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the book benefit the Fannin County Museum of History. Stop by the Museum to take a look at the book.

Let’s Deck the Halls & Rock Around the Christmas Tree!

Press Release - On Wednesday November 30th, we will be decorating the Creative Arts Center for Christmas!

There’s lots to do before December, and we need your help to make it happen!

Decorations will need to be brought in from storage and lights hung outdoors, so feel free to show up as early as 3pm so we can get things started before it gets too dark and chilly. Several trees will be assembled and decorated inside the gallery, and we’ll have hot chocolate ready to serve to keep everyone warm and cheery!

Please reach out to BonArtCenter@gmail.com with questions, ideas, or if you plan to come lend a hand! Thank you in advance for your dedication and assistance!

By Malinda Allison Millard Doan Brent,

Evalyn

Doan Brent, both of whom were Fannin County educa tors.

Mr. Brent graduated from East Texas State University in Commerce with a BA and Masters Degree in Geol

From there he attended the University of Oklahoma, receiving a doctorate in Geol ogy. He taught geology for many years at San Antonio College and Grayson College, moving back to Dodd City

retirement. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Fannin County Museum of History.

new book is available for purchase at the Fannin County Museum of His tory and from amazon.com.

Volunteers Wanted

Glaser Family Charitable Foundation Awards Scholarships

to area students for the Spring 2023 semester. The foundation seeks to iden tify and support students who combine academic promise with character and commit

ment to their community. The GFCF scholarship grants are awarded during the fall and spring semesters to students pursuing higher education, with the majority of the schol arships designated for Fannin County residents.

More information about the Glaser Family Charitable Foundation Scholarship Pro gram can be found at: www. gfcf.org.

Bonham: Erica Danielle Besch, Kaylen Renee Cock

rill, Reese Renee Davis, Sophia Marie Hathcock, Carsyn Lily Hemby, Chyrsi Marie Hemby, Journie Dae Hilliard, Joli Rhae Kirkpatrick, Ryan Arlie Mur rell, Kenneth Charles Nelms, Cameron Reece Person, Kai tlyn Marie Rhinehart, Nicho las Brooks Rhinehart, Lukas Kaine Wilson

Conway: Jessica Sheree Ben nett

Denton: Samuel Avaritt Duggar

Dodd City: Worth Allen

Lacy, Juan Luis Rangel

Ector: Noel Thomas Canna day, Rylee Kate Gentry, Sum mer Anne Lane, Alexis Nicho le Mackey

Forney: Abigail Kaye Kissling Hendrix: Carson Delaney Gafford

Honey Grove: Preston Scott Morris, Allie Michal Towery

Ivanhoe: Azlyn Mikayla Terry

Ladonia: Jakob Christian Spiller, Nikolas Quentin Spill

er Lake Dallas: Gabrielle Besch Malone

Leonard: Breanna Ra chel Newton, Brenley Marie Sadler, Yesenia Brooklyn Stricklin, Paiton Marie Sud derth

Randolph: Jocelyn Olivia Tillett

Savoy: Brylie Suzanne Leach, Landry Anne Neal, Jaden Blayne Nelson, Elise Margret Popowski, Jake An derson Popowski

Telephone: Katherine Alice Kincade, Joshua Kole Smith

Trenton: Bryttan Renee Beezley

Tyler: Addison Bailey Cape hart

Lake Ralph Hall Zoning Commission – Nearing a Finished Regulations Manual

By Rose Schwartz

Thursday, November 17, 2022, Senior Fannin County Commissioner Jerry Magness, called to order at 5:30 p.m. a Public Meeting of the Lake Ralph Hall Zoning Commis sion. Quorum was established with all Commission Members present except for Jaylen Wal lace.

2. Discussion, consider ation and action to approve minutes from the August 22, 2022 meeting: A motion was made by Commission Member John Ed Shinpaugh to approve the minutes with Commission Member Jan Cooper seconding the motion which passed.

3. Presentation regarding draft Lake Ralph Hall Zon ing Regulations by Daniel Harrison of Freese and Nich ols: Project Manager Daniel Harrison of Freese and Nichols began a slide presentation of an overview of the 1st Draft of what will be the Lake Ralph Hall Zoning Regulations by explaining how a consensus would need to be reached dur ing this meeting on which of the two FLUM options (future land usage maps) would be the official Zoning District Map. The two choices included a map concentrating on residen tial districting with the second option having residential and commercial zoning addressed. The Official Zoning District Map and the reasoning behind

why zoning is needed with an explanation of how authoriza tion for zoning is given by the state to the county, is part of the information that is covered in the first of the ten sections.

After he covered the first sec tion, “General Provisions”, Mr. Harrison went on to explain in detail the remaining sec tions: Zoning Districts; Land Use Regulation; Dimensional Regulations; Development Regulations; Development Review Bodies; Application Submittal and Processing Pro cedures; Development Review Procedures; Relief Procedures (Special Exception Permits); and Definitions (definitions of terms used throughout the Lake Zoning Regulations.) During his presentation, Mr. Harrison explained some of the differences between the Lake Ralph Hall Regulations and those of Bois d’Arc Lake with the most noticeable differ ence being how the 5,000’ Buf fer Zone will go more along property lines and will not al ways go the full 5,000 feet that is allowed by law. Scattered throughout his approximately ninety-minute presentation, were questions posed by some of the attendees that included a request to explain House Bill 2439 which addresses build ing materials allowed in the construction of homes; why reference was made to “renew able energy farms” on one of the charts (“because in zon

ing you have to say what you also don’t want in there”); why certain parcels of land were needed by Upper Trinity; and if boat ramps will be allowed on individual lots. Commis sioner Magness interjected on the boat dock question with the explanation that a shore line management plan has not yet been constructed and the question of docks could not be answered at this time.

Those wishing to view or download the Regulations Draft discussed in this meet ing, can do so at: https:// freese.mysocialpinpoint.com/ ralphhall/home

4. Discussion by Commis sion members on the draft Lake Ralph Hall Zoning Regulations: Towards the end of Mr. Harrison’s presentation a discussion ensued among the Commission members during the segment explaining the dif ferences between Bois d’Arc Lake’s regulations and Lake Ralph Hall’s regulations. In response to Fannin County Judge Elect Newt Cunningham commenting on dual zoning, Jan Cooper posed the question as to the handling of zoning in relation to where the City of Ladonia falls within the 5,000 ft zoning area. She requested

the line that goes through La donia be removed from the map to ensure it is understood that the City of Ladonia will do its own zoning. Mr. Cun ningham then questioned why certain areas on the map did not indicate zoning and asked for clarification as to where the county is allowed to zone from, calling into question the peninsula owned by the Up per Trinity Water District. He also asked how Commercial Property areas were selected, which began a discussion with John Ed Shinpaugh offering an explanation of his belief that commercial areas would logi cally be selected due to being near major thoroughfares or near major intersections.

5. Public Forum: Commis sioner Magness asked Com mission Secretary Malinda Allison for the names of those who had signed up to speak. The first speaker called to the podium raised questions re garding sewage regulation, the amount of cattle that will be allowed per acre and what the policy was regarding building near a natural gas line. The second speaker asked a ques tion of the possibility of hav ing a residence with a busi ness near a boat ramp and how

that might be allowed. The third speaker questioned how the zoning meeting had been advertised as she had only found out about it from word of mouth. She was advised the meeting information was in the Fannin County Leader and on Fannin County’s website. The same speaker then asked as to why the meetings were not being held in Ladonia which resulted in a discussion about

finding an acceptable meeting facility in Ladonia. The fourth speaker questioned why homes being built in the Lake Zone must be a minimum of 1,200 feet and why travel trailers were struck from Bois d’Arc’s RV Park Regulations as not be ing permissible.

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See Lake Ralph Hall

GHS Class of ’55 Meets

By Mary-k Ashley Wilson

Greenville High School

Class of ’55 shared a deli cious lunch at Webb

recently. Those attending from Greenville were Robert (Bobby) Moore; Wayne Ed dins and his wife Beverly; Kennith Klutz and his wife LaVerl; Betty Stanford King; Thurston Rice; and Jimmie

Morris; from Campbell were Peggy Wallace Johnston; Bar bara Hendrick Choate; and Harold Williams and Betty English; from Mesquite were James Porter and Dino and Makayla Porter; from Gran bury was Freddie Sumrow; and from Bonham was Mary Kay Wilson.

The Class of 1955 is miss ing some classmates: Anna Green Nohavitza and her hus

band Elo Nohavit za; Pat Thomp son Edwards; Loritta Pick ens Holley; Nathan Wilson; Hellon Barbee; and Charles Winters. If you have any in formation on these missing classmates, please text Mary Kay Wilson at 903.821.4322.

Our next luncheon/get-to gether will be sometime in March 2023. Any members of other classes who would like to join us would be welcome.

Lake Ralph Hall

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The last speaker asked a question about the lake level and the drinking wa ter supply.

6. Consider and take action on the draft Lake Ralph Zoning Regula tions: After noting that he was in agreement with Mr. Cunningham about regulations being applied equally, Mr. Shinpaugh made a mo tion to add the change to the Regu lations to move the zoning to the lower eleva tion level all the way to the water’s edge. His motion was seconded by Newt Cun ningham and the mo tion passed. He then be gan a dis cussion on the policy of requiring “utility con nection cer tificates” to be received by utility companies before elec tric ser vice can be provided for any landowner within the Lake Zone. The sec ond motion in regard

to the Regulations was a motion made by Mr. Cun ningham to select Option 2 FLUM for the Official Zoning District Map with

Mr. Shinpaugh seconding the motion which passed. The last motion made by the Commission was the motion made by John Ed Shinpaugh to carve out the City of Ladonia from the Zoning Regulations and that the Zoning District Map reflect the city will do its own zoning. The mo tion was seconded by Newt Cunningham and the mo tion passed.

7. Discussion, consid eration and action to set the next LRHZC meeting and/or hearing date(s): After some discussion re garding notification poli cies and possible meeting location sites, a tentative date of January 19, 2022, was discussed. For more information on the actual date and location, check your local newspaper or Fannin County’s website for updates.

8. Adjourn: A motion was made, seconded and passed to adjourn at 7:36 p.m.

Project Manager Daniel Harrison of Freese and Nichols Photo by Rose Schwartz

Hill Country Club in Wolfe City

Please watch the paper for an announcement.

GHS ’55 is proud to have fifty-eight class members still living.

Fannin County Commissioners CourtRecognizing Heroic Actions

By Rose Schwartz

Tuesday, November 15, 2022, County Judge Randy Moore called to order at 9:00 a.m., a Regular Meeting of the Fan nin County Commissioners. Quorum was established as all County Commissioners and County Judge were present. Invocation was led by Fannin County Treasurer David Wood son. Pledges were led by Com missioner Lane.

4. Introductions: Judge Moore asked Fannin County Sheriff Mark Johnson to in troduce the officer the court would be recognizing for re cent actions that resulted in a life being saved. Sheriff John son first commented on how all officers continually face many dangers going on in society be fore voicing how he was glad to recognize an officer for his good work. He then called Ser geant Jonathan McCann to the podium, where he presented him with a Life Saving Award in recognition of his bravery and lifesaving actions on Octo ber 27, 2022, when he removed an unconscious woman from a vehicle at the site of a multi vehicle crash and performed lifesaving resuscitation efforts on her until paramedics could arrive. After Sgt. McCann re ceived the Award, other law enforcement officers in atten dance joined him and the Sher iff at the podium for a photo.

5. Public Forum: County Clerk Tammy Biggar spoke to thank all those who volun teered their time and efforts in the recent election. She spe cifically noted her appreciation for Sheriff Johnson and his CID team; Fannin County Constable

Jimmy Helms; Fannin County Emergency Management Co ordinator Troy Hudson; Kevin Matthews of the Community Emergency Response Team; Keith and Marti Mumaw; and The Seventh and Main Bap tist Church of Bonham. Judge Moore commended Ms. Big gars for her diligent work with the election process that never fails to run smoothly under her watch. (After the meeting Ms. Biggars stated to me that she had forgotten to include in her mentions, Fannin County I.T. Director Dustin Morrows, who was an extremely essential part of the collaborative success of the election process.)

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

7. Discussion, consideration and action regarding Hunt Energy’s interest in either leasing or acquiring oneand one-half acres of county property for a potential Bat tery Site – County Judge: Fannin County District At torney Richard Glaser came to the podium to expound on the ongoing discussion with Hunt Energy in reaching an agreement on the lease of this property. After noting a final survey plat had been requested by Hunt Energy, he suggested this item be passed on for a few weeks. After some discussion, it was decided this item would be passed on.

8. Discussion, consideration and action regarding ap proval of agreements with Frontier Communications

of America to provide dedi cated fiber internet access to the Fannin County Sher iff’s Office and have County Judge sign on behalf of the County – County Judge for IT Director: Fannin County I.T. Director Dustin Morrow spoke to explain how this has been an ongoing issue and to report on his discussions with Frontier Communications. He explained how a direct line ac cess to the Sheriff’s office has not previously existed, how Frontier Communications can resolve that issue and the ben efits, and the cost ($455.00 a month) involved in obtaining their services. He concluded his statements by expressing his recommendation for the county to take the steps neces sary to approve the agreement with Frontier Communications. After some discussion ensued on what would be needed to be done to go forward in obtain ing this service for the Sheriff’s office, a motion was made by Commissioner Lane to approve the agreement with Frontier Communications. Commis sioner Magness then seconded the motion which passed unan imously.

9. Discussion, consideration and action, per Texas Gov ernment Code §2054.5191, to enroll Fannin County em ployees [whose job require ments include a minimum of 25% of their time being spent on computers] into Cy bersecurity Training for 2023 through the Texas Associa tion of Counties and appoint County Administrator for the training – County Judge for IT Director: Mr. Morrows spoke on this to explain how

this training was the same as what was required in 2022. He noted that this is the registra tion for 2023 and though proof of the training will not be due until August of 2023, this gives the county ample time to get started and have all that is re quired to be done, completed by the due date. Judge Moore added his comments how this would be good to start at the first of the year as there are new county employees who would benefit from this training. A motion was made by Com missioner Self to approve the enrollment with Commissioner Lane seconding the motion which passed unanimously.

10. Report of monies col lected by the Fannin County District Clerk’s office for October 2022; $17,107.38 –County Judge (for District Clerk): For information only.

11. Report of monies col lected by the Fannin County Clerk’s office for October 2022; All Courts $11,651.00, Land Records $36,061.25 –County Judge for County Clerk: For information only.

12. Comments by County Commissioners and County Judge: Commissioner Lane began her comments express ing appreciation for all who attended today’s court and how fortunate the county is to have the great law enforcement offi cers we have. She then com mended the Clyde Cosper Vet erans Home for the amazing job they did on their Veteran’s Day ceremony she attended with her mother before asking for patience with road work go ing on in her precinct and wish ing all a warm wonderful week. Commissioner Self comment

ed on his appreciation for short meetings before noting he too appreciated the work the Sher iff and all the law officers and first responders perform daily. He then extended thanks to Tammy Biggars for her, and all the volunteers involved in the election process before wishing all a great week with an exhortation to stay warm.

Commissioner Magness stated how glad he was for everyone’s attendance and commented on the Lake Ralph Hall’s P&Z Commission Meeting that is being held Thursday, Novem ber 17, 2022, and how the pub lic is invited. Commissioner Lackey voiced his appreciation for the recent rain and for the work law enforcement does for the community. He wished all

a safe and warm week. Judge Moore asked Sheriff Johnson to repeat the name of the officer who received the Life Saving Award. He then commented on the life saving work our law enforcement and first respond ers do daily and how good it is to know they can be counted on to be there when needed. He voiced his sincere appreciation for all the good work our law enforcement officers do.

13. Adjourn: A motion was made, seconded and passed to adjourn at 9:29 a.m.

can always be found at our Thanksgiving table every year!

SWEET POTATO

CASSEROLE

TOPPING:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, use a mixer to whip together the mashed potatoes and eggs until completely blended. Stir in the sugar and milk. Pour this mixture into a 8 x 8 pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. In a small bowl, mix

together the brown sugar, flour and pecans. Cut the butter into small chunks. Use a pastry blender to cut the butter into the sugar mixture until it is coarse crumbs. Mix the vanilla into the streusel topping. Sprinkle the streusel over the sweet potato mixture. Bake for 35 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Want to make ahead for Thanksgiving or another special holiday? Not a problem. The casserole ingredients can be mixed and transferred to a baking dish. Cover and refrigerate until ready to bake but leave off the topping. When ready to bake, add your topping!

For larger crowds, this recipe should be doubled.

I hope everyone reading this will have a Happy Thanksgiving!

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

The struggles we endure today will be the “Good ole Days” we laugh about tomorrow.

If you are thinking positive during negative times, you’ve already won!

Bonham Volunteers begin Christmas on the square

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TX (November 8, 2022) An event was held on Tuesday, November 8th to celebrate the re-dedication of Pecan Place, an affordable housing community for older adults, after a $1.6 million renovation project.

Speakers for this event in cluded Bonham Mayor H.L. Compton and a representative from the office of U.S. Con gressman Pat Fallon. The pro gram also included a ribbon cutting ceremony and a mes sage from Stuart Hartman, President and CEO of RHF (Retirement Housing Foun dation), Pecan Place’s parent organization.

Pecan Place, a HUD 202 community for seniors origi nally built in 1990, has 40 spa cious, one bedroom and stu dio, cottage-style apartments. Each apartment includes a full kitchen, living/dining area and full bathroom. Pecan Place is one of 17 RHF communities in the state of Texas.

The renovation project at Pecan Place included struc tural work, administration and common area improvements, and extensive updates to the

individual units like new bath room and kitchen plumbing fixtures, new paint, new appli ances, new cabinets and coun tertops, new light fixtures, and new windows.

The RHF Charitable Foun dation gave a $25,000 grant to Pecan Place to pay for new furniture in the commu nity room and a portion of the landscaping.

About RHF: Founded in 1961, RHF is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to provide a range of housing options and services for older adults, low-income families, and persons with disabilities. RHF is affiliated with the Council for Health and Human Service Ministries of the United Church of Christ and LeadingAge and its state affiliates, and also co-sponsors housing development with other varied denominational and community organizations.

RHF sponsors and manages 194 communities in 29 states and Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. More than 20,000 people call an RHF community “home.”

Chief Deputy Nick Tredway,

Randy Vasquez, In vestigator BJ Rodgers, Sergeant Jonathan McCann, Sheriff Mark Johnson, Investigator Daniel Flores, Lieutenant Frank Deater. With Commissioner Edwina Lane, Commissioner AJ Self, Fannin County Judge Randy Moore, Commissioner Jerry Magness, Commissioner Dean Lackey standing in the background. Photo by Rose Schwartz

Sergeant Jonathan McCann. Commissioner AJ Self and Fannin County Judge Randy Moore standing in the background.

Photo by Connie Estes

Bonham,

A few of

busy Christmas decorating volunteers. Shayne Castle, Beth Hensley, Cory Fagan and Chance Peeler.

Photo by Sharon Haynes

Besch named OSU Senior of Significance

(STILLWATER,

The Seniors of Significance Award recognizes students who have ex celled in scholarship, leadership and service to campus and community and have brought distinction to OSU. A recep tion to recognize Besch and the other 49 Seniors of Sig nificance Award winners was held

November 9 at 6 p.m. at the Cono coPhillips OSU Alumni Center. For more information about the OSU Alumni Association’s student awards program, visit ORANGECONNEC TION.org/studentawards.

from Blue Cross / Blue Shield and GEHA will be available to explain Federal Employees Health Benefits.

All Active and Re tired Federal Employ ees and their spouse are invited.

Sam Rayburn Dr. Bonham, Texas 75418

Info: New Changes in Benefit for 2023

Representatives

Sponsored by the Bonham - Fannin County Chapter of the National Active & Re tired Federal Employ ees Association.

Photo by Beth Hensley

Okla., Nov. 15, 2022) – Erica Besch, a hospital ity and tourism management from Bonham, Texas, was selected as an Oklahoma State University Senior of Significance for the 2022-2023 academic year by the OSU Alumni Association.

Besch was Back of House Manager for Chef Series, Executive Chair for

Wine Forum 2023, President of Eta Sigma Delta Honors Society, Head Homecoming Director for Alpha Omicron Pi, and Hospitality Chair for Craft Beer Forum 2022.

Erica Besch

Courtesy Photo

Press Release - More than 400 people attended the 18th annual “Justice Is Served” event at the Complex in Bon ham. Very early estimates are that the event raised at least $65,000 for the Fannin County Children’s Center.

The event theme was “Danc ing Through the Decades, Celebrating Three Decades of Serving Children.” Guests dressed in attire from previous decades and included tie dye shirts, poodle skirts, disco out fits, flapper dresses and neon outfits from the 80’s. Guests

bid on items in a large silent auction while a DJ played dancing hits from previous decades. Guests also had fun taking turns at the SMP Party photo booth sponsored by Fan nin Bank. Several local offi cials in the justice field served up the buffet style dinner. Five of the honorable serv ers were recognized for having been servers at 15 or more of the events over the years. They included 336th District Judge Lauri Blake, Fannin County Criminal District Attorney Richard Glaser, Fannin County

Sheriff Mark Johnson, Justice of the Peace Kenneth Karl and District Clerk Nancy Young. Ten sponsors who have gener ously supported the event for 15 or more years were also recognized at the event. They included DuAnne Bragg, Ray and Gloria Campbell, Clayton

Homes, Cole Title Company, Fannin Bank, First United Bank (formerly American Bank of Texas), Glaser Family Charitable Foundation, Bobby and Karen McCraw, TXB and McCraw Oil and Propane and Voluntary Purchasing Group (VPG).

The highest winning bid of the night was $3,000 for a Getaway trip to Broken Bow donated by Sunshine Dental. Turtle brownies made by 336th District Judge Lauri Blake set a new record, selling for $2,200. First United Bank was the presenting Diamond Sponsor of the event. Platinum spon sors included TXB, McCraw Oil and Propane, B&B Service Center/Driver’s Choice, Renli ta Custom Opening Solutions, Bonham Chrysler, Pampered Paws in memory of Gaston Bordelon, and Kevin and Hai ley Mayberry.

Funds raised from the event will provide counseling, advo cacy, forensic interviews and more to help children from hard places heal, grow and thrive. To learn more about the Children’s Center, including volunteer opportunities, go to www.fanninccc.org.

Justice Is Served – Honorable servers who served up dinner for guests at the Justice Is Served fundraiser for the Fannin County Children’s Center included (from left) Adult Probation Chief Co rey Baker, Savoy Police Chief Robert Null, Justice of the Peace, Pct 3 Kenneth Karl, County Court

at Law Judge Charles Butler, Fannin County Criminal District Attorney Richard Glaser, 336th District Judge Lauri Blake, Honey Grove Police Chief Leigh Dixon, Dodd City ISD Police Chief George Robinson, Trenton Police Chief William Robertson, Bonham ISD Police Chief Stephen Dean, Juvenile Probation Chief Brandon Caffee, Fannin County Sheriff Mark Johnson and State Representative Reggie Smith.. Courtesy photo

Pre-K

Perfect Attendance

Mia Corona-Bravo, Wyatt Navarro, Maci Sells, Iris Thompson, Grady Whisenhunt

Kindergarten

Perfect Attendance

Kenzie Ball, Carter Brown field, Kasen Coldiron, Owen Felder, Lillie Guerra, Bryce Leach, Bentley McMillion, Elizabeth (Lizzie) Tharp

First Grade

Perfect Attendance

Matthew Collins, Luna Corona, Lily Mackey, Otis Thompson, Nolan Whisenhunt, Hailey Whitworth, Christopher Norris, Bryer McCown

A Honor Roll:

Matthew Collins, Paetyn Hilger, Lily Mackey, Kai Starnes, Otis Thompson, Nolan Whisenhunt, Hailey Whitworth, Jaxon Meeks

A/B Honor Roll

Malea Bowers, Luna Corona, Taytum White

Second Grade

Perfect Attendance

Aaron Barber, Ian Brownfield, Carolyn Dunlap, Dean Felder, Reagan Hilger, Karina PerezGarcia, Palmer Turner A Honor Roll

Ian Brownfield, Hudson Ded erick, Reagan Hilger, Karina Perez-Garcia, Karsyn Phillips, Rich Sells, Kaylee Skin ner, Palmer Turner, Brynlee Whitburn

A/B Honor Roll

Aaron Barber, Jake Bellows, Alissandra Corona Bravo, Carolyn Dunlap, Dean Felder, Landree Lackey, Ryder Man grum, Cristal Torres

Third Grade

Perfect Attendance

Mia Dunlap, Rileena Good man, Levi Halbert, Kaylee Holliday, Kylee Holliday, Skyla Norris, Addy Polk, Briana Polk

A Honor Roll

Rileena Goodman, Kaeden Knight A/B Honor Roll

Chris Eastep, Levi Halbert, Kylee Holliday, Ryan Rodgers

Fourth Grade

Perfect Attendance

Carter Burkard, Marcus Grijalva, Madison Holliday, Cozelynn Johnson, Emerson Parker, Hunter Whitworth A-Honor Roll Cozelynn Johnson

AB-Honor Roll

Meagan Brewer, Carter Burkard, Landry Dederick, Marcus Grijalva, Madison Holliday, Emerson Parker, Grace Preston, Brady Tolnay, Hunter Whitworth

Fifth Grade

Perfect Attendance

Levi Felder, Shelbee Lehew, Tucker Vest

A Honor Roll

Levi Felder

A/B Honor Roll

Jakoby Bridges, Case Deder ick, Shelbee Lehew, Raiden Mangrum, Patrick Polk, Christian Scroggins, Preslei Stockton, Tucker Vest

Sixth Grade

Perfect Attendance

Riley Brownfield, Easten Hubbard, Falen Heilman, Luke Luster, JD Martin, Riley Porter, Jaelyn Ramirez, Kaden Wheeler, Jaelyn Williams

A Honor Roll

Riley Brownfield, Falen Heil man, Jaelyn Williams

A/B Honor Roll

Rylee Bryan, Kynzie Cooley, Kaelin Gracia, Easten Hub bard, Jaylee Jones, Austin Mitchell, Riley Porter, Ruby Torres, Kaden Wheeler.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF BID INVITATION

Bonham ISD is requesting bids for Category 2: Internal Connections, Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections, and MIBS. Additional information is available at www.crwconsulting.com/ifcb. Bids will be opened on 12/01/2022 at 3:00 pm. The location of bid openings is 1005 Chestnut Street, Bonham, TX 75418.

Creative Arts Center hosts Intro to Watercolor series with artist Chris Cravens!

Press Release - Come explore the flowing world of watercolor painting in this introductory course designed to teach stu dents the basics from creating a pallet to completing their own watercolor masterpiece.

Accomplished and Award-

Winning Artist, Chris Cravens takes students on this wonderful watercolor journey on Thursday afternoons at 1pm in this 3-week series; December 1st, 8th, and 15th. No experience required. All supplies included. The se ries is $45 for Members of the

Creative Arts Center, or $80 for Non-Members. Membership op tions start at $65.00/year! Space is very limited, so contact us now to secure your spot or get on the waiting list for our next class! Call 903-640-2196 or email bonartcenter@gmail.com to make reservations.

Precinct 1

Commissioner

Edwina Lane

Pct. Barn Location: 8865 Highway 56 W (2 miles east of Savoy) Savoy, Texas 75479

Phone: 903-965-7030

Email Address: elane@fanninco.net

Precinct 2

Commissioner A.J. Self

Pct. Barn Location: 500 N. Highway 69 Leonard, Texas 75452 Phone: 903-587-3455

Email Address: aself@fanninco.net

Precinct 3

Commissioner

Jerry Magness

Pct. Barn Location: 18101 East FM 1396 (Just off Hwy 82) Honey Grove, Texas 75446 Phone: 903-378-2941

Email Address: pre cinct3@fanninco.net

Precinct 4

Commissioner

Dean Lackey

Pct. Barn Location: 1369 East Highway 56 Bonham, Texas 75418 Phone: 903-583-2039

Email Address: dlack ey@fanninco.net

Boyd Baptist Church has an opening for the position of Church Office Administrator. Computer experience to include Word, Excel, Publisher and other programs required. This is a full-time position. A copy of the Job Description may be viewed at the Boyd Baptist Church website boydbaptist.org Resumes, including four references, may be mailed to Boyd Baptist Church, 3707 N. State Hwy 78, Bonham, Texas 75418 or emailed to mike.allred23@gmail.com no later than 5:00 PM on November 30, 2022

EMPLOYMENT NOTICE

City of Honey Grove

The City of Honey Grove is accepting applications for UTILITY MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE in the WATER DEPARTMENT. Salary will be based on experience but you don’t have to have experience to apply. This is an entry level, full time position with paid vacations, sick time, medical, vision, retirement, and uniforms. A complete job description is available upon request. Applications can be obtained at the City of Honey Grove, 633 N. 6th Street, Honey Grove, TX 75446 or the city website at www.cityofhoneygrove.org. For more information, contact Sally Wright at 903-378-3033. The City of Honey Grove is an EQUAL Opportunity

Fannin County Commissioners Contact Information

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

To satisfy a landlords lien.

Sale to be held at 10:00AM Saturday December 3, 2022 at HWY 56 Storage Ranch, 8280 W. HWY 56, Savoy, TX 75479.

Contents belonging to Dylan Freeman in a 10x10 storage unit will be sold to the highest bidder.

Contents include leather jackets, fishing poles, a grill, chairs, lamps, mattresses, dressers and misc house hold items.

Call for further details 903-449-4480

Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at anytime prior to the sale.

EMPLOYMENT

THE CITY of BONHAM Public Works Department

Is accepting applications for 2 positions of Street Dept. Equipment Operator I.

Requirements: Experience in heavy equipment operation, street repair and construction; perform heavy manual labor and work in all types of weather conditions. $15.00 hourly to include paid vacation, sick time, personal time, retirement. Medical, dental, and vision insurance available at minimal costs.

Applications are available Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm at Bonham City Hall, 514 Chestnut St., Bonham TX 75418 or online at www. cityofbonham.org. Position open until filled. The City of Bonham is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

CNC Lathe/ Mill Machinist

POSITION OPENINGS

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

NOW HIRING!

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

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

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

RED RIVER HEALTH CARE

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

HELP WANTED

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

FOODS BAKERY

LOFTY

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

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.

FURNITURE for SALE

2107 Pecan St., Bonham. Bedroom, Living Room, Bar Stools, and Lamps. November 25th and 26th, Friday & Saturday, Firm.

HELP WANTED

VOLUNTEER NEEDED

To Coordinate Salvation Army Red Kettle “Ring The Bell” Activity at Wal-Mart. Bell Ringers also needed. Call Mike Bankston at 903-583-2141, if interested.

HOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDER

For the Elderly or Disabled. I am local within Fannin County. With 20 years expe rience and can pass back ground check and physical. Contact Gina Jones 580453-1612.

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.

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

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

APPLIANCE REPAIR

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

APP HOUSE LEVELING & FOUNDATION REPAIR Pier and Beam/ Slab Foun dation/ Small & Large Re models. 903-227-2860.

J & L TREE SERVICE

From Removals to Pruning we do it all. For best price and work done right call 903-449-2867.

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.

ART LESSONS

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

FOR RENT 3 bdr, 2 bath, bonus room can be a 4th bdr on a cor ner lot. Large Living room & Kitchen with washer dryer hookup. Gas & Electric. 2 vehicle covered carport, 2 storage buildings, Fenced back yard. Must provide proof of income & rental his tory. 2008 Agnew $1475 per month $1475 deposit.

Text or leave message 903-227-5874

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OBITUARIES

JOANN LOCKE

Bonham – Services for Ms. JoAnn Locke, age 84, who passed away peacefully at University of Cincinnati Hospital West Chester with loved ones, will be held at 2:00PM, Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham. Officiating will be Rev. Max Chandler. Burial will follow in Carson Cemetery in Ector, Texas.

FOR SALE

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

TRAILER TIRES

For Sale

New tires and rims, 205/75/15. $100.00 each. 903-378-7993.

FOR SALE

8ft. enclosed utility trailer. Excellent condition. Clean title. $3500.00. Call 903-505-2105.

For Sale EDISON

WIND-UP VICTROLA

With 7 records, in good working condition. $350.00. 903-583-5265.

FOR SALE

2 piece SOFA SET. Call 903-583-5673 or 903486-6182, leave message.

CAMERAS for SALE

I have two back-up Cameras. RoHS TFT Color Monitors. Never taken out of boxes. They were gifts but our Fords do not have Blue Tooth. Call 903-640-3124.

PLAYHOUSE for SALE. Windows, custom blinds and curtains. Built-in desk, Four outlets. Call 903-640-3124.

FREE!

FREE!!

Pet needs a new home. Fluffy White California Rabbit with 3-Story Hutch Hotel. 817-905-6940.

A PAW UP

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

FREE CLOTHES & HOUSEWARES:

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

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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

PROFESSIONAL

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

REAL ESTATE

PROPERTY for SALE

5.2 Acres on Access Road Highway 82 and FM 1752Southeast Corner. Water & Electric on site. Gravel entry to the south leads to 2 modular Bldgs. Ready for remodel @ 1600 sq. ft. each, also one unfinished 32’x32’ shop bldg. Some owner finance. Call Joe903-361-3432, No Texts!

520 S. CENTER

BONHAM, TX 75418

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

220 E. 1st St

Bonham, TX 75418

6500 SF Total. 3500 SF

Warehouse w/concrete floors & loading dock. 3000 SF Office w/approx 8 offices, large meeting room space, 2 restrooms, kitchen area, HVAC, recently remodeled. $2,500 per month (utilities not included).

Call or text 903-583-0108.

BillBuysHouses.com

Buying homes As Is since ‘91 Also buys lots, land & Manuf. Homes 214.478.8979

PINE RUN APARTMENTS

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

During her life, JoAnn, along with her late beloved husband Darrell, were Directors of Marbridge Foundation of Dallas assisting mentally challenged men and other agencies dealing with troubled teens.

JoAnn was born on April 7, 1938 in Fannin County, Texas, the daughter of the late John and Jewel Mason. She married Darrell Locke on June 10, 1955 at the First Baptist Church in Ector, Texas.

Surviving are son John of Cincinnati; daughter-in-law Jennifer Locke of Cincinnati; grandchildren Kristina and Jeurgen of Austin; numerous nieces, nephews and others that she touched with her beautiful and generous spirit. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Darrell Locke in 2006 and son Stephen Dale Locke in 2021.

Pallbearers will be Chad Bigham, David Bigham, Mike Henson, Brian Jones, Chip Jones and Jeurgen Sander. A visitation was held from 6:008:00pm, Monday, November 21, 2022 at the funeral home.

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

WANDA LEIGH WHITE

Mrs. Wanda Leigh White, age 82, of Honey Grove, was called home Sunday November 13, 2022.

She was born August 23, 1940, in Pearsall, Texas to Mary and Cecil Cudd.

Wanda was preceded in death by her husband Doyle White, brother Carlos Cudd, and her parents Mary and Cecil Cudd.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Honey Grove. She loved the Lord and her family.

Wanda is survived by her sister Jackie Faye Landa and husband Richard of Natalia Texas, son Jason White of Honey Grove and daughter in law Christy, Daughter Pam Clendening and son in law John of Woodbine, Texas. Grandsons

Ross McDonald and wife Heather of Manteca, California, Austin McDonald and wife Kimberly of Mathis, Texas and Sawyer Clendening and wife Samantha of Crowley, Texas. Granddaughters Cheyenne Davis of Honey Grove, Texas and Katy Maroney and grandson in law Jason of Greenville, Texas. Great grandkids Adian Reese, Avayah and Titan McDonald, and Audie, Abby and Ashleigh McDonald, and Erick and Isaac Clendening.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be conducted at the First Baptist Church of Honey Grove at a date and time to be determined. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to your preferred charity or organization.

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

Week of November 16, 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. Fork FAIR. Water Stained; 65 degrees; 6.85 feet low. Bass fishing is slow with only a few bites a day. Suspending jerk baits are best worked over creeks and ditches in 7-10 feet. Vi per XP Jigs in purple passion or black and blue are good on big timber along the edges of creeks in 8-10 feet of water. Report by Lake Fork fishing guide Marc Mitchell, Lake Fork Pro. Bass are slow on Carolina rigs, dropshots, and jigging spoons in 1518 feet of water, and squarebill crankbaits in 3-6 feet of water. Lavon GOOD. Water lightly stained; 65 degrees; 5.23 feet low. Crappie are good in 25-30 feet of water holding to brush and condos using hand tied Oscar jigs and minnows. Black bass are good on rocks and concrete structure in 5-20 feet of water using crankbaits, swimbaits, plastic worms. Catfish are great in 10-25 feet of water using cut shad. Bluegills are slow in 20-25 feet of water on brush. White bass are slow on one ounce slabs in 15-25 feet of water humps and main lake points. Ray Roberts GOOD; Water is clear; 60 degrees; 2.00 feet be low. Fishing patterns are similar. White bass are good fishing in 25-30 feet of water jigging with slabs with a bucktail trailer. Blue and some channel catfish are fair mixed in with whites us ing cut shad. Several catches of blue catfish while slabbing for white bass. Crappie are good scattered from shallow and deep in brush piles biting in minnows. Bass are good shallow with crankbaits, and soft plastics in 10 feet of water.

Tawakoni GOOD. Water lightly stained; 70 degrees; 3.30 feet low. Lake Tawakoni water temps have dropped to that magi cal 70 degree mark. When this happens a lot changes on our lake. Eggs start developing in our white bass and striper, and they begin feeding more often and more aggressively. These fish have been good under seagulls using swimbaits on cloudy windy days. On clear calm days fishing is tougher and requires fishing with slabs off the bottom in 15-20 feet of water. The trophy blue catfish are starting to turn on. We are seeing big blues starting to be caught in that 15-30 feet range on big open flats drifting cut shad. Crappie have been good suspended on deeper main lake timber with jigs out fishing minnows. Large mouth bass have been good shallow on topwaters at daylight and quickly transitioning to a shallow rattle trap and weightless fluke bite near docks and retaining walls.

Texoma EXCELLENT. Water stained; 65 degrees; 1.92 feet below. Striped bass are good under birds from 20-60 feet of water all over the lake on slabs and swimbaits. Report by John Blasingame, Adventure Texoma Outdoors. Striped bass are excellent on swimbaits, flukes and live shad. Lure fishing has kicked off fishing under the birds. The bite has been better on the west end of the lake between the islands and 377 bridge. Crappie are fair on paddle jigs and live or dead minnows in 18-25 feet of water fishing brush piles in the Little Mineral Arm of the lake. Catfish are fair on cut shad in 40-50 feet of water for eating size fish and drifting big cut shad in 10-20 feet of water catching big blues. Largemouth and smallmouth bass fishing is great on live shad along the south end of the lake on the boulders and gravel bars. Also catching them on top waters late in the evening on the banks near creeks.

FARMING

YOUNG TRACTOR WORKS

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

HAY for SALE

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

FOR SALE

Farm Tractor- 1995 Ford 6610-S, 70 HP $14,000. 903-640-3536.

2003 BIG TEX 16ft Trailer, Clean title, new tires, floor decent. $2,200. 214-733-3939. I

Game Warden Field Notes

Pepé Le Chew The Mount Pleasant law enforcement of fice received a call from a man in the Winfield area who need ed advice. He and his 5-year old grandson were outside and there was a small, young skunk eating food with their cats. His grandson started hand feeding the skunk, and after a minute, the skunk bit him on the finger and toe. The caller wasn’t sure how to handle the situation and asked if a game warden should come pick up the skunk. The office clerk advised the caller to take the grandchild to the hospital immediately and told him what to do to have the skunk checked for rabies. Lat er that week, a local vet office called the Mount Pleasant law enforcement office to let them

know the skunk tested positive for rabies. The incident was reported to the department of health services and the local sheriff’s office.

Blinded by The Light A Montgomery County game warden was notified of road hunting activity from a caller who said that he was awoken by headlights being shined in his window. He got up to see a vehicle turning around in his driveway. The caller claimed

that he was able to document the license plate and then went to sleep. The next day, he no ticed the shaft of an arrow and blood in his front yard. The game warden located the own er of the vehicle and received a full confession. The suspect admitted to shooting a buck in the caller’s yard. He also ad mitted to shooting at two other deer on the same night. Charg es of hunting deer at night and hunting deer with an artificial light were filed.

Arlington 0.03

Benbrook -7.22

Bonham -0.50

Bridgeport-8.73

Caddo0.10

Cedar Creek-4.90

E. V. Spence-44.05

Eagle Mountain-4.77

Fork -6.93

Granbury-2.75

Grapevine0.49

Joe Pool -1.04

Lavon-5.23

Lewisville-3.87

Pat Mayse-1.84

Ray Roberts-2.01

Tawakoni -3.34

Texoma -1.85

EPM Equine Protozoal Myelitis is an infectious disease

Release/Newsletter - EPM

Equine Protozoal Myelitis is an infectious neurologic disease of horses in North America. EPM can affect any horse and cause irrevers ible damage to the brain and spi nal cord if left unchecked. Today we know EPM can be caused by Sarcocystis neurona and Neospora hughesi (possum parasites). 75% of healthy horses in the US are car rying antibodies to EPM but only 1% succumb to clinical disease. S. neurona makes up 85-95% of the cases. The number of horses with exposure to this parasite as evident by the antibodies in their blood serum sample is 84% to S. neurona and do not have neuro logic clinical signs. Horses ex posed to the organism can mount an immune response and develop antibodies, but some cannot. Those horses that do succumb to clinical illness seem to be either immune compromised or unable to prevent the protozoal organisms from en tering the central nervous system (spinal cord).

More than 1/3 of healthy horses in the US (41% in the south) are positive on serum blood test for Neospora hughesi. Once it is in the horse it stays forever and can be transmitted from dam to offspring. During times of immunosuppres sion, such as pregnancy, the or ganism is reactivated and, in some cases, will cross the uterus- pla centa and infect the fetus. It is not uncommon for a horse with neuro nal neosporosis to have comorbid ity with metabolic, endocrine, and other chronic infectious diseases. It is thought that these comorbidi ties suppress the immune system enough to allow for an effective reemergence of the dormant N. hughesi with subsequent invasion of the neuro system (spinal cord). Toxaplasma gondi can play a role in some EPM cases. More research is being done on it.

EPM is caused by the horse in gesting feed or water contaminated with possum feces. Feeding on the ground, or in feeders and eating the spilled feed on the ground, can re sult in exposure. At night, if a pos sum comes by to eat the feed, it can pass feces and contaminate it. If a

CLASSIFIEDS

REAL ESTATE

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Large RV with slides FOR RENT

Includes all utilities except propane, in Savoy, TX. Ideal for single person. $700 monthly, $200 deposit required. No pets. Call 903-718-2064.

SELF STORAGE

RENT a STORAGE UNIT in RANDOLPH & BONHAM Several large units are available starting at $69.95! Unit sizes from 10 x 10 up to 10’x22’. Gated parking spaces start at $39.95. Randolph facility @ Hwy 121 & Hwy 11, Randolph, TX 75490. Bonham facility @ 400 Katy Blvd, Bonham, TX 75418. Contactless rental online 24/7 at www. brightstartstorage.com. For more information call our office at (903) 505-6800 & (903) 292-0657.

horse then eats that feed, it can in gest the possum parasite from the possum feces.

Risk factors for EPM

1. Age. Young performance hors es and old horses.

2. Sickness. Horses with a sup pressed immune system

3. Career. Vigorous exercise, training, travel, and competition.

4. Environment. Wooded areas, previous history of EPM on prem ises, summer, fall, feeding on the ground, drinking from a pond con taminated with possum feces.

5. Pregnancy.

Signs of EPM

1. Asymmetrical weakness

2. Ataxia (unbalanced in the hind end, wobbling).

3. Incoordination

4. Localized muscle atrophy.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis is by neurologic signs, blood test, spinal fluid test for anti bodies, and response to treatment. The earlier the disease is caught and treatment begins, the better the outcome.

Treatment

Treatment is with Diclazuril (Protozil oral pellets by Merck), Marquis paste, or Rebalance liq uid. Treatment with compounded pharmacy drugs (Totrazuril) have not been tested by the FDA for effectiveness and safety. Antiinflammatory drugs (Banamine, Bute, DMSO) are essential to help reduce the inflammation of the neurologic system (spinal cord). Antioxidants, such as vitamin E, are often recommended for horses with neurological and neuromus cular conditions.

Prevention

EPM can be prevented by not feeding horses on the ground. Clean up spills from feeders to limit the horse from digesting contaminated feed. Provide fresh drinking water in a trough. Do not use a pond as the primary water source. Minimize stress, travel. Diclazuril (Protazil by Merck)

given at a low dose or once a week provides blood levels that inhibit S. neurona.

In a study, young horses 1 month to 1 year were give a low dose of diclazuril daily for a year. The horses in the control group 88% had positive blood tests for EPM while only 6% of the diclazuril treated horses had positive blood tests. We know that a horse must test seropositive on the blood test to develop EPM so in theory we have reduced the risk of treated horses developing EPM. Since the horse is a dead end host (the horse does not pass the parasite in their feces), there is minimal risk of drug resistance developing.

The cost for feeding a low dose ½ dose daily of Protozil is $350/ month 1 bucket last 2 months The cost for feeding Protazil once a week is $ 30/week or $120/month The bucket costs $700. There are 24 doses/bucket so that is treat ment for 6 months. *

AAEP

Dr Hayes will be in San Antonio attending the AAEP American As sociation of Equine Practitioners meeting Friday November 18 thru Tuesday November 22. There will not be a veterinarian available to see patients during this time. Dr Hayes will be returning to work Wednesday November 23. Our of fice will remain open during nor mal business hours.

We will be closed Thursday No vember 24 for Thanksgiving, and will resume normal business hours on Friday November 25.

Castration signs November 25-30 Congratulations to our secretary Betty Ann and her home bred Appaloosa Stallion White Collar Crime! “Enron” won the founda tion bred halter class at the Ap paloosa World Show and is now a World Champion and Bronze Me dallion winner.

*Reference: Nicolas Pusterla DVM DACVIM

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Leonard will conduct a Public Hearing on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at 6:30 P.M. at 111 West Collin Street, Leonard, Texas and the City Council for the City of Leonard will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 6:30 P.M. at 111 West Collin Street, Leonard, Texas on the following item:

Public Hearing for a Zoning Change request of Property ID 90265, 90266, and 90267 Legal Description PARK ADDN, BLOCK 3, LOT 1-6, ACRES 0.9607, BLOCK 4, LOT 1-3, ACRES 0.4821, and BLOCK 4, LOT 4-6, ACRES 0.4821 from M-1 (Manufacturing/ Industrial District-Light) to SF-1 (Single Family Residential District -1).

You may attend the meeting(s) shown above and make comments for or against the zoning change application. You may also send written comments before the date of the meetings to the City, in person or by mail, at 111 West Collin Street Leonard, Texas 75452 or by email at citysec@cityofleonard.net

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Project: 10TH Street Lift Station Replacement and Force Main Project No.: HEI #158067

11/22/22

Owner: City of Bonham

Sealed bids for the unit price general construction contract for the 10th Street Lift Station Replacement and Force Main will be received by City of Bonham at the office of Bonham City Hall, 514 Chestnut Street, Bonham, TX 75418 until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Bids are invited for several unit price items of work, including the replacement of the existing lift station with a new pre-packaged lift station with submersible pumps and replacement of 1,475 LF of 4” force main.

The Plans, Specifications, and other Contract Documents may be examined at the following places:

City Hall, 514 Chestnut Street, Bonham, TX 75418. Hayter Engineering, Inc., 4445 S.E. Loop 286, Paris, TX 75460, 903-785-0303.

Contract Documents are available for free download at www.civcastusa.com

Hard copies of Contract Documents may be obtained from Hayter Engineering, Inc., at the above address upon the payment of $55 (payable to Hayter Engineering, Inc.) for each set, which is not refundable. Contract Documents are also available from engineer on CD, upon payment of $20, or pdf download free of charge. Call Hayter Engineering, Inc. at 903-785-0303 for more information.

The OWNER reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids.

Each BIDDER must deposit with his bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided for in the Instructions to Bidders.

All bids shall remain good and may not be withdrawn for 90 calendar days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

Dated: 11/22/22 & 11/29/22

CITY OF BONHAM, TEXAS

Jimmie Evans

SHERIFF’S SALE WILL BE HELD AT NEW LOCATION: FANNIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE NOTICE OF SALE – BONHAM ISD

STATE OF TEXAS

FANNIN COUNTY

§ §

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Fannin County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on October 27,2022, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in December 2022, the same being the 6th day of said month, at the Front Steps of Bonham City Hall, between the hours of 10 o’clock a.m. and 4 o’clock p.m. on said day, Bonham, TX., beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash in hand, all right, title and interest which the defendants in such suit(s) and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the property lying and being situated in the County of Fannin and the State of Texas, to-wit:

BONHAM ISD vs PAUL MICHAEL CHESSON

ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING A PART OF THE J.G. THOMAS SURVEY, ABST. 1121, MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 806, PAGE 30 OF THE FANNIN COUNTY DEED RECORDS.

1 TX-13-4116 7/5/2017 84572 10/27/2022 $14,290.00

TX-15-4361 9/18/2019

TX-17-4462 10/13/2021

TX-18-4577 10/13/2021

TX-19-4625 2/23/2022

TX-19-4644 6/22/2022

TX-21-4746 6/22/2022 T-2860 7/30/2003

90729 10/27/2022 91504 10/27/2022 91957 10/27/2022 72831 and 72833 10/27/2022 94206 (131974,131975, 131976) 10/27/2022 94236 10/27/2022 82044 2/25/2004

BONHAM ISD vs WILLIE BRIGGS, ET AL.

BONHAM ISD vs. BELINDA YVONNE WRIGHT

BONHAM ISD vs. HEIRS AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF BILLY D. PEARSON, ET AL

BONHAM ISD vs. SHERRY WATKINS

LOT 2, BLOCK 1, ALLEN PLACE ADDITION, AKA 504 ALLEN AVENUE, CITY OF BONHAM, FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS, AS RECORDED IN THAT VOLUME 754, PAGE 768 OF THE FANNIN COUNTY DEED RECORDS.

BEING 0.5071 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, 105 FEET OF BLOCK 8, FAIRVIEW ADDITION, AKA 520 LEE ST., CITY OF BONHAM, TEXAS AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 1261, PAGE 528, OF THE FANNIN COUNTY DEED RECORDS.

LOT 20, BLOCK 3, HUNTER TERRACE ADDITION, AKA 240 VICTORY STREET, CITY OF BONHAM, FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 795, PAGE 774, OF THE FANNIN COUNTY DEED RECORDS.

TRACT 1. BEING ALL THAT CERTAIN 0.48 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF THE S. CHAMBLISS SURVEY, ABSTRACT 186, FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THAT CERTAIN DEED OF RECORD IN VOLUME 1344, PAGE 265 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS. (72831)

TRACT 2. BEING ALL THAT CERTAIN 0.43 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF THE S. CHAMBLISS SURVEY, ABSTRACT 186, FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THAT CERTAIN DEED OF RECORD IN VOLUME 653, PAGE 172 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS. (72833)

BONHAM ISD vs. JOSE GONZALEZ, ET AL.

BEING .16 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOT 4, BLOCK 2, ORIGINAL RANDOLPH ADDITION, AKA 104 W SOUTH ST., CITY OF RANDOLPH, FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 1758, PAGE 42, OF THE FANNIN COUNTY DEED RECORDS.

BONHAM ISD vs. TRISTAN REEVES

BONHAM ISD vs. FLOSSIE BATSON (PREVIOUSLY STRUCK OFF AT TAX SALE HELD 4/6/2004; NOW OFFERED FOR RE-SALE)

BEING 0.2346 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 7, 8, 9, BLOCK 8, ORIGINAL RANDOLPH ADDITION, AKA 105 N. MAIN, FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS, AS RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NO. 2019005992, OF THE FANNIN COUNTY DEED RECORDS.

BEING A 0.21 ACRE OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF THE J. PATTON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 890, FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 278, PAGE 44 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF FANNIN COUNTY.

$28,700.00 $17,670.0 $71,220.00 TRACT 1. $9,870.00 TRACT 2. $8,910.00 $24,920.00 $47,580.00 $7,010.00

Adjudged Value Cause No. and Judgment Date Account No. Order Issue Date Style of Case Legal Description (any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Fannin County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract) or upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.

A

RECENT RESOLUTION APPROVED

BY THE FANNIN COUNTY

COMMISSIONERS

COURT REQUIRES BIDDERS TO OBTAIN PRIOR TO THE SALE, A STATEMENT FROM THE FANNIN CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES FOR ANY PROPERTY EITHER CURRENTLY OR PREVIOUSLY OWNED TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BID ON OR RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE/ STATEMENT. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE/STATEMENT. PLEASE CONTACT THE COLLECTIONS DEPARTMENT AT THE FANNIN CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT LOCATED AT 831 W. STATE HWY 56, BONHAM. 7X (903) 583-8701. PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS SHOULD ALLOW UP TO TWO WEEKS TO PROCESS THE REQUEST. YOU MUST HAVE THIS CERTIFICATE/STATEMENT IN HAND BEFORE THE SALE BEGINS.

Dated at Bonham, Texas, November 2, 2022.

By Deputy

Notes:

The Minimum Bid is the lesser amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit(other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit(s) and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY, WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT, AND WHICH MAY BECOME THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. For more information, contact your attorney or PERDUE, BRANDON, FIELDER, COLLINS & MOTT, LLP, attorney for plaintiffs, at (972) 278-8282.

Rodriguez’s MVP award leads Lady Hornets’ almost-sweep of 19-1A v’ball superlatives

volleyball superlatives for the 2022 season.

Senior Brianna Rodriguez won the most valuable player award, as districtchampion Dodd City took all-but-one of the 19-1A

Those Lady Hornets garnering superlatives included: offensive player of the year, junior Kadyn McCarley; defensive player of the year, senior Lindsey Mauppin; libero of the year, junior Addyson Chaney; top newcomer, freshman Addison Weeks; and coach of the year, Lindsay Carter Giles. The almost-sweep of the

superlatives came after Dodd City (27-12, 4-0) reached the regional quarterfinals for the second time in the last three seasons. Overall, it equated Dodd City’s 28th postseason in the sport in the last 33 years.

Junior Alyson Bogard received the setter of the year award, after Savoy garnered the district runner-up postseason berth, increased its playoffs streak to eight years and extended Gilmer Union Hill to four games in the bi-district round.

First-team selections included: senior Autumn Brown, Dodd City; senior Camryn McCarley, Dodd City; junior Taelor Cornwell, Savoy; sophomore Meredith Davis, Savoy; and sophomore Molly Davis, Savoy.

Second-team recipients were senior Karlee Haggard, Ector; sophomore Julia Bailey, Ector; freshman Lydia Essary, Ector; junior Hannah Burney, Dodd City; junior Maddie Clark, Savoy; and sophomore Pressley

TABC pre-district hoops picks have DC teams as champions

1. Pottsboro, 2. Gunter, 3. Bells and 4. Howe on the girls’ side and 1. Bells, 2. Howe, 3. Pottsboro and 4. Gunter on the boys’.

The 23-1A girls’ division picks included: 1. Lady Hornets, 2. Lady Eagles, 3. Miller Grove and 4. Campbell.

The 23-1A boys’ division picks included: 1. Hornets, 2. Eagles, 3. Campbell and 4. Miller Grove.

The 14-2A girls’ division picks included: 1. Wolfe City, 2. Bland, 3. Lady Warriors and 4. Lady Rebels. The 14-2A boys’ division picks included 1. Wolfe City, 2. Celeste, 3. Warriors and 4. Rebels.

Meanwhile, 11-3A postseason picks included no Fannin County teams:

Last season, the Lady Hornets reached their eighthconsecutive regional tournament in girls’ basketball after winning their 10thstraight undefeated district title to start their 12th-consecutive postseason.

The Hornets made their

first regional final advance in boys’ basketball since 2012 after their first district title since 2019. It equated their sixth-straight postseason.

At Ector, the Eagles last season made their eighthconsecutive postseason appearance, going as the thirdplace 231A boys’ qualifier after winning a playin over Fannindel. The Lady Eagles, the 23-1A third-place girls’ seed, returned to the

postseason -- after a rare absence in 2021 -- for their fifth trip in the last six years.

In Ivanhoe, the Lady Rebels last season produced their first district title and, with an area-round advance, longest postseason run since 2014. The Rebels missed a fourth-consecutive playoffs, competing in 14-2A where the postseason qualifiers had 10, nine and two teams with eight district wins.

At Honey Grove, the Warriors reached the bidistrict round last season in their second-straight playoffs after tying Wolfe City for third in 14-2A. The Lady Warriors missed the postseason while vying in the also highly-competitive girls’ 14-2A -- where the champion had nine district wins and ensuing three other postseason qualifiers each garnered eight.

Walker, Savoy.

Honorable mentions included: senior Lindsey Skipper, Dodd City; junior Kaylen Atchley, Dodd City; junior Alyssa Mackey, Ector; freshman Ally Harris, Ector; sophomore Cassidy Almy, Savoy; and sophomore Abigail Gates, Savoy.

Academic all-district were: Dodd City’s Brown, Mauppin, Rodriguez, Skipper, Atchley, Burney, Chaney, Weeks, each McCarley, freshman Kenzi

Ninth-Grader’s

Freeman, freshman Breezy Jenkins, freshman Taegan Williams; Ector’s Essary, Harris, Bailey, Mackey, Haggard, freshman Chesney Robinson, sophomore Chloe Hardemon; and Savoy’s Bogard, Cornwell, each Davis and freshman Megan Catchings.

Note: Ector also ended its first season of having volleyball with a bi-district trip, advancing to the playoffs as the district’s third-place qualifier.

Noteworthy

November: Ector’s Essary competes at State XC

By Rich Hilliard

ECTOR -- Lydia Essary’s trip this month to the Class 1A State girls’ cross country competition didn’t surprise Ec tor head coach Blake Turner.

“I told her in August she had a chance to end the [cross coun try] year in State,” said Turner.

On Nov. 5, the freshman fulfilled his forecast.

Essary placed 30th in 13:32.2 in the season-finale event in Old Settler’s Park in Round Rock.

“It was really cool,” said Es sary, “for me to make it to State in my first year.

“I was a little nervous at first at State,” she said.

“I’m really excited that I ac complished it.”

Essary qualified individually on Oct. 25 for State, finishing eighth in 15:24.55 in the Re gion III-1A girls’ race -- a longer

course than usual -- in Lynn Creek Park in Grand Prairie. This fol lowed a fifth-place finish in 14:08 in the District 23-1A girls’ race at Miller Grove.

“She got dedi cated, did the boys’ workout and did some work on Saturdays,” said Turner.

“It’s really neat,” he said. “I’m really proud of her.”

Essary’s advance to the State cross country competition equat ed Ector’s first since Graham Shannon’s trip in 2014 -- and first-known by a Lady Eagle.

It came just four days after she competed in the school’s first postseason volleyball match -that completed Ector’s first sea son to field teams in the sport.

Said Essary: “It’s been chal lenging but cool to make history in volleyball and cross country.”

Story and photos by Rich Hilliard

Savoy’s Alyson Bogard.

Dodd City’s Brianna Rodriguez.

Dodd City’s Kadyn McCarley. Dodd City’s Lindsey Mauppin.

Dodd City’s Addyson Chaney. Dodd City’s Addison Weeks.

Dodd City head volleyball coach Lindsay Carter Giles speaks to the Lady Hornets on Nov. 8 during their Region III-1A quarterfinal match at S&S Consolidated High School in Sadler.

Ector’s Karlee Haggard.

By Rich Hilliard

Texas Association of Basketball Coaches predistrict picks favored both Dodd City teams for titles and Ector’s, Sam Rayburn’s and Honey Grove’s girls and boys to claim postseason berths in 2023.

Then-junior Ashton Balvin of Dodd City won the 23-1A boys’ most valuable player honor in the all-district basketball awards for the 2021-22 season.

Photo by Rich Hilliard

Ector’s Lydia Essary.

Photo by Rich Hilliard

plans for additional emergency relief and pandemic assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA is preparing to roll out the Emer gency Relief Program (ERP) Phase Two as well as the new Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP), which are two programs to help offset crop and revenue losses for producers. USDA is sharing early informa tion to help producers gather documents and train front-line staff on the new approach.

“We have worked diligently to help agricultural producers bounce back from devastating natural disasters as well as the coronavirus pandemic through an extensive suite of programs,”

Assistance for Agricultural Producers

said Vilsack. “No matter how well we design these targeted efforts, we often find that some producers fall through the cracks or were harmed more severely than their neighbors. These new programs apply a holistic ap proach to emergency assistance – an approach not focused on any one disaster event or com modity but rather one focused on filling gaps in assistance for ag ricultural producers who have, over the past few years, suffered losses from natural disasters and the pandemic.”

ERP Phase Two will assist eli gible agricultural producers who suffered eligible crop losses, measured through decreases in revenue, due to wildfires, hurricanes, floods, derechos, excessive heat, winter storms, freeze (including a polar vor tex), smoke exposure, exces sive moisture and qualifying droughts occurring in calendar years 2020 and 2021.

PARP will assist eligible pro ducers of agricultural commodi ties who experienced revenue decreases in calendar year 2020 compared to 2018 or 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. PARP will help address gaps in previ ous pandemic assistance, which was targeted at price loss or lack of market access, rather than overall revenue losses.

Emergency Relief Program Phase Two

ERP is authorized under the Extending Government Fund ing and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act, which includes $10 billion in assistance to agri cultural producers impacted by wildfires, droughts, hurricanes, winter storms and other eligible disasters experienced during cal endar years 2020 and 2021.

Phase Two builds on ERP Phase One, which was rolled out in May 2022 and has since paid more than $7.1 billion to producers who incurred eligible crop losses that were covered by federal crop insurance or Non-insured Crop Disaster As sistance Program.

ERP Phase Two includes

producers who suffered eli gible losses but may not have received program benefits in Phase One. To be eligible for Phase Two, producers must have suffered a loss in allowable gross revenue as defined in forthcom ing program regulations in 2020 or 2021 due to necessary expenses related to losses of eligible crops from a qualifying natural disaster event.

Eligible crops include both traditional insurable commodi ties and specialty crops that are produced in the United States as part of a farming operation and are intended to be commercially marketed. Like other emergency relief and pandemic assistance programs, USDA’s Farm Ser vice Agency (FSA) continues to look for ways to simplify the process for both staff and pro ducers while reducing the paper work burden. The design of ERP Phase Two is part of that effort.

In general, ERP Phase Two payments are expected to be based on the difference in certain farm revenue between a typical year of revenue as will be speci fied in program regulations for the producer and the disaster year. ERP Phase Two assis tance is targeted to the remain ing needs of producers impacted by qualifying natural disaster events, while avoiding windfalls or duplicative payments. Details will be available when the rule is published later this year.

Deadline for Emergency Relief Program Phase One

Producers who are eligible for assistance through ERP Phase One have until Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, to contact FSA at their local USDA Service Center to receive program benefits. Going forward, if any additional ERP Phase One prefilled applications are generated due to corrections or other circumstances, there will be a 30-day deadline from the date of notification for that particular application.

Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program

PARP is authorized and funded by the Consolidated Appropria

tions Act of 2021.

To be eligible for PARP, an agricultural producer must have been in the business of farming during at least part of the 2020 calendar year and had a certain threshold decrease in allowable gross revenue for the 2020 cal endar year, as compared to 2018 or 2019. Exact details on the cal culations and eligibility will be available when the forthcoming rule is published.

How Producers Can Prepare

ERP Phase Two and PARP will use revenue information that is readily available from most tax records. FSA encourages pro ducers to have their tax docu ments from the past few years and supporting materials ready, as explained further below. Pro ducers will need similar docu mentation to what was needed for the Coronavirus Food As sistance Program (CFAP) Phase Two, where a producer could use 2018 or 2019 as the bench mark year relative to the disaster year.

In the coming weeks, USDA will provide additional informa tion on how to apply for assis tance through ERP Phase Two and PARP. In the meantime, pro ducers are encouraged to begin gathering supporting documen tation including:

•Schedule F (Form 1040); and

•Profit or Loss from Farming or similar tax documents for tax years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 for ERP and for calen dar years 2018, 2019 and 2020 for PARP.

Producers should also have, or be prepared to have, the follow ing forms on file for both ERP and PARP program participa tion:

•Form AD-2047, Customer Data Worksheet (as applicable to the program participant);

•Form CCC-902, Farm Oper ating Plan for an individual or legal entity;

•Form CCC-901, Member In formation for Legal Entities (if applicable); and

•Form AD-1026 Highly Erod ible Land Conservation (HELC) and Wetland Conservation (WC) Certification.

Most producers, especially those who have previously par ticipated in FSA programs, will likely have these required forms on file. However, those who are uncertain or want to confirm should contact FSA at their local USDA Service Center.

In addition to the forms listed above, underserved producers are encouraged to register their status with FSA, using Form CCC-860, Socially Disadvan taged, Limited Resource, Be ginning and Veteran Farmer or Rancher Certification, as certain existing permanent and ad-hoc disaster programs provide in creased benefits or reduced fees and premiums.