motion which passed unanimously. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 14. Interlocal Agreement between Fannin County and the City of Bonham related to development and implementation of regulations in Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) – County Judge: Judge Cunningham, citing the goal of having a “standard uniform interlocal agreement” in place, noted communication has been sent to the City of Bonham and the county is awaiting a response. 15. Interlocal Agreement between Fannin County and the City of Leonard related to development and implementation of regulations in Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) – County Judge: Same as item #14 with the only difference being the “the City of Leonard”. OPEN DISCUSSION ITEMS: Open discussion items will be passed on unless discussion requested by a member of the Court or a Citizen. 16. Subdivision Committee and Subdivision Policy – County Judge: No updates to report. 17. Courthouse repairs County Judge: Judge Cunningham noted electrical issues as well as basement issues are being worked on. He noted repairs are being made at the expense of the contractors and not the county. 18. Justice Center - County Judge: No updates to report. 19. County budget and

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023, Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham called to order at 8:37 a.m., a Special Meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court. Quorum was established with County Judge and all County Commissioners present except for Commissioner Self who was running late. 2. Hear comments regarding proposed Recreational Vehicle Park Regulations for Fannin County, Texas – County Judge: Comments included an inquiry as to why Commissioner Self was not present, a discussion regarding applicable fees that can be assessed with an RV park and a called in comment regarding RV bathrooms. 3. Hear comments regarding the proposed Regulations for Sexually Oriented Businesses for the Unincorporated Areas of Fannin County – County Judge: Judge Cunningham began by noting that according to the state and the federal government, the county could not prohibit SOBs, but could only regulate them. A citizen of Ravenna would be the first of six speakers with a suggestion of increasing the distance an SOB could be located next to a personal residence (suggesting “another state,” when asked what would be an acceptable distance). The next citizen of Ravenna spoke at length and questioned whether Fannin County is even required to accept an SOB within its borders. Passages from the Constitution sparked a lively discussion regarding state rights and the Federal Government’s rights to regulate commerce. After

the citizen cited a conversation had with Representative Reggie Smith’s office that supported her belief SOBs could legally be kept out of Fannin County, Judge Cunningham noted his willingness to speak with Representative Smith’s office regarding the matter. Comments from the next four speakers would run the gamut of offering thanks to Judge Cunningham for his efforts and concern for the citizens of Fannin County, to comments regarding interpretations of biblical references in relation to the matter. 4. Adjourn: Meeting adjourned at 9:23 a.m. On the same day at 9:24 a.m., Judge Cunningham called to order the Regular Meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court and noted Quorum established with himself and all County Commissioners present. The Invocation was led by Judge Cunningham with the Pledges led by Commissioner Magness. There were no Introductions. 5. Public Forum: Citizen Jannie Bellows spoke to remind all that it was election day and encourage the citizenry to have their voices heard by voting before thanking Judge Cunningham for his service. ROUTINE ITEMS: 6. Approve payment of bills – County Auditor: Fannin County Auditor Alicia Whipple noted the amount needing to be paid was $148,470.98. A motion to approve payment was then made by Commissioner Self, seconded by Commissioner Kopf and passed. 7. Approve minutes from 06/21/2023(S), 07/03/2023(S), 08/01/2023(R) and 08/08/2023(S, 8:40am) – County Clerk: This item was

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NOW HIRING! CDL drivers with recent driving experience and a clean driving record. Home daily. Driving radius within 3 hours of Fannin County, TX. Ability 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.

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

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ESTATE SALE HUGE ESTATE SALE HONEY GROVE This fabulous sale starts Thursday, Nov. 16. Pictures can be seen on estatesales.net. Address will be posted by Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 9:00. Cash Only! No early sales! This beautiful 2800 sq. ft, 5 bedroom, 2 ½ story home is for sale also.

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Selling: farm tractors, loaders & equipment; dozers, trucks, dump trucks, trailers, ATV’s, welders, misc. sizes & lengths of pipe and more. For more info call for brochure. ~ Kyle Mitchell ~ 214-908-0894 ~ Lic. # 8472. Conducted by Bob Mitchell Auctioneers, LLC ~ PO Box 873 ~ Terrell, Texas 75160 Website: www.bobmitchellauctioneersllc.com

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Cooper FAIR. Water lightly stained; 60 degrees: 1.00 feet below pool. Crappie are good in the creeks and near shores. Catfish are great on cut shad around the banks and in timber. Lavon GOOD. Water lightly stained; 62 degrees; 3.39 feet below pool. Fishing patterns are holding steady but there is gusty wind in the forecast. White bass are biting chartreuse 1 ounce lead slabs with a crappie jig 1/16 ounce tied on a looped knot 2 feet above your slab, or paddle tail swimbait. Look for white bass shallow first in 3-5 feet along the banks wherever birds are. then move out to main lake points 10-20 feet and use slabs. You can find these tasty little bluegill in almost every single brush pile on the entire lake. Especially if it is in an average depth of 15-25 feet with earthworms on a small hook 2-4 pound line. Catfish can be caught in 10-20 of water drifting cut shad, sunfish, or drum. Tawakoni GOOD. Water lightly stained; 65 degrees; 0.47 feet below pool. The fall feed is showing up in full force this week. With the recent rain, the lake has come up a foot and we are currently 3 inches low. Stripers, hybrid stripers and white bass are solid feeding on schools of shad throughout the entire lake. We are finding fish in 3-50 feet with slabs or swimbaits working best. The trophy catfish bite has kicked off and we are seeing several fish up to 50 pounds being caught on fresh shad in the mid depths of 15-25 feet. The eating sized catfish bite is again wide open on baited holes from 18-30 feet with prepared baits. Crappie are more active now than they have been in months. Both brush and bridge pilings are holding fish. Minnows and jigs are working equally well. The largemouth bite has been good this week with numbers of fish coming out of shallow water near dock posts, shallow retaining rock and riprap. Shaky heads, squarebill crankbaits and even daylight topwaters have been good. Texoma GOOD. Water normal stained; 65 degrees; 2.68 feet below pool. Striped bass fishing is good using live shad in 40-60 feet of water fishing suspended around 30 feet down. Gulls are still around but less surface feeding with the warm temps. Topwaters are slow on main lake points and the backs of coves at daylight. Catfishing is good on chunked up gizzard shad drifting in 50-60 feet of water fishing along the bottom. Smaller fish are stacked on the ledges in 30-40 feet of water. Crappie are fair on boat docks and brush piles in 8-12 feet of water using jigs and live minnows. Largemouth or smallmouth bass fishing is good along the bluffs fishing live shad. Fish are shallow on the banks, still catching smaller fish on swim baits in the backs of the rocky coves. Report by Jacob Orr,

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FARMING YOUNG TRACTOR WORKS Specializing in complete pasture care under 50 acres. Services include: pasture mowing, spraying, pasture renovation, discing, planting winter rye, seeding pastures, repair hog damage. Also do dirt work: driveways, building sites, grading for drainage. Experienced fast professional service! Call 903-271-7394. FERTILIZED SQ. BALES OF HAY FOR SALE: Fertilized haygrazer. Good clean hay. $10.00 per bale, 5 bale minimum. Call: 903-227-2920

FOR SALE FOR SALE Seasoned Firewood. $75 for pick-up load. Call Osbone: 214-491-9448 FOR SALE Beautiful, previously worn blouses suitable for church or work. Sizes 3X and 4X. Call: 903-821-4322

GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE Friday & Saturday Nov. 17-18. 8am - 2pm daily. 103 Judah Ct. Trenton. Crafting stuff, jewelry making, Christmas, tools and more. YARD SALE 1101 8th St. Honey Grove, TX Friday & Saturday November 17th - 18th Washer/Dryer, furniture, misc. GIGANTIC GARAGE SALE 1320 Cedar St., Bonham Furniture, vintage toys, vintage Christmas. Too much to mention! Thurs. - Sat. Nov. 16 - 18.

Texas Lake Levels +/as of 11/10/23 11/10/23 Arlington -0.15 Benbrook -6.80 Bonham -1.08 Bois d’Arc Lake -6.87 Bridgeport -14.90 Cedar Creek -1.10 Eagle Mountain -7.20 Fork -1.93 Granbury -0.42 Grapevine -0.94 Joe Pool 0.55 Lavon -3.28 Lewisville -2.52 Pat Mayse -1.53 Possum Kingdom -2.67 Ray Hubbard -1.81 Ray Roberts -1.41 Sam Rayburn -6.33 Tawakoni -0.40 Texoma -2.60 Twin Buttes -31.37 Travis -48.69 Weatherford -7.37 Whitney -1.25 Worth -1.71

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you would like to join others in regular prayer for Fannin Prayer for IfCounty, you are Welcome: 2 Tues., 3 Tues., 4 Tues., 5 Tues. @ Noon. Bonham Historic Depot, 1 N. Center Street, Bonham. Fannin County For more info: Text Sharon Terry, 903-227-3834. 12-18-18 nd

The Truth About The Thief On The Cross

By Mike Dickison Minister for the Ivanhoe Church of Christ

Luke records the event of Jesus dying on the cross (Luke 23:39-43). There was a conversation with the two thieves who were being crucified with Him. One ridiculed Him. The other defended Jesus and recognized that Jesus was innocent. Jesus promised this one would be in Paradise that day. Many today want to say that the thief on the cross wasn’t baptized, so baptism is not important in salvation. Consider these FOUR TRUTHS about the thief on the cross. The TRUTH is that no one knows if the thief was baptized or not. Multitudes had been baptized by John the baptizer and by Jesus' disciples (Matthew 3:5-6; John 4:1-2). It is entirely possible that the thief was baptized and then later fell into sin. It cannot be argued as a case of salvation without baptism unless we know the person was not baptized. TRULY, the thief is NOT an example of salvation by faith only. He did not have the faith

that is required today. Paul informs us of the faith that is needed, “if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans 10:9). Today we must believe that God HAS RAISED Jesus from the dead. The thief on the cross could not possibly believe that; because Jesus had not died, been buried, or raised. Scriptures clearly teach the TRUTH, that baptism is essential to receiving forgiveness under the Gospel, that is, after the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus (1 Corinthians 15:1-4). Jesus, himself, said (after his death, burial, and resurrection), “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved” (Mark 16:16). Peter said (after Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection), “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins” (Acts 2:38). Paul, (after Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection), quotes Annanias, “arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins” (Acts

22:16). Christians in Galatia were reminded, “For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ” (Galatians 3:26-27). Peter stated “baptism doth also now save us” (1 Peter 3:21). The TRUTH is that the thief was saved while the Old Testament was still in effect and was not an example of salvation under the Gospel. Paul wrote that Jesus “Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross” (Colossians 2:14). Jesus removed the first ordinances “nailing them to His cross.” Until Jesus died, the Jews lived under the laws given at Mt. Sinai through Moses. When He died, those laws ceased to be in effect. The thief lived under the law of Moses, not under the law of Christ. TRULY, the thief on the cross is NOT an example of salvation for us to follow today any more than Moses, David, or Elijah would be. The Word of God MUST be followed.

Sunday Morning Re-take Hello everyone!

“Count Your Blessings”

With Thanksgiving coming up, this week I will be focusing on 1 Thessalonians 5:18. Here, the apostle Paul is writing to the church in Corinth, reminding them, as we should be reminded, “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” Oftentimes we forget to stop and give thanks for something that someone has done for us. Unfortunately, we also sometimes forget to tell our Lord, Jesus Christ, thank you for what He has done for us. This is a very dangerous thing. I am reminded of a song that we sang in our church several years ago, which reminds us of the gratitude that we should give to our Lord and Savior. It says, “Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the Holy One; give thanks, for He has given Jesus Christ, His Son.” What a powerful message! This is the attitude that we, as Christians, really should have. Rev. Johnson Oatman, Jr. (1856-1922) wrote this classic hymn in 1897. I love the

message in this song. “When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed, When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost, Count your many blessings, name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done. Count your blessings, name them one by one; Count your blessings, see what God hath done;

Count your blessings, name them one by one; Count your many blessings, see what God hath done.” If you are in search of a good church home, we invite you to come visit and be part of our worship at Central Baptist Church. Visitors are our honored guests, and we hope to see you this coming Sunday! Bro. Josh Stevenson Thursday Evenings 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Free Meal Included

Is Celebrate Recovery For Me?

Celebrate Recovery offers a person the opportunity to participate in a group where love and hope combine with God’s purpose to mend our lives. Ask yourself: • Are there things in my life that I do to hurt others? • Is there something I wish I could live without? • Is there something in my life that has gotten out of control? • Do I have a habit or hang-up from which I need to be freed? Located at Calvary Baptist Church • 913 S. 5th St. Bonham, TX cbcbonham.org/celebraterecovery Email: info@cbcbonham.org

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Assembly of God

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

Leonard First Assembly of God, 108 Pecan Leonard, Texas 469-450-9777

Baptist

Fannin County

Baptist

Christian

First Christian Church of Bonham Ivanhoe Baptist Church 4063 NO.FM 273 701 N Main Street Bonham, TX 75418 903.583.2227 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 (903)583-2359

Congregational

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

Joyful Light Baptist Church 4695 FM 2645 First Congregational Church-corner of Savoy, TX 75418 903-436-5440 Hwy 121 and W 13th St. PO Box 386 Bonham, TX 75418 903-449-4914 Bailey Bible Baptist Church Lamasco Baptist Church 346 CR 2615 205 Leslie Bailey, Texas 75413 Telephone, Texas 75488 903-664-2454 Episcopal Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 623 Star Bethlehem Baptist Church “The House Landmark Missionary Baptist Church Street (W 7th & Star Street) of Bread” 1415 Franklin Avenue, 1409 W. Market St. Honey Grove, Texas 903-583-7112 Bonham, TX 7541 Office: 903-583-8061 75446 (615) 448-8802 Bois D’Arc Creek Cowboy Church Hwy 121 & Edhube Road Phone 903-583-1671

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

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, Bonham 1540 S Hwy 78 (972) 880-1412

Lutheran

Boyd Baptist Church 3707 St. Hwy. 78 N Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Rt 1 Box Bonham, Texas Phone (903) 583-7288 101B, PO Box 73, Ladonia, Texas 75449 Phone (903)367-7009 Calvary Baptist Church 913 S. 5th St Bonham, TX 75418 903-583-3910 New Zion Baptist Church 627 County Road

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

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

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

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

1265 Bonham, TX 75418 903-961-2027

Pilgram Rest Baptist Church 703 Agusta St. Trenton, Texas

Methodist

Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street Ector United Methodist Church Ravenna, Texas 75476 401 Church St. Ector, Texas 75439 (903) 217-7665 Rising Son Cowboy Church 1526 CR 2010 Ivanhoe, Texas 75447 903-640-3377 First United Methodist Church of Leonard 206 N. Main / PO Box 218 Leonard, Sandy Baptist Church Ravenna, Texas TX 75452 903-587-3463 75476 (903) 583-9546 First United Methodist Church of TrenSeventh & Main Baptist Church 617 ton 211 North Second Street @ Hunt N. Main Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) Trenton, TX 75490 903-989-2378 583-8679 First United Methodist Church of BonSovereign Grace Baptist Church 601 S. ham 801 Star Bonham, Texas 75418 4th St. Bonham, TX 469-207-1141 (903) 583-3314

Elwood Baptist Intersection of CR 2125 Telephone Baptist Church located on FM 273 Grove Hill Methodist Church and CR 2544 near Ivanhoe, Texas in Telephone Office phone: 903-664-2377 5501 FM 1553 Leonard, TX 75452 Faith Independent Baptist Church 12676 W Hwy 82 Savoy, Tx 75479 903-965-5517

Primera Iglesia Baustia Hispana 1134 FM Marvin United Methodist Church 273 Bonham, Texas 75418 903-583-5727 Office Phone 903-364-2411 FM 898 E Whitewright, Texas Trinity Baptist Church 219 W. Denison First Baptist Church of Bailey Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-3388 Mulberry United Methodist Church, PO Box 221 Bailey, Texas 75413 5638 FM 274, Ravenna, TX 75476, (903)583-4793 Valley Creek Baptist Church 3615 FM phone 1-888-311-8508 896, Leonard, TX 75452 903-587-2386 First Baptist Church of Bonham 710 McKenzie United Methodist Church N. Center Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) Westside Baptist Church 912 W. Commerce 701 N. 7th Street Honey Grove, TX 583-8519 St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 903-249-2987 75446 (903) 203-4455 West Shady Grove Baptist Church First Baptist Church of Dodd City PO Windom United Methodist Church 13665 East Line Road Trenton, TX Box 47 Dodd City, Texas 75438-0047 207 Second Street PO Box 936 (903)583-4465 Windom Baptist Church 203 1st Street Windom, TX 75492 940-390-0146 Windom, TX 75492 (903) 623-2215 First Baptist Church of Honey Grove Pleasant Grove CME Church box 34 PO Box 124 Honey Grove, Texas 75446 Wild Horse Creek Cowboy Church 2992 CR Ladonia TX 75449 Hwy 64 903-367-7870 (903)378-2768 2285 Telephone, Texas 75488 903-486-1630 Virginia Point United Methodist Church Catholic First Baptist Church of Ladonia 301 1386 CR 1200 Savoy, TX St. Elizabeth Catholic Church corner of 10th East Main Ladonia, Texas 75449-100 & Maple Bonham, TX office 903-583-7734 Nazarene (903)367-7038

Church of Christ

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

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

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

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

Ector Church of Christ Hwy 56 & Cedar First Baptist Church of Pecan Gap St. Ector, Texas 903-961-3155 PO Box 100 Pecan Gap, Texas 75469 Honey Grove Church Of Christ - 403 W. (903)359-6683 Main St. Honey Grove, 903-227-2606

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

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

Oak Ridge Church of Christ 10368 E FM 1550 Ladonia, Texas 75449 903 583 0849 First Fannin Baptist Hispanic Church Rt. 4 Box 10 Bonham, Texas 75418 (903) 583-5727 Savoy Church of Christ P.O. Box 212 Savoy, (903) 965-7344 Gober Baptist Church P.O. Box 82 Wolfe City, Texas 75496 (903) 583-2378 Trenton Church of Christ 101 W. Saunders St. Trenton, TX 75490 Grace Reformed Baptist Church 903-989-2446 2800 10th St Honey Grove TX gracerbcbonham.com

Gathering Tine Cabin Ministry 487 CR 2105 Ivanhoe, TX 903-449-0180

Church of God

Bonham Living Word Church of God- 699 E Hwy 82 Bonham,TX 75418 Phone: (903) 583-5655

Honey Grove Cowboy Church Lannius Church of God 2803 Hwy 897 3050 Hwy 100 North Honey Grove, TX Dodd City, TX 75438 903-623-3007

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 Main Street Presbyterian Church P.O. Box 188 or 504 E. Main St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 (903) 249-1325

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

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It broke my heart to lose you, but you didn’t go alone. Part of me went with you, the day God took you home.

JAMES MARSHALL WARE

James Marshall Ware of Bonham, Texas passed away on November 3, 2023, at the age of 72. James (Jim) was born on September 11, 1951, in Dallas, Texas to Marshall Denton Ware and Mary Violet (McLauchlan) Ware. James grew up in the Kessler Parkway area of the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas and was the oldest of four brothers: Douglas, John (Jack), and Marty, who was born with spina bifida and sadly passed at age seven. As a child, Jim enjoyed building tree houses and fishing in Coombs Creek and played 1st string violin while attending Rosemont Elementary School. During his teenage years, he was an Eagle Scout, “tapped” in the Boy Scout Order of the Arrow, was elected as a Boy Scout Senior Patrol Leader, and was an accomplished competitive swimmer at Sunset High School. Jim was awarded his Bachelor of Science in Architecture from University of Texas at Arlington. He was a member of the American Institute of Architects, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, Construction Specifications Institute, Construction Documents Technology, and was a certified specialist in LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). He worked for several architecture firms in Dallas and Washington D.C., designed the family house on Old City Lake in Bonham, and designed Back to Nature, his mother’s health food store in Dallas. In his spare time, Jim enjoyed wine-making, pottery, and stained glass design. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Marshall Ware, and by his little brother, Marty. He is survived by his brothers, Douglas and John Ware, and his nieces, Linda Ellmore and Julia Dill.

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: And I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. PSALMS 23

WISE FUNERAL HOME JOHNNY MACK PATE

Johnny Mack Pate passed away November 4, 2023, at TMC Hospital in Denison. He was born February 7, 1945, in Leonard, Texas to D.A. and Inez Pate. He was a graduate of Windom High School and East Texas State University. He married Sherry Lehtinen on June 8, 1968. He spent forty years in education starting at Everman, then Honey Grove, then Wyland Baptist College, then S & S where he spent the remaining years as elementary/middle school principal. During that time, he earned a PHD in education at East Texas State. Mack is survived by his wife, Sherry of Sherman, a brother, Dan of Bonham and numerous nephews and nieces. Mack was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Joe and Billy, a sister Betty, daughter Valisha and son John. There are no scheduled services.

GUINDOLYN JOY (MORRISON) CARAWAY

Guindolyn Joy (Morrison) Caraway was born June 13, 1944, to James Richard and Molly Malrie Morrison, in Dekalb, TX. Joy departed this world for her eternal home November 4, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones at her residence in Petty, TX. Memorial services were held Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Westside Baptist Church in Honey Grove, TX, beginning at 2:00pm, with a visitation being held an hour prior to service. Brother Terry Paul Cunningham presided. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Bobby Loftice, Will Caraway, Aaron Caraway, Brandon Spann, Jake Lackey, and Cole Watson. Joy attended school in Silverton, TX, and married the love of her life Robert Thomas Caraway in 1961. Robert and Joy moved from the panhandle to Honey Grove in 1982, where they decided to plant their roots. Mrs. Caraway worked as a realtor for many years. Joy was a woman of faith and a follower of Christ. She loved her church, Westside Baptist and teaching Sunday School, shopping, arrowhead hunting, her flower garden, and hummingbirds, but most of all she loved her family. Joy was known as a very competitive bridge and spade player, and loved playing with her card group in Windom, TX. She was an excellent cook, and her family were particularly fond of her banana pudding. Joy Caraway is survived by her husband Robert Caraway, children, J.W. Caraway and wife Christy; Dee Dee Marshall and husband Rod; and Joanna Caraway. Grandchildren, Auburn (Jake) Lackey; Will Caraway; Bobby (Meredith) Loftice; Amy (Cole) Watson; Autum (Danny) Ertel; Aaron Caraway; and Brandon Spann. Great-grandchildren, Rory Rae and Ruston Lackey; Drake, Levi, and Roxi Joy Watson; Gracie and January Loftice; Hunter Spann, Jacie Blaidon; Barrett, Joslyn, and Jubilee Ertel; along with many nieces and nephews. Joy is preceded in death by her parents, all four of her siblings, her twin brother, and her grandson, Ethan Loftice. To convey condolences online please visit www.coopersorrells.com.

PATRICIA ANN CLIFTON

Patricia Ann Clifton peacefully passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023. Patricia was an avid dance enthusiast, from line dancing to a good ballroom dance. She enjoyed karaoke, as well as yard or estate sales to further her collection of miniature shoes or anything to do with peacocks. Patricia was a licensed Beautician until her retirement in 2016. She loved giving her internal beauty as an outward representation to those she served in the hairdressers chair. She is preceded in death by her father, David Rupert Vaughn, mother, Dorothy Lucille Vaughn , former husband, Roger Ranne of Albuquerque, NM, brothers, David Edward Vaughn, Larry Gene Vaughn and Joe Michael Vaughn, sisters, Annie Joyce Vaughn Boehler and Rachael Lanelle Vaughn Owens. Patricia is survived by her loving children, Roger Lynn Ranne, Diana Ranne, two grandchildren, four great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and friends. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her. Visitation was held Friday, November 10, 2023 from 6 to 8pm at Wise Funeral Home with the service taking place the next day, Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 1pm at Wise Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Willow Wild cemetery.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed Bids for the construction of the Emergency Power Improvements for the Cemetery, Jackson, and Westlake Lift Station Sites will be received, from all interested Bidders, by the City of Leonard, at the office of the City Administrator, George Evanko, 111 W. Collin St., Leonard, TX 75452, until 2:00 P.M. local time on December 5, 2023, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project consists of constructing and installation of 2 emergency power generators, associated concrete pads and 1 emergency manual transfer switch including all necessary appurtenances and electrical equipment. Bids shall be on a lump sum and/or unit price basis, with additive alternate bid items as indicated in the Bid Form. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: KSA Engineers, Inc., 8866 Synergy Dr., McKinney, TX 75070. Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Bidding Documents also may be examined at Leonard City Hall during normal business hours. Contract documents including bid proposal forms, plan sheets, and specifications for the Project may be viewed and downloaded free of charge (with the option to purchase hard copies) at www.civcastusa.com. Scanned plans and specifications (PDF format) are available for pick-up only on CD for a non-refundable price of $25.00 from KSA. Please submit questions for this Project 72 hours prior to bid opening through www.civcastusa.com in the Q & A portal. Addenda issued will be posted on www.civcastusa.com. You will be notified of addenda automatically through email if you downloaded your plans and specifications via civcastusa.com.

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Bidders will be allowed to modify or withdraw bids prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. No bid received after the scheduled closing time will be accepted or opened. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for at least 90 calendar days.

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF BID Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the Fannin County Commissioners Court will accept sealed bids for the following: 1) Used John Deere Motor Grader (2018 or Newer) Specifications may be obtained from: Edwina Lane Fannin County Purchasing 101 E. Sam Rayburn Dr. Suite 313 Bonham, TX 75418 elane@fanninco.net

A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held at 10am local time on the 28th of November 2023 at the Leonard City Hall (111 W. Collin St., Leonard, TX). Attendance at the pre-bid conference is required for the submission of bids.

The successful Bidder, or Bidders, will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond each in the amount of the contract written by a responsible surety company authorized to do business in the State of Texas and satisfactory to the Owner.

Sealed bids must be filed in the County Purchasing Agent Office before 1 p.m., November 22, 2023, or said bids will not be considered. Bids shall be opened on November 22, 2023 at 1:15 p.m. in the Fannin County Purchasing Agent’s Office, 101 E. Sam Rayburn Dr. Suite 313, Bonham, TX 75418.

The award will be made on the basis of the lowest responsible bid. The City reserves the right to waive any informality in the bidding and to reject any or all bids.

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

The project to be constructed will be financed with assistance from the U.S Treasury under the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (CLFRF) program and is subject to all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. Attention is called to the fact that not less than, the locally or federally determined prevailing (Davis-Bacon and Related Acts) wage rate, as issued by the U.S. Department of Labor and contained in the contract documents, must be paid on this project. In addition, the successful bidder must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity, or national origin.

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All contractors/subcontractors that are debarred, suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation on federal assistance programs may not undertake any activity in part or in full under this project. Contractors who apply or bid for an award of $100,000 or more shall provide the required certification that it will not and has not used Federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer of employee of any agency, a member of Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with obtaining any Federal contract, grant or any other award covered by 31 USC § 1352. Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, and Historically Underutilized Business firms are encouraged to submit bids. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Owner: City of Leonard By: George Evanko Title: City Administrator Date: 1st Advertisement - November 7, 2023 2nd Advertisement - November 14, 2023 Mandatory Pre-bid conference and Site Visit - November 28, 2023

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Precinct 1 Commissioner Dale McQueen Pct. Barn Location: 8865 Highway 56 W (2 miles east of Savoy) Savoy, Texas 75479 Phone: 903-965-7030 Email Address: dmcqueen@fanninco.net Precinct 2 Commissioner A.J. Self Pct. Barn Location: 500 N. Highway 69 Leonard, Texas 75452 Phone: 903-587-3455 Email Address: aself@fanninco.net

FANNIN COUNTY EMPLOYMENT NOTICE JOB TITLE: Full time Roadhand OFFICE: Fannin County Pct. #3, Honey Grove, TX SUPERVISOR: Fannin County Commissioner, Jerry Magness REQUIREMENTS: CDL required, no current CDL need not apply. Equipment Operator with belly dump or end dump experience. BENEFITS: Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, Retirement, Medical Dental & Life Insurance CONTACT: Jerry Magness 18101 E FM 1396 Honey Grove, TX 75446 (903)378-2941

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Applications are on our website at www.co.fannin.tx.us or may be picked up at the Fannin County Auditor’s Office 3rd floor of the Fannin County Courthouse, Bonham, TX.

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Precinct 3 Commissioner Jerry Magness Pct. Barn Location: 16. Popular 18101 R&B performer East FM 1396 17. Regretted (Just off Hwy 82) 18. Leg (slang) Honey Grove, Texas 75446 22. “Night Train” Phone:author 903-378-2941 Email Address: pre25. More supernatural cinct3@fanninco.net 27. Baltimore ballplayer 28. Shoe parts Precinct 4 29. Scores perfectly Commissioner 30. More lucid Doug Kopf 32. Trim by cutting Pct. Barn Location: 1369 people East Highway 56 34. Disreputable Bonham, Texas 75418 35. Dramatic behaviors PUZZLE ON PAGE 8 36. DisorderPhone: 903-583-2039 Email Address: 37. Private box in a theater dkopf@fanninco.net 38. More dried-up 40. Raw CAUSE NO. G-2023-371 41. In operation 42. Pillager IN THE MATTER OF THE § IN THE FANNIN COUNTY 43. Butterflies with brown § GUARDIANSHIP OF wings COURT AT LAW § 45. DisallowTRAVIS WADE ROLL, § 48. Own upAN INCAPACITATED PERSON FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS § 51. Hungarian city 52. A way to condemn NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF TRAVIS WADE ROLL 53. Tax collector 54. Lease Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Guardianship appointing Becky Ann 56. Not out

Farris as Guardian of the Person and Estate of Travis Wade Roll were issued on the 7th day of November, 2023, in Cause G-2023-371, pending in the Fannin County Court at Law, Fannin County, Texas. The residence of Guardian is in Fannin County, Texas, however, the mailing address for mailing of claims is: Guardian of Travis Wade Roll % Craig W. Watson 805 N. Travis Street, Suite 400 Sherman, Texas 75090 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. SIGNED on November 8, 2023. CRAIG W. WATSON, Attorney for Guardian State Bar No. 20935410 805 N. Travis Street, Suite 400 Sherman, Texas 75090 TEL: (903) 813-8500 FAX: (903) 813-8600

pastures, it can prove resilient during adverse conditions such as drought or post-initial frost. When dealing with Dallisgrass in pastures, it may be prudent to adapt management strategies that coexist with its presence. In the context of Bermudagrass hay meadows, efforts are often directed towards Dallisgrass elimination whenever feasible. Should you have any questions about Dallisgrass control, or any other agricultural needs, please do not hesitate to contact Cody Maxwell, the Fannin County Extension Agent for Agriculture, via email at cody. maxwell@ag.tamu.edu or by phone at 903-583-7453.

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APARTMENT HOME10/17/23 MAINTENANCE Texoma Housing Partners (THP) is accepting applications for the position of Apartment Home Maintenance. Primary responsibilities include the repair, improvement and maintenance of residential duplexes and property. Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and electrical required. Must be able to perform physical and manual labor. General Maintenance Knowledge test to be administered. Must obtain EPA certification within 90 days of hire. Position includes an annual salary of $40,560.00 plus Benefits to include, four (4) day work week, 401 (A) Retirement Plan, Paid Health and GAP insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off. Applications will be accepted Monday through Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm until a sufficient pool of applicants has been received. Applications are available on the THP website at https://www.texomahousing.org and at the THP Maintenance Building located at 814 West 16th Street, Bonham Texas. For more information call 903-640-2042. THP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of CAROLE ANN MOORE, Deceased, were issued on May 16, 2023, in Cause No. PR-2023-13197, pending in the Probate Court of FANNIN County, Texas, to: Linda Ann Moore Bryan and Shelby Lee Moore.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of CAROLE All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are ANN MOORE, Deceased, were issued on May 16, 2023, in Cause No. PR-2023-13197, required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed pending in the Probate Court of FANNIN County, Texas, to: Linda Ann Moore Bryan and byShelby law. Lee Moore. c/o: WHITE AllBRYAN personsC. having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are Attorney at Law required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed 116law. South Crockett by Sherman, Texas 75090 c/o: BRYAN C. WHITE DATED the at 6thLaw day of November, 2023. Attorney 11/14/23 116 South Crockett /s/ Bryan White Sherman, Texas 75090 BRYAN C. WHITE Attorney for Linda Ann Moore Bryan and Shelby DATED the 6th day of November, 2023. Lee Moore State Bar No.: 24128204 /s/ Bryan White 116 South Crockett BRYAN C. WHITE Sherman, 75090 Attorney Texas for Linda Ann Moore Bryan and Shelby Telephone: (903) 487-4371 Lee Moore E-mail: State bryan@bryancwhitelaw.com Bar No.: 24128204

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of SHELBY LEON MOORE, Deceased, were issued on May 16, 2023, in Cause No. PR-2023-13198, pending in the Probate Court of FANNIN County, Texas, to: Linda Ann Moore Bryan and Shelby Lee Moore.

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of SHELBY All persons having claims against this Estate which currently being administered are LEON MOORE, Deceased, were issued on May 16, is 2023, in Cause No. PR-2023-13198, required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed pending in the Probate Court of FANNIN County, Texas, to: Linda Ann Moore Bryan and byShelby law. Lee Moore. c/o: WHITE AllBRYAN personsC. having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are Attorney at Law required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed 116law. South Crockett by Sherman, Texas 75090 c/o: BRYAN C. WHITE DATED the at 6thLaw day of November, 2023. Attorney 116 South Crockett /s/ Bryan White Sherman, Texas 75090 BRYAN C. WHITE Attorney for Linda Ann Moore Bryan and Shelby DATED the 6th day of November, 2023. Lee Moore State Bar No.: 24128204 /s/ Bryan White 116 South Crockett BRYAN C. WHITE Sherman, 75090 Attorney Texas for Linda Ann Moore Bryan and Shelby Telephone: (903) 487-4371 Lee Moore E-mail: State bryan@bryancwhitelaw.com Bar No.: 24128204

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