11-29-22 Leader E-Edition

By Stacie Flood Assistant Site Manager, Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site

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Site is at 890 West State High way 56, both in Bonham, Texas. Both locations will be open from 5:30 to 7:30 pm on Thurs day, December 8th for this free holiday open house! You are encouraged to drop by both mu seums during the event and par ticipate in all the activities.

For more information, con tact the Sam Rayburn House at 903.583.5558 or the Sam Rayburn Library Museum at 903.583.2455.

special display of model trains by the Tri-County Model Railroaders, while the Sam Rayburn House will be decked out in all its Christmas finery for self-guided holiday tours of the first floor.

You can even make a donkey to take home with our “A Very Stinky Holiday” craft, featuring the Sam Rayburn House’s don key, Stinky!

Friends of Sam Rayburn and First Congregational Meth odist Church will offer refresh

at both museums, and a little elf told us Santa may drop by to say hello! You know he can’t turn down a cookie or two!

Sam Rayburn Library Mu seum is located at 800 West Sam Rayburn Drive and the Sam Rayburn House State Historic

Christmas tree in the parlor of the Sam Rayburn House.

Courtesy Photo

Our department recently held a contest inviting kids up to age 12 to submit their artwork - the win ning art would be chosen to be the design for our annual Christmas cards! Our Winner stopped in this morning and we were able to take a great picture of her, her mother, Rebecca, Det. Melanie Elliott, Captain Wendell Bockman and Ptl. Zakkary Reese. The artist’s name is McKenna House and she is 10 years old. She was awarded a Bonham Police Department chal lenge coin and a WalMart gift card for her job well done! Courtesy photos.

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Lee Jackson, Pastor Cell: 903.505.4124 Sunday School 10:00 Worship Service 11:00 email: lthjjjackson@gmail.com

From My Life to Yours:

Facing Life’s Different Moments

two verses upon which I want us to focus our atten tion just now are verse 10 and 12.

By Bro. Bill Beasley

In Memorium

In verse 10 we read “The length of our days is seventy years - or eighty, if we have the strength; yet their span is but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away. In verse 12 we are en couraged to pray “Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”

God has been faithful and His grace has been suffi cient.

Many of you are facing dif ficult times in this very mo ment.

Paul shares in his writing some of the difficulties he faced. He mentions: impris onment, shipwrecks, beat ings and the thorn in the flesh. But then he declares that God’s grace is sufficient.

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

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Psalms 90

Psalms 90 is a prayer of Moses. Moses will be re membered as one of God’s great servants in the Old Testament. He faced many hardships in the wilderness years of leading the chil dren of Israel out of Egyptian bondage to their new home in the Land of Promise. The

On this December 28, I will observe my 92nd birthday, God permitting. My life, to me, has been and is a won derful gift from God. The ex periences have been varied. There have been moments of difficulties as well as times of joy. Some of the dark mo ments have been sorrows, job changes, illness both family and personal, combat duty in WWII, prisoner of war time, etc. My testimony is

In Psalms 46:1, God is pre sented as our refuge and strength. He is a very pres ent help in time of trouble. In time of difficulties let us:

1. Take our needs to the King of Kings. His palace door is always open; we are welcomed.

2. Bend our knees to Him in prayer. He will bend His ear to hear.

3. God will renew our strength and we will have the joy of becoming an over comer.

Turning From The Truth

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

Jesus declares that God’s word is truth (John 17:17). We find that the scripture is God’s word and that “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16). God’s word, the Bible, is the truth that many

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turn from. Paul wrote to Timo thy that some, “shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables” (2 Timothy 4:4).

People turn from the truth by relying on sources other than God’s word for principle, prac tice, and authority. In Paul’s letter to Titus, he warned, “Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth” (Titus 1:14).

People turn from the truth by following profane rhetoric. Paul told Timothy, “O Timo thy, keep that which is com mitted to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called” (1 Timothy 6:20).

Peter describes those that turn away from truth, “For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered

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unto them. But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire” (2 Pe ter 2:21-22). Sadly enough, Paul said that “some are al ready turned aside after Satan” (1 Timothy 5:15).

We must turn TO the truth. We are told not to refuse God who speaks from heaven. The Hebrew write penned these words, “See that ye refuse not him that speaketh. For if they escaped not who refused him that spake on earth, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from him that spea keth from heaven” (Hebrews 12:25). We must turn to God and His word. To the Thessa lonians, Paul wrote, “For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God” (1 Thes salonians 1:9).

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Ephesians 4:18

- Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart:

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

Road Rage Rudeness Hatefulness Division

In Colossians 3:17, the apostle Paul writes, “And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”

we sang in Sunday school on Sunday morning, “Wonderful Words of Life.” He wrote this classic hymn which is based on chapter 17 in Luke’s gospel account.

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

Bailey Bible Baptist Church 205 Leslie Bailey, Texas 75413

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

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

Baptist

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

Assembly of God Episcopal

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

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

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

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

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

Baptist Methodist

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pilgram Rest Baptist Church 703 Agusta St. Trenton, Texas

Ravenna Baptist Church 100 Elm Street Ravenna, Texas 75476

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Westside Baptist Church 912 W. Com merce St. Honey Grove, Texas 75446 903-249-2987

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

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

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

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

Church of Christ

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

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Grove Hill Methodist Church 5501 FM 1553 Leonard, TX 75452

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

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

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

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

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

Nazarene

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

Non-Denominational

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

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

Romans 12:18

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

Every good thing that happens to us, as well as every blessing we receive, comes from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Oftentimes we fail to stop and thank Him for all that He has done for us. This is a very dangerous thing. We ought to take the time every day to thank the Lord for the blessings that He has bestowed upon us.

“Wandering afar from the dwellings of men, Hear the sad cry of the lepers, the ten; Jesus have mercy! brings healing divine, One came to worship, but where are the nine?”

“Loudly the stranger sang praise to the Lord, Knowing the cure had been wrought by His word, Gratefully owning the Healer divine; Jesus says tenderly, Where are the nine?”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Romans 12:18 recognizes that while we can’t control everything, we should try our best to seek peace. For instance, you can’t control someone else’s anger or vitriol, but you can control yourself.

“Where are the nine?

Where are the nine? Were there not ten cleansed?

I thank God for my salvation, my family, my church family, the people that I work with, and the privilege to serve Him in our church, just to name a few things.

Where are the nine?”

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

Midway Church of Christ Hwy 56 W Bonham 903 583 3989

Philip Paul Bliss is one of the most well-known hymn writers of the 19th century. Some of the hymns he has written include, “Hold the Fort,” “Almost Persuaded,” and one

By controlling our words, our actions, and our conduct, we can encourage peace rather than discord. For example, as believers, we should purposely avoid provoking strife or fighting. Include and

Are you looking for a good church home? We would like to invite you to come visit and be a part of our worship here at Central Baptist Church. Visitors are our honored guests, and we hope to see you this coming Lord’s day!

Bro. Josh Stevenson, Central Baptist Church

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday Morning Re-take “Where Are the Nine?”

Fannin County Commissioners Court –Updating Fannin County Business

By Rose Schwartz

Tuesday, November 22, 2022, County Judge Randy Moore called to order at 9:00 a.m., a Regular Meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court. Quorum was established as all County Commissioners and County Judge were present. In vocation was led by Pastor Dana Coker of the First United Meth odist Church of Bonham. Pledg es were led by County Judge Randy Moore. There were no Introductions.

5. Public Forum: Judge Moore read a letter from Fannin County District Clerk Tammy Biggar to the court expounding on the importance of the work performed by Fannin County Network Administrator Dustin Morrow during the election for which she was very appreciative.

6. Discussion, consideration and action to Canvass elec tion returns for the 11/08/2022 General Election and authorize County Judge to sign Canvass – County Judge for County Clerk: After receiving clarifica tion about the proper wording for this action from Fannin County District Atty Richard Glaser, Commissioner Self made the motion to approve the canvass of the election returns for the 11/08/2022 election and autho rize County Judge to sign. Com missioner Lane seconded the mo tion which passed unanimously.

7. Discussion, consideration and action to approve minutes from 09/27/2022 (R) – County Judge for County Clerk: A motion was made to approve by Commissioner Lane with Com missioner Magness seconding the motion which passed.

8. Discussion, consideration and action to approve pay

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ment of bills – County Judge for County Auditor: A motion was made, seconded and passed to approve.

9. Discussion, consideration and action to approve Trea surer’s Financial Report for October 2022 – County Judge for County Treasurer: Fannin County Treasurer David Wood son reported that the total receipts for October was $755,358.52 with the largest receipt from Oc tober being the local sales tax in the amount of $149,165.00. Commissioner Self made the mo tion to approve the report with Commissioner Lane seconding the motion which passed.

10. Discussion, consideration and action to approve Trea surer’s Investment Report for October 2022 – County Judge for County Treasurer: Mr. Woodson noted some improve ment in this area with a report of $14,853.29 interest from the Tex Pool accounts that has a balance of $5,373,206.87. Before con tinuing with the interest amounts, Mr. Woodson commented on the policies of his and the Audi tor’s office in the business of the county. He then noted the 2022 Bond had an interest of $8,116.18 on a balance of $11,060,786.05 and the interest on the Operating Business Fund was $38.30 on a balance of $128,883.12.

11. Discussion, consideration and action to approve the pur chase of e-Procurement Bonfire software for the Purchasing Department; amount not to exceed $14,000.00 – County Judge for Purchasing Agent: Fannin County Purchaser Shonda Magness spoke to present her case for a need to update how contracts are handled in the evergrowing county of Fannin. Ex

plaining how the e-Procurement Bonfire software would minimize risks caused by human error, in crease efficiency and ensure legal transparency with the bid policy, she noted how she was able to ne gotiate a lower price of $11,100 for this service. After giving her reasons why this would greatly help the county, she requested the court to at the least, consider the need to utilize the available tech nology in the purchasing depart ment at a future date, if not able to approve the purchase today. After a lengthy discussion that included questions answered by Ms. Magness on the number of contracts currently being handled by her department and the scope of the benefits of this software, a motion was made by Com missioner Self to approve the purchase with the amount not to exceed $11,100. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lane and the motion passed unani mously.

12. Discussion, consideration and action regarding leased space at the future Fannin County Justice Center – Coun ty Judge: Judge Moore read a portion of a letter from the busi ness owner/lessee requesting rent for the months of December and January be forgiven or reduced. After some discussion, with no motion offered, this item was passed on.

13. Discussion, consideration and action to approve agree ment with EST, Inc. for updates and revision to the Fannin County Subdivision Regula tions – Commissioner Precinct 2: Commissioner Self explained how the funding on this had been previously approved and how this was the final agreement before he made the motion to approve with

Commissioner Magness second ing the motion. Before the vote was taken, Fannin County Judge Elect Newt Cunningham, ques tioned whether District Attorney Glaser had reviewed the agree ment. After determining that he had reviewed the agreement, the motion passed.

14. Discussion, consideration and action to set the Employee Appreciation Lunch for De cember 22, 2022 at noon at the Multi-Purpose Center – Coun ty Judge for County Auditor: A motion was made by Commis sioner Magness to approve the date with Commissioner Self sec onding the motion which passed unanimously.

15. Comments by County Commissioners and County Judge: Commissioner Lane thanked all for coming, remind ed all that county offices would be closed Thursday and Friday and wished all safe travels and a Happy Thanksgiving. Com missioner Self stated he hopes all are warm and dry for a Happy Thanksgiving. Commissioner Magness stated he hoped there were no emergencies requiring county employees to be called away from their Thanksgiving celebrations and wished all a Good Thanksgiving. Commis sioner Lackey wished all a safe and Happy Thanksgiving with an exhortation to enjoy the fellow ship of family and friends. Judge Moore quoted 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 before commenting on the special time of Thanksgiv ing and encouraged all to find joy with family and friends and to be sure to give Thanks.

16. Adjourn: A motion was made, seconded and passed to adjourn at 9:43 a.m.

By Rose Schwartz

Monday, November 21, 2022, BEDCo Board President Alan McDonald called the Regular Meeting of the Bonham Eco nomic Development Corpora tion to order at 5:30 p.m. Quo rum was established with five members present (V.P. Kelly Royse was away on vacation.)

2. Consideration and pos sible action to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on October 17th, 2022: A motion was made by Board Member Al len Sanderson to approve with Board Member Glenn Taylor seconding the motion which passed.

3. Consideration and possi ble action acknowledging the monthly financial reports for October 2022: Finance Su pervisor Michelle Burnett re ferred the Board to documents provided to them and asked if there were any questions. After reviewing the report, a motion was made by Glenn Taylor to approve the report with Board Member Lee Ellis seconding the motion which passed.

4. Introduction of Zach Whitlock and Jonathan Hammer, Airport Manager and Airport Mechanic, re spectively: Airport Manager Zach Whitlock gave a brief overview of recent changes oc curring at Jones Field that in cludes a new taxi lane going in, enabling ground leases for new

hangars; as well as the addition of a new aircraft repair station. He then introduced Jonathan Hammer of Hammer Avia tion Services who is currently located at the airport. He ex plained how basing Mr. Ham mer at Jones Field will result in attracting new business to Bonham. Mr. Hammer spoke to give a rundown on his previ ous experience which included his obtaining his certification to work on aircraft in 2008. Mr. Whitlock then spoke about his effort to begin selling fuel at the airport, expounded on the asset Mr. Hammer will be to the airport and detailed other increased activity occurring at the airport since the new lease agreement was implemented in June of this year.

5. Citizens Opportunity to Speak: [The Board of Direc tors of the Bonham Economic Development Corporation in vites persons with comments or observations to briefly ad dress the Board for the lim ited purpose of determining whether the matter should be referred to staff for study and response and/or be placed on a future meeting agenda. Lo cal practice limits comments to three (3) minutes or less. State law prohibits the Board of Di rectors from considering delib erations on any item not listed on the posted Board of Direc tors Agenda]: There were no speakers.

6. Consideration and possi ble action regarding BEDCo

Board Executive positions: Executive Director Gayle Coo per explained how this was an annual requirement even with there not being any changes to the Board taking place. Board Member Wayne Moore made the motion to not make any changes to the current Board positions with Glenn Taylor seconding the motion which passed.

7. Consideration and pos sible action regarding the contract with Ziebarth & As sociates for the resurrection of rail service to Bonham: Ms. Cooper detailed reasons for terminating the three-year contract held with Ziebarth & Associates who had been at tempting to get rail into Bon ham. She explained how ob taining rail had been one of the previous Executive Directors’ projects and noted her research indicates eligibility for grants as low as is the amount of funding from possible grants. Citing a meeting with SED CO’s (Sherman Economic De velopment Corporation) Presi dent Kent Sharp, she pointed to how he had stated that he does not pursue rail projects anymore. She explained how modern-day projects are more tech-oriented and not depen dent on rail and touched on the difficulty in dealing with the railroads. She concluded with the recommendation to cease the contract with Karl Ziebarth. Wayne Moore added comments of agreement with

Ms. Coopers recommendation stating, “it’s 2 million dollars a mile to repair the track and is not economically feasible.” A motion was then made by Board Member Ernie Quintana to discontinue the contract with Ziebarth & Associates.

Board Member Lee Ellis seconded the motion which passed unanimously.

8. Consideration and possible action regarding change of signatory for bank accounts to Michelle Burnett, Finance Supervi sor due to resignation of Finance Director: A motion was made by Wayne Moore to approve with Ernie Quin tana seconding the motion which passed unanimously.

9. Executive Director’s Report: Ms. Cooper re ferred the Board to a let ter from President/CEO of TEDC (Texas Economic Development Council) Carl ton Schwab and commented on the importance of their sponsorship. A current proj ect she is working on was the focus of a recent meeting she attended where the construc tion of “The Texoma Part nership” was discussed that would be comprised of the counties of Cooke, Grayson

and Fannin with the purpose of marketing the region. She not ed how in that meeting, SED CO’s President Kent Sharp had stated Grayson County land is going for around $100,000 an acre, and as a result, there are projects that cannot afford his

area which he will be willing to refer to BEDCo (Fannin County is currently running about $20,000.00 an acre.)

Continued

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Fannin County Republican Women

Texas Federation of Republican Women & Our Impact

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She then commented on the website and problems hinder ing it’s launch and the con struction of a report detailing what is going on in the City of Bonham and what is coming to Bonham that would require

The public is welcome and invited to attend! The FCRW meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a meet and greet portion of our gathering where members will bring a covered dish (that is not meat) to share. FCRW will be providing turkey & ham. Meeting with program begins at 6:00 p.m. and concludes at 7:15 p.m. Our meeting location is the Family Life Center, 200 W. 8th Street, Bonham, Texas.

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

the hiring of an intern for ap proximately 15 hours a week.

She concluded by expounding on the construction of a new map to replace the one from 2016 that will have new tech nological information aspects, a tradeshow booth at the Sun belt Builders Show and her ac ceptance to serve another two years on the Texas Economic

Development Council Board. After her presentation vari ous topics were discussed on community growth, the need to create a narrative of what is available and going on in this area and an update on the downtown project.

10. Adjourn: A motion was made, seconded and passed to adjourn at 6:08 p.m.

Press Release - Fannin County Republican Women (FCRW) will be meeting Monday, December 5, 2022. Guest speaker is Corrine Miklosh, Vice President of Texas Federation of Republican Women, Political Activities. Corrine will be sharing about the history of Texas Republican Women & the impact we make.

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Kiwanis at Spirit Of Giving

Norman Young and Maryk Ashley Wilson, along with dozens of other volunteers, braved a cold, Saturday morn ing to work at Spirit of Giving at the Presbyterian Church. A special thanks goes to Norman for not only supplying items to donate, but for setting up tables and carrying other do nated items to the church park ing lot. Also special thanks to Kathy and Joe Moss and Kay and John Burnett for their do nations to this event, and to Michael Evans for providing

the tables.

Recipients were lined up at 7:30 A,M. for the program which started at 10:00 A.M. Five tickets were given to each person attending, regardless of age.

There were also tickets for hot dogs. Special tickets for new bicycles were given out. There were over 100 new bicy cles given away. Many happy children’s faces were seen rid ing their new bikes.

One organization gave away blankets which seemed to be

Shine Bright for the Holidays

the most popular spot at the event.

There was everything that one could imagine being given away.

Mary-k gift wrapped a spe cial monetary gift which she said would be offered to the child with the nicest manners. One young lad had chosen a calculator which had been do nated by Norman. The lad was saying “please” and “thank you” to Norman. Mary-k then called the lad over and showed him the gift-wrapped package and told him it was a special Christmas surprise gift. The

lad asked Norman if he could give back the calculator as he had only one ticket. When Norman told him that he could do that, he took the surprise box. Later he came back with another ticket and got the cal culator. He still had the giftwrapped box with him. He was in for a pleasant surprise.

The Presbyterian Church hopes to continue this event and call it a Community Christmas Party. It was heart warming to see so many volun teers there and specially to see the number of recipients, both adults and children, on such a cold, Saturday morning.

Christmas Drive for the Children’s Center

Press Release - The Fannin County Children’s Center is currently seeking donations for their annual Christmas Drive. Last year, generous do nors made it possible for 315 children and youth served by the center to get presents of clothing, coats, shoes, toys and other gifts. Organizers expect to serve a similar number of children this year.

Some of the children helped by this project are living in foster homes, away from fam ily and friends. Other children have gone to live with grand parents or other relatives as a result of abuse or neglect. Many of these families struggle financially when one or more children suddenly come to live with them. In other families, the discovery of sexual abuse in the home has meant the loss of family income when the of fender leaves.

Donations of cash, toys, new coats, new hoodies, shoes and other items are now being ac cepted.

Teddy bear trees, which con tain wishes or needs are going up at several local businesses

including: Brook shire’s, Blessings & Butterflies, Bonham Chrysler, CapTex Bank (Bon ham & Trenton), Farm N Home Ca sualty, First United Bank (Bonham & Leonard), Legend Bank, Stay Grounded Coffee Company, Tax-Asses sor Collector’s Office (Tag Office), Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, and WalMart

For donors who are short on time, the center also accepts cash donations which will be used to purchase gifts for the children. The center also has an Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/fTwO7Kb

Donations can be brought or mailed to the center at 112 West Fifth Street, Bonham,

Texas 75418.

The cen ter is open 8 am to 5 pm, Mon day – Fri day, with extended hours un til 6 pm on Dec 6-8.

Organiz ers ask that the donations arrive by Dec 9, or earlier if possible. This will allow time for gifts to be sorted and deliv ered in time for the holidays. Checks should be made out to FCCC and indicate they are for Christmas. Donations can also be made by online on the cen ter’s website. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. For more in formation, call 903-583-4339 or visit www.fanninccc.org.

Wish List for Christmas gifts for kids

• Toys for children under 3

• Arts and craft sets, mark ers, colored pencils, paints, pa per, etc,

• Make up sets, perfume or cologne sets for teens

• Bath & Body sets – for teen girls and boys

• Curling irons, straighteners and make up mirrors

• Blue tooth speakers, head phones and earbuds

• Lego sets

• Family board games

• Baby dolls with accessories such as strollers, beds, etc.

• Remote control cars and trucks

• Coats for boys and girls of all ages

• Hoodies for teens

• Tennis shoes

• Clothing for toddlers

• Hat, gloves and scarf sets

• Fleece or soft, fuzzy blan kets

• Bedding sets (twin and full size)

• Bike helmets

• Sports ball – footballs, basketballs, volleyballs, soc cer balls

• $25 Gift cards to WalMart and Amazon

and Holmes, LLP

Mary-k Ashley Wilson and Norman Young at Spirit of Giving. Courtesy Photo

EMPLOYMENT

RED RIVER HEALTH

THE CITY of BONHAM

Works

2 positions of Street

I. Requirements: Experience in heavy equipment operation, street

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.

903-813-8477

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OBITUARIES

JAMES

BYRON FLETCHER

Honey Grove – James Byron Fletcher, age 83, of Honey Grove, Texas was born on March 3, 1939 in Rowlett, Texas to Edward Loyd and Ruby Faye (Roberts) Fletcher. He passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 while at Texoma Medical Center Hospital in Denison, TX.

James married Nita Sue (Brown) Fletcher in Dallas, TX she preceded him in death on July 6, 2020. He served honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. James worked for the City of Dallas as a crew foreman.

James is survived by daughter, Janet Fletcher of Honey Grove; son James Randy Fletcher of Picayune, MI; son, Byron Wayne Fletcher of Forney, TX; granddaughters, Lilly Fletcher and Sadey Fletcher; brother Roy Fletcher of Forney, TX; in addition to numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at 10:00 am at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home Chapel in Honey Grove, TX. Rev. Terry Paul Cunningham officiated. A committal followed at Oakwood Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Robert Etitel, Billy Ray Brown, Leslie Roberts, Josh Brown, Keith Kelsey, and Matt Geiger.

Bryant Inman. She graduated from McKinney High School in 1959 and married Clifford Ray Edwards on June 12, 1959, in McKinney, Texas. They were married 60 years prior to his passing. Linda worked as a Human Resources Representative for Fisher Controls for 30 years. After retiring from Fisher, she worked another 20 years part time for Edwards Floral in McKinney, Texas. She enjoyed travelling anywhere, but favored Colorado. Linda adored the fall; the colors of this season brought her much joy. Linda was a longtime member of First Christian Church of Bonham in Bonham, Texas where she was an active member of the CWF and held several church board positions through the years. Linda was a phenomenal cook. Her family especially enjoyed her Yum Yum Chicken. She also made delicious pies. Most of all Linda enjoyed spending time with her beloved family and dearest friends. She will be greatly missed. Linda is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and granddaughter, Courtney Farrell.

She is survived by son, Kyle Ray Edwards and wife Tracy of Gober, Texas; daughter, Teresa Farrell and husband Jim of Nacogdoches, Texas; sister, Patricia Slate of Mesquite, Texas; grandchildren, Tyler Edwards and wife Hilary, Amanda Edwards Brent and husband Hunter, Megan Edwards Russell and husband Dalton, Blake Farrell and wife Demi, and Morgan Farrell Weaver and husband Frank; Kiana Nemoto and Tara Nemoto; great grandchildren, Emmie Lou Russell, Blakely Brent, Slate Edwards, Landry Edwards, Kamden Weaver, Kayden Ray Weaver, and Charlee Taylor; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and a host of friends.

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EMPLOYMENT

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LOFTY FOODS BAKERY Now Hiring!!

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

CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for the FOLLOWING POSITIONS

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

CNC Lathe/ Mill Machinist POSITION OPENINGS

HELP WANTED

Fannin Co. Children’s Center seeks FT Admin Asst. & Vol. Coordinator Organized, dependable team player, who enjoys working with people of all ages, especially children. Excellent verbal & written communication skills and computer skills. Must pass background check. Application & more info at www.fanninccc.org

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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!

FOR SALE

Funeral Services for Linda Lou Edwards, age 81, of Gober, Texas was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 25, 2022 at First Christian Church of Bonham in Bonham, Texas under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Pastor Rick Edwards officiated. Burial followed at Gober Cemetery in Gober, Texas. Linda passed away Monday evening, November 21, 2022, at her home in Gober, Texas, lovingly surrounded by family.

Linda was born July 15, 1941, in Nevada, Texas, the daughter of William “Onie” Inman and Beaulah

The family would like to extend an extra special thanks to Linda’s friends Janice and Sandy for all the support they gave to Linda throughout her extended illness.

Memorials may be made to First Christian Church of Bonham, 701 N Main St, Bonham, TX 75418.

Pallbearers were Blake Farrell, Tyler Edwards, Jeff Edwards, Dalton Russell, Hunter Brent, and Frank Weaver.

The family received friends at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 25, 2022, at First Christian Church of Bonham, in Bonham, Texas.

Online guest register at www. wisefuneralhome.com

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.

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.

FOR SALE

11/22/22

AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE PLACEMENT OF TRAFFIC SIGNS IN THE CITY OF BONHAM, FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS AT SIXTEEN INTERSECTIONS; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR LIMITATIONS; AND PROVIDING A REPEALER.

AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING INDIVIDUALS, WHILE ON THE PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF BONHAM, IE PARKS, SPORTING AREAS AND OTHER CITY OWNED PROPERTY, WITH ANIMALS AND/OR PETS IN THEIR POSSESSION OR UNDER THEIR CONTROL TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PICKING UP, CONTAINING, AND DISPOSING OF DEFACATION WASTE PRODUCED BY SUCH ANIMAL(S); PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR LIMITATIONS; AND PROVIDING A REPEALER.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BONHAM, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE MASTER THOROUGHFARE PLAN OF THE CITY OF BONHAM; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BONHAM, FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS TO ADOPT THE WATER MASTER PLAN, CONTAINING A REPEALER CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

The City Council of the City of Bonham, Texas will consider approval or rejection of the ordinance represented by the caption printed above on first and final reading following a public hearing on the ordinance. Public hearing will be at a meeting of the City Council on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the Bonham City Hall, 514 Chestnut. Heather Stockton, City Secretary

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.

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

16 ft. utility trailer, electric brakes, new spare, less than 6 months old, used 2 times. $3,300. Call 903640-6339 or 214-762-4292

GARAGE SALES

PLACE

GRANNY’S

& GRANNY’S CHRISTMAS STORE RESALE SHOP

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

HELP WANTED

For the Elderly or Disabled. I am local within Fannin County. With 20 years expe rience

can pass back ground check and physical. Contact Gina Jones 580453-1612.

HOUSEKEEPING

FREE!!

20 Gallon Aquarium for Reptiles. 903-217-7477.

LINDA LOU EDWARDS

EMPLOYMENT OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

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

JOB TITLE: Commissioner Secretary Pct. 4

BENEFITS: Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, Medical, Dental & Life Insurance, and TCDRS Retirement.

VALUES: Professionalism, Integrity, Courtesy, and Community.

REQUIREMENTS: This position provides basic clerical, administrative and general office support, including, typing, record and file maintenance, and telephone reception. Performs a wide range of administrative support including budget control, purchasing, and clerical duties. Must be computer proficient.

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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TREES and MÁS

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

PROFESSIONAL PAINT & DRYWALL REPAIRS:

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

MUNOZ LAWN CARE & TREE TRIMMING

CALL the HANDYMAN BECAUSE YOU DESERVE the BEST... •Painting •Sheetrock Repair & Texture •Remodeling •Plumbing •Electrical •Mowing •Tree & Trim work •Flowerbeds. Call 903-304-9009.

APP HOUSE LEVELING & FOUNDATION REPAIR

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

J & L TREE SERVICE

PAUL HODGE

HELP WANTED

LEGAL NOTICE

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

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

The City of Savoy City Council will hold public hearings for a planning and zoning application on December 20, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. and January 17, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the Savoy City Hall, 405 E. Hayes Street, Savoy, Texas.

REAL ESTATE

LEGAL NOTICE

Application for Variance change request by Carolyn Hallford for 304 A & 304 B N. Water Street in the City of Savoy.

INVITATION FOR PROPOSAL

Proposals are requested from qualified Contractors for the Lake Ralph Hall Raw Water Pump Station Early Work Package #2 Pump Room Excavation. A bid security is not required for this project. Payment and performance bonds will be required by the selected contractor and the requirements are located in Specification 00 21 13 Appendix A Sample Contract. The Construction Manager reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

APPLICATIONS: Applications may be picked up and dropped off at the Fannin County Auditor’s Office Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM. They may be downloaded from our website at: http://www.co.fannin.tx.us/ 11/29/22

Proposal due date and time is December 15, 2022 at 2:00PM CST. Sealed proposals will be received at Construction Manager’s Regional Office 1411 Greenway Drive, Irving, TX 75038. Proposers may view and download the plans and specifications without charge on the CivCast website at hhtp:// civcastusa.com. Questions regarding this proposal can be posted on CivCast and will be addressed via addendums. For inquires contact the Construction Manager:

Archer Western Construction Wayne Pursley Email: wpursley@walshgroup.com AN EQUAL

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

FARM and LAWN MAINTENANCE

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

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

APPLIANCE REPAIR

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

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Project No.: HEI #158067

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

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.

This Public Hearing is an opportunity for citizens of Savoy and residents/property owners in the affected areas to comment on the proposed Application for Variance change request. Persons unable to attend this hearing may submit their comments in writing to the City Secretary, P O Box 176, Savoy, Texas 75479.

The City of Savoy City Council will hold public hearings for a planning and zoning application on December 20, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. and January 17, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the Savoy City Hall, 405 E. Hayes Street, Savoy, Texas.

Application for Variance change request by Carolyn Hallford for 304 A & 304 B N. Water Street in the City of Savoy.

11/29/22

This Public Hearing is an opportunity for citizens of Savoy and residents/property owners in the affected areas to comment on the proposed Application for Variance change request. Persons unable to attend this hearing may submit their comments in writing to the City Secretary, P O Box 176, Savoy, Texas 75479.

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City of Savoy, Ordinance 87-5

11/29/22

City of Savoy, Ordinance 87-5

Effective with the December Utility Billing

Effective with the December Utility Billing REGULATING WATER AND SEWER SERVICE, ESTABLISHING WATER, TRASH, SEWER AND OTHER CITY CHARGES; ESTABLISHING SEWAGE DISPOSAL STANDARDS; ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE HOME PARKS; ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM EXTENSION OR EXPANSION; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATORS; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Savoy in motion made at the November 15, 2022 meeting, effective on the December 2022 Billing the Commercial Garbage will increase.

PASSED AND APPROVED on this the 15th day of November, 2022.

Joe Petree – Mayor

REGULATING WATER AND SEWER SERVICE, ESTABLISHING TRASH, SEWER AND OTHER CITY CHARGES; ESTABLISHING SEWAGE DISPOSAL STANDARDS; ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE HOME PARKS; ESTABLISHING AND REGULATIONS FOR WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM EXTENSION OR EXPANSION; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATORS; SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Melissa Rickman – City Secretary

A complete copy of this ordinance is available at the Savoy City Hall for your review.

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Savoy in motion the November 15, 2022 meeting, effective on the December 2022 Billing Commercial Garbage will increase.

PASSED AND APPROVED on this the 15th day of November, 2022.

PUBLIC NOTICE

FANNIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING ROAD CLOSURES

11/29/22

Notice is hereby given that the Fannin County Commissioners Court will hold a Public Hearing at 8:50 am on January 10, 2023 in the County Courthouse located at 101 E. Sam Rayburn Drive, Bonham, Texas. The public is invited to make comments concerning the proposal to partially close:

1. CR. 3815 beginning where CR. 3825 enters CR. 3815, heading north on CR. 3815 is the section of the road that will be closed, a closure of approximately 1,235 feet in length.

11/29/22

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that the original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Connie Fae Minshew Baur, Deceased, were issued on November 21, 2022, in Cause No. PR-2022-13141, pending in the County Court-at-Law of Fannin County, Texas, to: Mickie Wagner.

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

11/29/22

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

DATED November 21, 2022

/S/ Michael S. Evans Michael S. Evans Attorney for Mickie Wagner State Bar No.: 24057841 308 N Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418

Telephone: (903) 640-4300

Facsimile: (903) 640-4344

E-mail: fannin.lawyer@gmail.com

Joe Petree – Mayor

Melissa Rickman – City Secretary

A complete copy of this ordinance is available at the Savoy City Hall review.

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.

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

I want to buy any older JOHN DEERE GRAIN DRILL in any condition with rubber tires. Call: 903-9052022.

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.

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.

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

Trenton, SR volleyball put two on 11-2A first team for 2022

Trenton and Sam Rayburn each had two players garner first-team selec tions in the All-District 11-2A volley ball awards for 2022.

Junior Abbi Keeton and freshman Allie Parr of Sam Rayburn joined sophomore Aubrey Alexander and junior Jolee McMahon of Trenton on the first team.

Second-team selections included sophomore Miley Keeton and fresh man Emilee McWhorter of Sam Ray burn and sophomore Emma Dudley and senior Ashley Alexander of Tren ton.

Caro Cites Community’s Contribution:

Trenton senior to extend s’ball days at Harding Univ.

me.”

TRENTON -- Reminders of her past, present and future softball days decorated the table at which Mariana Caro was seated in the Trenton High School gym.

Jerseys, visors, helmets, photos, a glove and other items surround ed the senior, as she signed her national letter of intent.

College sports signings in recent years at Trenton have been held in its small high school library.

But the large crowd present in the gym on Nov. 17 showed what she said has been crucial to her fulfilling a dream she’s had since childhood.

“It’s been a blessing to know I

have community support,” said Caro, who will extend her soft ball career at Harding Universty in Searcy, Ark.

“It’s been a blessing to have that -- even in the hard times,” she said. “[This] wouldn’t be possible without [it] and my teammates’ support.

“To be able to continue at the next level -- it’s a little payback to the people who have supported

Caro will be an infielder and utility player at Harding.

“I e-mailed them about a year and a half ago, went to a camp there in December and met the coach,” said Caro. “That’s when I fell in love with Harding.

“They have big hearts,” she said. “I know God wants me to be there.”

Even with her senior season still to be played, Caro will take to Harding what has already been a standout career for her at Trenton.

As a junior, she earned the 152A most valuable player award, as the Lady Tigers won the dis trict and made their eighth trip to

Honorable mention recipients were junior Ella Terry, freshman Dixie Chaffin and senior Baylee Williams

Caro also last spring garnered another Class 2A all-state selection from the Texas Girls Coaches Association -and one of 14 spots on its 1A-4A Red all-star game roster.

As a sophomore, she re ceived 15-2A’s offensive superlative and her first TGCA 2A all-state selec tion -- her freshman season cut short, just as district play had begun, as COV ID-19 prematurely ended spring sports in mid March of 2020.

“We are here tonight because of a great kid and person,” said Trenton superintendent Jeremy Strickland, who coached Caro during her freshman and junior seasons.

“She does it all -- put athletics to the side,” he said. “She is one of the best young ladies I’ve been around. She leads on the court, field and in the classroom.

“She’s a special one and phe nomenal kid. She has God-given softball talent ... She will do great things at Harding.”

of Sam

and sophomore Faith Williams, sophomore Kylah Drane and senior Carlie Johnson of Trenton.

Academic all-district selections in cluded: Drane, Dudley, Johnson, Wil liams, senior Catalina Aguilar, sopho more Lainey Garner, freshman Jessi McMahon, Jolee McMahon, each Al exander and senior Mya Pritchett of Trenton; and Chaffin, each Keeton, McWhorter, Parr, Terry, junior Aspen Williams and senior Baylee Williams of Sam Rayburn.

Trenton and Sam Rayburn each reached the bi-district round of the Region II-2A postseason. It equated the Lady Rebels’ first advance -- and the Lady Tigers’ seventh trip in the last eight seasons.

Leonard duo earns XC all-state status

Trenton football’s Gray earns two all-district first-team honors for ‘22

By Rich Hilliard

Trenton’s Colton Gray gar nered first-team notoriety on both sides of the ball in the All-District 6-2A-I football awards for 2022.

Gray received recogni tion on defense at safety and unanimously at running back on offense for the Tigers, who tied for the district’s final postseason berth with Class 2A-newcomer Whitewright at 2-3 but lost a tiebreaker and missed the playoffs.

Also unanimously receiv ing first-team notoriety were Gage Savage on the offensive line and Drake Foster as an inside linebacker for Tren ton, which again finished 5-5 overall -- its second five-win single-season campaign since its varsity restart in 2012 and overall second with that many since 1933.

Second-team recipients for the Tigers were Jayden Can

dela, running back; Trevor Evans, defensive line; and Adrian Pena, outside line backer.

Honorable mentions for Trenton included: Micah Wommack, quarterback; Austin Huff, special teams; David Parsons, offensive line; Logan Latimer, offen sive line; Hunter Kissinger, H-back; Jayden Low, tight end; David DeLaCueva, de fensive line; Lucas Kirby, in side linebacker; Conner Mar tin, outside linebacker; Avery Allison, secondary; Stone Anderson, secondary; and Ja cob Almaguer, secondary.

Trenton will remain in 2023 in 6-2A-I with Tioga, the 2022 district champion; Nocona, runner-up; Alvord, third-place qualifier; White wright, the fourth-place qualifier; and Tom Bean. All of the district’s postseason teams lost in the bi-district round.

Story and photos by Rich Hilliard

Rayburn

Sam Rayburn’s Abbi Keeton.

Trenton’s Jolee McMahon.

Sam Rayburn’s Allie Parr.

Trenton’s Aubrey Alexander.

Sam Rayburn’s Miley Keeton.

Trenton’s Emma Dudley.

Sam Rayburn’s Emilee McWhorter.

Trenton’s Ashley Alexander.

Story and photos by Rich Hilliard

the regional quarterfinals and ninth-consecutive softball postseason ad vance.

Trenton senior Mariana Caro (center) on Nov. 17 signs her national letter of intent to play softball at Harding University in Searcy, Ark.

Trenton’s Mariana Caro.

Trenton’s Mariana Caro runs home on March 4 during play in the Bells-Bonham Softball Tournament at Bonham.

Trenton’s Mariana Caro pitches on March 4 during play in the Bells-Bonham Softball Tourna ment at Bonham.

By Rich Hilliard

Leonard seniors Abby Cav ender and Triniti Zachary have earned Class 3A academic allstate status in cross country for 2022 from the Texas Girls Coaches Association.

Only 43 senior girls across the state in 3A garnered the notoriety.

Cavender and Zachary on Oct. 13 with Top-20 individ ual finishes -- sixth and 13th, respectively -- helped Leon ard win its first district title in girls’ cross country since 2019. The ensuing regional ad vances on Oct. 25 equated the third-straight for Zachary and second-consecutive for Cav ender.